Ep 15. Chopping Block Blues

In Chopped season 29 episode 15, titled "Chopping Block Blues," four new chefs arrive to compete in the Chopped kitchen and impress celebrity judges Martha Stewart, Marc Murphy, and Marcus Samuelsson.

The contestants must make a spectacular appetizer using cactus and a classic American comfort food. One chef takes a risky move by deep frying their cactus, but will it pay off? Another chef struggles with time management and ends up presenting a half-finished dish.

For the entree round, the remaining chefs must work with a notoriously tough cut of meat and an exotic sea creature. One chef surprises the judges with their innovative use of the seafood, but another falls flat with their overcooked meat.

Finally, the dessert round proves to be the most challenging yet as the chefs must incorporate a classic sandwich snack into their sweet creation. One competitor surprises the judges with their take on peanut butter and jelly, but another's ambitious flavor combination falls short.

As the judges deliberate, tensions rise as each chef waits to hear who will be chopped from the competition. Who will impress the judges and move on to the next round, and who will leave the chopping block with the blues? Tune in to find out in Chopped season 29 episode 15.