Beat Bobby Flay Season 18 Episode 12 Sweet, Sweet Revenge!

In this episode of Beat Bobby Flay, titled "Sweet, Sweet Revenge!", two chefs compete to take down the king of the kitchen himself, Bobby Flay. First up is New York pastry chef Zac Young, who lost to Bobby in a previous battle and is looking for sweet revenge. He goes head to head with Chef Natalie Maronski, known for her inventive and unique flavor combinations.

The first challenge is a speed round, where Bobby selects a secret ingredient and the chefs have 20 minutes to make a dish. This time, the ingredient is pomegranate, and both chefs create stunning dishes that showcase the fruit's tart and sweet flavors. Zac makes a pomegranate tart with a creamy, tangy filling and a perfectly flaky crust, while Natalie creates a pomegranate glazed duck breast with a side of crispy Brussels sprouts. Both dishes impress the judges, but it's Natalie who edges out Zac by just a hair.

For the second challenge, the chefs must create their signature dish, but with a twist. Bobby selects a classic candy or dessert that the chefs must incorporate into their dishes. Natalie chooses peanut butter cups, while Zac opts for cotton candy. Natalie's dish is a peanut butter cup-braised short rib with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes, while Zac creates a cotton candy ice cream served with a tart raspberry reduction and fluffy sugar-spun cotton candy on top. The judges are blown away by both dishes, but ultimately choose Zac's playful and whimsical dessert as the winner.

In the final showdown, Zac and Bobby go head to head in an intense sweet battle. The secret ingredient this time is chocolate, and both chefs pull out all the stops to create decadent chocolate desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Bobby makes a chocolate hazelnut cake with meringue frosting and candied hazelnuts, while Zac creates a stunning chocolate sculpture filled with layers of brownie, ganache, and hazelnut praline. The judges are blown away by both dishes, but only one can come out on top.

Who will win the ultimate sweet showdown? Will Zac get his sweet revenge against Bobby, or will the king of the kitchen reign supreme once again? Tune in to find out in this thrilling episode of Beat Bobby Flay.