Ep 1. Use Your Noodle

In the first episode of season 21 of the popular Food Network show "Beat Bobby Flay," titled "Use Your Noodle," two talented chefs go up against each other to earn the chance to challenge celebrity chef Bobby Flay in the ultimate cook-off.

The episode begins with host and judge, Katie Lee, introducing the two contestants and their signature dishes. The first competitor is a Korean-American chef who specializes in creating unique and flavorful noodle dishes. She has created a savory and spicy noodle dish made with homemade kimchi and pork belly.

The second contender is a Mexican chef who has been working in the culinary industry for over 20 years. He has prepared a traditional Mexican seafood soup with a twist, using freshly made tortilla noodles instead of the usual pasta.

Both dishes are judged on their creativity, taste, and presentation by a panel of three judges. The judges rave over the bold and complex flavors of the Korean dish, while appreciating the creative twist on a traditional Mexican dish with the use of tortilla noodles.

After the judges deliberate and cast their votes, the winner is revealed, and the victorious chef moves on to challenge Bobby Flay in the ultimate cook-off.

In the second half of the episode, the challenger and Bobby Flay have one hour to create a dish using a secret ingredient that is revealed right before the start of the cook-off. The winner is determined by a panel of judges who taste and evaluate both dishes based on taste, presentation, and creativity.

With high stakes and pressure, the chefs work furiously to create a remarkable dish that will impress the judges and beat Bobby Flay. The contestants' dishes are a perfect balance of creativity, taste, and presentation, making it hard for the judges to decide a winner.

In the end, the judges evaluate both dishes and cast their votes, revealing the winner of the ultimate cook-off and the coveted title of beating Bobby Flay. It's a thrilling and competitive episode that displays the ingenuity and culinary skills of the contestants, as well as the expertise and creativity of Bobby Flay.