Chopped Junior Season 2 Episode 11
Chopped Junior
Season 2

Ep 11. Summer Sizzle

  • TV-G
  • July 5, 2016
  • 42 min

Summer Sizzle is the eleventh episode of the second season of Chopped Junior, a culinary competition series that showcases the culinary skills of young chefs aged between 9-15 years. Hosted by Ted Allen, the show is designed to test the cooking skills, creativity, and knowledge of young contestants in a series of challenges.

In this episode, four young contestants are challenged to create an appetizer, entree, and dessert using mystery basket ingredients within a limited amount of time. The twist is that all the ingredients in the mystery basket are summer-themed, which means that the contestants will have to utilize their creativity to make the most of summer produce such as watermelon, peaches, and heirloom tomatoes.

The first round features a mystery basket of ingredients that include squid, baby beets, watermelon, and crescent roll dough. The contestants are given 30 minutes to create an appetizer using these ingredients, and the judges will be looking for a dish that is both creative and delicious.

In the second round, the contestants are challenged to create an entree using a mystery basket of ingredients that include chicken thighs, heirloom tomatoes, corn, and Parmesan cheese. The young chefs must use their culinary expertise to transform these ingredients into a delicious and aesthetically pleasing meal in just 30 minutes.

The final round features a dessert challenge, in which the contestants must create a delectable dessert using honeycomb candy, peaches, gingersnaps, and caramel sauce. In this high-pressure round, the young chefs will have to impress not just the judges but also their fellow contestants to emerge as the winner of Chopped Junior.

As the clock ticks down, the young cooks must balance their creativity with speed and precision, demonstrating their culinary prowess while dealing with the pressure of the competition. They must also learn to work under pressure, manage their time efficiently and improvise in the face of the unexpected.

Throughout the episode, the judges - consisting of renowned chefs - will provide feedback on the dishes and ultimately eliminate one contestant per round, based on their ability to meet the challenge requirements and create appealing and tasty dishes.

For viewers, Summer Sizzle episode of Chopped Junior presents a perfect mix of cooking, competition, and entertainment, showcasing the impressive cooking skills of young chefs and their unique perspectives on summer-themed ingredients. The show also provides inspiration for aspiring young chefs, giving them a glimpse into the world of culinary arts.

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Chopped Junior, Season 2 Episode 11, is available to watch and stream on Food Network. You can also buy, rent Chopped Junior on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Food Network, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    July 5, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English