Ep 7. Kids With Chops

In this episode of Chopped Junior, titled "Kids With Chops," four talented young chefs are challenged to create appetizers, entrees, and desserts using a variety of mystery ingredients that are revealed to them just moments before they begin cooking.

The first round requires the chefs to create appetizers using ingredients such as duck breast, purple cauliflower, and quail eggs. With just 30 minutes on the clock, the contestants must race to come up with creative and delicious dishes that will impress the judges.

In the second round, the pressure ramps up as the chefs are asked to create entrees using mystery ingredients such as elk chops, dragon fruit, and sweet potato gnocchi. With only 30 minutes again, the competitors must strategize and work quickly to create dishes that are both tasty and visually appealing.

Finally, in the dessert round, the remaining contestants must create sweet treats using ingredients such as salted caramel sauce, goat cheese, and honeycomb candy. With only 30 minutes remaining on the clock, the young chefs are forced to push themselves creatively in order to come up with desserts that will not only taste great, but also showcase their unique culinary styles.

Throughout the episode, the young chefs are mentored by expert judges who provide guidance and critiques as they work to create their dishes. The judges also taste and evaluate each dish, ultimately selecting a winner who will take home the coveted Chopped Junior trophy and a cash prize.

With high-stakes challenges and talented young chefs, "Kids With Chops" is a thrilling and entertaining episode of Chopped Junior that showcases the creativity and innovation of the next generation of culinary stars.