Chopped Junior Season 9 Episode 3
Chopped Junior
Season 9

Ep 3. Holiday Hoopla

  • TV-G
  • December 3, 2019
  • 42 min

In "Holiday Hoopla," the 9th season of "Chopped Junior" presents yet another exciting episode of junior chefs going head-to-head for a chance to impress the judges and win a top prize. This time, the contestants are challenged to create a delicious holiday feast with an unexpected twist. As always, they are given a basket of mystery ingredients that they must use to whip up gourmet meals.

The show begins with the young chefs getting acquainted with each other and the celebrity judges. The stakes are high as these budding chefs aim to display their culinary skills and creativity under pressure. They are presented with a basket filled with seasonal ingredients, including pumpkin puree, candy canes, and peppermint bark.

In the first round, the judges challenge the contestants to create an appetizer that combines sweet and savory elements. As they scurry around the pantry, the contestants exchange ideas and devise various strategies to create standout dishes. In the end, only three young chefs make the cut, and the others are sent home.

In the second round, the stakes get higher as the remaining three young chefs strive to create the perfect entree from the remaining mystery basket ingredients. The judges expect to see the junior chefs elevate a standard holiday dish into something unique and memorable. The contestants spring into action, slicing, dicing, and sautéing as they try to impress the judges.

Finally, in the last round, the last two chefs compete against each other to create a dessert that showcases the holiday flavors from the mystery basket. As the clock ticks down, the junior chefs work feverishly to create their masterpieces.

Throughout the episode, the young chefs have a chance to showcase their culinary ingenuity and innovative cooking techniques. So much is happening on the screen that the audience is kept engaged throughout with a good dose of suspense and intrigue. As viewers follow the chefs’ progress, they are drawn into the drama, and anticipations run high about who will emerge victorious.

In the end, the judges crown a winner who receives a cash prize and bragging rights as the top junior chef. The winning dish is an edible work of art that satisfies the judges' palate and meets the standards of Chopped Junior. The runner-up leaves with only compliments from the judges and memories of the competition.

Overall, “Holiday Hoopla” episode 3 delivers on the promise of excitement, suspense and mouth-watering concoctions. It showcases the skills of young chefs as they combine unusual ingredients, techniques, and presentations to make inventive dishes. The end products are so good that viewers are left wishing they could taste the meals for themselves. Chopped Junior’s Holiday Hoopla is an excellent way to get into the holiday spirit and feel inspired about cooking during the festive season.

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  • First Aired
    December 3, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English