Ep 5. Scratch Chef Showdown

In season 23 episode 5 of Guy's Grocery Games, the contestants face off in a Scratch Chef Showdown. The episode starts with four chefs, each with their own culinary background, entering the grocery store to begin the competition.

In the first round, the chefs must create a dish with only five ingredients from pre-selected baskets. They have just 20 minutes to shop for their ingredients and cook their dishes, which are judged by a panel of three judges. The chefs with the lowest score are eliminated, and the remaining two chefs move on to the second round.

In the second round, the chefs are given a protein and must create a dish with scratch-made pasta. They have 30 minutes to shop for their ingredients and cook their dishes, which are again judged by the panel of three judges. The winning chef moves on to the final round.

In the final round, the last chef standing has just 30 minutes to create a dish using the "Wild Card" ingredient, revealed by host Guy Fieri. The dishes are judged by the same panel of three judges, and the winner is awarded a cash prize.

Not only do the contestants have to be skilled in the kitchen, but they also have to be strategic shoppers, knowing when to splurge on ingredients and when to save. The competition is intense, with each chef focused on creating the best dish possible.

Overall, the Scratch Chef Showdown is an exciting competition filled with creativity, strategy, and of course, delicious food. Tune in to season 23 episode 5 of Guy's Grocery Games to see which chef will come out on top.