Ep 2. Sweet Gamble

Supermarket Stakeout Season 2 Episode 2, titled "Sweet Gamble," sees four skilled chefs compete against each other outside a grocery store to win over the shoppers and the guest judge. As the episode starts, the chefs are introduced, and they give a quick rundown of their backgrounds and the cuisine they specialize in cooking.

First up is Paul, who specializes in Italian cuisine and describes himself as an "overachiever" in the kitchen. His opponent is Ray, who hails from New Orleans, Louisiana, and represents Cajun cuisine. Ray is confident in his abilities, proclaiming himself the best chef on the show.

Next, we meet Ty, whose specialty is comfort food, and then Marie, who has a vast amount of experience in the French cuisine. The episode host, Alex Guarnaschelli, then reveals the three mystery ingredients. The chefs are required to make a savory dish with marshmallows, a sweet dish with ground beef, and finally, a dish that showcases veal.

The challenge kicks off, and the chefs rush to the store to gather the additional ingredients they need for their dishes. They are given a time limit of fifteen minutes, and they must finish cooking before time runs out. The competition takes place outside, where the chefs have to fight for shoppers' attention and entice them to taste their dishes to win their votes.

The judges on the episode are restaurateurs Marc Murphy and Antonia Lofaso. They give honest critiques on each chef's dish, and the chefs nervously await their verdict. The first round sees Ray's Cajun shepherd's pie with a sweet potato mash as the winner.

The second round requires the chefs to make a sweet dish with ground beef as an ingredient. Ty makes a blueberry oat crisp with beef jerky sprinkles, which Antonia is impressed with. Paul creates a banana split with bacon and beef crumble, which makes Marc nervous, and Marie offers her unique twist on a traditional apple tarte with beef short rib. Ray confuses everyone with his dish, which he called "hamburger donut holes," but it tastes delicious.

Finally, the chefs must create a dish showcasing veal. Marie makes a French-style dish with veal scallopini, while Ty presents the judges with a veal patty melt. Paul shocks the judges with his veal meatball sub, which Antonia appreciates for its creativity. Ray impresses everyone with his veal chop with a whiskey reduction.

The judges deliberate on the winner, and each chef anxiously waits for the results. Who will win the Sweet Gamble? Tune in to find out in Supermarket Stakeout Season 2 Episode 2.