Ep 12. Nut Allergy

In Top Chef season 15 episode 12 titled "Nut Allergy", the remaining chefs are tasked with creating dishes for a special guest who has a severe nut allergy. The chefs must create meals that not only avoid nuts but also incorporate the guest's favorite ingredients. As the pressure mounts, some chefs struggle to come up with creative dishes while others excel under the challenge.

The contestants are split into two teams and given access to a fully stocked kitchen to create their dishes. They must also keep in mind the time constraint and ensure that their meals are completed and plated before the deadline. With the furthest chef from the finish line at risk of elimination, the pressure to perform is only increased.

The guest judge for this episode is none other than the Emmy-award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris. As he arrives at the studio, the chefs are in awe and eagerly await what he has to say about their dishes.

At the judging table, the two teams present their dishes to the judges. The chefs must describe their creations and explain how they incorporated the guest's favorite ingredients into the meal. The judges taste each dish and provide their feedback, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each team's dishes.

After the judges deliberate, they announce the winner and loser of the challenge. The losing team must then face the elimination challenge, where they are tasked with creating a dish from a basket of mystery ingredients. The chefs must use their creativity and ingenuity to create a meal that not only tastes delicious but also incorporates all of the ingredients in the basket.

As the chefs move into the elimination challenge, the tension in the kitchen heightens. The clock is ticking, and the chefs must work quickly to create their dishes, using all of their culinary skills to impress the judges.

In the end, only one chef will be eliminated, while the others move closer to being crowned Top Chef. With only a few episodes left, the remaining contestants will need to bring their A-game if they hope to make it to the finale and take home the coveted prize.