Ep 4. Simple Yet Sophisticated

In this episode of Worst Cooks in America season 18, titled "Simple Yet Sophisticated," the remaining competitors are tasked with creating dishes that are both elegant and easy to make. The first challenge involves the contestants creating their own compound butter, which they must then use to prepare a perfectly cooked steak. Celebrity chefs Anne Burrell and Carla Hall will be judging the results, and the least successful cooks will face elimination.

Next, the remaining competitors will learn how to prepare a classic French dish: coq au vin. Chefs Anne and Carla will guide them through the process step by step, but it will be up to the contestants to execute the recipe flawlessly. This challenge will test their ability to balance multiple tasks at once, as they must prepare the chicken, vegetables, and sauce simultaneously.

Finally, the contestants will be challenged to take their cooking to the next level by giving a simple dish a sophisticated twist. Chefs Anne and Carla will choose a "blank slate" dish for each contestant, and they must then elevate it with unexpected flavors and presentation. This challenge will test their creativity, as well as their ability to take risks and think outside the box.

Throughout the episode, the contestants will continue to receive guidance and instruction from their mentors, who will push them to improve their skills and techniques. The stakes are high, as one contestant will be sent home at the end of the episode. Who will rise to the challenge and who will crumble under the pressure? Tune in to find out in this exciting installment of Worst Cooks in America season 18!