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Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini have just seven weeks to turn a talented bunch of culinary train wrecks into kitchen stars! The recruits kick things off with their signature showstopper dish and then tackle making a chicken dinner.

The recruits compete head-to-head in a boot camp culinary pageant to score an advantage for their team. Then, chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach their teams the delicate art of cooking scallops before the main dish challenge of steak au poivre.

The recruits get into the Renaissance spirit with an Italian relay race before making pork Milanese in the skill drill challenge. Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach the teams to make fresh mezzaluna pasta for the main dish challenge.

The teams face off in a battle syncing global flavors to musical genres before taking on international-inspired appetizers. Then, chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach the recruits to craft a flavorful symphony with paella.

Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini lead their teams through a circus-themed extravaganza, starting with a scavenger hunt under the big top. Then, the recruits whip up churros and create a full dinner-and-entertainment experience.

The recruits must guide chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini to replicate a mystery dish using only their tasting and describing skills. Then, in the main dish challenge, the recruits attempt to master the art of butchering and cooking fish.

Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini work closely with the final recruits to perfect a three-course restaurant-quality meal. Judges Claudette Zepeda, Martel Stone and Poppy O'Toole taste their creations in a blind tasting and crown the $25,000 winner!