Chopped Junior (2015)
S01E01 Curd Is the Word
Episode Overview
With a burst of enthusiasm and remarkable talent, four young chefs invade the Chopped Kitchen, ready to impress a judging panel that includes actor Billy Gardell, along with Marcela Valladolid and Geoffrey Zakarian from The Kitchen. In the opening round, they grapple with balancing the sweetness of their mystery basket ingredients. The entrée round brings an unexpected twist with pizza, while the lamb loins prove to be a challenge for some of the contestants. Finally, for dessert, they get creative with lemon curd and a nostalgic candy treat.