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Theme : Trout In a new Iron Chef rivalry, Bobby Flay takes on Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai, who has won more battles than any other Iron Chef and will open a new restaurant in Hawaii this year.
Theme : Spiny lobster Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto proves he is an Iron Man by battling two of the American Iron Chefs. In the first battle, the chef/owner of Morimoto restaurant in Philadelphia faces Mario Batali host of Molto Mario and Ciao America on Food Network.
Theme : Eggs The competition continues with Morimoto accepting the challenge from Wolfgang Puck. Puck, the original celebrity chef, is host of Wolfgang Puck's Cooking Class on Food Network. Can Morimoto make it through an unprecedented two battles in a row?
Theme : Fruits de Mer (Scallops, Langostine, and Sea Urchin) Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto joins forces with Bobby Flay to take on Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai and Mario Batali in a tag-team seafood showdown. Judges include Ted Allen (“Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”) and James Michael Tyler (“Friends”).
Viewers will get an exciting look behind-the-scenes during the taping of Iron Chef America and witness what all the chefs go through from planning to preparation to the final showdown!
Countdown the biggest secrets of Kitchen Stadium for an unprecedented look behind the scenes of Iron Chef America.
Having won The Next Iron Chef competition, our new Iron Chef enters kitchen stadium to be challenged to the ultimate Thanksgiving battle!
In another All-Star culinary showdown, the Chairman has invited Paula Deen to partner up with Iron Chef Cat Cora and compete against Food Network's own Tyler Florence and Robert Irvine.
The Chairman has challenged his stable of Iron Chefs to a truly awe-inspiring Thanksgiving Battle. Iron Chef Flay and Symon take on Iron Chef Morimoto and Cora to test the chefs in team work, creativity, and most importantly, taste.
As a special holiday treat, the Chairman has pitted two of his Iron Chefs against one-another. Iron Chef Cat Cora takes on the newest Iron Chef Michael Symon in a heated holiday battle.
Join Marc Decascos as he shares a look back at some of the greatest moments in Iron Chef America history, with interviews with judges, the Iron Chefs and Challengers.
The Chairman has an unprecedented battle up his sleeve. He has invited 3 culinary students from The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. To battle them, the Chairman has chosen Iron Chef Symon, accompanied by two young proteges of his. In this incredible battle of will and culinary wit, tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
The Chairman has a special holiday surprise for everyone. In good cheer he's decided to pit Iron Chef Flay versus Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, and to add flair and fun to this exciting holiday battle, the Chairman has also invited some special guests.... Ice Carvers to create amazing additions to the chefs presentation! While kitchen stadium might be freezing, things really heat up between the two Iron Chefs. Tune in to see which Iron Chefs cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme : White House garden produce Super Chef Emeril Lagasse and Iron Chef Mario Batali take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford in the culinary showdown of the century! There will be a special guest appearance by First Lady Michelle Obama, tasked by the Chairman to give the chefs their special challenge: each team will have to create the ultimate meal for America, using the White House Garden as the 'secret ingredient.' Ted Allen from Chopped also makes an appearance as an additional floor reporter. Judging are Nigella Lawson, Jane Seymour, and Natalie Coughlin
It's the holiday season, and the Chairman is celebrating with a festive battle. He welcomes Chef Mike Lata of FIG (Food Is Good) restaurant in Charleston, SC to enter Kitchen Stadium and take on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Chef Lata's Food be Good enough to topple the towering Iron Chef Garces? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Two teams of Iron Chefs face off in this Thanksgiving Battle -- Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon versus Iron Chefs Jose Garces and Marc Forgione. Judges are Karine Bakhoum, Henry Winkler and Cady Huffman.
Two Iron Chefs face off in this Holiday Battle -- Masaharu Morimoto and Michael Symon -- using Free Range Fruitcake: as featured in Alton Brown's show Good Eats. Judges are Candice Kumai, Karl Wente and Donatella Arpaia
Iron Chefs Morimoto and Symon travel to Hawaii for the first ever Iron Chef America tailgating showdown.
The branches of the United States military always work together to protect the country, but there also is an intense competitive spirit among the divisions of the armed forces. The Army, Navy and Marines move their rivalry to Kitchen Stadium and join forces with three Iron Chefs in the ultimate Military Grill Battle. Iron Chefs Morimoto, Symon and Cora travel to Hawaii where each will team with a well-seasoned cook from a different branch of the military. At the scenic and historic Marine Base Hawaii at Kane'ohe Bay on the island of Oahu, the Iron Chefs and their military cohorts must cook to impress a tough panel of judges highlighting the usage of a world class grill and a bounty of Hawaiian ingredients in their culinary arsenal. Theme: Ahi (BigeyeTuna) Special Conditions: (1) Grill Battle (Each dish must have a grilled element), (2) Three-Way Battle, (3) Each team consists solely of 1 Iron Chef & 1 Military Chef, (4) Only 3 dishes to prepare instead of 5.
Team Iron Chef America (Iron Chefs Michael Symon, Marc Forgione and Geoffrey Zakarian) takes on Team Chopped (Chefs Aaron Sanchez, Scott Conant and Marc Murphy) in this Thanksgiving Showdown. The Judges are Anthony Anderson, Donatella Arpaia, Simon Majumdar and Hal Rubenstein.
In this holiday battle, three chefs representing Food Network, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Robert Irvine and Ted Allen, go head-to-head against three chefs representing Cooking Channel, Iron Chef Michael Symon, Nadia G. and Ben Sargent. The judges for this Food Network vs. Cooking Channel battle are Anthony Anderson, Aaron Sanchez and Bobby Flay. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/iron-chef-america/holiday-battle/index.html?oc=linkback
This is not part of regular season, this was a double feature special and is already on the specials page. Please remove from the table. Theme: White House garden produce Michelle Obama shows up in the Season 8 special and informs the chefs that the White House garden will be their secret ingredient. Teaming up to create the "ultimate meal for America" are Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali, who will compete against Bobby Flay and White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford.
Theme: Traditional Thanksgiving
Theme: Sugar
Theme : Canadian lobster It's network vs. network when Cooking Channel host Chuck Hughes uses his "Day Off" to enter into battle at Kitchen Stadium. Will Iron Chef Bobby Flay defend the honor of the Chairman, or will the new kid on the block take him down?
Theme : Gruyère cheese New York-based chef Nicolas Cantrel enters Kitchen Stadium to take on the newest addition to the Chairman's Iron Chef team, Marc Forgione. Will the Iron Chef do the Chairman proud, or will Chef Cantrel take down the newly crowned?
Theme: Balsamic vinegar
Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto battle in Kitchen Stadium while ice carvers Shintaro Okamoto and Takeo Okamoto create additions to the chef's presentations.
For America's original Iron Chefs like Bobby Flay and Wolfgang Puck, achieving Iron Chef status cemented their legacy. For the next generation, like Jose Garces, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon, Geoffrey Zakarian and Stephanie Izard, becoming an Iron Chef was a life-changing experience. From restaurants to television, find out what projects these talented chefs are up to now.
The winning Iron Chefs battle for the tournament championship. Judges Donatella Arpaia, Karine Bakhoum and Iron Chef Bobby Flay determine who will become Grand Champion.
Theme : Buffalo Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Challenger Rick Bayless in a battle of southwestern flair. See who’s cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme : Catfish Iron Chef Mario Batali takes on Challenger Roberto Trevino in a battle of huge proportions! See who’s cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme : Duck Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Challenger Ming Tsai in a battle to remember! See these two great culinary stars go head to head!
Theme : Coconut and Chocolate Witness Iron Chef Batali take on Challenger and Pastry Chef extraordinaire Michael Laiskonis in one sweet battle!
Theme : Crab Iron Chef Morimoto takes on Vancouver’s favorite, Challenger Rob Feenie in this international battle! See who’s cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme : Squash Iron Chef Bobby Flay take on Los Angeles’ own Challenger Govind Armstrong. See who’s cuisine reigns supreme.
Theme : Scallops In this battle to the finish, Iron Chef Morimoto takes on Challenger Roberto Donna. See whose cuisine reigns supreme.
Theme : Cheese Iron Chef Batali takes on Challenger Scott Campbell. It’s a gooey battle to the extreme. See who’s cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme : Mushroom The first all women team challenge Iron Chef Batali in a courageous battle to the finish. See who's cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme : Potato The Chairman introduces a NEW Iron Chef into the mix, pitting new Iron Chef, Cat Cora against reknowned chef, Alex Lee. See who's cuisine reigns supreme.
Theme : Pizza dough A pizza-dough battle pits Iron Chef Mario Batali against chef Todd English.
Theme : Hamburger A hamburger battle pits Iron Chef Cat Cora against challenger Kerry Simon.
Theme : Chicken Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces famed barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang.
Theme :Black bass The ingredient is black bass as Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto takes on challenger Aaron Sanchez.
Theme : Shrimp Iron Chef Mario Batali takes on challenger Traci Des Jardins.
Theme : Clams Iron Chef Cat Cora takes on Hawaiian challenger Sam Choy.
Theme : Sweet Onions Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on challenger Michelle Bernstein.
Theme : Asparagus Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto takes on challenger Michael Symon.
Theme : Crawfish Iron Chef Mario Batali faces Seattle chef Tamara Murphy.
Theme : Wild Salmon Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces acclaimed seafood chef Tom Douglas.
Theme : Turkey Bobby Flay competes against Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.
Theme : Tilapia New York City chef Wylie Dufresne battles Mario Batali.
Theme : Lamb Bobby Flay faces David Burke in the culinary competition.
Theme : Pork Los Angeles Chef Neal Fraser takes on Iron Chef Cat Cora.
Theme : Andouille Sausage Chefs : Iron Chef Mario Batali takes on "French" specialty chef John Besh
Theme : American Kobe beef Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Contemporary American specialist Beau MacMillan
Theme : Eggplant Chefs : Iron Chef Cat Cora takes on Eclectic specialists Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo
Theme : Barramundi Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Hell's Kitchen (US) runner up Ralph Pagano
Theme : Squid James Beard Award winner Roberto Donna returns to Kitchen Stadium for a rematch against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
Theme : Goat Cheese Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Laurent Tourondel, chef and owner of New York's BLT Steak, BLT Prime, and BLT Fish
Theme : Bigeye tuna Chefs : Iron Chef Mario Batali takes on Los Angeles-based chef Ludovic Lefebvre, head chef at Bastide.
Theme : Bacon Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay battles against chef Susur Lee, owner of two restaurants in Toronto
Theme : Lobster Chefs : Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto battles against Chef Christophe Eme
Theme : Frozen Peas Chef Morou, the winner of an Iron Chef America competition in Washington, D.C. comes to Kitchen Stadium and challenges Iron Chef Flay to battle. With one win already under his belt, can Chef Morou keep up the winning streak?
Theme : Dungeness crab Chefs : Iron Chef Cat Cora battles Former White House chef Walter Scheib
Theme: Fennel Chefs : Iron Chef Mario Batali battles against Chef Gale Gand and Rick Tramonto
Theme : Puff Pastry Chefs : Iron Chef Cat Cora battles against New York Chef Michael Psilakis
Theme : Tofu Chefs : Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto battles against Chef Patricia Yeo
Theme: Chicken eggs Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay battles against Chef DeChellis
Theme : Wild boar Bobby Flay faces David Bull.
Theme : Honey Iron chef Cat Cora faces pastry chef Elizabeth Falkner in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Mo Rocca; Jeffrey Steingarten; Paquito D'Rivera.
Theme : Venison Cat Cora faces New York chef Joey Campanaro. Judges: Michael Gelman; Karine Bakhoum; Jeffrey Steingarten.
Theme : Cranberries Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay team up and compete against Rachael Ray and Mario Batali in Kitchen Stadium.
Theme : Chickpeas Atlanta chef Richard Blais faces Iron Chef Mario Batali. Judges: Jeff Corwin; Maureen Petrosky; Drew Nieporent.
Theme : Ostrich Southern chef Walter Royal faces Cat Cora. Judges: Joel McHale; Jeffrey Steingarten; Barbara Fairchild.
Theme : Citrus fruit Florida chef Johnny Vinczencz faces off with Bobby Flay. Judges: Pamela Denison; Julie Chen; Ed Levine.
Theme : Lentils Ian Chalermkittichai and Mario Batali face off in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Joel Hale; Karine Bakhoum; Monisha Bharadwaj.
Theme : Beets Chicago chef Homaro Cantu challenges Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Judges: Melissa Clarke; Naomi Moriyama; Jeffrey Steingarten.
Theme: Mango Mixologists Tony Abou-Ganim and Bridget Albert compete alongside chefs Mario Batali and Robert Gadsby, respectively, to pair five original dishes with unique drinks.
Theme: Peanuts
Theme: Mango Mixologists Tony Abou-Ganim and Bridget Albert compete alongside chefs Mario Batali and Robert Gadsby, respectively, to pair five original dishes with unique drinks.
Theme: Breakfast
Theme: Goat
Theme: Sablefish
Theme: Garlic San Francisco chef Chris Cosentino faces Mario Batali. Judges: Ted Allen; Jeffrey Steingarten; Donatella Arpaia.
Theme: Oysters Los Angeles chef David Myers is the challenger against Cat Cora. Judges: Soledad O'Brien; Mo Rocca; Karine Bakhoum.
Theme: Chiles Texas chef Tim Love and Masaharu Morimoto compete. Judges: Akiko Katayama; Cady Huffman; Jeffrey Steingarten.
Theme: Cowboy Ribeye A grill-off pits Iron Chef Bobby Flay against New York chef Peter Kelly.
Theme: Blue foot chicken
Theme: Opah
Thema: Farmers' Market
Theme: Parmigiano Reggiano
Theme: Apples
Theme: Arctic char
Theme: Halibut
Theme: Milk and cream
Theme: Carrots
Theme: Kampachi
Theme: Carrots
Theme: Kampachi
Theme: Cobia Chefs: British Chef and Food Network Star Jamie Oliver battles Iron Chef Mario Batali
Theme: Chocolate
Theme: Elk
Theme: Ham
Theme: Rabbit
Theme: Spinach
Theme: Ginger
Theme: Coffee
Theme: Tomato
Theme: Langoustine
Theme: Rice
Theme: Corn
Theme: Olives
Theme: Blackfish
Theme: Zucchini
Theme: Curry
Theme: Melon
Them: Snails
Theme: Sturgeon
Theme: Beer
Theme: Cheddar Cheese
Theme: Offal
Theme: Suckling pig
Theme: Fresh Beans
Theme: Basil
Theme: Alaskan King Crab
Theme: Redfish
Theme: Cabbage
Theme: Butter
Theme: Skirt Steak
Theme: Octopus
Theme: Dorade
Theme: Bananas
Theme: Pineapple
Theme: Artichoke
Theme: Maple syrup
Theme: Coconut
Theme: Berries
Theme: Branzino
Theme: Cherries
Theme: Pheasant
Theme: Almonds
Theme: Pheasant
Theme: Almonds
Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto battle in Kitchen Stadium while ice carvers Shintaro Okamoto and Takeo Okamoto create additions to the chef's presentations.
Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto battle in Kitchen Stadium while ice carvers Shintaro Okamoto and Takeo Okamoto create additions to the chef's presentations.
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Theme: Lemons Italian brothers Nicola and Fabrizio Carro enter kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon paired with Chef Michael Psilakis. Will the brothers take down the Michael's with their classic cuisine, or will Symon and Psilakis wow the judges with their paired dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Figs Aspen chef Dena Marino enters kitchen stadium to take on acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Will Chef Marino's clean flavors impress the judges enough to take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
Theme: Hawaiian Moi Seattle based chef Rachel Yang enters Kitchen Stadium to take on the winner of the Next Iron Chef. Will her fusion of Korean and French cuisine win over the judges, or will she fall flat to the newest Iron Chef? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Mackerel Minneapolis based chef Sameh Wadi enters kitchen stadium for an exciting battle against Iron Chef Morimoto. Will Chef Wadi's Moroccan inspired cuisine excite the judges and earn him a win, or will Iron Chef Morimoto take home the honor? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Avocado Candian TV Personality and Chef Michael Smith enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Smith prides himself on his organic and local produce and doesn't disappoint by bringing that to Kitchen Stadium. But will it be enough to overpower Iron Chef Flay's flavorful dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
theme: Chocolate and chiles Duff Goldman from Food Network's Ace of Cakes takes on Iron Chef Michael Symon in a culinary showdown. Duff isn't here just to make cakes, he's in it to win it with sweet and savory creations. Will he be able to withstand the heat of Kitchen Stadium, or will he feel the singe of defeat to Iron Chef Symon? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Prosciutto Food 2 personality Spike Mendelson enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Michhael Symon. Will Spike's flare in the kitchen win over the judges or will he fall flat to Iron Chef Symon's bold cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Ricotta Chef Julieta Ballesteros enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Ballesteros' Spanish cuisine win over the judges or will be fall to Iron Chef Cora's Mediterranean and southern cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Leeks Chicago chef Maneet Chauhan is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Theme: Grapes Seattle chef Holly Smith challenges Iron Chef Cat Cora.
Theme: Sardines A culinary battle between New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Theme: Blue cheese Chef Kelly Liken from Vail, Colo., takes on Iron Chef Jose Garces in Kitchen Stadium.
Theme: Cauliflower Special Condition: Solo Battle (no Sous Chefs) Neal Fraser battles Michael Symon one-on-one...literally. When challenger chef Fraser dares to enter Kitchen Stadium with no help, Iron Chef Symon answers his daring by doing the same.
Theme: Skipjack tuna Special Condition: Grill Battle (each dish must have a grilled element) "Take Home Chef" host Curtis Stone challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
Theme: Papaya A culinary battle between Brooklyn-based chef Pierre Thiam and Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
Theme: Wahoo New York chef Ed Brown challenges Iron Chef Michael Symon.
Theme: Uni Makoto Okuwa, a former sous chef to Masaharu Morimoto, enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time as a challenger and takes on Michael Symon.
Theme: Pacific cod Seattle chef Maria Hines is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Theme: Yoghurt "Next Iron Chef" alum Dominique Crenn battles Iron Chef Michael Symon.
Theme: Broccoli New York based Vegetarian Chef Amanda Cohen enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Morimoto. Will her vegetarian delicacies win over the judges, or will Morimoto take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme! -- Theme: Broccoli -- Special Condition: Vegetarian Battle (no meats)
Theme: Oatmeal Chef Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Sonoma California enters Kitchen Stadium to take on fellow Californian Iron Chef Cat Cora. Can Chef Kostow delicate treatment of the ingredients earn him a win, or will he face defeat? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
Theme: Truffles Portland based Chef Naomi Pomeroy enters kitchen stadium to take on the newest Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will she be able to win over the judges with her use of the secret ingredient, or fall flat to Iron Chef Garces' cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Barracuda New York Chef extraordinaire Seamus Mullen enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time since competing in Next Iron Chef season 2 to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Mullen take what he learned in the Next Iron Chef competition and bring his A game to Kitchen stadium, or will be feel the heat of defeat to Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Mahi-Mahi Chefs Katsuya Fukushima and Ruben Garcia of Café Atlantico enter Kitchen Stadium to challenge our newest Iron Chef Jose Garces. As Chefs under Jose Andres, they turn out inventive and unconventional cuisine in Washington, DC. Will their creativity in Kitchen Stadium win the judges over, or will Iron Chef Garces take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Veal Chef Marc Vetri of Philadelphia's Vetri Italian restaurant enters kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will Vetri's treatment of the secret ingredient earn him a win, or will he fall to Iron Chef Symon's cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Bourbon Chef Paul Miranda enters kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Cat Cora to a culinary showdown. Can Chef Miranda muster the culinary courage to defeat Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Tongue and cheek Kentucky based Chef Edward Lee enters Kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Chef Lee's contemporary take on American cuisine earn him a win over Iron Chef Garces, or will he leave with a bitter taste of defeat in his mouth? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Goose After appearing in Next Iron Chef Season 3 Chef Eric Greenspan enters Kitchen Stadium to Challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Will Chef Greenspan wow the judges with his culinary creations, or feel the fiery flames of defeat at Iron Chef Flay's hands? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
It's the holidays, and the Chairman is celebrating with a festive battle.
Theme: Pork fat Charleston based Chef Sean Brock enters Kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Michael Symon. Can he wow the judges with his culinary creations or fall flat against Iron Chef Symon's offerings? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme: Pork fat Charleston based Chef Sean Brock enters Kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Michael Symon. Can he wow the judges with his culinary creations or fall flat against Iron Chef Symon's offerings? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
This is not part of regular season, this was a double feature special and is already on the specials page. Please remove from the table. Theme: White House garden produce Michelle Obama shows up in the Season 8 special and informs the chefs that the White House garden will be their secret ingredient. Teaming up to create the "ultimate meal for America" are Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali, who will compete against Bobby Flay and White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford.
Theme : Deep freeze (multiple courses with a specified ingredient, containing a frozen element) Michael Symon and Anne Burrell team up to take on Cat Cora and Robert Irvine.
Cooking Channel host Chuck Hughes battles Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
Will Chef Cantrel take down the newly crowned Iron Chef Mark Forgione?
Theme : Passion fruit It's a Philadelphia showdown as Chef Michael Solomonov takes on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Kitchen Stadium be filled with brotherly love, or sibling rivalry?
Theme : Mexican chocolate Mexico City native Chef Julian Medina enters Kitchen Stadium to challenge the master of Latin food, Iron Chef Jose Garces. Which chef has the flavor, and which will fall flat?
Theme : Quail Chefs: Chef John Rivera Sedlar and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto square off.
Theme : Mozzarella Chef Emma Hearst is the youngest challenger ever to enter Kitchen Stadium! She challenges old pro Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will youth and exuberance trump age and experience?
Theme : Leg of lamb Challenging Chef David Schneider channels his inner Ares as he enters Kitchen Stadium to battle Iron Chef Cat Cora in a showdown of Greek cuisine. Who's cuisine will reign supreme?
Theme : Radish Challenging Chef Vitaly Paley abandoned a career behind the piano for a career behind the burners. Will he play a song of victory against Iron Chef Garces?
Theme : Wreckfish New York chef David Pasternak and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto square off in Kitchen Stadium.
Theme : Mussels Chicago chef Todd Stein is the challenger against Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
Theme : Hot dogs Toronto chef Roger Mooking ("Everyday Exotic") battles Iron Chef Michael Symon in Kitchen Stadium.
Theme : Chum salmon Raleigh Chef Ashley Christensen battles Iron Chef Bobby Flay in Kitchen Stadium.
Theme: Cucumber
Theme: Seaweed
Theme: Hawaiian Snapper
Theme: Okra
Theme: Short Ribs
Theme: Halloween candy
West coast chef, Jason Knibb challenges Bobby Flay to a special seafood showdown. Whose cuisine will reign supreme?
Chef RJ Cooper of Vidalia Restaurant in Washington, D.C., enters Kitchen Stadium to face Marc Forgione in his first battle as an Iron Chef. Will Chef Cooper take advantage of first-time jitters, or will he help the new Iron Chef kick off a reign of domination? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Theme : Tilapia Iron Chef Marc Forgione battles young New York-based chef Nick Curtin in Kitchen Stadium.
Theme : Brook Trout Geoffrey Zakarian, the Season 4 winner of "Next Iron Chef," makes his "Iron Chef America" debut in a battle against Victor Casanova, executive chef at Culina, an Italian restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Jill Zarin.
Theme : Sea Whistle Salmon Two Iron Chefs are teamed up with special guests in this All-Star Kitchen Stadium battle. Marcela Valladolid, who appears on Food Network's 'Mexican Made Easy' is paired with Iron Chef Bobby Flay; and Andrew Zimmern, of Travel Channel's 'Bizarre Foods,' joins Iron Chef Masuhara Morimoto. Judges are Penn Jillette, Donatella Arpaia Stewart and Simon Majumdar.
Theme : Tequilla & Tortillas Iron Chef Jose Garces, paired with mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, faces off against Chef Alexandra Raij, paired with mixologist Charlotte Voisey. Chef Raij owns two New York City tapas restaurants, Txikito and El Quinto Pino. Judges are Michael Ruhlman, Dina Manzo and Adam Richman. -- Theme: Tequila & Tortillas -- Special Condition: Each dish is to be paired with a cocktail.
Theme : Mint Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against Challenger Jonathon Sawyer. Chef Sawyer, who previously appeared as Iron Chef Michael Symon's sous chef on 'Iron Chef America,' is owner of The Greenhouse Tavern, in Cleveland, Ohio. Judges are Sophie Michell, David Rocco and Cady Huffman.
Theme : Paiche Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces off against Challenger Justin Bogle, Executive Chef at Gilt in New York City. Judges are Donatella Arpaia Stewart, Ben Sargent and Karine Bakhoum.
Theme : Sausage Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Chris Hastings, chef and owner at Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Donatella Arpaia Stewart and Simon Majumdar.
Theme : Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Two teams of culinary brothers meet in Kitchen Stadium. Iron Chef Marc Forgione teams up with his brother, Bryan, to face off against Challenger Joey Campanaro and his brother Lou. Joey Campanaro makes his second appearance in Kitchen Stadium, having previously been bested by Iron Chef Cat Cora in Battle Venison. Judges are Cady Huffman, Mario Rizzotti and Anya Fernald.
Theme : Eggs Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against challenger Takashi Yagihashi, executive chef at critically acclaimed Takashi in Chicago. There is a grudge between them as Symon's sous chefs once worked for Takashi. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Candice Kumai and Peter Jacobson.
Theme : Canned Tuna Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Alain Allegretti, executive chef at La Promenade des Anglais in New York City. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Cady Huffman and Candice Kumai
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Madison Cowan. Chef Cowan is the first ever Grand Champion on the hit series Chopped. Judges are Karine Bakhoum, Laurent Tourondel and Farmer Lee Jones. -- Theme: Kale
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Michael Ferraro, executive chef at Delicatessen and Macbar in New York City. Judges are David Rosengarten, Ching-He Huang and Phil Rosenthal. -- Theme: Peach
It's a battle of the Iron Chefs as Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces off against Iron Chef Marc Forgione in an Iron Chef Grilling Battle set in Kitchen Stadium. Judges are John T Edge, Elizabeth Karmel and Rick Abramson. -- Theme: Mangalitsa Pig -- Special Condition: Grill Battle (each dish must have a grilled element)
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against Challenger Franklin Becker, executive chef at "Abe and Arthur's," a critically acclaimed eatery in New York City. Judges are Raul de Molina, Candice Kumai and Richard Belzer. -- Theme: Haddock
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Joe Isadori. Chef Isadori is the executive chef at Southfork Kitchen in Bridgehampton, New York. Judges are Joshua Applestone, Georgia Pellegrini and Glen Davis. -- Theme: Strip Steak
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against challenger Jesus Nunez. Chef Nunez is chef and owner of Gastroarte Restaurant in New York. The judges are Jose Andres, Cady Huffman, Andrew Zimmern and Sophie Michell. -- Theme: Octopus
Iron Chef Marc Forgione, paired with mixologist Charlotte Voisey, faces off against challenger Shawn McClain, the executive chef at Sage, at Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and his mixologist partner Tony Abou-Ganim. Martin Yan, Ching-He Huang and Adam Richman are the judges for this battle. -- Theme: Tropical Ingredients -- Special Condition: Each dish is to be paired with a cocktail.
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against chef Jesse Schenker, chef and owner of Recette in New York. Judges are Julie White, Art Smith and Anya Fernald. -- Theme: Plantains
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against challenger Stephanie Izard. Chef Izard, a James Beard Award nominee, is chef and owner of Girl & The Goat in Chicago. The Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and David Rocco. -- Theme: Bread
Iron Chef Marc Forgione faces off against challenger Andrew Zimmerman, executive chef at Sepia in Chicago. Judges are Mario Rizzotti, Alison Sweeney and Jason Sobocinski. -- Theme: Cream Cheese
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Shea Gallante, who is the executive chef at Ciano in New York. The judges for this battle are Michael Ruhlman, Candice Kumai and Martin Yan. -- Theme: Pasta
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Eduard Frauneder, executive chef at Edi & The Wolf in New York. Judges are Jeffrey Steingarten, Cady Huffman, and John Curtas. -- Theme: Yak
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Rebecca Weitzman. Chef Weitzman is the executive chef at Thistle Hill Tavern in Brooklyn, N.Y. The judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith, and Julie White. -- Theme: Silkie Chicken
In this international competition, newest Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against Iron Chef UK Judy Joo. The judges are Jeffrey Steingarten, Karine Bakhoum, and Tory Belleci. -- Theme: Mortadella -- Note: Season 11 introduces two new elements to the battle: a 20-minute time limit to present the first dish, and the Culinary Curveball: a mid-battle surprise that must be implemented or incorporated into one of the dishes.
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Viet Pham. Chef Pham is co-owner of Forage, an award-winning restaurant in Salt Lake City. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Donatella Arpaia and Ben Sargent.
Challenger Michael Chiarello seeks redemption in his face off against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian in this grudge match. Chef Chiarello lost to Iron Chef Zakarian in The Next Iron Chef: All-Stars. Judges are Neil Patrick Harris, Donatella Arpaia and David Burtka. -- Theme: Scotch
In this international competition, Iron Chef America Marc Forgione faces off against Iron Chef Thailand Ian Kittichai. When Chef Kittichai was last in Kitchen Stadium, he lost to Iron Chef Batali in Battle Lentils. Judges are Judy Joo, Martin Yan and Eden Grinshpan. -- Theme: Tea
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against Challenger Chef Celina Tio in a Grudge Match. Chef Tio participated in the third season of The Next Iron Chef, for which Iron Chef Symon was a judge. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman. -- Theme: Plum
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces off against Challenger Homaro Cantu. When Chef Cantu and Iron Chef Morimoto last met in Kitchen Stadium, Chef Cantu won by a single point, and there's a grudge to settle. Judges are Donatella Arpaia, David Rocco, Kaley Cuoco. -- Theme: Herring
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Micah Wexler. Chef Wexler is a James Beard award semi-finalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year 2012. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman. -- Theme: Wild Striped Bass
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Hong Thaimee. Chef Thaimee is Executive Chef at Ngam, a Thai restaurant in New York City. Judges are Troy Johnson, Ree Drummond and Josh Ozersky. -- Theme: Tamarind
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Russell Jackson, a.k.a. "The Dissident Chef." Judges for this battle are John T. Edge, Anya Fernald and Jose Andres. -- Theme: Rhubarb
In this first round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. The winner of this single elimination contest goes on to face Iron Chef Symon in round two. The judges are G. Garvin, Trisha Yearwood and Simon Majumdar.
In this first round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chefs Jose Garces and Marc Forgione face off in Kitchen Stadium. The winner of this battle will meet Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in Round Two. Adam Fleischman, Donatella Arpaia and Simon Majumdar are the judges.
In this second round of the Tournament of Champions, Iron Chef winner from round one, Geoffrey Zakarian, battles Iron Chef Michael Symon. The judges for this battle are Ree Drummond, Aaron Sanchez and Trisha Yearwood.
Another round one winner, Iron Chef Jose Garces, battles Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in round two. The Judges for this round are G. Garvin, Candice Kumai and Jeffrey Steingarten.
In this final round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, the top two finalists battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges Donatella Arpaia, Bobby Flay and Karine Bakhoum will crown one Grand Champion.
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Michael Voltaggio. Chef Voltaggio is the Owner/Executive chef of ink in Los Angeles. Mario Rizzotti, Karine Bakhoum and Hal Rubenstein are the judges for this battle. -- Theme: Iberico Pork
ron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against Challenger Robert Clark. Chef Clark is the owner of The Fish Counter in Vancouver, Canada. The judges for this battle are Donatella Arpaia, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann. -- Theme: Mascarpone
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Dale Talde, the Executive Chef at Talde; the judges for this battle are Anya Fernald, Martin Yan and Judy Joo. -- Theme: Sesame
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Jamie Bissonnette. Chef Bissonnette; Judy Joo, John T. Edge and Karine Bakhoum are the judges. -- Theme: Pistachios
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against challenger Stephen Kalt; judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.
Iron Chef Marc Forgione plays the role of sous chef to his father, Larry Forgione, as the two take on culinary legend and close family friend chef Jonathan Waxman.
Iron Chefs Michael Symon and Geoffrey Zakarian go face to face with a team of Austro-German chefs, led by Bernhard Mairinger, Executive Chef at Bierbeisl in Beverly Hills, Calif. To celebrate the Bavarian holiday of Oktoberfest, the theme is an assortment of Bavarian ingredients, including pork, veal, pretzels, and beer. Judges are Valerie Bertinelli, Karine Bakhoum and Eugene Remm.
Iron Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli face off against chefs Spike Mendelsohn and Marcel Vigneron in this spooky trick-or-treat battle. Judges are Audra McDonald, Josh Elliott and Donatella Arpaia.
Iron Chef veterans and reigning Thanksgiving Battle victors Bobby Flay and Michael Symon are challenged by the new kids in Kitchen Stadium, Iron Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli in this Thanksgiving battle. Judges are Laurence Fishburne, Gina Torres and Donatella Arpaia. -- Theme: Thanksgiving Past and Present (features both ingredients believed to have been in the first Thanksgiving feast and ingredients typical of modern Thanksgiving dinners).
Three teams go head to head to head in this festive holiday battle as Iron Chefs are paired with Cooking Channel chefs: Michael Symon with Ching-He Huang, Masaharu Morimoto with G. Garvin and Jose Garces with Bobby Deen. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Karine Bakhoum and Ed Schoenfeld. -- Theme: Ghosts of Holiday Ingredients Past (four ingredients--Champagne, Eggnog, Gingerbread, and Fruitcake--infamous from previous Holiday battles) -- Special Condition: Three-Way Battle
Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Jose Garces take on Iron Chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Geoffrey Zakarian in a frozen wonderland, where food must be served on elaborate places carved from huge blocks of ice. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Alfred Portale and Karine Bakhoum.
Two teams of Iron Chefs skirmish in a Big Game Day clash. (Michael Symon and Marc Forgione vs. Masaharu Morimoto and Jose Garces) Judges are Donatella Arpaia, Mike Greenberg and Caroline Manzo. -- Theme: Big Game Day (foods typical of tailgate parties: hot dogs, beef ribs, ham, turkey, processed cheese, and super-long hoagie rolls) -- Special Condition: Each dish must be able to be eaten with only one hand.
It's Vaya con Vegas, baby, as the Chairman rolls the dice and pits Iron Chef Bobby Flay against challenger Angelo Sosa in a fight for the culinary title. The judges for this battle are Hal Rubenstein, Judy Joo and Billy Harris. Theme: Vegas High Rollers (luxury ingredients one would find in a high-end Las Vegas kitchen: Wagyu beef, oysters, truffles, lobsters, caviar, chocolate, and champagne)
Team USA (Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Marc Forgione and Alex Guarnaschelli) battles Team Australia (Chefs Adrian Richardson, Darren Robertson and Tobie Puttock) in a Grill Masters competition. The judges are Donatella Arpaia, Ryan Kwanten and Elizabeth Karmel. -- Theme: Surf & Turf (American beef and Australian seafood, one of each must be in each dish) -- Special Condition: Grill Battle (each dish must have a grilled element)
Iron Chefs paired with pastry-chef maestros conjure up tropical desserts. Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Johnny Iuzzini take on the team of Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Elizabeth Falkner. Judges are Judy Joo, Michael Ruhlman and Sherry Yard.
Iron Chefs paired with amateur cooks raise the bar on common food fare in a food fight brawl. Iron Chef Bobby Flay and actor Anthony Anderson take on Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and food writer Simon Majumdar. The judges are Billy Harris, Donatella Arpaia and Adam Fleischman.
Iron Chefs paired with bartenders compete in a 60's meal melee, as Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeremy Oertel face off against Iron Chef Marc Forgione and Natasha David. Judges are Willie Degel, Judy Joo and Simon Majumdar -- Theme: Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad 60's Meal (Ingredients made famous in or by the 1960's) -- Special Condition: Each dish must be accompanied by a 60's-inspired cocktail.
Richmond, Virginia's schnitzel queen, Chef Brittanny Anderson, hopes that she doesn't leave Kitchen Stadium feeling blue after battling one of the Chairman's best, Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Antonia Lofaso and Simon Majumdar serve as judges. Theme: Blue Cheese
It's the Chairman's special grill battle, and New York burger master, Chef Victoria Blamey, has a beef with Iron Chef Stephanie Izard. Judges Anthony Anderson and Judy Joo decide which chef makes the grade. Theme: Wagyu Beef Special Condition: Grill Battle (each dish must have a grilled element)
California Chef Ari Taymor rides a wave of success into Kitchen Stadium and immediately gets to the root of the matter against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. Theme: Carrots
Vietnamese chef Thai Dang fishes for a win from the Chairman during his battle against Iron Chef Marc Forgione; judges Jonathan Waxman and Tanya Holland determine a winner. Theme: Swordfish
Boston Chef Douglass Williams makes the most of a little vegetable in a battle against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Ming-Na Wen and John T. Edge will determine which chef triumphs. Theme: Peas
Chef Erik Battes -- a fruit of Iron Chef Morimoto's culinary tree -- applies modern takes to an ancient ingredient in a battle against Iron Chef Stephanie Izard. Michael Voltaggio and Ching-He Huang will determine the winner of this fierce competition. Theme: Olives
Chef Fernando Darin is bringing international flair to his culinary contest with Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian to see who chef chokes. Anya Fernald and Lolis Eric Elie sit in judgment. Theme: Artichokes
Minnesota chef Justin Sutherland brings his contemporary Southern cuisine to Kitchen Stadium in an attempt to fleece Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Susan Feniger and Jonathan Waxman judge the two contenders. Theme: Lamb
Chicago Chef Lee Wolen busts out of his shell for a battle against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian that's anything but quiet. Judging for this battle are Nancy Silverton and Simon Majumdar. Theme: Clams
Chef Carolynn Spence faces Iron Chef Jose Garces in a crustaceous battle. Judges Lesley Suter and Marcel Vigneron crack into the two chefs' meals. Theme: Crab
