Chopped

Four chefs set out to make perfect pies, and one chef scrambles in the appetiser round when a competitor declines to share a coveted pantry ingredient. Then, an abundance of protein in the entrée basket means meat-lovers pies are in order.

Four chefs are eager to show off their pickling talents, and the baskets are packed with pickled goodness for inspiration. Pickle ice cream shows up in the appetiser round, and an action-packed dessert round features pickled flower blossoms.

Four delicatessen pros take over the Chopped Kitchen to prove that sandwiches are just the start of their culinary expertise. A platter with a classic combo and a fruit with a cult following are two of the ingredients in the first basket.

Crunchy or soft, minimalist or filled to the max, it's taco time! The chefs find a beverage and a seafood surprise in the first basket, and the competitors must find a place on their plates for a squirmy shocker in the entrée round.

When the Chopped baskets contain aphrodisiacs, the judges expect the competitors to come through with some sexy dishes. In the entrée basket, a heart-shaped comfort food and a sweet fruit make for a rare pair.

Four competitors who love rustic chuck-wagon food are ready to show they have the chops to win. Booze and bell peppers in the appetiser basket get things started, and later the judges are on pins and needles waiting to try some prickly pear desserts.