In the latest episode of Wildcard Kitchen, James Beard Best Chef award winners Stephanie Izard, Jonathon Sawyer, and Karen Akunowicz faced off in a culinary challenge presented by Eric Adjepong. The challenge required the chefs to create three different dishes: an elevated school lunch with molasses, a street fair faire with freeze-dried fruit, and a chicken dinner with tinned fish.
The chefs brought $5,000 of their own money to the table, with the hopes of winning big by impressing Eric with their creative and delicious dishes. Each chef was dealt a dish, a time limit, and mandatory ingredients, but it was their secret wildcard ingredient that would ultimately determine their fate in the competition.
Stephanie Izard wowed the judges with her elevated school lunch featuring molasses, transforming the humble PB&J sandwich into a gourmet masterpiece. Jonathon Sawyer impressed with his street fair fare, incorporating freeze-dried fruit into a tantalizing dessert that left everyone craving more. Karen Akunowicz took a risk with her chicken dinner incorporating tinned fish, but her bold flavors and innovative cooking techniques paid off in the end.
Overall, the competition was fierce, but in the end, only one chef could walk away with the most money. Who will emerge victorious in this culinary battle of skill and creativity? Watch the full episode to find out!
Stay tuned for more exciting episodes of Wildcard Kitchen on StreamOnMax and see how these talented chefs continue to push the boundaries of culinary excellence. Cooking has never been more thrilling!
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Video “Wildcard Kitchen: School Lunch, Street Fair Faire & Chicken Dinner | Full Ep. Recap | S2 E3” was uploaded on 03/18/2025 to Youtube Channel Food Network