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2x1
A Prickly Situation
Episode overview
14, 2009
In the Season 2 opener, four chefs find a spiny surprise in their appetizer baskets. Then, one has a serious snafu with snapper in the entrée round. Judges: Aaron Sanchez; Alex Guarnaschelli; and Chris Santos.
2x2
Salty Veggies & Heated Battles
Episode overview
16, 2009
The chefs must use salty vegetables in their appetizers, Thai chilis in their entrées, and Mexican ingredients in their desserts. Judges: Alex Guarnaschelli; Chris Santos; and Marc Murphy
2x3
High Hopes
Episode overview
23, 2009
Featured ingredients include whole calamari (appetizers), bison meat (entrées) and ancho chilis (desserts).
2x4
Floundering Around
Episode overview
30, 2009
The chefs are presented with a challenging cut of meat in the appetizer round. In the entrée round, they work with miniature produce and whole flounder.
2x5
Pride on the Plate
Episode overview
07, 2009
The chefs try to represent their cultural heritage through duck appetizers. Then they work with Serrano ham in the entrée round.
2x6
Pretty Please with a Pepper on Top
Episode overview
14, 2009
Piquillo peppers and snap peas are among the featured ingredients.
2x7
Pods, Grills, and Sticky Fingers
Episode overview
28, 2009
The chefs must use edamame and shrimp in their appetizers, and flank steak in their entrées.
2x8
A Wish Upon a Starfruit
Episode overview
11, 2009
The mystery ingredients include star fruit, liquor and spicy merguez sausage.
2x9
Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate
Episode overview
25, 2009
The chefs use buckwheat flour to make fritters, crepes and crusts in the appetizer round. Later, an exotic fruit must be incorporated into their entrées.
2x10
The Ultimate Face-Off
Episode overview
08, 2009
Part 1 of 4. Past "Chopped" winners return to compete in a champions round. Some chefs have an edge when a Southern specialty shows up in the appetizer basket. Then Japanese noodles and leafy greens create a challenge for the entrées.
2x11
Best of the Best
Episode overview
15, 2009
Part 2 of 4. Four past "Chopped" winners face off in a champions round. Featured ingredients include cockles, ground chicken and apples.
2x12
All Stars Showdown
Episode overview
22, 2009
Part 3 of 4. The reigning Chopped Champion competes against three more previous winners. Featured ingredients include squab and grapefruit.
2x13
Bring It!
Episode overview
29, 2009
Conclusion. Four "Chopped" all-stars face off for $10,000. Featured ingredients include bananas, endives, melons and molasses.

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