Come Dine With Me (CA)

Tonight, over the top OCD’er Mary Newton hosts a squeaky clean evening to kick off night one of a weeklong dinner party competition. Casting the critical eye are long-winded Louie, dancing queen John, kooky Kailey and unaware Aris – 4 complete strangers. With overzealous confidence Mary starts her “practically perfect” evening with some spotless glassware, a little trash talk and an appetizer of Billy Goats Gruff tart. She follows up with a main course of porcini crusted filet mignon, potato galette, beans ….and dirt, an odd choice for the OCD queen. She ends her meal with an apple torte dessert that leaves even the biggest skeptics smiling. But will Mary’s party impress or leave her guests in distress?

It’s an unusual evening on day 2 of a 5 day dinner party competition at ADD Aris’ unkempt abode - an open-concept garage with all his grease monkey gadgets. As the guests arrive they realize this is no normal event. While awaiting an appetizer of squid ink linguine the guests are treated to a musical rendition of the menu sung by a lady swinging from the rafters. Then fish hating John is presented a main course of Blackened Miso Cod. Meanwhile, Louie gets loaded, Mary offends and Kailey’s contempt grows. But Aris’ brings it back with a dessert of chocolate hazelnut sandwiches and “homemade ice cream”. Or does he? Will Aris’ unusual evening out-entertain the competition? Or will his sloppy style leave this Greece greaser in the dust?

It’s a crazy night as hipster Kailey attempts to throw a more raucous party than her competitors on day 3 of a weeklong dinner party competition. And as the competition heats up, so does the host. Kailey kicks off her evening of chaos wearing an unusually eye popping outfit and presenting fellow foodies John, Mary, Aris and Louie with an entire bottle of champagne each. Her fish appetizer is well received and she moves onto an aptly odd main course of Weiner Wellington. However, growing offended by her guests reaction to her attire Kailey decides to scrap her side dishes and offers instead, a theatrical performance that stuns her guests into submission. Finally, the queen of kook closes her night with a dessert of rarebit and ice cream and an appropriately awkward send off. But will Kailey’s offbeat evening and outfit leave her guests wanting more or running for the door?

Its night 4 of a weeklong food fight where 5 strangers compete for the title of “Host with the Most”. Playing his hand this evening is dancing queen John Ansell, an endearing fancy foodie with a serious competitive streak. Determined not to let the dramatics of the previous evening destroy his night John serves up an impressive appetizer of pancetta and crab stuffed shrimp. Louie and Mary dive head first into a box of flamboyant fun while Aris and Kailey idly observe. With John feeling confident he moves on to his main course of Prime Rib, which receives some wordy mixed reviews. But John heats up the competition once more when he serves up a fittingly flaming dessert of white chocolate crème brulee and berries. Will John’s fancy feast warm the hearts of this cranky crew or will it leave them cold?

It’s the final night of a weeklong culinary contest. Tonight’s host is Louie the Greek, a posturing patriot who hopes his theatrical Greek dinner will win him tonight’s grand prize of $1000. Louie’s over the top evening begins with champagne, ouzo shots and some traditional Greek entertainment - dancing bazooka boys that please one but impress none. At the table loquacious Louie serves up an appetizer of spinach salad, which receives one surprisingly warm review. Feeling heroic, Louie moves on to his main course, pistachio crusted lamb chops and makes a show of his flaming saganaki potatoes. To finish, Louie emerges from the kitchen wearing rubber gloves and a scuba mask to present his grand finale, Pandora’s Box. But do his guests appreciate his potentially hazardous dessert or do they wish he would simply put a lid on it? Tonight the winner will be announced. Will Louie’s Olympic attempt be enough to win? Or will his guests see through his smoke and mirrors?

It’s the inaugural night of a 5 day dinner party competition and tonight’s host is flamboyant Francophone Louis-Michel. Meeting for the first time are fellow competitors Stephen, Tammy, Shareen and Nerissa, a mixed group of strangers with only one thing in common, they’re all in it to win it. As the guests arrive they’re greeted with a fittingly French champagne cocktail and are left alone to stumble upon Louis-Michel’s risqué attire. At the table, Louis-Michel gets off to a good start serving a crowd pleasing appetizer of roasted beet and goat cheese salad. However, while preparing his meat heavy main of Chateaubriand, Louis-Michel is vexed to discover that he has not one but two “pseudo” vegetarians at his table. He finishes with a dark and decadent dessert of chocolate cheesecake and raspberry coulis. But will Louis-Michel’s heavy French meal win them over or will his beef…. go bust?

It’s a carnivores’ picnic at animator Stephen Cane’s house as he serves up a man friendly menu on night 2 of a 5 day dinner party competition. In true cave man style Stephen’s evening is a smorgasbord of charcoal grilling, tall cans of beer and lots and LOTS of meat. But with two nitpicky veg heads at the table the king of the ‘Q has his work cut out for him with another meat heavy menu of spicy barbeque short ribs, sirloin steaks, New Zealand lamb chops, organic grass feed beef, barbeque pork loin and slow cooked barbeque churrasco chicken. For dessert, Stephen puts a personal twist on cupcakes from a box and his guests leave heavy and happy, or do they? Will the meat--man impress or will he leave his guests in distress?

Its hump day in a 5 day food fight and tonight’s host is tell-all Tammy, a good-to-go party girl who plans on winning with her hands on sensual supper. Starting her night with a bang, Tammy greets her guests with tequila shots and chilli chaser which Shareen rudely refuses. Determined not to let the party poopers crush her evening, Tammy moves onto her appetizer; ceviche, salsa, guacamole and patacones. Everything is going just tickety boo until Tammy serves her mushroom bread pudding, which ends up in Nerissa’s napkin. Then it’s time for the main course, Indian butter chicken with homemade paneer cheese. To finish Tammy impresses by creating a dessert on the spot. But will the guests be wowed by her efforts or will TMI Tammy be too much to swallow?

Its night four of a dinner party contest where five strangers compete to win the title of host with the most. Tonight, yoga teacher and health guru Shareen Woodford plans to take the prize by impressing her guests with her pescetarian-vegetarian meal. After 3 days of Shareen’s moral preaching Tammy and Louis-Michel decide to poke fun at their host by showing up to dinner in furs. While Shareen scurries off to prepare her starter, the guests sneak around the apartment and Nerissa comes face to face with her worst nightmare…..a cat! Once everyone is seated it’s time for Shareen’s appetizer; Japanese salmon balls, Thai rice paper wraps and Singapore slaw. Next up, she serves her faux-vegetarian main; hazelnut crusted Alaskan cod, roots gratin and citrus asparagus which causes some guests to complain. Shareen finishes up with a unique dessert of baked pears with marscarpone, ginger snaps and a brûléed fan. But will Shareen be praised or punished for her inauthentic vegetarian meal?

It’s the grand finale of a weeklong food fight where 5 strangers have been battling it out for the grand prize of $1000. Tonight’s host Nerissa plans on winning by throwing on a sophisticated and stylish soiree. But the claws are out and fellow competitors Tammy, Louis-Michel, Stephen and Shareen will stop at nothing to make sure nit-picky Nerissa gets a taste of her own medicine. To kick off her classy menu, Nerissa brings out a surprise amuse bouche but is offended when Tammy refuses to taste it. Try as they might the guests find little fault with her appetizer; arugula salad with pouched pears and brie. For the main course, Nerissa serves Chilean Sea Bass with chili lime salsa, parsnip mash, roast potatoes and asparagus. But when Shareen finds glass in her food Nerissa is sure she smells sabotage. Finally it’s time for dessert; orange and ginger crème brulee. Tonight the winner is announced. Will Nerissa be able to wow her catty competition? Or will the perfectionists’ party be anything but?

It’s the opening night of a 5 day food fight and tonight’s host is punk rock princess Stacey McCool. Stacey plans on kicking some culinary butt with a rich satisfying menu and a laid back hosting style. Meeting for the first time are Stacey’s guests and fellow competitors – Trinidadian Felix, Italian Mama Romina, wholesome Haligonian Tawnya and urbanite food snob James. After the introductions the guests are left alone to discover some of Stacey’s hardcore hobbies and sober Felix has his first drink in ten years! At the table Stacey serves up a menu of wild mushroom risotto, stout braised short ribs and a flourless dark chocolate cake. With drinks flowing and critiques flying Stacey kicks off what looks to become and interesting and unusual week. But does this tattooed tough girl have what it takes to impress finicky foodies like these? Or will the punk rock princess……get punked?

A lively and entertaining half hour series that follows five strangers as they take turns creating the perfect dinner party for their fellow amateur chefs. Each dinner party host is given one night to impress their party attendees and competitors with scrumptious food, sparkling décor and stimulating conversation. At the end of the night, each diner rates the party. The very next night, it’s another mouth-watering meal at another host’s home, once again, the dinner-party marathoners rate the night. At the end of the week, the top rated host or hostess wins the reward of $1000 and bragging rights as the ‘host with the most’.//... poor Felix, the website only gave him a generic description for his episode!

Tonight, Nova Scotia sweetheart Twanya Zwicker takes her shot at winning the $1000 cash prize in a 5 day fight of the foodies. Twanya plans to impress her critical competition by serving up a unique and sophisticate menu. A little fatigued from the previous evening the guests soon perk up when Felix, ten-years-sober, starts pounding back the beers. For her Maritime menu Twanya is serving an appetizer of Nova Scotia style ale soaked shrimp. All is going great until the host makes an East Coast faux pas runs out of beer. For the main course it’s herbed venison with blueberry sauce, a unique dish that receives some harsh commentary from pretentious foodie James. However, Twanya fights back when she brings out her blueberry grunt, a traditional dessert that blows everyone away. Will berries and beer be the ticket for Twanya? Or do nice girls always finish last?

It’s night 4 of a weeklong culinary contest where 5 strangers battle it out for a $1000 cash prize. After a week of talking a big game it’s feisty food snob James’ shot at the title. And the pressure is on. As a proud owner of a brand new home, James can’t wait to host the inaugural dinner at his new digs. However, he’ll have to wait for his kitchen counter to be installed before he can start to cook! Upon arrival, the guests go off to explore his swanky new abode and James is free to put the finishing touches to his menu; butternut squash and sweet potato soup and roasted bone-in-ham with potato gratin and minted peas. For dessert, James scores points as he offers up espresso and scotch with his chocolate tart. Will James show his guests what great food really is? Or will the stress of the day be just too much for the fervent foodie?

It’s the final day of this week long culinary competition and the final participant is innocent faced, experienced cook Romina De Angelis who plans to take the $1,000 prize with her full proof, Italian inspired home cooked meal. Romina is off the fine start by simply having a kitchen in which she makes 2, count them 2 home made pasta appetizers with of course her favourite ingredient: cheese. In the meantime the group discovers Romina’s dental torture tools. The main course, Veal Scallopini is met with mixed reviews especially by quasi-vegetarian, baby cow loving guest, Tawnya. Romina attempts to win everyone over by giving them a sugar rush serving Caramel Infused Poached Pears which are beautifully presented but fall flat. Is Romina’s travels-through-Italy meal enough for her to take top prize or will the mob turn against her?

Tonight, proud Greek Mike Tsatskas pays homage to his kin on night one of a weeklong dinner party competition. Channeling his Mama, Mike plans to smash his competition with a traditional family style menu and some high energy hosting. But will Mike’s guests and fellow competitors share his faith in the greatness of the Greeks? Coming to dinner this evening are 4 complete strangers - 71 year old clairvoyant Mary Beth, 42 year old bus driver Ray, 33 year old Mom Kelly and 23 year old booze hound Sabrina. After a warm welcome the host hits a hurdle when he realizes he forgot to buy white wine. But Mikey boy knows the cure, fill ‘um up with red and serve an appetizer of traditional Greek saganaki aka flaming boozy cheese. Despite some mixed reviews for his app, things are looking good as the guests loosen up and the conversation gets personal. For the main course Mike serves traditional Moussaka, not Moo-saka…. Moussaka. To top it all off its dreamy creamy cheesecake and old fashioned Greek plate smashing. Opa! But will Mike’s Greek gathering be a smash hit? Or will Mama’s family style recipes be best left at home?

It’s a boozy night on day 2 of a 5 day dinner party competition as feisty party girl Sabrina Araya takes her shot at the prize. Tonight she is serving a traditional Chilean menu and a lots and lots of wine. There’s only one way to cure a hangover and after having a few too many last night, chiquita Sabrina starts early on the wine as she prepares her appetizer of homemade Empanadas De Queso. Having readied themselves for an unusual evening the guests are welcomed by a half sober host and a bizarre Chilean cocktail. After serving her empanadas it’s time for some fun as Sabrina introduces Mike, Kelly, Ray and Mary Beth to a drinking game that involves some hilarious animal impressions. But when Sabrina’s main course of Pastel de Chocolo receives some lukewarm reviews, the feisty Latina fires back, making her guests extremely uncomfortable. But not to worry sloshy Sabrina can still see her way to the kitchen enough to serve up her dessert; Chilean papaya’s from a jar and cream….from a can. Will the guests appreciate Sabrina’s messy menu or will her Chilean adventure be a train wreck?

It’s an emotional evening as 42 year old bus driver Ray Minchio puts his heart, sweat and tears into an Italian themed dinner party on night 3 of a 5 day food fight. Upon arrival the guests can tell that nice guy Ray is suffering from a serious case of self-doubt. As Ray goes off to put the finishing touches on his appetizer the guests head down to explore his man cave complete with built in bar. At the table Ray scores some points when he serves some smoked salmon rolls. Then the guests await the arrival of the main course; Eggplant Parmigiana with sautéed chicken and vegetables, but become increasingly concerned with the noises of distress coming from the kitchen. Ray manages to pull though just enough to finish his night with a delicious Tiramisu before breaking into tears at the table. Will Ray’s fear of failure be a self-fulfilling prophesy? Or will this Italian softy be the humble hero?

After three nights of hard core boozing and over the top emotions, mat leave Mom Kelly Gordon plans to steal the spotlight with a sophisticated menu and cool and calm hosting. Upon arrival the guests Kelly welcomes them with Perseco and expensive stinky cheese. Getting off to a winning start she serves up some terrific shrimp cakes with lime aioli. Dinner conversation gets interesting when Mary Beth drops a bomb. For the main its beef tenderloin with a peppercorn rub that’s so hot it causes confident Kelly to sweat. But follows with her dessert; the ultimate chocolate pecan pie. Will Kelly be able to out-class the competition or will her sophisticated evening crumble and burn?

It’s the final dinner party of a weeklong food fight and this evenings host is Mary Beth, a 71 year old eccentric with a flare for theatrics. Tonight the guests will travel through time as Mary Beth hosts an old fashioned parlor party in her home. Decked out in full 1920’s garb the guests are welcomed by their host and left alone to snoop around her kooky castle. After discovering an entire room filled with eccentric accessories, the guests are seated at a table dressed with corpse hands and tarot cards. In classic Mary Beth style, every dish served comes with a story but it is up to her guests to decipher what is truth and what is fiction. On the menu tonight is a triptych of tarragon tarts and old fashioned fish stew. After the appetizer is served things get emotional when Mary Beth does a tarot card reading for her guests, but Mike, the skeptic call’s her bluff. For dessert she serves up a chocolate cake adorned with laurel leaves that in ancient Greece represent victory, as you do. Tonight, the winner is announced. Will Mary Beth’s eccentric evening win her the grand prize or will the guests see through her stories?

We’ve asked back the five biggest flops in Come Dine With Me history and given them a second chance to make a first impression, but Chatty Cathy, Boozy Beth, Pretension James and Goofy Graham have no idea who they’re going to meet tonight as Mean Girl Dez Diaz hosts. Dez has traded in her traditional Mexican fare for a fairly simple Asian theme. Of course James thinks it’s “pedestrian” and 6 foot tall Cathy can’t understand why she has to sit on the floor. Everyone is shocked that Dez is so “nice” but the crowd turns against her as soon as she runs out of wine. Can Dez redeem her rude reputation? Or is this loser a lost cause?

The last time we saw Beth she left her ribs in her smoker for an extra 4 hours which turned them into “burnt little carcasses of hell” . But tonight Beth is back!!!! And determined to be better than ever, so she’s serving up a meal that’s first class meets white trash. On the menu is mac & cheese made with the most expensive truffles in town, and pulled pork sliders. Beth serves up some boozy whiskey sours , which puts everyone in the right mood, but as soon as they discover a bed in the dining room, the guests start to worry that Beth’s lovefest may be a little too much . Will the hippest hypnotist in town put everyone under her spell? Or will she get smoked once again?

Last year Graham the Goofball hosted the longest dinner party in history and got the lowest score ever. He had a pig leg on the table and his guests fell asleep in his bed. This time, Graham insists he has his timing under control and he’s planning a “Big Night” that features a homemade Italian timpano, which is made of layers of sausage, pasta and sauce. Graham calls it a “Roman Orgy”, James calls it “pedestrian”. Shocker!!!! Over dinner the gang gets to know each other better and the walls start to come down, Dez breaks down and cries at the table and everyone agrees – Dez is redeemed!! But for Graham redemption is ticking away, will he be able to serve his dessert before midnight? Or will his guests clock him?

It’s one year later and Chatty Cathy is STILL single and STILL sleeping on the pull out couch in her parent’s basement. But Cathy insists that she’s changed - and tonight she will redeem herself by NOT serving raw seafood and NOT making her guests’ vomit. But as Cathy gets cooking – she also gets chugging and the disasters start happening. Her homemade ice cream ends up on the floor, then the guests are floored to find out that Cathy wants them to put on sumo outfits and wrestle!!!! One guest bows out and another blows away the competition. As Cathy raises her blood alcohol level, her hygiene standards lower – licking her fingers, double dipping and rooting through the garbage for expired cream all of a sudden becomes acceptable. Will Drinky McCocktail end up with a win? Or just more wine?

It’s the final night of Redemption week and all eyes are on pretentious platinum blonde, James Marshall. Last time James choked and ended up cutting himself, hyperventilating, and his dinner was so disappointing that in the end he lost to a guy with no stove!!! James has talked the talk but this is his last chance to prove that he can walk the walk. As the guests arrive they notice something isn’t right with James. Is he drunk? nervous? exhausted? Or D, all of the above? James serves dinner on plates almost as ginormous as his ego….will he get points for presentation? Or lose them for pretention? His lobster appetizer has everyone clawing for more, but his main course of short ribs comes up short. Only dessert of crème brulee can save the day. At the end of the night – the winner is revealed. Which one of our horrible hosts will reign supreme and be redeemed ? And which one of the flops will fall flat?

Mardi gras maven Jennifer Peace hosts night one of a weeklong dinner party competition. This party princess is sure to impress her guests with her New Orleans-themed night. Joining the party are 4 complete strangers – 51-year-old Brit Elizabeth Newell, Divorced Dad Marco Campisano, 49-year-old Fireman Charlie Gandt and 54 year old Dr. Susan Piccinin. To start the night Jen serves up a Hurricane cocktail out of her very own tiki bar. During Jen’s appetizer of oysters rockefeller, cajun shrimp and chicken gumbo she shocks the guests by comparing her sweltering home to a prostitute's crack! For dinner Jen presents a garnish heavy plate of smothered pork chops with red beans and rice. To cover up the fact she overcooks her dessert Jen smothers the king cake she’s prepared with icing and mardi-gras-coloured sparkles and hopes for the best. Whether that worked or not the crowd is sure to be impressed with Jen’s spectacular firework display. With Jen ending her night with a big bang will the guests forget about the unremarkable meal and mark her sky high?

Hosting the second night of a five day dinner party competition is menopausal Elizabeth Newell. Marco and Charlie check out a rather intriguing statue located at the top of Elizabeth’s staircase; it’s nude and looks as though it needs to use the restroom. More revolting, Susan and Jen find what appears to be a pickled penis on the mantle. If those snoops haven’t got the guests salivating, the talk about snail’s excrement certainly won't as Elizabeth serves up escargot wedding hats. For the main course Elizabeth serves stuffed pork tenderloin and smaked potatoes. To help the flow of good conversation, Elizabeth presents each guest with a lottery ticket before serving up her dessert of double chocolate cheesecake. Will the guests bestow Come Dine with Me Canada’s honorary Queen Elizabeth with a royal score?

It’s the third night of a five day dinner party competition where five strangers battle it out to win a $1000 prize. Class clown Marco Campisano is in the hot seat and he hopes to take top spot with an Italian meal. Marco vows to beon his best behaviour tonight as he greets his guests with a blue drink called “blue grottos”. For the appetizer Marco surprises his guests with tableside service of Caesar salad. And in true Italian style Marco serves up a main course of chicken cacciatore made with home jarred tomatoes. For dessert Marco has a flop with his chocolate soufflé. Can the guests forgive Marco for a simple but great meal and flat soufflé?

It’s night four of a five day dinner party competition and firefighter Charlie Gandt is feeling the heat. To start off the night beer-loving Charlie surprises the group and serves up margaritas! While Charlie prepares his appetizer of homemade venison sausage and pizza, while snooping Susan and Jen find some melted firefighting gear as Elizabeth pulls Charlies rifle out on Marco. For the main course Charlie serves barbequed ribs with spanish rice and grilled asparagus. Finally, Charlie serves what he thinks is the strongest part of his meal: trio of tarts that the boys at the station rave about. Will Charlie save his scores with his baking or will he go down in flames?

It’s the final night of a 5 day food fight and tonight’s host is Susan Piccinin. Not one to shy away from a challenge Sue is hoping that her Oh Canada theme and ambitious menu will be this week’s winning menu. With spirits high on the last night the guests arrive decked out in Canadian garb and are greeted with a Canadian martini and succulent bison balls. Before dinner Charlie and Marco scurry off to snoop and the house and discover Sue’s secret, the homemaker is actually a doctor! When Susan is confronted about her profession it’s an emotional and heartwarming moment. However, Sue struggles with her main course of beef tenderloin served with asparagus and mushrooms. To finish the doc turns up the heat, literally, with maple bread pudding dessert, served straight out of the oven. Tonight the winner is announced. Will the doctor’s ambitious Canadian evening be all that she hope for?

Tonight, 42 year old urbanite Lilliane Genier hosts a clean and classy dinner party on night 1 of a 5 day dinner dine-off. Lilliane plans to prove that she is the “Host With the Most” with her meticulous attention to detail and a simple yet succulent menu. But Lil’s guests this evening are a far cry from the swanky socialites of her world. Dining at her table tonight are punk rock magician Dylan, sporty shy girl Sheila, loud mouth Anna and Italian family guy Pat – 4 complete strangers. Lil serves up a sophisticated appetizer of tea marinated sea scallops, but is disappointed to see Anna and Dylan childishly choke them down. For the main, Lil fires back with a main course of bourbon beef, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. With her homemade chocolate almond pie for dessert Lil is sure that this competition is in the bag. But will Lil’s simple yet sophisticated menu win over her disparate dinners or will her evening underwhelm?

On night two of the competition, punk rocker Dylan tries to win with creativity over quality

Sweetheart and good girl Sheila takes a shot at the title.

Blond bombshell Anna, tries to prove she's not an uncivilized guest with an authentic Italian meal.

Italian family man Pat, attempts a more complicated and sophisticated Italian meal than Anna's.