Chopped

Chopped is a the newest cooking competition on Food Network. Each show, four chefs face off in a series of three challenges: appetizer, entree, and desert. One chef is eliminated or "chopped" after each challenge leaving one winner to receive $10, 000.

It sounds like another boring cooking challenge show, and it really is. The entertaining part about the show is the challenges. The chefs have to make their meals with secret ingredients chosen for them. Although it sounds a lot like Iron Chef, which is also on Food Network, it puts a different spin on it. They choose ingredients that are not usually used with each other. Hey, make me an appetizer with an ostrich egg, cinnamon, a baguette, and soy sauce.

Judges for the show include celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and food and wine journalists. The host of the show is Ted Allen, the second most annoying person on Food Network, next to Rachael Ray.

Tune in Tuesdays at 9 pm to Food Network for the latest episodes of Chopped. To learn more about the show, the finalists, and their winning dishes click HERE.