A trio of regional Italian cuisine experts unite to challenge Alex Guarnaschelli. They devise a plan in round one, then in round two, one expert faces off against Alex in her kitchen, judged by Antonia Lofaso and Evan Funke.

Chefs from across the U.S. compete in a high-stakes brunch cook-off against renowned chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Intense ingredient selection round precedes elimination challenge before final round crowning $15,000 grand prize winner.

A cheese competition pits talented chefs from across the U.S. against each other as they employ strategic approaches to highlight their expertise with cheese. An unforeseen victor emerges.

In Eric Adjepong's cooking competition, chefs from California, Florida, and Colorado strategize with ingredients in round one against French-trained Chef Alex. Judges Ludo Lefebvre and Victoire Loup crown the winner after the finale.

Three seasoned dessert chefs from across the United States challenge Alex Guarnaschelli in two sweet rounds of cooking. Representing California, Washington and Texas, the chefs are betting their skills with pastry can give them a chance at taking down Chef Alex. Will their skill in pastry get them the win, or will Alex surprise them with her dessert knowledge? Judges Sherry Yard and Dahlia Narvaez will decide.

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs specializing in vegetarian and vegan cuisine to the arena. The chefs from New York, Oregon and Texas, representing some of the most popular vegan spots in their states, will have to strategize what type of ingredients they help them be successful in round 1, all in hopes of knocking Chef Alex out of the competition and a chance to win $10,000. Judges Jet Tila and Fariyal Abdullahi will determined the winner of these intense No Meat Allowed challenges.

Expect the unexpected when Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three modernist cuisine experts from across the US. Ready to show Alex what they can do, these chefs from New Jersey, Colorado and South Carolina are ready to stretch the boundaries of food in two rounds of intense competition. Will these outside-the-box chefs be able to outcook Chef Alex?