Chopped (2009)

S34E1 Thanks, Mom!

In a heartfelt tribute to the incredible women who shaped their lives, four renowned Food Network chefs—Ted Allen, Jeff Mauro, Jet Tila, and Chris Santos—team up with their mothers for a cooking competition. The first challenge sees the mother-son pairs racing against the clock while skillfully cracking quail eggs. For the second round, they must incorporate a sizable fish and vibrant lemons from the mystery basket. Finally, the last two teams face off, tasked with creatively utilizing blood oranges and walnuts in their dishes.