Throwdown! with Bobby Flay

Episode 2

Wedding Cake

Episode 3

Chili

Self proclaimed chili queen Cindy Reed Wilkins is the only competitor to win the coveted Terlingua International Chili championship two years in a row. So will she be just as tough when she learns she’s going to compete against an Iron Chef? When Bobby rolls up on her Mother’s Appreciation Brunch, it will be time to figure out whose chili really reigns supreme and who will get the Throwdown crown. Recipes in This Episode Cin Chili Cin Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers Cin Chili Puffs Cin Chili Con Queso Beef and Black Bean Chili with Toasted Cumin Crema and Avocado Relish Red Beef Chili Green Pork Chili

Episode 4

Jerk Chicken

"Who says a feather boa doesn’t belong in the kitchen," says Angela Shelf Medearis, a.k.a. The Kitchen Diva. Although known for her zany sense of humor and her award-winning children’s books, what makes Angela really special is her passion and skill for jerk chicken. The Diva is in for a surprise when Bobby rolls up on her family picnic for a Jerk Chicken Throwdown. Will it be Bobby’s spicy dry rub or Kitchen Diva’s hot marinade that takes the top prize? A group of tough judges in a blind taste test will be the ones to dole out the highest honor. Recipes in This Episode Jamaican Jerk Chicken Caribbean Stuffed Red Snapper Spicy West Indies Fish Honey-Grilled Vegetables Calypso Corn Rice Salad Grilled Garlic Bread Tanzanian Baked Bananas Strawberry-Lemonade Punch Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Cilantro Salsa Grilled Jerk Rubbed Chicken with Habanero-Mint Glaze

Episode 5

Steak

Eric Dominijanni, a.k.a. Captain D., is a proud Marine with a mission--to grill his award-winning steaks as a morale booster to his men. What nobody knows is that Bobby Flay will roll up and challenge him to a steak Throwdown. Will Bobby be able to stand the heat and come out victorious, or will Captain D. and his Marines have ultimate command of the grill? Recipes in This Episode Spanish Spice Rubbed Rib-eye with Sherry Vinegar Steak Sauce Porterhouse Steak with Fra Diavolo BBQ Sauce and Cherry Peppers in Vinaigrette Black Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper-Ancho Salsa

Episode 6

Breakfast

When Lynn Winter opened Lynn's Paradise Cafe in the early 1990s she had no idea it would become known for having the best breakfast in Louisville. She combines her immense love of food, charismatic personality and boundless creativity to serve thousands of loyal customers her amazing egg dishes and every week. She has no idea that Bobby is showing up to her "Customer Appreciation Day" for a Breakfast Throwdown! Bobby's betting his Tex-Mex flair can trump Lynn's country style, but it's anyone's game until an expert judge does a blind taste test to determine who's the short-order champ. recipes in this episode * Bourbon Ball French Toast * Kentucky Farmhouse Scramble * Scrambled Eggs Chiliquiles with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce * White Peach-Bourbon French Toast with White Peach-Pecan Maple Syrup

Episode 7

Burger

Episode 8

Jambalaya

Emile Steiffel, once a stiff competitor, with shelves of awards to prove it, he's settled into a sweet life as everyone's favorite caterer. When Bobby Flay shows up, looking for a jambalaya jam, the tables are turned and he's in for a big surprise. recipes in this episode * Bobby Flay's Fra Diavolo Jambalaya * Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Episode 9

Cocktail

Nobody loves bartending more than Tobin Ellis! Tobin is a master Mixologist. , Toby will be unveiling his new signature drink that he created just for the Food Network! What he doesn't know is that the Food Network's own Bobby Flay will be visiting Toby's bar to wet his whistle and throw down the ultimate cocktail challenge. recipes in this episode * Bobby's Signature Mojito * Cactus Pear Fizz * Watermelon Martinis

Episode 10

Doughnut

Episode 11

Cheesesteak

No American sandwich is more iconic than the Philly Cheesesteak. Invented in 1930, the Cheesesteak is a sandwich of legendary proportions, steeped in rivalry, controversy and mouth-watering self-indulgence. When Tony Luke Junior opened Tony Luke's in 1992, everyone thought he had no chance to survive against the three kings of cheesesteaks: Pat's, Gino's and Jim's. But in 1994, Tony's steaks were ranked "Best of Philly" by Philadelphia Magazine, thus placing him and his deliciously decadent sandwich atop the coveted Philly Cheesesteak throne. In this episode, Tony Luke Jr. is having a blowout bash for all of his customers. He doesn't know that Bobby's rolling in to town, to Throwdown against the Cheesesteak King. Will it be Bobby's sliced sirloin or Tony's aged rib eye that will reign supreme? recipes in this episode * Philly Cheese Steak

Episode 12

Ice Cream

Episode 13

Fried Chicken

For more than 60 years, Hattie's Restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY has been an icon of southern cuisine, and is known in particular for its fresh, hot and crispy fried chicken. Hattie's own Jasper Alexander thinks Food Network is covering his huge picnic on the final weekend of the horse race season and Bobby is waiting "in the wings". recipes in this episode * Fried Chicken with Ancho Honey * Hattie's Southern Fried Chicken * Sauteed Swiss Chard with Red Onion and Serrano Chile Vinegar

Episode 14

Barbecue

Butch Lupinetti, an award-winning BBQ Pit Master who knows everything about pork, beef and BBQ chicken, thinks he's being profiled by Food Network. Little does he know, Bobby Flay is about to challenge him. Chef Bobby Flay, competitive by nature and always ready for a challenge, knows he's got to be prepared. Will Butch maintain his award-winning title or will Chef Flay come out the winner? Recipes in This Episode * Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese * Lobster Claw and Potato Salad with Horseradish-Mustard Dressing * Crunchy 3-Cabbage Slaw * Spice-rubbed Chipotle-Molasses Ribs * Pulled Pork with Black Pepper Vinegar * Sixteen Spice Smoked Chicken * Pulled Pork * Beef Brisket * Butch's Baked Beans * Banana Cream Pie * BBQ Chicken * The Secret to Cooking Great Ribs

Episode 15

Pizza