That’s right … It’s a blitzkrieg of baking, broiling, basting, barbecuing, braising, and basically anything else in the kitchen. The contenders, you may have guessed, are none other than the Culinary Couple: Chef Nick and his formidable (yet adorable) opponent, Chef Emily.

Let us set the scene. On any given day, one chef will notify the other of a chosen “secret ingredient.” The chef-in-charge has approximately two hours to plan and shop for a three to four course meal and no more than 90 minutes to prepare the final dishes. The food is rated according to flavor, appearance, and originality … Then quickly consumed. The following week the tables turn, and the other chef has his/her hands in the oven mitts.

Let the battles begin!