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Season 2, Episode 1

Meatballs

Sunny Anderson goes big with her Spicy Spaghetti and Mega Meatballs. Aaron McCargo, Jr. makes a game-day favorite; Slammin' Swedish Meatballs with gruyere cheese. Roger Mooking gives the classic dish a twist, with his Pine Nut Lamb Meatballs with Pasta. Lisa Glickman, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon and shows us her mouthwatering Smokey Turkey and Spinach Meatball Sub Sandwich.

Season 2, Episode 2

Pizza

Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos heat up their traditional wood-fired oven, and show us how to make a couple classic thin crust pizzas! Tyler Florence shows us how to dish out a delicious pancetta and white truffle pizza. The Neelys go over the top with a rich and creamy "Chicken Alfredo Pizza." Emily Hobbs, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon and shows us what makes her "Golden Finocchio Sausage White Pizza" a true favorite!

Season 2, Episode 3

Indian

Bal Arneson creates a delicious Salmon with Coconut Sauce dish that is just bursting with flavor. Aarti Sequeira dishes out her exotic meatballs with a homemade curry sauce. Roger Mooking grills up his Cardamom Marinated Lamb Chops with sweet and spicy pear chutney. Nivedita Subramanian, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon and satisfies our Indian sweet tooth with her Carrot Halwa Blondie Bars.

Season 2, Episode 4

Fish

Sunny Anderson cooks up her tasty and tangy Coconut Cod fillets. Kelsey Nixon cooks up her Sesame-Ginger Salmon en Papillote roasted with fresh vegetables. Chuck Hughes bakes his succulent Roast Halibut with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette. Michael Watz, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon to show us why his Olive Oil Poached Ahi Tuna Mazatlan with Fennel Tarragon Salad is an award winning dish.

Season 2, Episode 5

Lasagna

Tyler Florence builds his Ultimate Lasagna from the ground up, with ground beef and Italian sausage. Ina Garten puts a spin on the classic with her tasty Portobello Mushroom Lasagna. Sunny Anderson gives the dish some flare with her Latin Lasagna using pork and spinach. Jacob Piercy, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon to show what makes his -Spinach Bacon Lasagna the top recipe.

Season 2, Episode 6

Mac and Cheese

Giada de Laurentiis makes Mac and Cheese Italian style with her Spicy Baked Macaroni. Aarti Sequeira gives the classic dish an exotic twist with her Thai Red Curry Mac and Cheese. The Neelys go overboard with their decadent Lobster Mac and Cheese. Maria Dimakos, the winner of the Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon to show what makes her Creamy Dreamy Sundried Tomato & Basil Mac and Cheese the best!

Season 2, Episode 7

Brunch

Bobby Flay gives us an over the top Brunch recipe with his Fried Chicken and Wild Rice Waffles with Pink Peppercorn Sauce. Sunny Anderson shows us her fun and unique single serving Brunch recipe Eggs in a Basket. Alex Guarnaschelli satisfies our brunch sweet tooth with her Deluxe Coffee Cake and Raspberry and Lime Brunch Cocktail. Andreann Geise, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon to show us what makes her Beet Green, Prosciutto Feta Quiche a brunch favorite!

Season 2, Episode 8

Cheesecake

Ina Garten creates a masterpiece with her Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake with Ganache. Nadia G. gives the classic a serious twist, spicing things up with her Key Lime Habanero Cheesecake. Paula Deen creates a unique Pumpkin Cheesecake that is sure to be a new favorite. Zoe Francois, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon and shows us her Chocolate Glazed Praline Cheesecake with Candied Hazelnuts!

Season 2, Episode 9

Chocolate

Bobby Flay creates a decadent and chocolaty dish with his Chocolate Blintzes with Chocolate Whipped Ricotta-Almond Filling and Warm Cherry Sauce. Paula Deen shows us her delicious Chocolate Orange Liqueur Souffle‚ with Chocolate Sauce. Laura Calder prepares her Moelleux au Chocolat, filled with gooey chocolate and drizzled with caramel sauce. Andria Gaskins, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon to show us why her Bourbon German Chocolate Cake is the best of all!

Season 2, Episode 10

Cupcakes

Paula Deen bakes up her Red Velvet Cupcakes with homemade vanilla cream cheese frosting. Alex Guarnaschelli creates delicious chocolate cupcakes with a decadent chocolate glaze. Nadia G. tops it all off with a Low-Fat Carrot Cupcakes with Homemade Low-Fat Cream Cheese Frosting. Natalie Slater, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon to show us her amazing and unique Vegan Banana Bread French Toast Cupcakes.

Season 2, Episode 11

Halloween

Ina Garten starts us off with a roast loin of pork and oven-roasted applesauce that perfect for an Autumn dinner. Giada De Laurentiis bakes up her fantastic Chocolate Orange Cupcakes with Limoncello Frosting. Paula Deen gets in the Halloween Spirit with her witch-hat shaped chocolate cake . Shannon Imlay, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon to show us why her Gourmet Triple Chocolate Boo Goo Apples are the best Halloween treat!

Season 2, Episode 12

Thanksgiving

Roger Mooking gets in the holiday spirit with his tasty Sichuan Peppercorn Sweet Potatoes. Laura Calder puts a twist on the classic with her Green Beans in Hazelnuts and Creme Fraiche. Kelsey Nixon bakes up her perfect Thanksgiving side; Bacon, Cheddar and Chive Biscuits. Giada de Laurentiis satisfies our Thanksgiving sweet tooth with her Chocolate, Chestnut and Orange Trifle. George Levinthal, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon to show us his colorful and delicious South of the Border Cornbread Pudding.

Season 2, Episode 13

Christmas Cookies

Giada De Laurentiis bakes up her delicious Holiday Biscotti with pistachios, cranberries, and white chocolate. Kelsey Nixon whips up her Gingerbread Cake Truffles, with lemon cream cheese frosting. Dave Lieberman shows us how to make three different Christmas cookies; Sugar, Almond-Orange and Chocolate-Walnut! Devon Delaney, the winner of The Perfect 3 Recipe Contest, joins Kelsey Nixon and shows us why her Candy Cane Kissed peppermint cookies are to die for!

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