1 00:00:01,167 --> 00:00:02,735 Tonight, Triple G's first ever home-tournament continues 2 00:00:02,769 --> 00:00:05,738 as all-star chefs team up with their family 3 00:00:05,772 --> 00:00:09,942 to take on our most feared delivery boxes in the world. 4 00:00:09,976 --> 00:00:14,313 And tonight we have Christian Petroni and his wife, Sheri. 5 00:00:14,347 --> 00:00:15,848 - Mix it, mix it! - Oh, my God! Come on! 6 00:00:15,882 --> 00:00:18,684 [Guy] They're competing against the one and only Aarti Sequeira, 7 00:00:18,718 --> 00:00:21,220 and her husband Bren McNamara. 8 00:00:21,254 --> 00:00:23,489 - [Aarti] Oh, it's smoky up in this piece. - [Brendan] Yeah, baby. 9 00:00:23,523 --> 00:00:26,725 This week's winning family will win 10,000 bucks, 10 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:29,628 plus you'll be joining two other winning teams, 11 00:00:29,662 --> 00:00:31,663 Chef Aaron May and his sister Corri, 12 00:00:31,698 --> 00:00:34,700 and chef Antonia Lofaso and her daughter Xea 13 00:00:34,734 --> 00:00:37,569 - in next week's big finale... - [whistles] 14 00:00:37,604 --> 00:00:39,905 ...for a shot of up to 20,000 bucks. 15 00:00:39,939 --> 00:00:43,642 [Hunter] That's right. It's week three of our all-star family faceoff. 16 00:00:43,676 --> 00:00:46,111 Right now, on Triple G Delivery. 17 00:00:46,780 --> 00:00:47,813 [van honks] 18 00:00:47,847 --> 00:00:50,516 All right, Hunter James. First up, Food Network star, 19 00:00:50,550 --> 00:00:53,952 acclaimed chef, The Great Hambino, 20 00:00:53,987 --> 00:00:55,621 the one and only chef Christian Petroni, 21 00:00:55,655 --> 00:00:59,391 and the woman who rules the roost full of kids and chickens, 22 00:00:59,426 --> 00:01:00,526 the wonderful Sheri. 23 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:03,228 - Hi, Uncle Guy! Hi, Hunter! - [laughs] 24 00:01:04,697 --> 00:01:08,667 What's up? It's me, Christian. You know me for red sauce, pizza, pasta. 25 00:01:08,701 --> 00:01:10,402 I'm this guy's better half. 26 00:01:11,871 --> 00:01:13,872 [Christian] What makes us a good team in the kitchen 27 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:16,308 is the fact that we're a good team in life. 28 00:01:16,342 --> 00:01:17,443 - Right, baby? - That's true. 29 00:01:17,477 --> 00:01:20,279 And in that sense, it's, I listen to her. 30 00:01:20,313 --> 00:01:20,913 That's my boss, Sheri. 31 00:01:22,048 --> 00:01:25,551 - Sheri, great to have you, finally. - Looking good! 32 00:01:25,585 --> 00:01:27,786 They'll be facing off against Food Network star, 33 00:01:27,821 --> 00:01:30,722 the house-spice guru of flavor town. 34 00:01:30,757 --> 00:01:32,624 The one and only Aarti Sequeira, 35 00:01:32,659 --> 00:01:34,993 joining forces with her husband. 36 00:01:35,028 --> 00:01:38,297 This guy's one of a kind, Brendan McNamara. 37 00:01:38,331 --> 00:01:39,264 [grunts] 38 00:01:39,299 --> 00:01:42,768 - Hey, buddy. There we go. - He's really excited. 39 00:01:43,837 --> 00:01:47,539 - Hi, I'm Aarti Sequeira. - And I am Brendan McNamara. 40 00:01:47,574 --> 00:01:51,443 I am her husband, her partner in crime, her biggest fan. 41 00:01:51,478 --> 00:01:54,046 - Aw. - Also her biggest challenge. 42 00:01:55,348 --> 00:01:58,851 - [Brendan] We met when we were 18 years old. - [Aarti] Yeah. 43 00:01:58,885 --> 00:02:03,088 We're the family to beat, you guys. So bring it on. We're ready. 44 00:02:03,523 --> 00:02:05,290 Try that again. 45 00:02:05,325 --> 00:02:07,192 - You're going down. - [laughs] 46 00:02:07,227 --> 00:02:08,794 [laughter] 47 00:02:08,828 --> 00:02:12,764 Well, welcome, families to the first ever home-tournament in Triple G history. 48 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:15,434 This is really quite a match-up. 49 00:02:15,468 --> 00:02:16,535 We have two Food Network stars, 50 00:02:16,569 --> 00:02:18,904 and as a winner of the Food Network Star myself, 51 00:02:18,938 --> 00:02:22,474 back in the day, when it was in black and white television. 52 00:02:22,509 --> 00:02:25,110 - Guy! - [cheers and applause] 53 00:02:27,714 --> 00:02:30,516 I know that behind every successful chef, 54 00:02:30,550 --> 00:02:33,652 is a very successful and surprised spouse. 55 00:02:34,954 --> 00:02:39,391 - [laughs] - So, we've sent you two Triple G Delivery boxes, 56 00:02:39,425 --> 00:02:41,026 packed with culinary games 57 00:02:41,060 --> 00:02:44,463 that will put your knowledge of cooking, and each other to the test. 58 00:02:44,497 --> 00:02:45,797 [Guy] Each other is the key here. 59 00:02:45,832 --> 00:02:48,100 Your dishes, chefs, will be scored 60 00:02:48,134 --> 00:02:53,272 by more all-star families based on gameplay, creativity, plating, 61 00:02:53,306 --> 00:02:54,540 and the description... 62 00:02:54,574 --> 00:02:57,776 Your description of your taste of your dish. 63 00:02:57,810 --> 00:03:01,413 And the family with the highest combined score after both rounds 64 00:03:01,447 --> 00:03:03,448 will win a guaranteed $10,000. 65 00:03:03,483 --> 00:03:05,317 - [Guy] 10,000 bucks! - Ooh. 66 00:03:05,351 --> 00:03:07,085 - Whoo! - Whoo! 67 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:11,924 You know what that'll pay for? A lot of family therapy which you may need after tonight. 68 00:03:12,525 --> 00:03:14,193 - Oh, yes. - [laughing] 69 00:03:14,227 --> 00:03:18,697 All right, let's start with something you know and love, and that's a family favorite. 70 00:03:18,731 --> 00:03:21,567 - Wow. - The only problem... This is where it gets dicey. 71 00:03:21,601 --> 00:03:22,768 This is what happens around the Fieri house. 72 00:03:22,802 --> 00:03:25,103 - You have two cooks in the kitchen... - Mmm-hmm. 73 00:03:25,138 --> 00:03:29,241 ...and you don't always share the same favorite dish. 74 00:03:29,275 --> 00:03:30,509 Uh-oh. 75 00:03:30,543 --> 00:03:32,878 So, we've sent you a customized Game 1 box... 76 00:03:32,912 --> 00:03:35,681 Well, that hopefully should satisfy both of you. 77 00:03:35,715 --> 00:03:37,749 Exactly. Now go ahead and open the box. 78 00:03:37,784 --> 00:03:40,519 - Yay. Yay-ish. - You can carry it. 79 00:03:40,553 --> 00:03:43,188 [grunts] Lift with your knees, baby. 80 00:03:44,424 --> 00:03:46,024 Thank you! 81 00:03:46,059 --> 00:03:48,694 [Guy] Now, we did a little research on your likes and dislikes 82 00:03:48,728 --> 00:03:51,597 and sent you two start-up meal kits 83 00:03:51,631 --> 00:03:54,433 filled with key ingredients for both of you 84 00:03:54,467 --> 00:03:56,702 of yours and your spouse's favorite dish. 85 00:03:56,736 --> 00:03:58,570 For instance, Christian's favorite dish 86 00:03:58,605 --> 00:04:00,539 is meatloaf and mashed potatoes. 87 00:04:00,573 --> 00:04:01,873 Let's see what you got. 88 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:04,543 Right here, I got some mirepoix. 89 00:04:04,577 --> 00:04:06,778 There's your favorite, some eggs. 90 00:04:06,813 --> 00:04:09,715 - Ketchup, potatoes, and ground beef. - Yeah, thank you. 91 00:04:09,749 --> 00:04:12,417 Your package, Sheri, should have some of your favorite, 92 00:04:12,452 --> 00:04:14,753 which is one of mine, eggplant parmesan. 93 00:04:14,787 --> 00:04:18,824 Eggplant. We got some crumbs. Some mozz'. 94 00:04:18,858 --> 00:04:20,525 - You love mozzarella. - I love the mozz'. 95 00:04:20,560 --> 00:04:22,561 We've got the tomatoes. 96 00:04:22,595 --> 00:04:24,029 All right, all right. 97 00:04:24,063 --> 00:04:28,400 Aarti, everybody knows that you love your burgers with the tomato chutney. 98 00:04:28,434 --> 00:04:29,635 - I don't know. - Everybody knows. 99 00:04:29,669 --> 00:04:31,803 Emblazoned, probably. Go ahead and open up that package. 100 00:04:31,838 --> 00:04:38,644 Okay, so I have ground beef, tomatoes, malt vinegar, onions, and cheese. 101 00:04:38,678 --> 00:04:41,480 Bren, your package there with the French toast. 102 00:04:41,514 --> 00:04:44,783 - We got the rye breads. We got milk. - Eggs. 103 00:04:44,817 --> 00:04:49,588 Extract. And now we're messing with the big business. 104 00:04:49,622 --> 00:04:51,023 - Some cereal. - Cereal. 105 00:04:51,057 --> 00:04:52,024 All right. 106 00:04:52,058 --> 00:04:55,661 Let's take both dishes, let's do a menu meld. 107 00:04:55,695 --> 00:04:57,029 [Guy] That's what I'm talking about. 108 00:04:57,063 --> 00:05:01,400 I want you to picture your two favorite dishes in your mind, 109 00:05:01,434 --> 00:05:04,136 and meld them together as one dish. 110 00:05:04,170 --> 00:05:05,671 - Oh! - Oh. 111 00:05:05,705 --> 00:05:08,106 [Guy] So, I know we're not in the competition, 112 00:05:08,141 --> 00:05:10,409 but Hunter and I will be cooking along as well. 113 00:05:10,443 --> 00:05:12,010 Hunter, whip out your favorites. 114 00:05:12,045 --> 00:05:12,744 One of my favorites, 115 00:05:12,779 --> 00:05:14,746 as always, chicken and waffles. 116 00:05:14,781 --> 00:05:17,349 - Waffle mix. Eggs. - [Guy] I like this. 117 00:05:17,383 --> 00:05:20,052 [Hunter] Little sriracha. Maple syrup. 118 00:05:20,086 --> 00:05:21,353 And, of course, chicken breast. 119 00:05:21,387 --> 00:05:23,188 And mine is pretty easy. 120 00:05:23,222 --> 00:05:23,989 Being a Fieri, 121 00:05:24,023 --> 00:05:26,391 I'm a spaghetti and meatball guy. 122 00:05:26,426 --> 00:05:29,394 Ground beef, some pasta... 123 00:05:29,429 --> 00:05:32,364 - some mozzarella, and some tomatoes. - Woah. 124 00:05:32,398 --> 00:05:33,632 Oh. 125 00:05:33,666 --> 00:05:35,801 [Guy] You have 30 minutes to combine those key ingredients 126 00:05:35,868 --> 00:05:38,637 of your personal favorite two dishes, 127 00:05:38,671 --> 00:05:41,473 - and make a brand new family favorite. - [Brendan] Mmm. 128 00:05:41,507 --> 00:05:46,411 And you can grab anything you need out of your pantry to make that cohesive dish. 129 00:05:46,446 --> 00:05:48,847 But your finished dish should contain 130 00:05:48,881 --> 00:05:50,082 the key ingredients from your box. 131 00:05:50,116 --> 00:05:53,085 We have three families that will make two favorite dishes 132 00:05:53,119 --> 00:05:55,287 - and combine them into one dish. - Right. 133 00:05:55,321 --> 00:05:56,688 That everybody's gonna go for. 134 00:05:56,723 --> 00:05:57,756 That's what I want you to think about. Okay? 135 00:05:57,790 --> 00:06:00,158 - Right. You guys got this. - [timer clicking] 136 00:06:05,465 --> 00:06:07,632 - Wait, it's already going. - Oh, it's going. 137 00:06:07,667 --> 00:06:09,134 All right, Hunter, I got an idea. 138 00:06:09,168 --> 00:06:10,736 - What are we doing with this? - I got an idea. Hang on. 139 00:06:10,770 --> 00:06:12,637 Oh, babe. They started the clock! 140 00:06:12,705 --> 00:06:14,673 Hey, I told you to pay attention to the clock. 141 00:06:14,707 --> 00:06:16,708 I said the clock's gonna start running, 142 00:06:16,743 --> 00:06:19,378 and then we're not even gonna be ready to cook yet. 143 00:06:19,412 --> 00:06:20,923 - Oh, I'm sorry. Okay-- - Clock started, right? 144 00:06:20,947 --> 00:06:24,416 All right, baby. No, no. Here's what we're gonna do, okay? We're gonna make... 145 00:06:24,450 --> 00:06:26,251 You're doing great. Let's make a plan. 146 00:06:26,285 --> 00:06:28,186 Mine is meatloaf and mashed potatoes, yours is eggplant parmesan. 147 00:06:28,221 --> 00:06:31,690 - So, we're gonna do a meatloaf eggplant parmesan. Okay? - [Sheri] Meatloaf parmesan. 148 00:06:31,724 --> 00:06:34,693 [Christian] We're gonna take the concept, that is eggplant parm, 149 00:06:34,727 --> 00:06:39,931 and we're gonna combine the two to make meatloaf Parmigiano-Reggiano. 150 00:06:39,966 --> 00:06:44,269 Public service announcement. I worked in fashion for 13 years. 151 00:06:45,371 --> 00:06:47,939 That's my forte. I just like to eat food. 152 00:06:47,974 --> 00:06:52,844 Next, my beautiful wife is tasked with starting the marinara sauce. 153 00:06:52,879 --> 00:06:56,548 And you can add the carrot, celery, and onion to the pan. 154 00:06:56,582 --> 00:06:57,682 [sizzling] 155 00:06:57,717 --> 00:07:00,619 We're gonna make like a barbequed marinara sauce, 156 00:07:00,653 --> 00:07:02,421 which I think is gonna be nice. 157 00:07:02,455 --> 00:07:03,855 So, and then, my eggplant. 158 00:07:03,890 --> 00:07:07,025 The outside of the eggplant is gonna char up really beautiful. 159 00:07:07,059 --> 00:07:10,862 And the inside is gonna become creamy and luscious. 160 00:07:10,897 --> 00:07:13,498 See that what happened? Just like that. 161 00:07:13,533 --> 00:07:16,902 Right, baby. Now you're gonna put your hand in there. 162 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:17,736 You're gonna mix-- 163 00:07:17,770 --> 00:07:19,571 - Right. - No, not that. The tomatoes. 164 00:07:19,605 --> 00:07:22,007 - You just told me to put my hand in there! - The tomatoes is back there. 165 00:07:22,041 --> 00:07:26,044 [Sheri] This is exactly where I shine. Smashing tomatoes. 166 00:07:26,078 --> 00:07:28,780 [Christian] Babe, I feel bad that you gotta clean the kitchen after this. 167 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:29,815 [Sheri] Yeah, exactly. 168 00:07:29,849 --> 00:07:31,683 [Guy] All right, I got an idea. Hang on, hang on. 169 00:07:31,717 --> 00:07:32,784 We'll make the waffle batter, 170 00:07:32,819 --> 00:07:35,086 we'll take the meatball ingredients, 171 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:36,655 and we'll put them into the waffle batter. 172 00:07:36,689 --> 00:07:38,957 - We're having a meatball waffle? - Meatball waffle. 173 00:07:38,991 --> 00:07:41,693 Then, we'll take the pasta, we'll make the pasta. 174 00:07:41,727 --> 00:07:44,763 We'll take the chicken, we'll put it in some waffle batter. 175 00:07:44,797 --> 00:07:46,798 - So, we'll go meatball waffle... - Okay. 176 00:07:46,833 --> 00:07:49,468 - ...pasta, chicken... - Fried chicken? 177 00:07:49,502 --> 00:07:50,535 Fried chicken. 178 00:07:50,570 --> 00:07:52,838 Mozzarella. Sauce on top. 179 00:07:53,606 --> 00:07:54,639 Let's do it. That sounds awesome. 180 00:07:54,674 --> 00:07:56,808 - Yeah, great. Okay. - [Guy] Good. 181 00:07:56,843 --> 00:08:01,046 - [Guy] Tomato sauce. Pasta is going down. - [Hunter] Okay. 182 00:08:01,080 --> 00:08:03,748 I haven't made waffles in... I don't know. I can't tell you how long. 183 00:08:04,984 --> 00:08:07,719 I'm just gonna put a little brown, a little warm on this 184 00:08:07,753 --> 00:08:09,321 'cause I think 185 00:08:09,355 --> 00:08:13,525 throwing in that cold beef in that waffle batter will just take too dang long. 186 00:08:13,559 --> 00:08:16,428 Little granulated garlic. Paprika. 187 00:08:16,462 --> 00:08:18,330 [Hunter] Nice and smooth. There we go. 188 00:08:18,364 --> 00:08:20,365 [Hunter] Hey, the batter. 189 00:08:24,804 --> 00:08:26,004 [Hunter] Add the parm. 190 00:08:26,038 --> 00:08:29,774 - [Guy] Put in the ground beef. - [Hunter] Right on top of it. 191 00:08:29,809 --> 00:08:34,112 - Declaring a hot mess. Hot mess coming up. Ready? - It's gonna happen. 192 00:08:34,146 --> 00:08:36,014 Boom. Done. 193 00:08:36,616 --> 00:08:37,983 [Hunter] Extreme hot mess. 194 00:08:42,255 --> 00:08:43,722 What's happening, babe? 195 00:08:43,756 --> 00:08:46,958 We have to meld together our two family favorites. 196 00:08:46,993 --> 00:08:53,398 A burger with tomato chutney, and a stuffed French toast to make one beautiful... 197 00:08:53,432 --> 00:08:55,333 - Mess amazingness? - [laughs] 198 00:08:55,368 --> 00:08:56,701 Okay, when I was a little kid, 199 00:08:56,736 --> 00:08:59,671 my mom would always make me, uh, what she called a Monte Cristo. 200 00:08:59,705 --> 00:09:02,173 - Which is basically just French toast, like-- - [Aarti] Like a patty melt? 201 00:09:02,208 --> 00:09:05,310 - [Brendan] Like a patty melt Monte Cristo. Like a burger-- - Okay, great. Awesome. 202 00:09:05,344 --> 00:09:07,445 Yeah, yeah! Okay, so... 203 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:08,747 - You do... - Let me do French toast. 204 00:09:08,781 --> 00:09:11,283 - Okay, and I'll start going on everything else. - Yeah. 205 00:09:11,317 --> 00:09:12,684 - [laughing] Okay. - Okay. 206 00:09:12,718 --> 00:09:15,687 I have to use these ingredients that are in the box. 207 00:09:15,721 --> 00:09:18,156 But I also have my pantry. 208 00:09:18,190 --> 00:09:21,526 Wow, I love that we can use whatever we want from the pantry. 209 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:22,861 That never happens. 210 00:09:22,895 --> 00:09:26,731 Oh, I'm sauteing onions with, uh, black and brown mustard seeds 211 00:09:26,766 --> 00:09:28,900 - to start my chutney. - Whoo-hoo! 212 00:09:28,935 --> 00:09:33,872 [Aarti] As soon as the onions are caramelized beautifully, it's time to add the tomatoes. 213 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:34,806 And malt vinegar. 214 00:09:34,840 --> 00:09:37,409 It's basically like my version of ketchup. 215 00:09:37,443 --> 00:09:39,844 Look at that! 216 00:09:39,879 --> 00:09:42,581 I'm gonna be in charge of the French toast 'cause it's my favorite. 217 00:09:42,615 --> 00:09:43,982 Breakfast is the best meal of the day. 218 00:09:44,016 --> 00:09:46,618 I don't know what all these lunch and dinner people are all about. 219 00:09:46,652 --> 00:09:48,520 - [Aarti laughs] - I gotta bust out the custard. 220 00:09:48,554 --> 00:09:50,622 I gotta milk it. I gotta egg it. 221 00:09:50,656 --> 00:09:52,457 I gotta vanilla extract it. 222 00:09:52,491 --> 00:09:53,903 Should I spice this up at all, hon? 223 00:09:53,927 --> 00:09:59,631 Um, yeah. Why not? Do a little garam masala in there. It would be nice. 224 00:09:59,665 --> 00:10:01,967 - There's caraway in that rye. - Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. 225 00:10:02,001 --> 00:10:04,603 [Aarti] And so, it really plays with the spices in the chutney. 226 00:10:04,637 --> 00:10:07,772 [Brendan] ♪ Squishy, uh, soaking wet ♪ 227 00:10:07,807 --> 00:10:11,643 This is my favorite part of cooking for Guy's Grocery Games. 228 00:10:11,677 --> 00:10:14,045 - I just make... I get to make a mess. - [laughing] 229 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:18,950 Our all-star families are melding their favorites into one single dish. 230 00:10:18,985 --> 00:10:21,620 Will they create a masterpiece, or will they create a mess? 231 00:10:21,654 --> 00:10:23,288 We'll find out when we come back. 232 00:10:23,322 --> 00:10:25,056 - We're doing this. - We're doing it. 233 00:10:26,392 --> 00:10:28,159 [van honks] 234 00:10:30,262 --> 00:10:31,630 [van honks] 235 00:10:31,664 --> 00:10:34,032 Hunter, here to judge our family favorites 236 00:10:34,066 --> 00:10:35,734 are three of our favorite Triple G families. 237 00:10:35,768 --> 00:10:37,802 Renowned chef whose culinary empire 238 00:10:37,837 --> 00:10:39,671 includes award-winning restaurants 239 00:10:39,705 --> 00:10:43,575 and breweries, the one and only Vivek. 240 00:10:44,944 --> 00:10:50,615 - Oh, and he is married to the great Maneet Chauhan. - [both laugh] 241 00:10:50,650 --> 00:10:53,318 Hi, Hunter! Hi, Guy! 242 00:10:53,352 --> 00:10:54,419 [imperceptible] 243 00:10:54,453 --> 00:10:55,654 [Guy] Maneet, wonderful to have you. 244 00:10:55,688 --> 00:10:58,456 Next, we have acclaimed chef restaurateur, 245 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:00,558 the guy with... Probably that challenges me 246 00:11:00,593 --> 00:11:02,360 with a better hair game every single day 247 00:11:02,395 --> 00:11:03,595 that he shows up at Triple G. 248 00:11:03,629 --> 00:11:06,398 Chef Richard Blais and the one and only Jazmin, 249 00:11:06,432 --> 00:11:07,632 who spells her name with a Z. 250 00:11:07,667 --> 00:11:09,467 That I love right off the bat. 251 00:11:09,502 --> 00:11:11,369 - Jazmin, thank you for joining us. - Oh, well. 252 00:11:11,404 --> 00:11:12,904 And you too, Rich. 253 00:11:13,439 --> 00:11:15,407 Always happy to be here. 254 00:11:15,441 --> 00:11:19,377 And then we have award-winning food writer, the one and only Troy Johnson, 255 00:11:19,412 --> 00:11:21,880 - and the woman who pretends to like his cooking... - That's true! 256 00:11:21,914 --> 00:11:25,383 His wife, Claire. Claire, it's always a pleasure to have you. 257 00:11:25,418 --> 00:11:27,585 I'm so happy to be back. 258 00:11:27,620 --> 00:11:31,389 And like I said, next time, you don't have to bring Troy. 259 00:11:31,424 --> 00:11:34,426 Well, listen, judges. When you think about menu meld, 260 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:36,961 your two favorite dishes as one dish, 261 00:11:36,996 --> 00:11:39,764 do you think this is a difficult task we're putting in front of them? 262 00:11:39,799 --> 00:11:42,534 Oh, yes. I think it's a very difficult task. 263 00:11:42,568 --> 00:11:44,769 If the meatloaf falls apart... [scoffs] 264 00:11:44,804 --> 00:11:47,138 If the French toast becomes soggy... [scoffs] 265 00:11:47,173 --> 00:11:51,076 - They have to keep it all together. - Like the marriage. 266 00:11:52,745 --> 00:11:56,014 Okay, so we are going to mind meld... 267 00:11:56,048 --> 00:11:58,850 Which is a little bit scary with someone like Brendan. 268 00:11:58,884 --> 00:12:01,986 We have to meld together our two family favorites. 269 00:12:02,021 --> 00:12:05,557 A burger with tomato chutney, and a stuffed French toast. 270 00:12:06,559 --> 00:12:10,762 So, we're gonna make a French toast patty melt. 271 00:12:10,796 --> 00:12:15,667 Like, extra sweet things and savory things, but I'm a little worried 272 00:12:15,701 --> 00:12:18,803 'cause I have to very quickly also get the cereal in there. 273 00:12:18,838 --> 00:12:20,805 - Oh, that's perfect! - [Aarti] Is it? 274 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:23,875 - [Brendan] It's flipping beautiful. - [Aarti] Oh, that's beautiful! 275 00:12:23,909 --> 00:12:25,610 [Aarti laughing] Good job, babe! 276 00:12:25,644 --> 00:12:27,746 I'm just waiting. [sighs] 277 00:12:28,948 --> 00:12:32,951 Tell me what's going on over there, uh, Aarti and Bren. 278 00:12:32,985 --> 00:12:36,588 - Bren made his famous French toast. - Is it really famous? 279 00:12:36,622 --> 00:12:37,756 Well, it's famous in our family. 280 00:12:37,790 --> 00:12:40,725 And then, I made this sweet, tangy, 281 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:41,559 tomato chutney, so it has onion-- 282 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:44,028 What was it? What kind of chutney? 283 00:12:44,663 --> 00:12:46,598 - Tomato. - Okay, thank you. 284 00:12:46,632 --> 00:12:47,999 Tomato, tomato. 285 00:12:48,033 --> 00:12:50,468 Anything you wanna put in the burger, or keep it real simple? 286 00:12:50,503 --> 00:12:52,003 Salt and pepper, babe. 287 00:12:52,037 --> 00:12:56,741 - Now to get that burger cooked right, which is all on you. - [Aarti laughs] 288 00:12:56,776 --> 00:12:58,510 [Aarti] I get the patties into the pan, 289 00:12:58,544 --> 00:13:01,679 and I want to get a really good crust on them. 290 00:13:01,714 --> 00:13:03,848 So, that pan. It's nice and sizzling hot. 291 00:13:03,883 --> 00:13:06,684 - [Aarti] Ooh, it's smoky up in this piece. - [Brendan] Yeah, baby. 292 00:13:06,719 --> 00:13:10,855 There's a lot of smoke. A lot of smoke. [chuckles] 293 00:13:10,890 --> 00:13:14,359 - Oh, my gosh. It's too much. - Yeah, smoke in my eyes. 294 00:13:14,393 --> 00:13:15,426 [Aarti] I know. 295 00:13:15,461 --> 00:13:17,695 But there's just a lot of flavor 296 00:13:17,730 --> 00:13:19,497 right there in the crust of a burger. 297 00:13:19,532 --> 00:13:21,332 And so, that's worth it to me. 298 00:13:21,367 --> 00:13:22,333 [gasping] 299 00:13:22,368 --> 00:13:24,335 I'm sorry! [laughs] 300 00:13:24,370 --> 00:13:25,970 [Jazmin] Look at that smoky kitchen. 301 00:13:26,005 --> 00:13:26,938 [Richard] I would be in so much trouble. 302 00:13:26,972 --> 00:13:29,841 Or I would be. I don't know who. One of us. 303 00:13:29,875 --> 00:13:31,342 - It would be me. - It would be you. 304 00:13:31,377 --> 00:13:34,012 No fire yet. But there's still time. 305 00:13:34,046 --> 00:13:36,614 Hey, Aarti. Who's the boss right now? 306 00:13:36,649 --> 00:13:40,418 Uh, right now, I am still the boss. Don't be confused. 307 00:13:40,452 --> 00:13:42,620 Here you go! 308 00:13:42,655 --> 00:13:46,191 [Guy] Sheri, tell me what happened to The Hambino, where did he go? 309 00:13:46,225 --> 00:13:48,059 - Hambino is here. Alive and well. - [laughs] 310 00:13:48,093 --> 00:13:51,796 [Christian] We're toasting some garlic to make some breadcrumbs to go on our 311 00:13:51,831 --> 00:13:57,335 barbequed marinara eggplant meatloaf parms, bro. 312 00:13:57,369 --> 00:13:58,670 There you go. 313 00:13:58,704 --> 00:14:01,172 Nine minutes! Nine minutes to be plated. 314 00:14:03,309 --> 00:14:04,642 Time to start the meatloaf. 315 00:14:04,677 --> 00:14:07,011 I see the ground beef sitting there, and I see the potato. 316 00:14:07,046 --> 00:14:10,815 I can grate this potato into the ground beef, 317 00:14:10,850 --> 00:14:12,450 it'll add some really great richness. 318 00:14:12,484 --> 00:14:15,687 As well as some egg. Some Parmigiano-Reggiano. 319 00:14:15,721 --> 00:14:17,889 - Did some pecorino. - We did a little pecorino, right? 320 00:14:17,923 --> 00:14:21,359 And then I took some ketchup, added it to this meatloaf. 321 00:14:21,393 --> 00:14:23,661 It's gonna add some umami to the party. 322 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:26,030 Okay, you can mix the meatloaf for me now. 323 00:14:26,599 --> 00:14:27,932 [Sheri] Okay, okay, okay. 324 00:14:27,967 --> 00:14:30,668 If you can, love, I would put some turmeric in the batter 325 00:14:30,703 --> 00:14:31,936 and whisk it around. 326 00:14:31,971 --> 00:14:33,838 You see how nice Aarti is. She calls him "love" and all... 327 00:14:33,873 --> 00:14:36,374 [shouting] I don't care how nice Aarti's being. 328 00:14:36,408 --> 00:14:38,576 I don't care how nice Aarti is! 329 00:14:38,611 --> 00:14:40,645 - Oh, is Christian already shouting? - Oh, yeah. 330 00:14:40,679 --> 00:14:43,715 And now, Christian's neighbors also get to participate in the show. 331 00:14:43,749 --> 00:14:46,351 - They can hear him. - [all laughing] 332 00:14:47,319 --> 00:14:48,620 Good one! 333 00:14:48,654 --> 00:14:50,655 [Sheri] I feel like we should be freaking out. 334 00:14:50,689 --> 00:14:52,323 Okay, good, good, good. 335 00:14:52,358 --> 00:14:53,658 Here's where worlds collide, my friend. 336 00:14:53,692 --> 00:14:56,728 I get the fresh mozzarella from Guy's box, put it on top, 337 00:14:56,762 --> 00:15:00,698 put it in the oven to get nice and toasted and roasted and beautiful. 338 00:15:00,733 --> 00:15:03,868 We want it to be ooey and gooey. 339 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:06,938 We want it to be creamy and luscious. 340 00:15:06,972 --> 00:15:10,541 Hey, chef Sheri. How would you rate Christian's performance? 341 00:15:10,576 --> 00:15:14,679 I'm usually the one, uh, giving out directions. 342 00:15:14,713 --> 00:15:16,681 So this is kind of weird for me. 343 00:15:17,349 --> 00:15:18,783 [Christian] Watch this, baby. 344 00:15:18,817 --> 00:15:21,753 Next thing I'm gonna do is get this smoky, delicious eggplant out here. 345 00:15:21,787 --> 00:15:25,256 - [Sheri] Mmm-hmm. - I'm gonna add it to our marinara sauce. 346 00:15:27,459 --> 00:15:30,528 Ooh, look at those beautiful judges. 347 00:15:30,562 --> 00:15:33,164 Yeah, Sheri. Bring it on. 348 00:15:33,198 --> 00:15:34,832 - Easy. Easy. - Looking good, judges. Looking really good. 349 00:15:34,867 --> 00:15:37,535 - We'll just give her the win. - Oh, absolutely. 350 00:15:37,569 --> 00:15:39,671 - I know. I think that's what she was looking for. - [Maneet] Absolutely. 351 00:15:39,705 --> 00:15:41,706 You can shamelessly bribe the judges. 352 00:15:41,740 --> 00:15:43,908 - Coming down to the wire. Let me grab some more cheese. - Yeah. 353 00:15:43,943 --> 00:15:46,778 I wanna know what Hunter and Guy are making. 354 00:15:46,812 --> 00:15:50,448 How do you combine chicken and waffles, and spaghetti and meatballs? 355 00:15:50,482 --> 00:15:51,983 We're gonna make a meatball toast. 356 00:15:52,017 --> 00:15:57,121 So we're gonna make chicken parmesan meatball toast with spaghetti. 357 00:15:57,156 --> 00:16:00,625 - Stop it! Stop it, Guy. Oh, my God. - Oh! 358 00:16:00,659 --> 00:16:03,995 So, basically, what he's saying is we're geniuses. 359 00:16:05,297 --> 00:16:09,767 [Guy] Dredging the chicken. Those go into the fryer at 350. 360 00:16:09,802 --> 00:16:12,203 Our names are... What are our names, Hunter? 361 00:16:12,237 --> 00:16:14,272 El Diablo and the Magic Man. 362 00:16:14,306 --> 00:16:17,275 We're El Diablo and the Magic Man. You might've heard about us. 363 00:16:17,309 --> 00:16:18,343 Kind of a big deal. 364 00:16:19,712 --> 00:16:22,313 Get a little heat in there from sriracha. 365 00:16:22,348 --> 00:16:24,515 - Put a little maple syrup in this. - [Hunter] Are you? 366 00:16:24,550 --> 00:16:26,918 [Guy] Yeah. That is so good! 367 00:16:27,486 --> 00:16:30,455 It's a little sweet heat. 368 00:16:30,489 --> 00:16:32,357 Two minutes! Two minutes to go! 369 00:16:32,391 --> 00:16:33,891 All right. This one's beautiful. 370 00:16:33,926 --> 00:16:35,927 So, I actually get to start the plating process. 371 00:16:35,961 --> 00:16:38,796 I get my cereal stuffed French toast down on the plate. 372 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:40,965 Look at this beautiful French toast. 373 00:16:41,633 --> 00:16:43,401 Love the caramelization on it. 374 00:16:43,435 --> 00:16:44,802 - Yeah, right? - [Vivek] Very nice. 375 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:48,439 [Aarti] Then we get that cheesy burger on to the French toast. 376 00:16:48,474 --> 00:16:50,742 Now I top it with my tomato chutney. 377 00:16:50,776 --> 00:16:54,979 We got crunch, we got chewy, we got meaty. 378 00:16:55,014 --> 00:16:58,916 Pretty sure there is no way anyone can beat us 379 00:16:58,951 --> 00:17:00,585 - no matter what they've made. - [chuckles] 380 00:17:00,619 --> 00:17:02,920 Ah! It's beautiful. 381 00:17:02,955 --> 00:17:05,189 [Guy] 60 seconds! Let's rock and roll. 382 00:17:05,591 --> 00:17:07,025 Look at that. 383 00:17:07,059 --> 00:17:08,826 [Hunter] This is awesome. That turned out really good. 384 00:17:09,762 --> 00:17:12,663 [Guy] Something like that. Grab the chicken. 385 00:17:12,698 --> 00:17:15,199 - That's good. - [Hunter] Oh, you're just gonna do it like that? 386 00:17:16,168 --> 00:17:17,635 [chuckling] Nice! 387 00:17:17,669 --> 00:17:19,504 - Look at that! - Ooh, that looks really good. 388 00:17:19,538 --> 00:17:20,471 It does. 389 00:17:20,506 --> 00:17:21,773 [Guy] 30 seconds! 390 00:17:21,807 --> 00:17:24,575 [Christian] So the meatloaf is done. 391 00:17:24,610 --> 00:17:27,512 Now, what you're gonna do is, you're gonna scoop that up... 392 00:17:27,546 --> 00:17:29,380 little meatloaf parmesan, right? 393 00:17:29,415 --> 00:17:30,348 Let's go! 394 00:17:30,382 --> 00:17:31,516 [Christian] Check it out, baby. 395 00:17:31,550 --> 00:17:33,418 You want a little bit of crunch. 396 00:17:33,452 --> 00:17:35,653 - [Sheri] Are they gonna make it? - Ten seconds. 397 00:17:35,687 --> 00:17:36,654 - Ten, nine, eight... - There's one-- 398 00:17:36,688 --> 00:17:38,556 - Nine, eight... - Go, go, go! 399 00:17:38,590 --> 00:17:39,891 Petroni, go! 400 00:17:39,925 --> 00:17:40,792 Couple of seconds. 401 00:17:40,826 --> 00:17:43,995 This is why the Petronis are never on time. 402 00:17:44,029 --> 00:17:48,099 - [Guy] ...two, one. That's it! - [all cheer] 403 00:17:48,133 --> 00:17:50,368 - Welcome to the new family favorite. - Whoa! 404 00:17:50,402 --> 00:17:52,470 - Nice. - [Maneet] Phew! 405 00:17:52,504 --> 00:17:56,074 - Brendan's writing his apology letter over there. - [both laughing] 406 00:17:57,443 --> 00:17:58,709 [Guy] Hunter, I think they're ready. 407 00:17:58,744 --> 00:18:01,612 You know what, we got two Food Network stars, Christian Petroni 408 00:18:01,647 --> 00:18:02,880 and the one and only Aarti Sequeira. 409 00:18:02,915 --> 00:18:06,317 You're gonna see what's gonna happen. 10,000 bucks on the line. 410 00:18:12,057 --> 00:18:15,660 Well, judges, what an honor and a pleasure to cook for you today. 411 00:18:15,694 --> 00:18:16,761 He's a big chicken and waffle guy. 412 00:18:16,795 --> 00:18:18,863 Of course I am the spaghetti and meatball guy. 413 00:18:18,897 --> 00:18:21,432 We came together, probably made you a new family favorite. 414 00:18:21,467 --> 00:18:22,767 A meatball toast. 415 00:18:22,801 --> 00:18:23,701 [exclaims] 416 00:18:23,735 --> 00:18:25,503 Then we got into the chicken parmesan. 417 00:18:25,537 --> 00:18:26,971 We Milanese them, 418 00:18:27,005 --> 00:18:29,140 and then hit them with a little bit of that waffle mix dredge. 419 00:18:29,174 --> 00:18:32,743 Two worlds together, and ladies and gentlemen, there you have it right there, 420 00:18:32,778 --> 00:18:36,514 the new Fieri favorite, chicken and waffle with the meatball toast. 421 00:18:36,548 --> 00:18:40,084 We're bringing this... to you. 422 00:18:41,186 --> 00:18:43,621 - So good. - Stop it! 423 00:18:43,655 --> 00:18:46,124 - All right, judges. - [Maneet laughs] 424 00:18:47,659 --> 00:18:49,794 Hold it! Guy is having a moment! 425 00:18:49,828 --> 00:18:52,630 [Guy] You get the crunch from the waffle on the outside. 426 00:18:52,664 --> 00:18:56,267 And then it's just pillow tender on the inside. 427 00:18:56,301 --> 00:18:57,668 Oh, yum! 428 00:18:57,703 --> 00:19:00,771 All right, first up, Aarti and Bren. 429 00:19:00,806 --> 00:19:02,740 - Hunter, I'm gonna finish this. - I know, right? 430 00:19:02,774 --> 00:19:06,511 All right, judges. Hello and welcome to our kitchen today. 431 00:19:06,545 --> 00:19:08,713 We mind melded Brendan's favorite, 432 00:19:08,747 --> 00:19:11,949 which is French toast with cereal pressed into it. 433 00:19:11,984 --> 00:19:14,819 And my favorite, which is a burger with a tomato chutney. 434 00:19:14,853 --> 00:19:17,755 - And we've made you-- - [Brendan] The Captain of Monte Cristo. 435 00:19:17,789 --> 00:19:19,457 Instead of The Count of Monte Cristo. 436 00:19:19,491 --> 00:19:22,126 Count of Monte Cristo? [mumbling] 437 00:19:23,962 --> 00:19:25,763 - [Aarti] Let me tell you how it tastes. - [Brendan] Go. 438 00:19:25,797 --> 00:19:30,401 The caraway seeds in the rye bread are adding this beautiful, sort of, um, 439 00:19:30,435 --> 00:19:32,803 vegetable punch to the whole thing. 440 00:19:32,838 --> 00:19:34,305 The chutney has sweet, tangy vibes. 441 00:19:34,339 --> 00:19:39,377 And, um, yeah, it's just this beautiful mixture of the things that we love, 442 00:19:39,411 --> 00:19:41,145 and then with that cereal there, 443 00:19:41,180 --> 00:19:42,613 it's something that our kids would love too. 444 00:19:42,648 --> 00:19:46,651 I love this idea of the Captain of Monte Cristo. 445 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:49,620 [kisses] Chef's kiss. Brilliantly written. 446 00:19:49,888 --> 00:19:50,655 Pooh. 447 00:19:50,689 --> 00:19:52,568 [Maneet] Oh, my God, this is amazing. 448 00:19:52,592 --> 00:19:53,925 Definitely I see 449 00:19:53,959 --> 00:19:56,894 tremendous amount of flavor development over here. 450 00:19:56,929 --> 00:19:59,530 The savory, the sweet... Great combination. 451 00:19:59,565 --> 00:20:00,698 - Thank you, Maneet. - Yeah. 452 00:20:00,766 --> 00:20:04,335 And I wish all of my meals came with love letters. 453 00:20:05,170 --> 00:20:07,338 Aw, I love it. 454 00:20:07,372 --> 00:20:08,773 [Troy] Only thing I would wish 455 00:20:08,807 --> 00:20:12,643 is that when I think of a Monte Cristo, I think of a pressed sandwich. 456 00:20:12,678 --> 00:20:14,545 I would love to see that compressed. 457 00:20:14,580 --> 00:20:16,414 I think it'll be a little bit easier to eat. 458 00:20:16,448 --> 00:20:18,616 That was surprisingly a good point, Troy. 459 00:20:18,650 --> 00:20:21,519 - [exclaims] - Oh, my God! 460 00:20:21,553 --> 00:20:22,653 [Aarti] I'm kidding. I love you. 461 00:20:22,688 --> 00:20:24,789 - This is what we do, right? - Yeah, this is what we do. 462 00:20:24,823 --> 00:20:27,792 Without further ado, the Hambino and Sheri. 463 00:20:27,826 --> 00:20:31,429 All right, gang. We took Sheri's eggplant parm, 464 00:20:31,463 --> 00:20:34,432 and we mixed it together with meatloaf. 465 00:20:34,466 --> 00:20:36,367 Not only a regular meatloaf parmesan, 466 00:20:36,401 --> 00:20:39,103 it's a barbecued meatloaf parmesan. 467 00:20:42,808 --> 00:20:46,310 So we have a smoky eggplant barbecued marinara sauce. 468 00:20:46,345 --> 00:20:49,380 - Exactly what I was saying. Homemade loaf... - She knows what to do. 469 00:20:49,414 --> 00:20:51,449 Dipped in the sauce. Nothing better. 470 00:20:51,483 --> 00:20:52,617 [Christian] Great job, baby. 471 00:20:53,719 --> 00:20:56,454 I love that eggplant parmesan is your favorite dish, 472 00:20:56,488 --> 00:20:59,156 and you could not have married a more perfect man. 473 00:20:59,191 --> 00:21:01,592 - Here he is. - You got cheese in two different forms, 474 00:21:01,627 --> 00:21:03,794 you've got those breadcrumbs for, uh, texture. 475 00:21:03,829 --> 00:21:07,465 I'm so impressed at how calm you guys were in the kitchen. 476 00:21:07,499 --> 00:21:10,735 Like, when we're cooking together, one of us ends up in tears, 477 00:21:10,769 --> 00:21:11,869 there's tomato sauce on the ceiling, 478 00:21:11,903 --> 00:21:13,804 and I feel like you guys held it together. 479 00:21:13,839 --> 00:21:16,574 Looks like a perfect family favorite. 480 00:21:16,608 --> 00:21:18,476 - Thank you. - Thank you so much. 481 00:21:18,510 --> 00:21:20,544 [Maneet] This looks so delicious. 482 00:21:20,579 --> 00:21:22,546 The mozzarella right on the meatloaf. 483 00:21:22,581 --> 00:21:24,849 Uh, I can see it being ooey-gooey. 484 00:21:24,883 --> 00:21:27,785 Only question would be, why get barbecue to the party 485 00:21:27,819 --> 00:21:31,455 when you have this amazing Italian flavors going on? 486 00:21:31,490 --> 00:21:33,257 But I would love to taste that. 487 00:21:34,226 --> 00:21:36,260 I do have one concern. 488 00:21:36,295 --> 00:21:37,495 That's just for Christian. 489 00:21:37,529 --> 00:21:40,798 Um, after he asked Sheri if she was paying attention, 490 00:21:40,832 --> 00:21:44,468 I'm just a little worried for Christian. 491 00:21:44,503 --> 00:21:46,137 All right. That was a great time, folks. Hope you enjoyed yourselves. 492 00:21:46,171 --> 00:21:50,675 Now, Hunter and I will be sitting on the sidelines and watching you two families 493 00:21:50,709 --> 00:21:52,610 go head-to-head in round two. 494 00:21:52,644 --> 00:21:55,746 But first, the judges have to score your new family favorites. 495 00:21:55,781 --> 00:21:58,416 The family with the highest score will receive... 496 00:21:58,450 --> 00:22:00,618 Well, the awesome Envelope Of Opportunity. 497 00:22:00,652 --> 00:22:02,420 And the team with the lowest score 498 00:22:02,454 --> 00:22:04,388 will get stuck with the Package Of Pain. 499 00:22:04,423 --> 00:22:05,790 So please leave the judges' feed. 500 00:22:05,824 --> 00:22:09,393 So they can decide and tally up the scores. 501 00:22:09,428 --> 00:22:11,495 All right, judges, time to deliver your scores. 502 00:22:11,530 --> 00:22:13,764 Remember, 15 points available in gameplay. 503 00:22:13,799 --> 00:22:16,734 Fifteen points for creativity, ten points for plating, 504 00:22:16,768 --> 00:22:18,636 ten points for description of the taste. 505 00:22:18,670 --> 00:22:21,038 Total of 50 points. And, Hunter, well, 506 00:22:21,073 --> 00:22:22,740 he will average out your scores, and we'll find out 507 00:22:22,774 --> 00:22:26,977 which team's new family favorite was your favorite. 508 00:22:28,246 --> 00:22:30,014 [van honks] 509 00:22:31,316 --> 00:22:32,416 [van honks] 510 00:22:32,451 --> 00:22:33,651 Welcome back, families. 511 00:22:33,685 --> 00:22:35,920 The judges were impressed by your blended family favorites. 512 00:22:35,954 --> 00:22:40,591 And the scores will tell us which dish is gonna be on the top of the menu. 513 00:22:40,625 --> 00:22:44,328 Gameplay 13, creativity 13-14. 514 00:22:44,363 --> 00:22:45,696 An equal in plating and taste. 515 00:22:45,731 --> 00:22:48,399 - A one point difference. - Oh, my gosh. 516 00:22:48,433 --> 00:22:49,300 What? 517 00:22:49,334 --> 00:22:50,735 - Wow. - Ooh. 518 00:22:50,769 --> 00:22:54,538 Someone's gonna win some cash and a big advantage in the next round. 519 00:22:54,573 --> 00:22:57,241 Someone is gonna wear a chicken suit. 520 00:22:57,275 --> 00:22:58,476 [scoffs] 521 00:22:58,510 --> 00:23:01,379 - Wait, I wanna wear a chicken suit. - [Guy] So... 522 00:23:01,413 --> 00:23:04,248 The team with the lowest score goes to... 523 00:23:07,986 --> 00:23:10,354 Christian and Sheri, losing by one point. 524 00:23:10,389 --> 00:23:12,690 And Aarti and Brendan, congratulations., 525 00:23:12,724 --> 00:23:16,927 - [laughing] One point ahead. - We won! Yay! 526 00:23:16,962 --> 00:23:21,365 All right, Aarti, Bren, go ahead and open up your Envelope of Opportunity. 527 00:23:22,200 --> 00:23:23,234 Aarti, what you got? 528 00:23:23,268 --> 00:23:24,502 "Envelope of Opportunity. 529 00:23:24,536 --> 00:23:26,937 $2000 prize." Wow, thank you, guys. 530 00:23:26,972 --> 00:23:31,242 "And $2000 donation to a restaurant of your choice." 531 00:23:31,276 --> 00:23:32,476 - "Plus!" - "Plus!" 532 00:23:32,511 --> 00:23:33,711 "A round two advantage." 533 00:23:33,745 --> 00:23:36,580 "That could help you win money for that second honeymoon." 534 00:23:36,615 --> 00:23:38,015 Oh! 535 00:23:38,049 --> 00:23:40,084 Tell us about the restaurant you're gonna make that donation to, chef. 536 00:23:40,118 --> 00:23:42,753 One of our favorite places in Raleigh. It's called Bittersweet. 537 00:23:42,788 --> 00:23:45,456 And they do our favorite chocolate chip cookie. 538 00:23:45,490 --> 00:23:47,057 And they also do incredible cocktails. 539 00:23:47,092 --> 00:23:50,961 Speaking of breaking dreams, let's go and see that Package of Pain, Christian. 540 00:23:50,996 --> 00:23:55,466 - [Sheri] Mmm. All right. - I know you two already have your own piece. 541 00:23:55,500 --> 00:23:57,435 This is good. 542 00:23:57,469 --> 00:23:58,669 - All right, all right, all right. - That's like... 543 00:23:58,703 --> 00:24:01,605 Yeah, but really, in our house, we only have this one. 544 00:24:01,640 --> 00:24:04,475 You know what? You go ahead and just wear yours, Sheri. 545 00:24:04,509 --> 00:24:06,644 Christian, you could just go without yours. 546 00:24:06,678 --> 00:24:08,512 - Thank you. - [laughing] 547 00:24:08,547 --> 00:24:11,015 All right. Now starts round two. 548 00:24:12,684 --> 00:24:16,287 For your final challenge, I want you to make a romantic dinner. 549 00:24:16,321 --> 00:24:17,188 - Oh. - Aw! 550 00:24:17,589 --> 00:24:18,722 That's so sweet. 551 00:24:18,757 --> 00:24:22,059 And to set the mood, Hunter has packed your second box 552 00:24:22,093 --> 00:24:24,628 - with all kinds of romantic ingredients. - [Hunter] Yes. 553 00:24:24,663 --> 00:24:26,096 [mumbles in disbelief] 554 00:24:26,131 --> 00:24:29,600 But before we do that, we're gonna play a little game. 555 00:24:29,634 --> 00:24:30,935 Ladies and gentlemen, 556 00:24:30,969 --> 00:24:34,438 it's the game show that all of America has been talking about! 557 00:24:34,473 --> 00:24:36,040 The Newlyfed Game! 558 00:24:36,074 --> 00:24:38,776 Tonight, how much culinary all-stars know about their mates, 559 00:24:38,810 --> 00:24:43,080 and may determine how much their judges hate their dishes. 560 00:24:43,415 --> 00:24:44,815 [exclaims] 561 00:24:45,884 --> 00:24:48,719 So, families, here's how the game show's gonna work. 562 00:24:48,753 --> 00:24:53,491 We are gonna ask you a series of questions that only your significant other 563 00:24:53,525 --> 00:24:54,525 should know the answer to. 564 00:24:54,559 --> 00:24:55,893 And if your answers match, 565 00:24:55,927 --> 00:24:59,797 you'll be able to eliminate one of the items that's in the box. 566 00:24:59,831 --> 00:25:01,799 Wait till you see the whammies, all right? 567 00:25:01,833 --> 00:25:04,635 'Cause whatever whammies are left when you're done, 568 00:25:04,669 --> 00:25:06,470 they will have to go in your romantic dinner. 569 00:25:06,505 --> 00:25:07,605 And I'm telling you, 570 00:25:07,639 --> 00:25:09,640 we are talking I heartburn love you. 571 00:25:09,674 --> 00:25:12,843 - [laughs] - Both couples will answer the same question. 572 00:25:12,878 --> 00:25:15,579 So get the whiteboards out. You've seen those there. 573 00:25:15,614 --> 00:25:17,781 Your first question. 574 00:25:17,816 --> 00:25:23,120 What was the name of the first restaurant the two of you dined at? 575 00:25:23,154 --> 00:25:24,955 - [Vivek] Oh, boy. - [Guy] Everybody write their own answer. 576 00:25:24,990 --> 00:25:28,559 - I'm trying... to think of the name of it. - Oh, my... 577 00:25:28,593 --> 00:25:29,560 Are you serious? 578 00:25:29,594 --> 00:25:31,328 Okay, let's see the answer. 579 00:25:32,631 --> 00:25:34,632 - What does that say? - [Christian] "Minetta Tavern." 580 00:25:34,699 --> 00:25:36,600 - Oh, thank God. Yay! - Yay! 581 00:25:36,635 --> 00:25:39,436 - [Guy] Uh, I'll give you that. - You got it right. 582 00:25:39,471 --> 00:25:40,504 Brendan, Aarti, what do you got? 583 00:25:40,539 --> 00:25:42,606 I said Maggiano's, but I'm wrong. 584 00:25:42,641 --> 00:25:45,342 - [Brendan] It was IHOP. - [Aarti] It was IHOP. 585 00:25:45,377 --> 00:25:48,112 - Oh, you romantic, you. - It was college! 586 00:25:48,146 --> 00:25:51,348 Christian and Sheri, you're gonna get to take one item off. 587 00:25:51,383 --> 00:25:52,583 Oh, dang it. 588 00:25:52,617 --> 00:25:56,320 Number two question. Who is the messiest in the kitchen? 589 00:25:56,354 --> 00:25:57,321 Hmm? 590 00:26:00,091 --> 00:26:02,459 Okay, Christian and Christian. And... 591 00:26:02,494 --> 00:26:05,863 - Brendan and Brendan. - Brendan Michael McNamara. 592 00:26:05,897 --> 00:26:09,867 All right, third question. Who said "I love you" first? 593 00:26:10,936 --> 00:26:15,105 All right, let's see it. Petronis, what does it say? 594 00:26:15,140 --> 00:26:16,373 This guy. 595 00:26:16,408 --> 00:26:17,608 [Guy] You big sap. 596 00:26:17,642 --> 00:26:20,144 - What do you got, Aarti? - [Aarti] Me! 597 00:26:20,178 --> 00:26:23,547 - [Brendan] She did. - [Guy] All right. So three for Petronis. 598 00:26:23,582 --> 00:26:25,516 Two for the Sequeira-McNamaras. 599 00:26:25,550 --> 00:26:26,750 All right, back to back. 600 00:26:26,785 --> 00:26:31,755 Who is the biggest pushover to the kids? 601 00:26:31,790 --> 00:26:34,458 Who is the biggest pushover to the kids? 602 00:26:34,492 --> 00:26:37,461 All right, let's see them. Sheri? 603 00:26:37,495 --> 00:26:39,997 - [Christian] Me! - [all laugh] 604 00:26:41,633 --> 00:26:44,234 [Guy] All right. And, Aarti, what do you got, Bren? 605 00:26:44,269 --> 00:26:46,403 - It's me. - [Brendan] Aarti. 606 00:26:46,438 --> 00:26:49,440 All right. Christian and Sheri, congratulations. 607 00:26:49,474 --> 00:26:50,507 You got four. 608 00:26:50,542 --> 00:26:53,377 You get four items that you don't have to use. 609 00:26:53,411 --> 00:26:55,446 And, Aarti and Bren, congratulations. 610 00:26:55,480 --> 00:26:57,281 Three items you don't have to use. 611 00:26:57,315 --> 00:26:59,650 Wait a second. Aarti and Bren get a key advantage. 612 00:26:59,684 --> 00:27:01,986 - They got an advantage. - Yeah. 613 00:27:02,020 --> 00:27:04,555 [Guy] You get an extra item you don't have to use. All right? 614 00:27:04,589 --> 00:27:05,789 Hunter, roll out the box. 615 00:27:05,824 --> 00:27:07,625 Go ahead and open up your boxes, chefs. 616 00:27:07,659 --> 00:27:10,194 - You could put it down right over there. - Where? 617 00:27:11,563 --> 00:27:14,498 - [Aarti] Wow! - Sweet and sour, snack packs. 618 00:27:14,532 --> 00:27:16,467 Cookies and cream chocolate. 619 00:27:16,501 --> 00:27:18,569 - [Guy] Rum & Cola. - [Hunter] Hot chocolate. 620 00:27:18,603 --> 00:27:19,837 I haven't seen that in forever. 621 00:27:19,871 --> 00:27:22,740 [laughing] Peanut butter and jelly in a jar. What's happening? 622 00:27:22,774 --> 00:27:26,844 [Guy] All right, so, here you got your six items. 623 00:27:26,878 --> 00:27:30,481 You get to pick which two items you wanna use. 624 00:27:30,515 --> 00:27:31,415 [Aarti] Okay. 625 00:27:31,449 --> 00:27:32,549 - [Brendan] Okay. - Got it. 626 00:27:32,584 --> 00:27:34,885 All right, chefs. What is it gonna be? 627 00:27:34,919 --> 00:27:36,654 [Christian] You know, the two that I'm gonna want, are gonna be the two 628 00:27:36,688 --> 00:27:39,590 that can incorporate best into anything. 629 00:27:39,624 --> 00:27:41,458 So I go for the liquids. 630 00:27:41,493 --> 00:27:45,496 We got Rum and go-go-go and Sweet & Sour Mix. 631 00:27:45,530 --> 00:27:47,564 That's the two you're gonna run with. Got it. 632 00:27:47,599 --> 00:27:48,632 They're gonna make drinks. 633 00:27:48,667 --> 00:27:50,768 - [Guy] Aarti? - We're doing Sweet & Sour Mix, 634 00:27:50,802 --> 00:27:53,637 [laughs] and peanut butter and jelly in a jar. 635 00:27:53,672 --> 00:27:56,707 Okay, Sweet & Sour Mix, and jelly in a jar. Got it. 636 00:27:56,741 --> 00:28:00,878 Christian and Sheri, you get the Rum & Cola, and the Sweet & Sour. 637 00:28:00,912 --> 00:28:05,582 And, Aarti and Bren, you get the peanut butter jelly and Sweet & Sour. 638 00:28:05,617 --> 00:28:08,419 And you are welcome to use anything else 639 00:28:08,453 --> 00:28:09,953 you would like in your kitchen. 640 00:28:09,988 --> 00:28:14,858 So, chefs, you have 30 minutes to prepare and plate your romantic dinner. 641 00:28:14,893 --> 00:28:19,296 I am so excited. And this all starts in three, two, one, and go. 642 00:28:19,330 --> 00:28:21,532 - Okay, let's go. All right, ready? - Whoo! Go, go, go! 643 00:28:21,566 --> 00:28:23,600 - We have risotto? - Yes, we do. 644 00:28:23,635 --> 00:28:25,803 Oh, boy. Grab it. I don't know why I'm doing this. 645 00:28:25,837 --> 00:28:28,005 - They're speaking my name, right? - What's that? 646 00:28:28,039 --> 00:28:33,877 You know, my middle name is Christian "Romantic Dinner" Petroni. 647 00:28:33,912 --> 00:28:35,079 'Cause that is what I do. 648 00:28:35,113 --> 00:28:38,682 We're gonna do a risotto, right? Which is totally bananas. 649 00:28:38,717 --> 00:28:43,654 Listen, if anyone can talk his way out of a risotto not being done, 650 00:28:43,688 --> 00:28:45,255 it's Christian virtually. 651 00:28:45,290 --> 00:28:45,756 Let's be honest. 652 00:28:46,958 --> 00:28:48,792 [Christian] First thing I wanna do with the risotto, 653 00:28:48,827 --> 00:28:51,995 I wanna get some onions, uh, kind of sweated out 654 00:28:52,030 --> 00:28:53,664 and going in olive oil and butter. 655 00:28:53,698 --> 00:28:57,568 Then, I'm gonna add my rice, so there's enough time for me to toast it. 656 00:28:57,602 --> 00:29:01,605 I'm gonna go ahead and deglaze it with some of that Sour Mix. 657 00:29:01,639 --> 00:29:03,040 I'm not trying to hide this stuff. 658 00:29:03,074 --> 00:29:05,776 - Cut this into circles like this, look. - [Sheri] A better knife, no? 659 00:29:05,810 --> 00:29:08,679 [Christian] I like to use that 'cause you can use it... It's safer, I think. 660 00:29:08,713 --> 00:29:09,880 You can use it like a saw. 661 00:29:09,914 --> 00:29:12,750 No knife is really safe with me, but it's okay. 662 00:29:12,784 --> 00:29:14,651 [Christian] The pancetta's gonna be great, right? 663 00:29:14,686 --> 00:29:17,688 'Cause it's gonna add really great texture. 664 00:29:17,722 --> 00:29:19,656 I'm using, like, all of my-- 665 00:29:19,691 --> 00:29:21,692 [Christian] Yeah, I'll show you what to do with it, okay? 666 00:29:21,726 --> 00:29:25,429 So in, like, an hour and a half when she's done cutting these lardons... 667 00:29:25,463 --> 00:29:26,997 I'm kidding, okay? [chuckles] 668 00:29:27,031 --> 00:29:30,567 - It can go right into the pan. - [Sheri] Is that enough or you want more? 669 00:29:30,602 --> 00:29:31,802 - [Christian] Just enough, babe. - [Sheri] Okay. 670 00:29:31,836 --> 00:29:34,538 - [Christian] Grab your onion. - [Sheri] Yep. 671 00:29:34,572 --> 00:29:37,941 You should be making me more date night meals like this. 672 00:29:37,976 --> 00:29:41,478 We should start sending those kids to granny and poppy's more often. 673 00:29:41,513 --> 00:29:43,213 [Sheri laughs] 674 00:29:43,248 --> 00:29:44,414 Let's do the black cod. 675 00:29:44,449 --> 00:29:45,949 - That feels like a sexy piece of fish. - Okay. 676 00:29:45,984 --> 00:29:49,419 On those rare occasions that Bren and I get a date night, 677 00:29:49,454 --> 00:29:51,822 we do end up doing Asian food a lot. 678 00:29:51,856 --> 00:29:55,893 - So, we'll do rice noodles. Like, Vietnamese sort of fish. - Ooh, yeah. 679 00:29:55,927 --> 00:29:57,795 - Like some fresh herbs and stuff? - [Aarti] Yeah. 680 00:29:57,829 --> 00:29:59,963 That, to me, is like, beautiful date night food. 681 00:29:59,998 --> 00:30:03,200 You can just cook that down into, like, a sweet peanut sauce. 682 00:30:03,234 --> 00:30:03,901 [Aarti] Yeah. 683 00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:07,538 The fish is going to be very lightly fried. 684 00:30:07,572 --> 00:30:10,641 So I get a dredge going. The peanuts, if you wanna melt it down, 685 00:30:10,675 --> 00:30:12,876 - then let's get it into a saucepan, like, right away. - [Brendan] Okay. 686 00:30:12,911 --> 00:30:17,614 [Aarti] We have to use this peanut butter and jelly in a jar, so... 687 00:30:17,649 --> 00:30:19,616 I put Brendan in charge of the peanut sauce, 688 00:30:19,651 --> 00:30:21,752 while I take care of the fish. 689 00:30:21,786 --> 00:30:23,787 [Brendan] Adding the whammy ingredient! 690 00:30:23,822 --> 00:30:25,923 Just leave it to just heat, heat, heat? 691 00:30:25,957 --> 00:30:28,025 - No, turn the heat off if it's melted already, love. - Yep. 692 00:30:28,059 --> 00:30:31,528 I like Aarti's technique. If you put "my love" at the end of a sentence... 693 00:30:31,563 --> 00:30:33,564 - [Aarti laughing] - ...it's a lot less harsh. 694 00:30:33,598 --> 00:30:36,099 "Why are you so horrible at this, my love?" 695 00:30:36,134 --> 00:30:38,168 [all laughing] 696 00:30:39,504 --> 00:30:41,572 - [Aarti] Okay, whisk this together. - Okay. 697 00:30:41,606 --> 00:30:43,540 The peanut sauce has actually come together. 698 00:30:43,575 --> 00:30:45,742 I add some, uh, rice wine vinegar and oil. 699 00:30:45,777 --> 00:30:49,112 And just tried to make it like an actual sauce instead of... 700 00:30:49,647 --> 00:30:51,548 just becoming a glop. 701 00:30:51,583 --> 00:30:55,619 - Can you get some cilantro and some dill? - [Brendan] Okay. 702 00:30:55,653 --> 00:30:58,121 There's a sense of seriousness on the Aarti side. 703 00:30:58,156 --> 00:31:02,226 - Is this enough herbs to chop up, or am I-- - Oh, honey, yeah. A lot more. 704 00:31:02,260 --> 00:31:03,327 - Aarti. - [Aarti] Yeah? 705 00:31:03,361 --> 00:31:06,263 What do you think the challenge is right now? 706 00:31:06,297 --> 00:31:07,898 The food or Brendan? 707 00:31:07,932 --> 00:31:10,000 [Aarti] For the sake of my marriage, I'm gonna say the food. 708 00:31:10,034 --> 00:31:13,570 - The food is just really the big challenge. - [laughing] Oh, oh! 709 00:31:13,605 --> 00:31:15,672 Wink, wink! 710 00:31:15,707 --> 00:31:19,610 [Guy] So, our all-star families are showing us their romantic side, Hunter. 711 00:31:19,644 --> 00:31:21,745 In this final challenge, the question is, 712 00:31:21,779 --> 00:31:24,581 how romantic it's gonna be if you don't win the big money? 713 00:31:24,616 --> 00:31:26,016 Don't go anywhere. 714 00:31:27,352 --> 00:31:29,019 [van honks] 715 00:31:30,388 --> 00:31:31,688 [van honks] 716 00:31:31,723 --> 00:31:33,523 [Guy] Chef Petroni and his wife, Sheri, 717 00:31:33,558 --> 00:31:35,592 and Aarti Sequeira and her husband, Bren, 718 00:31:35,627 --> 00:31:36,760 are in an intense battle. 719 00:31:36,794 --> 00:31:39,630 It's a family face-off showdown right now. 720 00:31:39,664 --> 00:31:42,733 So far, Aarti's in the lead by one point. 721 00:31:42,767 --> 00:31:44,668 But the Petronis look like they have a game plan. 722 00:31:44,702 --> 00:31:46,803 Sheri and Christian, what's on the menu? 723 00:31:46,838 --> 00:31:48,772 You know what, Guy? I'm gonna go for it. 724 00:31:48,806 --> 00:31:53,410 It's my first time ever trying to attempt risotto on television. 725 00:31:53,444 --> 00:31:54,845 I really think that I'm gonna get this done. 726 00:31:54,879 --> 00:31:56,480 And it's gonna be like a lemony risotto 727 00:31:56,514 --> 00:31:57,881 with the Sweet and Sour Mix. 728 00:31:57,916 --> 00:32:02,019 And then I got pancetta that we're gonna braise with the Rum & Coke. 729 00:32:02,053 --> 00:32:05,422 And that's gonna go on top like an Agua Dulce. It means sweet and sour-- 730 00:32:05,456 --> 00:32:10,594 Christian, you have less than 30 minutes to do this. 731 00:32:10,628 --> 00:32:12,396 Oh, ye of little faith. 732 00:32:12,430 --> 00:32:16,166 Uh, good luck with that, pal. 733 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:19,870 - [Christian] So, baby, see why risotto is such a risk? - [Sheri] Mmm-hmm. Well, yeah. 734 00:32:19,904 --> 00:32:21,805 [Christian] You don't just, like, put the liquid in and go. 735 00:32:21,839 --> 00:32:24,741 - You gotta cook it little by little. - [Sheri] I got the faith. 736 00:32:24,776 --> 00:32:26,677 - [Christian] You got faith, right, baby? - I got faith. 737 00:32:26,711 --> 00:32:30,647 With those rum and cokes, I'm gonna deglaze that pan 738 00:32:30,682 --> 00:32:33,350 that had the pancetta and the onions. 739 00:32:33,384 --> 00:32:34,518 [Sheri] Do it, baby. 740 00:32:34,552 --> 00:32:37,788 We're gonna throw in half a can of this rum and cola. 741 00:32:38,289 --> 00:32:40,157 That's really good. 742 00:32:40,191 --> 00:32:41,591 [Christian] And we're gonna need some acidity 743 00:32:41,626 --> 00:32:43,994 to cut through all of this richness 744 00:32:44,028 --> 00:32:46,697 'cause this whole dish is pretty darn rich, right? 745 00:32:46,731 --> 00:32:49,499 [Sheri] Oh! A little too thin, little too thin. 746 00:32:49,534 --> 00:32:51,935 - Got a little ahead of myself here. - Sheri! 747 00:32:51,970 --> 00:32:53,837 What's happening with those carrots? 748 00:32:53,871 --> 00:32:56,740 He asked the one person who does not know how to properly use a knife. 749 00:32:56,774 --> 00:32:57,941 So stressful! 750 00:32:57,976 --> 00:33:00,477 [Christian] I'm pickling them, baby. I'm gonna pickle them. 751 00:33:00,511 --> 00:33:02,779 Are you in a pickle right now, or are you making some pickles? 752 00:33:02,814 --> 00:33:07,184 I think I'm gonna be a pickle after the cameras leave today. Am I right, guys? 753 00:33:07,218 --> 00:33:08,652 [all laughing] 754 00:33:09,954 --> 00:33:13,290 [Sheri] I'm never gonna eat a carrot again after this. I swear. 755 00:33:14,225 --> 00:33:16,426 [Guy] 16 minutes, 16 left! 756 00:33:16,461 --> 00:33:17,260 And you can have... 757 00:33:17,295 --> 00:33:19,262 Actually, since we have 16 minutes, 758 00:33:19,297 --> 00:33:20,430 throw the noodles in right now. 759 00:33:20,465 --> 00:33:21,465 [Brendan] Okay. 760 00:33:21,499 --> 00:33:23,500 Aarti, what are you making? 761 00:33:23,534 --> 00:33:26,536 Uh, we're making a Vietnamese fish. 762 00:33:26,571 --> 00:33:29,773 Um, that's flavored with turmeric, and dill, and peanuts, 763 00:33:29,807 --> 00:33:31,875 over some nice, light, rice noodles. 764 00:33:31,909 --> 00:33:35,145 You gotta have the noodle in there somewhere so you can do the long kiss. 765 00:33:36,914 --> 00:33:38,849 Bren, where are you? And are you okay? 766 00:33:38,883 --> 00:33:41,618 What? Yeah, we're okay. We're still married. 767 00:33:41,652 --> 00:33:44,721 Well, Bren is in the room still. That's good. 768 00:33:44,756 --> 00:33:47,624 [Aarti laughs] No, he's doing great. He's doing great. 769 00:33:47,658 --> 00:33:50,327 - I thought he was doing dishes, actually. - [all laugh] 770 00:33:51,662 --> 00:33:53,964 That is usually my job. 771 00:33:53,998 --> 00:33:57,868 I'm making a dressing that's gonna go on the noodles. 772 00:33:57,902 --> 00:33:59,669 Fish sauce, some of that Sweet & Sour Mix, 773 00:33:59,704 --> 00:34:01,938 'cause it naturally would have sugar in it anyway. 774 00:34:01,973 --> 00:34:04,908 The Sweet & Sour Mix is so intensely sweet. 775 00:34:04,942 --> 00:34:09,679 And to tame her sweetness, I add some lime juice. 776 00:34:09,714 --> 00:34:12,349 And put a little bit of this chili. 777 00:34:12,383 --> 00:34:14,785 Maybe a lot of this chili. [laughs] 778 00:34:14,819 --> 00:34:18,688 - Remember when I said that you were the messy one? - [Brendan chuckles] Yeah. 779 00:34:18,723 --> 00:34:21,725 The noodles are ready, the dressing is good to go. 780 00:34:22,927 --> 00:34:26,163 That's, like, vibrant, It's a little hot, little spicy. 781 00:34:27,365 --> 00:34:28,899 Yeah, babe. That's great. 782 00:34:28,933 --> 00:34:33,503 Time to cook the cod. I've got some oil, nice and hot. 783 00:34:33,538 --> 00:34:35,806 I'm looking for this fish to get some color. 784 00:34:35,840 --> 00:34:41,478 But the last thing I wanna do is serve a dry piece of black cod. 785 00:34:41,512 --> 00:34:43,380 - Like, that is a sin. - Oh, no. 786 00:34:43,414 --> 00:34:44,948 A sin against black cod. 787 00:34:44,982 --> 00:34:49,486 [Aarti] So I'm gonna put these in the oven until we're absolutely ready. 788 00:34:49,520 --> 00:34:52,656 All right, chefs. Two minutes left. Two minutes to go. 789 00:34:52,690 --> 00:34:55,325 [Christian] Sheri's going to town on that box grater. 790 00:34:55,359 --> 00:34:57,461 Watch out! She's got a box grater! 791 00:34:57,495 --> 00:34:58,695 Of course, since we're making risotto... 792 00:34:58,729 --> 00:35:00,063 Here we go! 793 00:35:00,098 --> 00:35:03,366 [Christian] ...we need copious amounts of Parmigiano Reggiano, 794 00:35:03,401 --> 00:35:04,434 and pecorino. 795 00:35:04,469 --> 00:35:05,469 Look at that. 796 00:35:05,503 --> 00:35:07,237 - Give me that cheese. - Give me that cheese! 797 00:35:08,473 --> 00:35:11,942 So, the creamy risotto kind of just... 798 00:35:12,810 --> 00:35:13,677 onto the plate. 799 00:35:13,711 --> 00:35:16,546 It's creamy, it's got the right salinity. 800 00:35:16,581 --> 00:35:19,649 There's a great porkiness from the pancetta. 801 00:35:19,684 --> 00:35:22,052 This risotto looks absolutely perfect. 802 00:35:23,554 --> 00:35:25,589 Oh, no! We need more cheese! 803 00:35:25,623 --> 00:35:27,324 [Guy] 45 seconds! 804 00:35:28,659 --> 00:35:30,660 Okay, so let's start plating, so we can make it pretty. 805 00:35:30,695 --> 00:35:33,396 So, he first thing I do is get the noodles down in the bowl. 806 00:35:33,431 --> 00:35:34,464 [Aarti humming] 807 00:35:34,499 --> 00:35:38,268 I pulled the cod out of the oven, and it's gorgeous! 808 00:35:38,302 --> 00:35:39,970 This is a thing of beauty. 809 00:35:40,004 --> 00:35:42,739 Then I drizzle that peanut butter and jelly sauce... 810 00:35:42,773 --> 00:35:44,374 I can't believe I'm saying that. 811 00:35:44,408 --> 00:35:45,442 ...over the dish. 812 00:35:45,476 --> 00:35:48,612 Next, I add the herb and peanut salad right on top. 813 00:35:48,646 --> 00:35:51,314 - So beautiful! - Yeah, it's deeply romantic. 814 00:35:51,349 --> 00:35:52,682 Just like Aarti. 815 00:35:52,717 --> 00:35:55,919 Three, two, one, and that's it! 816 00:35:55,953 --> 00:35:58,421 - Nice job, you guys. Well done. Okay. - [all cheer] 817 00:35:58,456 --> 00:36:00,624 Yeah, Sheri! Yeah, Sheri! 818 00:36:00,658 --> 00:36:03,960 - We did it, baby! - [Claire] Aw! 819 00:36:04,328 --> 00:36:05,529 I love them. 820 00:36:05,563 --> 00:36:07,330 That's good, baby. 821 00:36:07,365 --> 00:36:09,065 - That's beautiful. - That's good. 822 00:36:09,100 --> 00:36:11,635 Let's find out whose romantic dinner the judges... 823 00:36:11,669 --> 00:36:13,236 just fell in love with. 824 00:36:13,271 --> 00:36:14,204 Aw. 825 00:36:15,573 --> 00:36:17,307 [van honks] 826 00:36:18,976 --> 00:36:19,776 [van honks] 827 00:36:19,810 --> 00:36:21,611 All right, judges, for the final game 828 00:36:21,646 --> 00:36:25,248 of Triple G Delivery All-Star Family Face-Off, 829 00:36:25,283 --> 00:36:27,551 we did a Newlywed Fed. 830 00:36:27,585 --> 00:36:29,519 - A Newlyfed Wed? - Newlyfed Wed game. 831 00:36:29,554 --> 00:36:31,421 - Newlyfed game. - Newlywed Fed. 832 00:36:31,455 --> 00:36:32,422 - Newlywed Fed. - Yes. 833 00:36:32,456 --> 00:36:33,690 Anyhow, you know what we're talking about. 834 00:36:33,724 --> 00:36:35,759 Aarti and Bren, you are up first. 835 00:36:35,793 --> 00:36:37,661 You used the peanut butter and jelly 836 00:36:37,695 --> 00:36:39,829 - and the Sweet & Sour. What'd you make? - [Brendan] Mmm. 837 00:36:39,864 --> 00:36:41,631 - Hi, everybody! - Hi, everybody. 838 00:36:41,666 --> 00:36:43,900 [Aarti] This is like, a Vietnamese inspired fish. 839 00:36:43,935 --> 00:36:45,635 It's a black cod with turmeric. 840 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:48,638 We took that peanut butter and jelly and melted it down-- 841 00:36:48,673 --> 00:36:50,674 - Look at those noodles. - Combine that with some fish sauce. 842 00:36:50,708 --> 00:36:53,843 - Yep. Tell 'em. Tell 'em! - Tell 'em, tell 'em! 843 00:36:53,878 --> 00:36:57,647 [Aarti] The dressing on the noodles is made from some chili crisps, 844 00:36:57,682 --> 00:37:01,618 that Sweet & Sour Mix, fish sauce to tee up that fish, 845 00:37:01,652 --> 00:37:03,520 so that it is the star of the whole dish. 846 00:37:03,554 --> 00:37:05,622 Yeah, it's joy and fireworks in your mouth. 847 00:37:05,656 --> 00:37:08,291 For more joy and fireworks. Let's show them. 848 00:37:09,594 --> 00:37:11,928 [Hunter] What is more romantic than that? 849 00:37:12,430 --> 00:37:14,898 - Whoa. - [laughing] 850 00:37:14,932 --> 00:37:16,866 [Troy] One of the most important things for a romantic dinner for me 851 00:37:16,901 --> 00:37:18,535 is actually the presentation of the food. 852 00:37:18,569 --> 00:37:21,171 - Presentation was excellent there. - Ooh! 853 00:37:21,205 --> 00:37:24,507 I love that you got a nice crispy crunch on that cod. 854 00:37:24,542 --> 00:37:25,942 Yeah, we did. 855 00:37:25,977 --> 00:37:29,312 My only question is, you have to compose a dish that's equally balanced. 856 00:37:29,347 --> 00:37:33,817 Now, I'm afraid that fish would get lost a little bit in all of those noodles. 857 00:37:33,851 --> 00:37:37,554 I totally agree that you have to make it beautiful for the eyes 858 00:37:37,588 --> 00:37:39,656 if you're trying to impress your love. 859 00:37:39,690 --> 00:37:41,291 - Thank you, guys. - Thank you. 860 00:37:41,325 --> 00:37:42,692 How did you use the peanut butter 861 00:37:42,727 --> 00:37:44,361 [clears throat] and the jelly, exactly? 862 00:37:44,395 --> 00:37:45,695 [Aarti] That is a good question. 863 00:37:45,730 --> 00:37:47,764 We turned it into a peanut sauce. 864 00:37:47,798 --> 00:37:52,636 I really like the use of the peanut butter. 865 00:37:52,670 --> 00:37:56,606 The only thing I'm questioning is how the sweet and sour is playing 866 00:37:56,641 --> 00:37:59,442 with the brightness of this entire dish. 867 00:37:59,477 --> 00:38:01,811 But overall, it looks absolutely beautiful. 868 00:38:01,846 --> 00:38:04,481 - Just like you guys! - Aw! Thanks! 869 00:38:04,515 --> 00:38:05,715 Fantastic. Nice job. 870 00:38:05,750 --> 00:38:06,683 Not to be outdone, 871 00:38:06,717 --> 00:38:10,487 Sheri and Christian, you used the rum and cola 872 00:38:10,521 --> 00:38:11,588 as well as the Sweet & Sour. 873 00:38:11,622 --> 00:38:14,291 Our go-to romantic meal 874 00:38:14,325 --> 00:38:19,229 is always a classic Parmigiano-Reggiano risotto. 875 00:38:19,263 --> 00:38:20,597 - Right? - That's right. 876 00:38:20,631 --> 00:38:23,700 [Christian] You got Rum & Coke in caramelized pancetta, 877 00:38:23,734 --> 00:38:26,736 and crunchy paper thin pickled carrots. 878 00:38:26,771 --> 00:38:28,772 And I added the Sour Mix to deglaze, 879 00:38:28,806 --> 00:38:32,575 and then I just built on top of that with the stock. 880 00:38:32,610 --> 00:38:36,579 And once again, this is bringing me back to our honeymoon in Italy. 881 00:38:36,614 --> 00:38:38,848 - Yeah. - [Sheri] And this is reminding me exactly of that moment. 882 00:38:38,883 --> 00:38:40,750 - Only the best for you, baby. - Yeah. Mwah. 883 00:38:40,785 --> 00:38:44,387 Oh, yeah. You know, I gotta get a kiss in there somehow. 884 00:38:44,422 --> 00:38:46,423 You know, while I can, you know what I'm saying? 885 00:38:46,457 --> 00:38:47,891 [laughing] 886 00:38:47,925 --> 00:38:51,761 Great flavors. Buttery, rich, creamy risotto, 887 00:38:51,796 --> 00:38:54,831 braised pancetta, pickled carrots. 888 00:38:54,865 --> 00:38:56,700 Your story is beautiful. 889 00:38:56,734 --> 00:38:58,768 It's transferred me to Italy. 890 00:38:58,803 --> 00:39:01,538 Maneet and I also had our honeymoon in Venice. 891 00:39:01,572 --> 00:39:03,673 You obviously have fantastic taste, my friend. 892 00:39:03,708 --> 00:39:05,075 That's why he's married to me. 893 00:39:05,109 --> 00:39:07,777 That was the next thing that was gonna come out of my mouth, chef. 894 00:39:07,812 --> 00:39:11,715 Sheri, what a remarkable job in cutting the carrots. 895 00:39:11,749 --> 00:39:14,784 I think that is what made the dish. 896 00:39:14,818 --> 00:39:17,921 Yeah, Christian, is your superpower making risotto in 30 minutes? 897 00:39:17,955 --> 00:39:20,623 - [Claire] It looks delicious. - [Troy] Can't believe you did it! 898 00:39:20,658 --> 00:39:22,859 Love that you used the rum and cola on the pancetta 899 00:39:22,893 --> 00:39:25,862 because it gives it that little sweet, and the salty, and the smoky. 900 00:39:25,896 --> 00:39:29,399 It's beautiful, easy. That's the way love should be. 901 00:39:29,433 --> 00:39:30,467 Damn! 902 00:39:30,501 --> 00:39:32,569 Is risotto romantic? I'll tell you this. 903 00:39:32,603 --> 00:39:35,372 Bacon risotto with rum and cola, 904 00:39:35,406 --> 00:39:38,141 it is super romantic! 905 00:39:38,175 --> 00:39:39,843 I love this. 906 00:39:39,877 --> 00:39:41,144 - [Jazmin] Yeah, guys. I mean... - Mwah! 907 00:39:41,178 --> 00:39:45,582 I will say, for me, I kind of felt like it's a first course. 908 00:39:45,616 --> 00:39:47,317 Like, I want a little bit more food. 909 00:39:47,351 --> 00:39:49,552 - But maybe I'm just a pig. - Oh, no, no. 910 00:39:49,587 --> 00:39:50,887 [all laugh] 911 00:39:50,921 --> 00:39:55,759 All right, families, you all gave us, I mean, some incredible... 912 00:39:56,394 --> 00:39:57,994 Incredibly romantic dinners. 913 00:39:58,028 --> 00:40:02,532 All right, chefs. The judges unfortunately have to break up this romantic dinner. 914 00:40:02,566 --> 00:40:05,101 They're gonna judge this, and they're gonna judge you. 915 00:40:05,136 --> 00:40:09,272 And the team with the highest combined score will win $10,000. 916 00:40:09,306 --> 00:40:13,276 And, more importantly, the final spot in the big finale next week. 917 00:40:13,310 --> 00:40:15,512 So, if I can ask you to please leave the feed one more time, 918 00:40:15,546 --> 00:40:17,380 so they can make their decisions. 919 00:40:17,415 --> 00:40:18,782 Judges, we'll total up their scores. 920 00:40:18,816 --> 00:40:21,151 Fifteen points available in gameplay, 921 00:40:21,185 --> 00:40:22,819 Fifteen points available in creativity, 922 00:40:22,853 --> 00:40:25,855 ten in plating, ten in taste for a total of 50. 923 00:40:25,890 --> 00:40:27,857 Judges, go ahead. You're gonna send it over to Hunter, 924 00:40:27,892 --> 00:40:32,162 he'll total them up, we'll probably do bad math, someone's gonna win. 925 00:40:36,734 --> 00:40:38,701 Let's check out the final scores, chefs. 926 00:40:38,736 --> 00:40:42,806 Uh, Christian Petroni, one point behind Aarti and Bren. 927 00:40:42,840 --> 00:40:46,376 Nice first scores. Hunter, let's take a look at Christian. 928 00:40:46,410 --> 00:40:50,180 14, 13, 8, 9... 9... 929 00:40:50,214 --> 00:40:52,282 44. Score of 86. 930 00:40:52,316 --> 00:40:53,950 Heavy hitter numbers, bud. 931 00:40:53,984 --> 00:40:55,685 - [Troy] Wow. - [Guy] Heavy hitter numbers. 932 00:40:55,719 --> 00:40:58,621 Let's take a look at Aarti and Bren. 933 00:40:58,656 --> 00:41:01,591 Need a 44 or better. 934 00:41:01,625 --> 00:41:07,263 14, 13, 9, 8. 935 00:41:07,298 --> 00:41:08,765 - Forty-four. - [laughs] Dude! 936 00:41:08,799 --> 00:41:12,435 - For a score of 87... - Yes, we won! 937 00:41:12,470 --> 00:41:15,472 We won, we won, we won, we won, we won! 938 00:41:15,506 --> 00:41:18,141 - Aarti and Bren, congratulations. - Wow. 939 00:41:19,343 --> 00:41:20,810 My God, so close. 940 00:41:20,845 --> 00:41:25,648 A one point win. Complete tie in the second round. 941 00:41:25,683 --> 00:41:28,618 But I gotta tell you, Christian, Sheri, wonderful job. 942 00:41:28,652 --> 00:41:30,687 - Sheri, loved having you on the show. - Yes! 943 00:41:30,721 --> 00:41:34,357 $10,000 going to Aarti and to Bren. 944 00:41:34,391 --> 00:41:35,325 Congratulations. 945 00:41:35,359 --> 00:41:36,459 Thank you! 946 00:41:36,494 --> 00:41:39,529 And, more importantly, you've earned yourselves 947 00:41:39,563 --> 00:41:42,866 a final spot in the big tournament finale. 948 00:41:42,900 --> 00:41:45,468 Where you'll go up against Aaron May and his sister, 949 00:41:45,503 --> 00:41:47,871 and go up against the one and only warrior princess, 950 00:41:47,905 --> 00:41:51,174 - Antonia Lofaso and her daughter Xea. - [whistles] 951 00:41:51,208 --> 00:41:53,576 So, 20,000 bucks on the line. Next week! 952 00:41:53,611 --> 00:41:55,311 We will see you there. 953 00:41:55,346 --> 00:41:58,515 Guy's Big Finale All-Star Family Face-Off, next week. 954 00:41:58,549 --> 00:42:00,049 Adios!