Ep 7. Freaks And Greeks

Cutthroat Kitchen is a competitive cooking show that challenges its contestants to not only create delicious dishes but to do so while facing a number of sabotages implemented by the show's host, Alton Brown. Season 12 episode 7, titled "Freaks And Greeks," is no exception to this format.

In this episode, four chefs are competing for the chance to win up to $25,000. However, they must first navigate a minefield of kitchen disasters thrown their way. The contestants must bid against each other at the start of each round for the chance to assign sabotages to their opponents, hoping to make their dishes more challenging to prepare. These sabotages range from having to cook using only one hand to being forced to wear a large pair of slippers while cooking.

The first challenge is a Greek-themed battle. The chefs must create a gyro dish that incorporates a mystery ingredient provided by Alton himself. The bidding begins and the sabotage options are presented, including the ability to force one of the chefs to work with only one hand and to force another to cook on a single hot plate. Some contestants choose to play dirty and sabotage their fellow competitors with the toughest challenges available, hoping to gain an advantage in the competition.

After a nerve-wracking cooking period, the dishes are presented to the judges. They are looking for a gyro with all of the traditional elements of the dish, along with a creative twist that sets it apart. The judges taste each dish individually and critique them in front of the contestants, creating added tension.

In round two, the theme is "Freaks." The chefs must create a dish that showcases their creativity with a mystery ingredient and the option to assign upper-hand sabotages to their opponents. This time, they are given a mystery ingredient that is typically associated with a dessert but must be used in a savory dish. The bidding begins again, and the contestants decide which sabotages to assign to each other. These sabotages include being forced to use boxed ingredients and having to wear a blindfold while cooking.

After the cooking period is over, the contestants present their dishes to the judges. This time, they are looking for dishes that balance the sweet and savory elements of the mystery ingredient in a cohesive way. The judges taste each dish and give their critiques.

Finally, in the last round, the top two chefs must create a dessert dish. However, they are given a huge challenge to complete within the allotted time. They must use only one communal mixing bowl to create their dishes. In addition, they are allowed to assign one final sabotage to their opponent. The contestants must decide between options like working with a small cooking surface and having to cook while wearing an oversized apron.

After the final cooking period is over, the chefs rush to present their dishes to the judges. They are looking for a dessert dish that is delicious, visually appealing, and takes into account the challenges faced by the contestants. The contestants are judged based on their ability to overcome the sabotage challenges while still creating dishes that meet the judges' expectations.

In conclusion, Cutthroat Kitchen season 12 episode 7, "Freaks And Greeks," is a rollercoaster ride of a cooking competition. The chefs face a number of sabotages and must overcome their fellow competitors in order to win the ultimate prize. Contestants must use their culinary skill and creativity to overcome the obstacles in their way and impress the judges with their dishes. It is a high stakes cooking competition that is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.