Ep 4. Fourth of July Cookout

In the Fourth of July Cookout episode of The Next Food Network Star season 11, the remaining contestants are challenged to create dishes that embody the flavors and spirit of Fourth of July cookouts. In the first challenge, the contestants are tasked with creating a dish that showcases a quintessential Fourth of July ingredient: watermelon. The contestants must impress the judges, including guest judge Sunny Anderson, with their creativity and use of the ingredient.

After the watermelon challenge, the contestants move on to the main challenge where they must create and host their own Fourth of July cookout for a group of special guests. The contestants are split up into teams and must plan and execute their menu, décor, and hosting skills. The teams must work together and demonstrate their leadership abilities while delivering a phenomenal cookout experience and impress the judges.

Throughout the episode, the contestants are under pressure and must push themselves to create dishes that exemplify their individual styles and standout among the competition. They must pay close attention to detail, flavors, and presentation in order to please the judges and move on to the next round.

The episode is filled with exciting twists and turns as the contestants face the challenges head-on and work to prove that they have what it takes to become the next Food Network star. With only a few episodes left in the season, the competition is heating up and tensions are running high. Who will come out on top in this Fourth of July cookout challenge and move one step closer to becoming the next Food Network star? Tune in to find out!