1. Asian Eats

Chef and entrepreneur Esther Choi beefs up three boxes for the home cooks' first challenge. Later, they must impress her with Asian-inspired flavors.

2. American Diner

The home cooks think outside the box to prepare elevated diner classics for chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated cookbook author Richard Blais.

3. Southern Comfort

Three more home cooks whip up creative comfort food for Melba Wilson, the queen of Southern cooking, by bidding on items like her Cajun spice mix.

4. Backyard BBQ

The home cooks must smoke the competition to impress barbecue champ Melissa Cookston, who gives one lucky chef feedback ahead of judging.

5. Italian Feast

James Beard Award winner Nancy Silverton auctions off her freshly-made pesto and asks the home cooks to use Italian-themed boxes for a “piazza party."

7. Global Fusion

Game expert Nyesha Arrington sends out boxes including rabbit, ostrich and venison, pushing the home cooks to improvise beyond their comfort zones.

8. Best of Brunch

Acclaimed chef, entrepreneur and TV personality Gabe Kennedy invites the home cooks to celebrate one of his favorite meals: brunch.