1. Alex: In a Mediterranean Mood

Cooking in her backyard, Alex Guarnaschelli channels vacation vibes and turns a challenging cart into a fresh Mediterranean bite. Then she tries to make a dessert as sweet and saucy as she is.

2. Alex: Microwave Magic

With only frozen dinners and potato chips in sight, Alex Guarnaschelli and her new BFF, the microwave, get to work. Then her final challenge is all about what's on the inside and creating a stuffed dish to remember.

4. Alex: Hashbrown BBQ

It's parking lot vs. backyard BBQ when Alex Guarnaschelli cooks alongside a chef who has to go back for more groceries. It's sugar and spice and nothing nice when Alex tackles the cinnamon and sugar theme in the final stakeout.

5. Alex: Don't Fall for Falafel

Alex Guarnaschelli is pushed to the limit when she's challenged to create a burger with falafel and latkes. After midnight, she lets it all hang out with a doughnut breakfast sandwich.

6. Alex: Panic at the Disco Fries

Alex Guarnaschelli has a few tricks up her sleeve as she makes an Asian fusion dish without any of the obvious ingredients. Then she faces an ooey-gooey conundrum: how to make something melty with cheese that doesn't melt.