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Passing the Dish

Season 4 Episode 2 | 53m 34s

The eight home cooks are back in the barn for two more rounds of cooking. In the first round, they’ll be asked to create a dish that shows support for someone in a time of need or celebration. In the second round, it’s holiday time as the cooks prepare their favorite holiday recipes for the judges.

Aired: 07/17/25 | Expires: 10/31/25
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