The BEST episodes of Cooks vs. Cons season 3

Every episode of Cooks vs. Cons season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cooks vs. Cons season 3!

Professional chefs and home cooks compete to impress a rotating panel of judges, who make their decisions based solely on taste and presentation. And it's only after a winner is declared that the contestants reveal their true identities.

Last Updated: 8/9/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended

7.96

24 votes

#1 - Apple Apocalypse

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/14/2016

Pasta made with Asian condiments and sinfully delicious savory apple dishes are critiqued by judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jet Tila.

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7.93

14 votes

#2 - Salad Bar Blowout

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/18/2017

Salad bar toppings must be incorporated into shrimp scampi variations; judges Jeff Mauro and Daphne Oz enjoy the second-round preparations that include coffee as an ingredient.

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7.93

27 votes

#3 - French Fries Freestyle

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/30/2016

Peanuts are added to a dumpling challenge; and potato fries must be repurposed into twice-fried masterpieces.

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7.88

17 votes

#4 - Tarts and Hearts

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/8/2017

The cooks and cons must combine tarts with vegetable or candy hearts; Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro judge the contestants' chocolate dishes.

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7.86

28 votes

#5 - Pumpkin Thumpin'

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/23/2016

In the Season 3 premiere, pumpkin is the surprise ingredient when the contestants make French toast. Then, judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Curtis Stone determine whose dish is tops when ice cream toppings are used to accent savory staples.

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7.78

18 votes

#6 - Gas Station Gourmet

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/25/2017

The pro and amateur cooks must concoct a gumbo with ginger as the surprise ingredient; judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Justin Warner pick a winner after trying some gas station snack masterpieces in Round 2.

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7.64

22 votes

#7 - 'Tis the Seasoning

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/7/2016

Challenges take on a festive theme. Included: Rack of lamb is infused with traditional holiday drinks; and holiday treats are regfited as flavorful dishes.

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7.39

18 votes

#8 - Juicy Resolutions

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/4/2017

The cooks make stuffed peppers; judges Daphne Oz and Justin Warner judge the chefs' cheesy dishes.

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7.33

15 votes

#9 - Tailgate Takedown

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/1/2017

The cooks must incorporate tailgate snacks in their sliders; the pros and amateurs must make dishes out of pizza toppings; Eddie Jackson and Daphne Oz judge.

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7.32

19 votes

#10 - Crantastic Quesadillas!

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/11/2017

The contestants must use cranberries to create quesadillas; Scott Conant and Daphne Oz judge the waffles the pros and amateurs make in their attempt to win the big cash prize.

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7.29

17 votes

#11 - Lunchbox Bonanza

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/28/2016

Daphne Oz and Scott Conant judge; the competitors must use kids' lunch snacks in a steak and egg meal; in round two, the chefs try to make use of mustard as the surprise ingredient.

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7.14

22 votes

#12 - A Lotta Frittata

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/21/2016

The contestants must include olives in their creamy egg cakes; judges Daphne Oz and Justin Warner choose the best rice dish.

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7.07

15 votes

#13 - Macho Nachos

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/15/2017

Nachos with canned soup for round one; in round two, cake must be used in a savory dish; Sunny Anderson and Daphne Oz judge.

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