The TasteSeason 22014 · 8 episodesEpisodes1The AuditionsIn the two-hour series premiere, the heat is on when contestants put their best culinary foot forward and create their best dish for Anthony, Nigella, Ludo and Marcus to taste.2My Life on a PlateEach mentor shares memories of food that reminds him or her of home, then assigns the team a dish to give a personal spin; two contestants are eliminated.3Guilty PleasuresThe contestants put their own spin on dishes favored by the mentors; two cooks are sent home; guest judge Aaron Sanchez.4Street FoodThe teams create dishes inspired by street food.5Go GreenEveryone is shocked when a cook mysteriously decides to leave the competition; when faced with a vegetarian challenge, the teams prepare dishes that include curry and pasta.6The Sweetest ThingThe cooks create desserts with combinations of fruity, sweet and savory ingredients; guest judge Christina Tosi; six contestants advance.7Good with BeerThe cooks go to restaurants in Los Angeles for beer and food pairings; a challenge determines which cooks move on to the finale.8The FinaleThe four remaining cooks must create dishes inspired by ingredients that include liver, tripe and scallops; chef Jacques Pepin serves as a guest judge.Season 1Season 3