Chopped Junior

Four young cooking dynamos try to impress the judges, including guest Jessica Alba, with their appetizers that include beef tongue. The entree basket pairs an orange smoothie with some savory favorites.

Alligator tenderloin in the appetizer basket is a bit of a shock. Edible slime in the entree basket brings a giggle and hopefully something nice to the cooks' main dishes.[Food Network]

Four talented kid chefs set out on a virtual culinary tour, with each mystery basket containing ingredients from a European country.

Alligator tenderloin in the appetizer basket is a bit of a shock. Edible slime in the entree basket brings a giggle and hopefully something nice to the cooks' main dishes.[Food Network]

Four young cooking dynamos try to impress the judges, including guest judge Jessica Alba, with appetizers that include beef tongue; a sweet orange cream smoothie in the entree basket; a giant lollipop and an odd sandwich[Food Network]

The junior chefs unpack pickle-flavored cotton candy in their appetizer baskets, and in the second round, they must dip into cookie jars to discover sweet ingredients for their entrees.

Alligator tenderloin in the appetizer basket is a bit of a shock, and edible slime in the entree basket brings a giggle and hopefully something nice to the cooks' main dishes.

The junior chefs unpack pickle-flavored cotton candy in their appetizer baskets; they dip into cookie jars to discover sweet ingredients for their entrees; a stinky soda and a crunchy treat are the final challenge.[Food Network]

Ambitious young chefs put their skills to the test, starting with appetizers featuring Texas toast. Guest judge Anthony Anderson keeps the kids laughing as they contend with wacky entree ingredients like corn on the cob lemonade.

The junior chefs attempt to make incredible duck entrees, but one dish comes up short. The Chopped Junior Kitchen may never be the same after peanut butter cookie lasagna appears in the dessert round basket.