Simplicity
The Next Iron Chef - S5 - E3
Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate
The Next Iron Chef: Season 5 - 8 Episode s
5x1 - Resourcefulness
November 4, 2012
These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.
5x2 - Innovation
November 11, 2012
The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.
5x3 - Simplicity
November 18, 2012
Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate
5x4 - Transformation
November 25, 2012
The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.
5x5 - Risk
December 2, 2012
An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.
5x6 - Fusion
December 9, 2012
The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.
5x7 - Transcendence
December 16, 2012
The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.
5x8 - Passion and Respect
December 23, 2012
Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.