Chopped Season 12 Episode 11

When the first basket contains licorice, licking the competition on creativity becomes the chefs’ main challenge in the appetizer round. The competitors get a jolt of energy in the form of espresso powder, which they must match with flank steak for their entree dish. When it becomes clear that neither finalist’s polenta and sherry dessert is a sure thing, who will become the Chopped Champion?