Another Sunday night, another opportunity to marvel at the culinary ineptitude on display in Food Network’s enduring “Worst Cooks in America.” This week, in the aptly titled “The Great Boot Camp Cook-Off,” the recruits face two classic American food challenges: breakfast and barbecue. Because nothing says “culinary boot camp” like attempting eggs over easy while simultaneously managing a dry rub for some unfortunate chicken.
Chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso, presumably having recovered from last week’s kitchen calamities, are back to guide these aspiring cooks. First up is the all-American breakfast, where burnt toast and runny yolks are practically guaranteed. One can only hope the fire extinguishers are fully charged. Following that greasy spoon showdown, the main challenge shifts to the grill, where teams will attempt barbecue chicken.
We’ve all been there, staring down a smoking pan or a stubbornly raw piece of meat. The show’s humor comes from the shared experience of kitchen disasters, making even the most disastrous attempts oddly inspiring.
“Worst Cooks in America” airs Sundays at 8 PM on Food Network.