Season 5

1. Coconut Cake

Bobby takes on a South Carolina chef known for his calling card, a six-layer, 12-pound, luxuriously rich Ultimate Coconut cake. When Bobby goes cake to cake, who will take home the win? Recipes in This Episode Throwdown's Toasted Coconut Cake with Coconut Filling and Coconut Buttercream

2008-07-01 • 30 min

2. Moules Frites

Bobby Flay takes on a Washington D.C. chef known for his Belgian specialty, Mussels and Fries, or Moules Frites. Who will win over the crowd and the judges in this competition? Recipes in This Episode * Steamed Mussels with Coconut-Green Chile Broth and Black Pepper French Fries with Smoked Red Pepper Aioli

2008-09-29 • 30 min

3. Seafood Gumbo

Bobby challenges a New Orleans native to make her winning specialty, Seafood Gumbo. Recipes in This Episode Shellfish and Andouille Gumbo with Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and Oysters with Crispy Okra

2008-07-15 • 30 min

4. Paella

Bobby challenges the Paella Man of Northern California to a throwdown. Bobby tries a multiple pan method to defeat a classic technique. Recipes in This Episode Shellfish and Chicken Paella with Saffron Rice Chorizo and Green Peas

2008-07-22 • 30 min

5. Chiles Rellenos

Their specialty is the Chile Relleno: a stuffed and fried Poblano Pepper, served with a mouth-watering tomato sauce. Jaime and Ramiro think the Food Network is in town for a series on family food traditions from around the world. Little do they know that their lesson on home cooking is just a cooked up disguise for a Throwdown with Bobby Flay! Will their renowned, authentic Chile Relleno recipe be bold enough to beat Bobby's alternative take on tradition? Watch and find out! Recipes in This Episode * Eggplant and Manchego Filled Chile Relleno with Red Pepper-Balsamic Sauce

2008-07-30 • 30 min

6. Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Expert, Cake Man Raven from Brooklyn thinks Food Network is working on a special called "Sweet Success." But what he doesn't know is that Bobby Flay is working on a red hot cake of his own. Recipes in This Episode Red Velvet Cake

2008-11-30 • 30 min

7. Brown Bag Apple Pie

The Elegant Farmer's Brown Bag Apple Pie is so popular, they sell 10,000 during Thanksgiving week alone! Bobby Flay is hoping his fried pie creation is scrumptious enough to challenge the leading dish. Recipes in This Episode Fried Apple Pies

2008-11-20 • 30 min

8. Deep Dish Pizza

Bobby visits the windy city of Chicago to challenge deep dish master Lou Malnati to a pizza throwdown for the ages. Recipes in This Episode * Deep-Dish Pizza with Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

2008-12-21 • 30 min

9. Falafel

Buz thinks he has been picked to teach the tricks of the trade for a new Food Network special called BBQ 101 . What Buz doesn t know is that Chef Bobby Flay is showing up to teach a little lesson called Throwdown! Bobby s betting his Asian-inspired spare ribs scores top marks over Buz s barbequed beauties and it s up to the judges to decide who gets to move to the head of the class. Recipes in This Episode * Asian Spice Rubbed Ribs with Plum-Ginger Glaze * Napa Cabbage Slaw

2008-12-03 • 30 min

10. Chocolate Bread Pudding

Bobby surprise two New York entrepreneur chefs that sell five star desserts out of a truck. These guys might be the hottest new thing to hit the streets of New York, but are they ready to go up against Bobby Flay's proven track record? Recipes in This Episode Throwdown's Chocolate-Coconut Bread Pudding with Passion Fruit Sauce

2009-01-14 • 30 min

11. Sushi

Bobby challenges a former Director and Instructor at the California Sushi Academy. What this competitor does not know is that Bobby is prepared to dive deep into the sea of sushi after a lesson with Chef Morimoto. Recipes in This Episode Spicy Tuna Roll

2009-01-21 • 30 min

12. Cioppino

Who will be crowned king of the sea when Bobby challenges the owner of Phil's Fish Market in Monterey, CA to a seafood stew throwdown. Recipes in This Episode Fulton Fish Market Cioppino with Sourdough Croutons

2009-01-28 • 30 min

13. Bûche de Noël

Bobby challenges Francois Payard, one of the world's best pastry chefs, to a Yule log cake throwdown. Recipes in This Episode Buche de Noel

2008-12-14 • 30 min