E1 Guest Judge: Ali Landry
#1: Spicy Mamas (Dallas)(Maria Telfer, Angela Marino & Pam Goodwin)
DISH: Tacos & rice (1:30)
SM: Panko-crusted spicy fish tacos w/ homemade tortillas, cilantro jalapeno rice & chipotle slaw
C: Seared beef tacos marinated in cumin & coriander w/ homemade tortillas, a rice salad w/ cabbage, jicama, nopale & peppers, and a chipotle mayo & guajillo sauce
#2: The Whole Enchilada (CA)(Loara Martinez, sister Crystal & baby brother Adam)
DISH: Enchiladas & beans (2:00)
TWE: New Mexico-style enchiladas w/ red chili sauce, smashed pinto beans w/ chorizo & salsa
C: Cumin-roasted chicken enchiladas w/ homemade corn tortillas, enchilada sauce (w/ toasted cumin, coriander, garlic, cilantro & tomatoes) & pureed black beans
E2 Guest Judge: Diane Ladd
#3: Blue Ribbon Balabusta (L.A.)(Lois Wilson, daughter Susie & Bonnie)
DISH: Vegetable pie & potatoes (1:30)
BRB: Vegetable kugel pie (broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, onions, Feta & cottage cheeses) w/ Cali-style knish (potato mixture, onions & flour tortilla)
C: Potato & veggie pizza pie w/ house-cured smoked salmon, roasted potatoes, fennel, dill creme fraiche, capers & red onions
#4: Team Beantown (Mary Hunt, son Christopher & Stephanie)
DISH: Scampi & mushrooms (1:30)
TB: Seafood scampi w/ lobster, scallops and shrimp over homemade linguine w/ sauteed Shiitake mushrooms (w/ spinach, garlic, wine & cherry tomatoes)
C: Homemade ravioli w/ shrimp mousse in a lobster garlic butter sauce, a garlic, lemon and parsley duxelle, crispy portobello mushroom salad, tempura-fried shrimp & preserved lemon strips
WINNERS- The Whole Enchilada & Blue Ribbon Balabusta