The chefs illustrate the importance of flavor with a "blank canvas."

Anne and Alton welcome 16 of the worst cooks in America to boot camp.

The recruits tackle indulgence, making mozzarella and craveable dishes.

Boot camp is transformed for a Chinese New Year celebration.

The recruits get sophisticated, learning to make crepes and cooking duck.

The recruits learn to make burgers and tackle Southern tailgating staples.

The recruits learn how to combine unlikely ingredients in one dish.

It's a sweet week in boot camp, and the recruits learn to make napoleons.

The recruits answer seafood trivia and make shellfish dishes.

The recruits play remote-control chef with Alton and Anne.

The final two recruits get private cooking lessons from Alton and Anne.

The 14 horrible cooks start off by making their favorite homemade dishes.

The recruits are challenged to pair fruit and meat in farm-to-table dishes.

After learning about sauces, the recruits have to make saucy enchiladas.

The recruits learn about flavor pairings and create their own roulades.

It's sink or swim as the recruits make mussels and seafood risotto.