Article updated: 10/31/2012 7:45 AM

Judges take their turn with the secret ingredients

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Ying Stoller combines fennel and pumpkin into ravioli that she serves with freekeh- and sesame-coated Korean barbecued catfish.

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Seared pork chops sit on a bed of roasted kale; a sherry-infused blueberry sauce dresses the plate.

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Some of the judges decided to put their creativity and stills to the test by cooking with the secret ingredients. Did our experts do any better than the contestants? You decide.