Round 2, Week 1 challenges — see what next week’s contestants come up with

Our first Round 2 contestants have an extra challenge for next week — any cooking must be done on a grill, tailgate style.

Terri Edmunds vs. Ron Nunes

Ashland Sausage Co. Polish sausage, Vulcan’s Fire Salt from The Geneva Spice House and canned mandarin oranges

Mary Beth Thornton vs. Michael Pennisi

Querceto Chianti Classico from Binny’s Beverage Depot, cumin (picked by the culinary department at College of Lake County and American cheese

Ron Nunes of Elk Grove Village

Michael Pennisi of Carpentersville

Mary Beth Thornton of Cary