In the season's first big team challenge, the top 20 juniorhome cooks test their leadership and communication skills in abold carnival-themed competition. As 2 teams of 9 fuel 51Circus Vargas performers with a delicious lunch, one teamprepares seared salmon and the other grills NY strip steak.With at least 2 contestants on the chopping block, the homecooks must rise to the occasion in a birthday cake pressurechallenge to prove their rightful spot in the competition.