The Heat Is On

The competition heats up in episode two of this zesty series for fans of kids' cooking competitions

With this episode's theme of family and tradition, from a diner challenge to a quincea era to the farmer's market, the junior chefs will have to saut their way through the chewiest challenges yet. They're the best in the nation, but can they handle the twists and turnovers week two has in store, on- and off-camera? Which junior chefs can stand the heat? And which one will need to get out of the kitchen? We are one episode closer to discovering just who will earn the title of Next Best Junior Chef.

Bonus: Includes real cooking techniques for the aspiring young chef

Charise M. Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Just Grace series, and lives in Oregon. Visit her at chariseharper.com and on Twitter @ChariseHarper.

Aurélie Blard-Quintard studied classical drawing in Paris. She lives with her family in Strasbourg, France. Visit her at aurelieblardquintard.ultra-book.com.