In order to gain a significant advantage, the twelve young cooks must present their favorite dish to the mentor-judges; they’re ready to give it their all to get their hands on the golden token granting access to a mysterious superpower!

Twelve talented and determined young cooks nervously begin their adventure; in order to gain a significant advantage, they must cook their favorite dish for mentor-judges Martin Picard and Stefano Faita; they’re ready to give it their all.

Stefano reveals his favorite dish to the contestants and offers them a surprise; they must rely on their senses to identify as many toppings as possible on a slice of pizza; those who guess the fewest will have to cook a pizza.

The contestants must follow Martin Picard in the execution of his favorite childhood dish: a Moroccan tagine; to avoid going home and prove they deserve their place, they must be able to keep up with the chef’s pace.

The contestants are in for quite a surprise when they lift the first mystery box of the season; they discover a mountain of potatoes inside; they must use this humble vegetable to create a gourmet dish.

The contestants are visited by familiar-faced vendors during a challenge; two beloved former contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen, giving participants the opportunity to showcase eggs.

The contestants surprise with the creativity they show using the required ingredient; their egg-based dishes are inventive and well-executed; the judges' task is not easy; the young competitors await the verdict with anticipation.

The contestants at risk must perfectly recreate a delicious classic dessert; they will need to listen carefully to keep up with the pace and succeed in every delicate step of the recipe; every little detail counts.

The contestants witness an impressive culinary demonstration by a talented chef; before leaving, he offers them a gift: freshly handmade noodles; they must showcase them in a dish with Asian flavors.

The judges present the contestants with a challenge that takes them on a journey around the world; the competitors must choose a destination and use it as inspiration to cook a gourmet dish in pairs; however, one team holds a significant advantage.

The contestants are busy in the kitchen, aiming to surprise the jury with their creations; time is flying, and the teams are trying not to forget any detail; the tasting hour is approaching, and everyone is eager to present their dishes prepared together.

Stefano presents the contestants with a dish that is dear to him and that he enjoys cooking with his family; with the help of a very special guest, he provides a step-by-step demonstration to the competitors; they will have to faithfully recreate his recipe.