The candidate mystery boxes are all different. They only contain one food. Competitors will have to highlight it in a dish inspired by Quebec cuisine in order to stand out among the judges.

A guest joins the judges for the week and offers a touching gift to the contestants. It gives them the chance to cook as a duo with a loved one. Competitors are greatly affected by this attention.

The candidates cook with their loved ones and realize that it will not be as easy as expected. Some duos make major oversights that lead them to review their strategy. The judges can't wait for the tasting to discover the dishes concocted together.