Tasty's Making It Big is a cooking competition show that premiered in 2018 on the Tasty YouTube channel, produced by BuzzFeed. The show features a variety of contestants, from home cooks to culinary school graduates, who are vying for the chance to win a cash prize and a feature in Tasty's cookbook.
Each episode of the show focuses on a different food trend, such as tacos, pasta, or cakes. The contestants are given a specific challenge related to the trend and are forced to get creative with their cooking skills. For example, in the taco episode, the contestants were challenged to create a unique taco dish using non-traditional ingredients, such as tater tots or sushi rice.
Throughout the show, the contestants are judged by a panel of three expert judges, including Tasty's own Alix Traeger and Rie McClenny. The judges critique each dish based on criteria such as taste, presentation, and creativity. The contestants must impress all three judges to avoid elimination.
The format of the show includes three rounds: the first round, called the "preheat," involves a mini-challenge that tests the contestants' basic cooking skills. For example, in one preheat challenge, the contestants were asked to perfectly dice an onion in under two minutes. The second round, called the "elimination challenge," is where the contestants are given their main challenge. Finally, the third round, called the "big bake," is where the remaining contestants are challenged to create a show-stopping dish related to the food trend of the episode.
One feature that sets Tasty's Making It Big apart from other cooking competition shows is its lighthearted and humorous tone. The contestants frequently joke and banter with each other, and the judges often tease and rib each other. Additionally, the show frequently employs "animated shorts" to illustrate cooking techniques or add a whimsical touch to the proceedings.
Overall, Tasty's Making It Big is a fun and entertaining cooking competition show that appeals to foodies and home cooks alike. The show's focus on food trends allows for a wide variety of challenges that keep the competition fresh and interesting, while its humorous tone and use of animation add a unique and enjoyable touch.
Tasty's Making It Big is a series that ran for 6 seasons (35 episodes) between May 25, 2019 and on Tasty
