Come Dine with Me Canada

- Season 2

(2011)

Tonight, over the top OCD'er Mary Newton hosts a squeaky clean evening to kick off night one's dinner party competition. Casting the critical eye are long-winded Louie, dancing queen John, kooky Kailey and unaware Aris.

It's an unusual evening on day two of a five day dinner party competition at ADD Aris' unkempt abode - an open-concept garage with all his grease monkey gadgets. As the guests arrive they realize this is no normal event.

It's a crazy night as hipster Kaile kicks off her evening of chaos wearing an unusually eye popping outfit and presenting fellow foodies John, Mary, Aris and Louie with an entire bottle of champagne each.

Playing his hand this evening is dancing queen John Ansell, an endearing fancy foodie with a serious competitive streak.

Tonight's host is Louie the Greek, a posturing patriot who hopes his theatrical Greek dinner will win him thee cash. Louie's over the top evening begins with champagne, ouzo shots and some traditional Greek entertainment.

Tonight's host is flamboyant Francophone Louis-Michel. Meeting for the first time are fellow competitors Stephen, Tammy, Shareen and Nerissa, a mixed group of strangers with only one thing in common, they're all in it to win it.

It's a carnivores' picnic at animator Stephen Cane's house as he serves up a man friendly menu. In true cave man style Stephen's evening is a smorgasbord of charcoal grilling, tall cans of beer and lots and LOTS of meat.

Tonight's host is tell-all Tammy, a good-to-go party girl who plans on winning with her hands on sensual supper. Starting her night with a bang, Tammy greets her guests with tequila shots and chilli chaser which Shareen rudely refuses.

Tonight, yoga teacher and health guru Shareen Woodford plans to impress her guests with her pescetarian-vegetarian meal. After days of Shareen's moral preaching Tammy and Louis-Michel decide to poke fun at their host by wearing furs.

Nerissa plans on winning by throwing a sophisticated and stylish soiree. But the claws are out and Tammy, Louis-Michel, Stephen and Shareen will stop at nothing to make sure nit-picky Nerissa gets a taste of her own medicine.

Punk rock princess Stacey McCool plans on kicking some culinary butt. Meeting for the first time are fellow competitors - Trinidadian Felix, Italian Mama Romina, wholesome Haligonian Tawnya and urbanite food snob James.

Poor Felix, the website only gave him a generic description for his episode.

Tonight, Nova Scotia sweetheart Twanya Zwicker takes her shot at winning. A little fatigued from the previous evening the guests soon perk up when Felix, ten-years-sober, starts pounding back the beers.

After a week of talking a big game it's feisty food snob James' shot at the title. And the pressure is on. As a proud owner of a brand new home, James can't wait to host the inaugural dinner at his new digs.

Innocent faced, experienced cook Romina De Angelis is off the fine start by simply having a kitchen in which she makes two, count them two, home made pasta appetizers with of course her favourite ingredient: cheese.

Proud Greek Mike Tsatskas pays homage to his kin. Channeling his Mama, Mike plans to smash his competition with a traditional family style menu. But will Mike's guests and fellow competitors share his faith in the greatness of the Greeks?

It's a boozy night on day two of a five day dinner party competition as feisty party girl Sabrina Araya takes her shot at the prize. Tonight she is serving a traditional Chilean menu and a lots and lots of wine.

It's an emotional evening as bus driver Ray Minchio puts his heart, sweat and tears into an Italian themed dinner party. Upon arrival the guests can tell that nice guy Ray is suffering from a serious case of self-doubt.

After three nights of hard core boozing and over the top emotions, Kelly Gordon plansa sophisticated menu and cool and calm hosting. Upon arrival the guests Kelly welcomes them with Perseco and expensive stinky cheese.

Tonight's host is Mary Beth, a 71 year old eccentric with a flare for theatrics. Tonight the guests will travel through time as Mary Beth hosts an old fashioned parlor party in her home.

We've asked back the five biggest flops in Come Dine With Me history and given them a second chance to make a first impression.

The last time we saw Beth she left her ribs in her smoker for an extra four hours which turned them into "burnt little carcasses of hell" . But tonight Beth is back!!!.

Last year Graham the Goofball hosted the longest dinner party in history and got the lowest score ever. This time, Graham insists he has his timing under control and he's planning a "Big Night" that features a homemade Italian timpano.

One year later and Cathy is STILL single and STILL sleeping on the pull out couch in her parent's basement. But she insists she's changed - and tonight she will redeem herself by NOT serving raw seafood and NOT making her guests' vomit.

Last time James choked and cut himself, hyperventilated, and his dinner was so disappointing that in the end he lost to a guy with no stove!!. James has talked the talk but this is his last chance to prove that he can walk the walk.

Mardi gras maven Jennifer Peace hosts and is sure to impress her guests with her New Orleans-themed night. Joining the party are Brit Elizabeth Newell, Divorced Dad Marco Campisano, Fireman Charlie Gandt and Dr. Susan Piccinin.

Hosting the second night is menopausal Elizabeth Newell. Marco and Charlie check out a rather intriguing statue located at the top of Elizabeth's staircase; it's nude and looks as though it needs to use the restroom.

Class clown Marco Campisano is in the hot seat and he hopes to take top spot with an Italian meal. Marco vows to be on his best behaviour tonight as he greets his guests with a blue drink called "blue grottos".

To start off the night beer-loving Charlie Gandt surprises the group and serves up margaritas. While Charlie prepares his appetizer of homemade venison sausage and pizza, Elizabeth pulls Charlie's rifle out on Marco.

Not one to shy away from a challenge Sue Piccinin is hoping that her Oh Canada theme and ambitious menu will be this week's winning menu. With spirits high on the last night the guests arrive decked out in Canadian garb.

Lilliane Genier plans to prove that she is the "Host With the Most" with her meticulous attention to detail and a simple yet succulent menu. But Lil's guests this evening are a far cry from the swanky socialites of her world.

On night two of the competition, punk rocker Dylan Studebaker tries to win with creativity over quality.

Sweetheart and good girl Sheila Street takes a shot at the title.

Blond bombshell Anna Costa, tries to prove she's not an uncivilized guest with an authentic Italian meal.

Italian family man Pat Durante attempts a more complicated and sophisticated Italian meal than Anna's.

The five contestants for this week are cartoonist Thach Bui, ballroom dancer Julia Darby, Cathy Fraser, a science-fiction aficionado; Lesley Sharp-Sheppard, who takes a holistic view to healthy living; and PR specialist Kirsti Stephenson.

Julia Darby is second to host. The menu for her 1950's themed party - which she models after the husband inviting the boss home for dinner - consists of aspic as the appetizer, duck breast with a sour cherry sauce, and deep fried fritters.

Kirsti Stephenson is third and the menu for her Alice in Wonderland tea-party themed dinner includes vodka shots dispensed from an ice sculpture vodka luge and Kirsti kamikazes as the welcome drinks.

Lesley Sharp-Sheppard is the host. Her menu, which may surprise, consists of sparkling sangria and tequila shots as the welcome drink, stuffed mushrooms as the appetizer, barbecued chicken, and gelato in chocolate cups for dessert.

Self-confessed nerd Cathy Fraser's party has a science-fiction theme. Her menu, which is done largely on the barbecue, consists of barbecued Caesar salad as the appetizer, replicant lamb as the main course, and paradox peach treat.

The five contestants this week are celebrating Christmas/Chanukah/Diwali. Those five are: salsa dancer Sal Girmenia, photographer Bridget McDermid, Barb Rebelo, Pamela Singh, and dog trainer Nancy Tobis, all who love the holiday season.

Nancy Tobis is second to host the dinner party. Her Chanukah menu consists of potato latkes and Portobello mushroom stacks as the appetizers, baked grouper with pasta as the main course, and Chanukah donuts and black forest trifle.

Sal Girmenia admits that he has never cooked a Christmas styled meal on his own. His Christmas menu consists of Mrs. Claus dirty panty rippers as the welcome drink, Santa's red sleigh shrimp, stuffed Cornish hens, and flaming pears.

Pamela Singh is the host for the evening. Her Diwali menu consists of Pammy's fizz as the welcome drink, mini samosas and mini kebabs as the appetizer, chicken korma and aloo gobi as the main course, and kulfi for dessert.

Barb Rebelo is the last to host. Barb's Blue Christmas menu consists of bluetinis as the welcome drink, scones as the appetizer, chicken cordon bleu as the main course, and North Pole Palacsinta for dessert.

The five contestants are balloon store clerk Kym Baines, college student Bryan McMillan, dental professional Helena Quinton, and mixologist Jeremy Parsons, a self-professed arrogant person who hates arrogant people.

Kristen Hutchinson's menu consists of Spanish tapas as the appetizer, margarita chicken (margarita shrimp for non-meat eater Helena) as the main course, and pink champagne cupcakes for dessert.

Jeremy Parsons is the next on the list to host the dinner party. As a culinary mixologist, he plans on using his knowledge of food/alcohol pairings to win the week.

Vegetarian Helena Quinton's menu consists of raw shucked oysters with deep fried tofu and coconut shrimp as the appetizer, maple glazed salmon as the main course, and coconut ice cream with coconut cookies for dessert.

Kym Baines has her meal preparation done in record time, which allows her some down time before her guests arrive. Her guests expect her to have consumed copious amounts of alcohol during the preparation, which is a correct assumption.

The five contestants are retired police officer Mike Cleaver, dancer and teacher Monique Creary, sommelier Samara Foisy, German Jannett Ioannides, and truck driver Gerald Watson, an evangelical Christian.

Gerald Watson, who hates boring food, is second on the list to host the dinner party. His Trinidadian-inspired menu is definitely not boring when it comes to the combinations..

Mike Cleaver is third on the list to host the dinner party. As the person who has been brutally honest about what he thinks about every dish, he may have a rude awakening at his party as his guests believe he's a know-it-all.

Monique Creary's Jamaican-inspired menu consists of banana strawberry daiquiris, Caribbean styled sushi as the appetizer, chicken curry, and Jamaican black cake with Caribbean crunch ice cream for dessert.

Samara Foisy is the last of this fivesome to host. Samara's strategy for the week was to show the others a one dimensional personality - that of boozing party girl - and then wow them with her party by being the classy hostess.

The five contestants are architect Andrew Clarke, drag racer Mary Colasante, ex-pro baseballer Johnny Cosentino, stay-at-home mom Sima Perry, and cupcake baker Dayna Richardson, who is attracted to confident, arrogant people.

Mary Colasante is second on the list to host the dinner party. She is determined to show everyone what real Italian food is supposed to taste like. Can Mary overcome some timing problems with an excessive quantity of food?

Andrew Clarke's guests see him as being pretentious, so they have preconceived notions about his meal. Andrew's mansion and estate do impress, although the associated description of the food and the meal garner mixed reviews.

Vegetarian Sima Perry's Jewish-inspired menu, reflecting her Hebrew background, consists of strawberry margaritas as the welcome drink, mushroom barley soup with challah, and lemon sorbet for dessert.

Dayna Richardson is the last of this fivesome to host. She plans on using her professional skills to educate her guests about how to create a beautiful looking dessert.

Meet Alex Crooks, a motorcycle aficionado; teacher and competitive disc golf player Adam Hazel, travel agent and burlesque dancer Elke Hinson, and the two "Jackie's", "Little" Jackie Mandziak, and fitness instructor "Big" Jackie McGrath.

Little Jackie Mandziak is the next to host. Her menu consists of borscht and varenyky as the appetizer, and caribou bourguignon as the main. As the day wears on, she forgoes the dessert believing she has insufficient time to make one.

Elke Hinson - who Big Jackie has recoined "Elkeholic" - is third to host the dinner party. During dinner, many revelations about what everyone's initial thoughts of the others were come to light, some of those revelations which shock.

Adam Hazel hosts. He has felt confident about winning, and wants to impress if only because he doesn't take criticism well. He also feels he's at an unfair advantage as he doesn't have the anatomy to impress the way Elke did.

Jackie McGrath's menu consists of cashew, pear and grape salad as the appetizer, pork tenderloin with raspberry BBQ sauce as the main course, and ooey gooey fudgy brownies as the dessert.

The five contestants are: ESL instructor Shelly Claridge, finance manager Ravinder Dhugee, music industry bigwig Craig Halket, Ojibwa artist Keith McCrady, and entrepreneur Emilie Richard who wants to be a millionaire by age thirty.

Craig Halket is second on the list to host the dinner party. His menu consists of pear and walnut salad and stuffed mushroom caps as the appetizers, surf and turf as the main course, and crispy sushi rolls for dessert.

Shelly Claridge is the next on the list to host the dinner party. As an ESL teacher who also home stays some of her students, Shelly plans on using her international connections to develop her menu.

Ravinder Dhugee is the host for the evening. Her South Asian-inspired menu, reflecting her ethnic background, consists of samosas as the appetizer, daal and butter chicken as the main course, and sweet vermicelli for dessert.

Keith McCrady's menu, reflecting his ethnic heritage, consists of venison gumbo and bannock as the appetizer, pierogi lasagna as the main course, and banana three ways - banana wontons, banana bread and banana tempura - for dessert.

The five contestants are: Barbara Boyer' who belongs to a group called the Red Hat Ladies, single mom Tracy Cato, Lidia Cimicata, an admitted couch potato, advertising executive Aldo Cundari, and martial arts expert Donald Johnsto.

Tracy Cato's Jamaican-inspired men consists of shrimp fritters (which Tracy admits to never having cooked before as she hates shellfish) as the appetizer, stewed ox tail as the main course, and berry crumble for dessert.

Donald Johnston hosts. Despite Donald being on the most part on his best behavior last night, most of his guests are still dreading his party. He doesn't believe his guests should be anxious as he is emphatic that he can cook.

Lidia Cimicata is the host for the evening. Lidia is unapologetic about her strategy and cooking style which is to get store bought shortcuts and pass those off as being home made.

Wealthy Aldo Cundari has irked in particular Barb this week by being what she considers arrogant and uncompromising in his attitude toward wanting the finer things in life, but Aldo is unapologetic about doing things the way he likes them.

The five contestants are Mark Bardsley, a native New Brunkswicker, Megan Fostka, a homebody who doesn't stray to the wild side of life often; insurance broker John Hastings, salesman Dennis Monestier, and opera singer Zorana Sadiq.

Megan Fostka is second on the list to host the dinner party. Her menu consists of French martinis as the welcome drink, moules et frites as the appetizer, seared NY strip as the main course, and vanilla bean panna cotta for dessert.

John Hastings is third on the list to host the dinner party. This night starts the back to back parties of the two most openly critical of the group, he along with Zorana who have what they would consider the highest standards.

Zorana Sadiq is the host. Just before the party starts, Zorana admits she is worried that something will happen to ruin the party. Her guests notice her stress, and John, Mark and Dennis looking for any little flaw they can.

Mark Bardsley is the last to host. He doesn't care that his guests all think him a bit of a s***-disturber who will do and say things just to get a rise out of people. Mark's approach is to take it easy and just have a good time.