Andrew Al-Khouri

Twelve of the best competitors from previous seasons return to compete for the "MasterChef Canada" title.

The remaining competitors take on the artful cuisine of Japan throughout three grueling rounds of challenges.

CTV's "MasterChef Canada" returns for a second season and features a group of home cooks as diverse as the dishes they'll create. These cooks, chosen from a countrywide search, will have to impress returning judges Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung and Claudio Aprile. Each week, the cooks put their skills to the test and present their best dishes in the hope of moving on in the competition until only one remains. The winner of Season 2 wins a cash prize, as well as the title of Canada's next MasterChef.

The home cooks make lunch for the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil in their very first Team Challenge.

CTV's "MasterChef Canada" returns for a second season and features a group of home cooks as diverse as the dishes they'll create. These cooks, chosen from a countrywide search, will have to impress returning judges Michael Bonacini, Alvin Leung and Claudio Aprile. Each week, the cooks put their skills to the test and present their best dishes in the hope of moving on in the competition until only one remains. The winner of Season 2 wins a cash prize, as well as the title of Canada's next MasterChef.