#who remembers when Dulce called Hilary a tomato but it was actually a compliment cuz she loves tomatoes

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Diced Junior is finally here! We'll meet the judges in the next segment.

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(1.) [Andrea] Hello to all of our viewers! Welcome back to Diced Junior. I'm your host, Andrea Mixon. Let's go ahead and meet today's contestants. They're such a cute bunch!

(2.) [Andrea] First up, here's Rubiya Jabal! She was born and raised here in Tartosa; so watch out, everyone! You're on her turf. When Rubiya isn't cooking, she loves to go snorkeling. Also, she won this year's spelling bee at her school.

(3.) [Rubiya] I feel very honored being here. I am almost in disbelief.

(4.) [Andrea] Next, we have Lewis Mack who came all the way from Scotland! His family owns a farm, so he often uses the freshest ingredients. Lewis also likes to collect trading cards.

(5.) [Lewis] It is so fancy here! My new goal in life is to become a food critic living in Tartosa.

(6.) [Andrea] Then, we have Alex Marino! They're more of the quiet type, but they write for their school newspaper. Alex also enjoys skateboarding and playing the guitar.

(7.) [Alex] Can't lie. This is kinda cool.

(8.) [Andrea] Lastly, here's Dulce Alegria! This is also her turf. Her mom owns a fairly popular called Postres de Alegria. Also, Dulce is on the basketball team at her school.

(9.) [Dulce] I'm finally here!! I've been watching Diced Junior for years now. It's one of my favorite shows.

(10.) [Andrea] Chefs, your baskets for the appetizer round have been placed in front of you. Please open them up now to reveal the mystery ingredients.

(11.) [Andrea] Inside, you'll find merguez sausage, veggie flatbread...

(12.) [Rubiya] When I saw the first two ingredients, my mind was already flooding with ideas! I got excited.

(13.) [Andrea] ...pea shoots, and shakshuka sauce.

(14.) [Lewis] Wait, what is shakshuka sauce??? The other contestants don't look fazed. I'm competing with professionals. What am I even doing here? Am I an impostor? I'm such an eejit.

(15.) [Alex] I saw Lewis freaking out. Dude, chill out. Just try out the sauce. It's in front of you.

(16.) [Dulce] I tried the shakshuka sauce for the first time and it was DELICIOUS. I noticed it has a tomato base and anybody who knows me knows that I love tomatoes! Let's do this.

(17.) [Andrea] You have 30 minutes to make an appetizer using all four of the basket ingredients! The timer starts... Now!