'TIS THE SEASON FOR ALL THINGS DELICIOUS AT ABC'S "THE TASTE" AS 13 REMAINING COOKS COMPETE IN HOLIDAY- INSPIRED CHALLENGES

Chef Naomi Pomeroy Guest Judges Group Challenge

"Happy Holidays" - 'Tis the season for all things delicious on ABC's "The Taste" with 13 remaining cooks competing in holiday-themed challenges. Tasked with creating dishes based on fowl, duck and spiced chocolate desserts, the cooks take to the kitchen to see who will make the best bite. In the end, two more competitors will be sent home.

Chef Naomi Pomeroy of Beast Restaurant in Portland, OR is guest judge during this episode of "The Taste" THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"The Taste" features no-holds barred Chef Anthony Bourdain, British food star Nigella Lawson, expert chef/author Ludo Lefebvre and chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson. "The Taste" is from Kinetic Content and is executive produced by Chris Coelen, Sam Dean, Kathleen Burns, Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson and Brian Smith who is also the director.

"The Taste" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.

For more information on "The Taste," visit ABC.com/The Taste.