Anyone who has ever wondered just how creative they could get while cooking may want to tune in when The CW airs its newest series, “Fridge Wars,” beginning August 2.

The new show, according to a press release, features top Canadian chefs in a battle unlike any other, as they’re forced to create meals composed only from the ingredients out of the refrigerators of ordinary Canadian families.

The show’s host, Emma Hunter, will conduct surprise fridge raids at the homes of various families, taking everything they can grab and using it to recreate the fridge in the studio. There, the chefs will have 45 minutes to get a meal on the table using the ingredients they find in the fridge, which can include anything from “leftover lasagna” to a “questionable bag of frozen vegetables from 2016.”

However, there is an additional component to the competition as well, because the families featured on the show will also be sharing stories about what makes it more difficult to get a meal on the table most nights, and the key to a winning strategy for the chefs will actually be on the outside of the fridge.

“The family calendar, take-out menus, photos and maybe a gluten-free recipe are all potential clues to influence what meal will be a hit with these total strangers,” the press release states.

The first round of meals is then judged by the families, who will score them on look, taste and originality—without knowing which chef prepared which meal. Afterward, the chefs complete a second fridge full of challenges featuring a new family and new ingredients, as well as a “What the Fridge Challenge” that will force them to adapt to “a totally unique culinary crisis.” Once all the scores are in, one chef will be crowned a winner.

So which chefs will be taking on this battle of the leftovers? Get to know the competitors below

Matt Basile and Massimo Capra:

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Shahir Massoud and Wallace Wong will go head-to-head on an episode of “Fridge Wars.” Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Matt Basile, along with his partner, Kyla Zanaradi, operates the Fidel Gastro food truck and runs the restaurant Lisa Marie. He has also written two cookbooks, “Street Food Diaries: Irresistible Recipes Inspired by the Street” and “Brunch Life”: Comfort Classics and More for the Best Meal of the Day.” He can be found on Instagram @fidelgastros.

Massimo Capra is the owner of four restaurants-Massimo's Italian, Boccone, Soprafino and Capra’s Kitchen, as well as the author of four books--”One Pot Italian Cooking,” “Massimo’s Italian Kitchen: Authentic One-Dish Meals from a Seasoned Chef,” “One Pot Italian: More Than 85 Easy, Authentic Recipes” and “3 Chefs: The Kitchen Men.” He can be found on Instagram @ChefCapra.

Nicole Gomes and Dustin Gallagher:

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Nicole Gomes and Dustin Gallagher will go head-to-head on an episode of “Fridge Wars.” Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Nicole Gomes may not be as known for more fine-dining exploits since she specializes in fried chicken, but she shouldn’t be counted out when it comes to talent in the kitchen. Among her many accomplishments are being crowned the winner of “Top Chef: All-Stars" and becoming a semi-finalist on “Iron Chef: Gauntlet.” She can be found on Instagram @chefngomes.

Dustin Gallagher is the Executive Chef at 416 Snack Bar and was previously a runner-up on “Top Chef: All-Stars.” He can be found on Instagram @dusty416.

Shahir Massoud and Wallace Wong:

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Shahir Massoud and Wallace Wong will go head-to-head on an episode of “Fridge Wars.” Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Shahir Massoud, who is set to become a second-time father, is a former Executive Chef for the Levetto restaurant chain and has been a co-host on CBC’s “The Goods.” He currently can be seen as a guest chef for “The Marilyn Denis Show,” and can be found on Instagram @shahirmassoud.

Wallace Wong, also known as the “Six Pack Chef” has made several appearances on Canadian cooking competition shows, but is also known for his fitness athlete persona in addition to his cooking. He currently works as a private chef and can be followed on Instagram @w2sixpackchef.

La-Toya Fagon and Julie Miguel:

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Shahir Massoud and Wallace Wong will go head-to-head on an episode of “Fridge Wars.” Canadian broadcasting Corporation

La’Toya Fagon is the chef and owner of Twist Catering, whose motto about the food she makes is “Culinary Simplicity...With a Twist.” Follow her on Instagram @cheflatoyafagon.

Julie Miguel is a content producer and food blogger known for her site The Daily Tiramisu. She has also served as a guest chef on several television programs as well. Follow her on Instagram @julesaujus.

“Fridge Wars” premieres Sunday, August 2 at 8 p.m. EDT on The CW.

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