Saturday, January 30, 2016

SEASON 6 KRISTEN

EPISODE #1:  It Just Keep Getting Worse            14 to Start.

CHEFS:  Anne Burrell         and                         introducing   Tyler Florence.

PRIZE:  $25,000.00

PLAYERS:
RED TEAM:
1.  CHRISTINA    38  Single Mom                                Zion, ILL.
2.  LEO   36  Performing Artist                                      West Hollywood, CA.
3.  SUSIE  61  Retired                                                     Bush, LA
4.  DAVID  51  Theater Usher                                        Las Vegas, NV
5.  MICHAEL "Six"  25  Magician                                  ???????????
6.  KRISTEN                                                                   Austin, TEXAS
7.  NORMAN  46  Private Enterpreneur                        Detroit, MI
BLUE TEAM
8.  KORTINI  25  Customer Service Rep.                     New Orleans, LA
9.  STEPHANIE  25  Writer                                          Los Angeles, CA.
10.  SARAH  33  Art Teacher                                       Los Angeles, CA.
11.  JASON  30  Artist                                                   Chicago, ILL.
12.  SHARIF      Personal Trainer                                 Los Angeles, CA.
13.  MIKE                                                                     Scottsdale, AZ.
14.  GENIQUE  33  Esthetician                                    Fayetteville, NC

TEAM SELECTION CHALLENGE:  60 minutes to prepare your signature dish.
- Chefs taste & select their teams.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  60 minutes to replicate the chef's dishes.
- Chateaubriand with wild mushrooms.
-Seared Chicken Breast.
WINNER:  Norman                       Sara
ELIMINATED:  David or Christina.                            Kortini or Jason.

EPISODE #2:  Prepping For Success                                      12 left.
SKILL DRILL :  Family Food Game 
- Red Team win.  Get more demos.
- 20 minutes to replicate their Chef's salads.  


WINNERS:  Kristen                                                            Sharif.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Knife Skill.
- 60 minutes to replicate your Chef's dish.
Chorizo & Shrimp Pacella       or     Chorizo & Clam Paella.
- Stephanie didn't show up - she's ill.
WINNERS:  Kristen                                             Genque.
ELIMINATED:  David or  Susie              Sharif or Kortini.  No-one since Stephanie was medical  off

EPISODE #3:  Spice Up Your Life.            10 left.
SKILL DRILL:  30 minutes to create unique crepe.



10 place - Kortini
9th  place - Sarah
8th place - Michael
7th place - Norman
6th place - Mike
5th place - Geniue
4th place - Leo
3rd place - David
2nd place Kristen
The Winner is:  Sharif.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Flavor   Tacos.
- 45 minutes to create an international tacos.
-  Kristen            Korea            Sarah
- Michael           Greece           Kortini
- Norman           Hawaii           Sharif
- Leo                  Caribbean      Genique
- David              India               Mike.

WINNERS:  David                                        kortini.  (Surprise)
ELIMINATED:  Norman or Michael                and                 Sarah or Mike.

EPISODE #4:  Scared Straight in the Kitchen.                           8 left.
                       Chefs have Whistles.
SKILL DILL:  40 minutes to replicate your Chef's dish.  ( Game Day Dish)
- Red - Fried Fish Po'Boy.
- Blue - Chicken Wings






WINNERS:  Kristen                                          Genique.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Make pasta from scratch.
- squid in ink paste.
- 45 minutes to replicate your Chef's dish.
WINNERS:  Leo                                                   Sarah.
ELIMINATED:  Kristen or David.                      Sharif or Kortini.

EPISODE #5:  Feeding Frenzy                                      6 left.
SPECIAL GUEST:  Ginger Zee,  "Good Morning America"
                              Multi-Tasking.
SKILL DRILL:  60 minutes to replicate your chef's dish.  ( breakfast)
- French Toast.                          Pancakes.
WINNERS:  Norman                  Sarah.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Dinner Party., appt., Entree, & Dessert.
- the chefs ONLY demo dessert.
- Red - Profiteroles                         Blue - Cranberry Sticky Cake.

PARTY GUESTS:  Season #5 Jamie, Carol & Danny.  Season #3 Eric.
WINNERS:  Kristen                                                     Genique.
ELIMINATED:  Leo or Norman                                    Sarah or Sharif.

EPISODE #6:  Blast from the Past.     4 left.
SKILL DRILL:  60 minutes to replicate & elevate your singnature dish.
WINNERS:  All 4 Cooks.

LAST MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  cook for your loves ones.
WINNERS:  Kristen                                       Genique.
ELIMINATED:  Leo                                          Sarah.

EPISODE #7:  Final Food Fight                         2 Only Left
                            Kristen vs. Genique.
WHERE: Monarch in Chelsea.

JUDGES:  Jonathan Waxman, Chef & Owner of Bartuse.
                  Sue Torres,                "          "         "   Suenos.
                  Marc Murphy             "           "      "     :Landmarc.
- Red Meal:  Appt. - Raviolu al Uovo
                     Entree - Lamb Chops with Chick Peas Fries
                     Dessert - Apple Fritters.


                    

- Blue Meal:  Appt. - Cauliflower Soup
                      Entree - Seared Duck with Grits
                      Dessert - Deconstructed Pumpkin Cheesecake.





THE WINNER IS:  KRISTEN.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

SEASON #5 - AMBER.


EPISODE# 1:  Worst Than Ever        14 to Start.

PLAYERS:

1.  BENJI  29  Live Music Booking Agent                                           Nashville, TN
2.  CASEY  26  Nurse                                                                          North Hollywood, CA.
3.  AMBER  36  Tatto Artist                                                                Redlands, CA.
4.  MIKE  36  Writer                                                                            Chicago, ILL.
5.  LANCE  31   Music Producer                                                         New York City, NY
6.  DANNY  43  Radiologist                                                               Long Island, NY
7.  JAMIE  41  Flight Attendant                                                          New York City, NY
8.  MUNEERAH  33  Abstinence Advocate                                       Philadelphia, PA.
9.  CARIE  34  Promotional Model                                                    Chester, VA.
10.  CAROL  64  Real Estate Broker                                                  Manhattan, NY
11.  STEPHANIE  26  Secretary                                                         Washington, DC
12.  DANIELLE  25                                                                            Staten Island, NY
13.  JOE                        Dancer                                                            Studio City, CA.
14.  KEN  29                                                                                        Seattle, WA.

CHEFS:  Anne Burrell                Bobby Flay
PRIZES:  ?????????

BASELINE SKILL DRILL:    to determine which team.
- prepare your signature dish from scratch in 60 minutes.
- WORST:  Muneerah & Jamie.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Toss Your Pizza Pies.
- replicate your chef's pizza.



NEW TWIST:  create a 2nd pizza.
WINNERS:  Blue - Amber                      and                       Red - Jamie.
ELIMINATED:  Blue - Lance or Muneerah..       and          Benji or   Casey. 

EPISODE #2:  Scratching the Surfers           12 left.
WAKE UP CALL:  Doorbell  Rings.  - The MilkMan with a Note.
FIELD TRIP:  to Cherry Grove Farm.
SKI;; DRILL:  Grilled Cheese Sandwich  BUT must milk the cow.
- 30 minutes to replicate their chef's dish.





WINNERS:  Carol           and                                Danielle.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  France.  Roulet.
- Replicate your chef's French dish in 90 minutes.
WINNERS:  Jamie                                Joe.
ELIMINATED:  Stephanie or Benji.                                    Danny or   Lance.

EPISODE #3;  Glazed & Confused                                        10  left.
WAKE UP CALL;  A Cop at the Door - ticket simmon them IMMEDIATELY to Boot Camp.
                Doughnuts Truck
SKILL DRILL:  Blind Taste Test - make dough nuts.
- Create 2 doughnuts from scratch with your own glaze & toppings.
10th place - Jamie
9th place - Carol
8th - place Stephanie
7th place - Carie
6th place - Amber
5th place - Danielle
4th place Ken
3rd place - Danny
2nd place - Joe
1st place - Mike.
Chef Ann get to steal Carie and give Bobby Stephanie.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Perfect Mashed Potato & Roulade.
- Create a unique FLAVOR combination in a Roulade & replicate your chef's dish.
WINNERS:  Amber                                         Mike.
ELIMINATED:  Danielle or Joe.                      Carol or Ken.

EPISODE #4:  Surprise.                           8 left.
WAKE-UP CALL:  Porcelain Cats
SKILL DRILL:  Sushi Rolls
- make enough sushi to feed the lunch rush.
- WINNER:  Blue Team.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Cater a Party.
HOST:  Betsey Johnson, Iconic Designer.
- prepare 30 springrolls & stuffed vegetables rolls for surprise birthday party.
WINNER:  Jamie                           Danny.
ELIMINATED:  Carrie or Carol.                                 Amber   or Danielle.

EPISODE #5:  Two - a Day.                                            6 left.
WAKE-UP CALL:  The Chefs are in the apartment ringing a bell.
SKILL DRILL:  Breakfast.
- new helper:  Sarabeth Levine, Chef & Restaurateur
.
- 30 minutes to make eggs benedict. for your chefs.
WINNER:  Danny                                       Jamie.
ELIMINATED:  Danny or Stephanie.                                          Mike or  Carrie.

EPISODE #6:  Eat, Pray, Love.         4 left.
WAKE-UP CALL:  Robot.


SKILL DRILL:  Final 4:  Amber & Danny                    Jamie & Mike.
- 30 minutes to teach chefs how to replicate a dish.
- Red Won.

LAST MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  
- cook an entree for your love ones.
WINNER:  Jamie.                                            Amber.
ELIMINATED:  Mike                                              Danny.

EPISODE #7:  Timer's Up.                              Final 2.
- 3 Course Meal.
- Amber will have to cook an octopus which she is afraid of 'cause incident with octopus when she young.

FINAL CHALLENGE:
- 2 hour to complete mise enplace for all course & serve.




JUDGES:  Maneet Chauhan
                 Spike Mendelsohn, Chef & Owner
                 Jimmy Bradley, Chef & Owner.


THE WINNER IS:  AMBER.      PRIZE:  $25,000.00

Sunday, January 17, 2016

SEASON #4 - ALINA!

EPISODE #1:  The Worst of the Worst                                       Starting with 14
PLAYERS:
1.  CARLA - 47 Drug & Alchol. Counselor                                Long Beach, CA.
2.  MICHAEL - 25  Accountant                                                  Sherman, CT.
3.  BIG MIKE - 24  Woodworker                                               Thomson, GA.
4.  AADIP  36   Writer/ Musician                                               Los Angeles, CA
5.  ROBERT  58 (Dr. Bob)  Chiropractor                                   Pleasant Hills, CA.
6.  RASHEEDA  30  Correctional Officer                                  Washington, D.C.
7.  TIM  42  US Navy Contract Specialist                                  Novi, MI.
8.  ALINA  28  Caretaker                                                       via Lapland
9.  CHET  40  Interior Designer.                                                  New Orleans, LA.
10.  DIANA 62  Photographer                                                      ????????????
11.  ALEX         Bail Bondsman                                                   Dallas, TEXAS
12.  CARY LEE                                                                            New York City, NY
13.  CRYSTAL                                                                             :Las Vegas, NV
14.  SUE  42  Salon Manger                                                          Las Vegas, NV.

CHEFS:  Anne Burrell         and                          Bobby Flay
PRIZE:  $25,000.00
STAYING AT:  a local Townhouse.

BASE LINE CHALLENGE: prepare your signature dish.
-WINNER OF THE WORST DISH - Dr. Bob.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Learn how to cook meet & potatoes with out using the microwave
.
- Blue Team- Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom sauce.
- Red Team - Seared Pork Chop.
- have 60 minutes to replicate their chef's dish & potato dish.
NEW TWIST:  add a vegetables dish.
WINNERS:  Red - Michael                and                      Blue:  Chet.
ELIMINATED:  Dr. Bob  or Diana             and             Alina or Tim.

EPISODE #2:  Straight Edge Skill                      12 left.
SKILL DRILL:  Knife Cuts.- Red - Seaed Black Bass.
- Crispy Skin Black Bass.
- 30 minutes to replicate their chef's dish.
WINNER:  Blue - Alina.           and        Red - Crystal.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Farm - Table.    Chicken
- break down a WHOLE CHICKEN with head & feets
WINNER:  Blue - Alina.         and          Red - Sue.
ELIMINATED:  Blue - Carla or Big Mike.       and             Rasheeda or Dr. Bob.

EPISODE #3:  Fire & Ice.              10 left.
WAKE UP CALL:  A Ice Cream Cart
FIELD TRIP:  Laboratorio del Gelato
SKILL DRILL:  make gelato & waffle cones.
BLIND TASTE TEST
10th place - Sue
9th place - Michael
8th place - Carrie Lee
7th place - Rasheeda
6th place - Alex
5th place - Aadip
4th place - Alina
3rd place - Chet
2nd - Crystal
THE WINNER IS:  Carla.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Create your own burger & side dishes.
WINNER:  Red - Michael            and               Blue - Chet.
ELIMINATED:  Sue or Aadip he put his fingers in his food.   Carrie Lee or Alex.

EPISODE #4:  Do it Yourself Cooking                     8 left.
The Chefs visited the house to see what they are cooking - find out they take -out.
SKILL DRILL:  Cook Chinese take -out BUT will cook against a local take out.
WINNER:  Rasheeda                         and                   Chet.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Baking - Cakes.
- Special guest:  Ron Ben-Israel.
-Blue - Alina         and             Red - Rasheeda.  Both get $1,000.00 gift card from Kohl's
ELIMINATED:  Carla or CarrieLee       and            Sue or Crystal.

EPISODE #5:  Facing Fears of Feeding Others                                      6 left.
WAKE -UP CALL;  A Shopping Cart in the house.
SKILL DRILL:  make dumplings.
TWIST:  Serve customers.
WINNERS:  Alina          and           Rasheeda.
SHOPPER'S WINNERS:  Blue Team.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:
WAKE-UP CALL:  Phone Call inviting the cooks to a party.
FIELD TRIP:  go to East River Bar - a bikers bar.
WINNERS:  Alina                            and                          Sue.
ELIMINATED:  Carla   or Chet.                                   Rasheeda or Michael.

EPISODE #6:  Revisiting the Past.                 4 left.
SKILL DRILL;  Teach Someone.  The cook will teach the chefs.
- Red won.

LAST MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Cook a meal for someone special.
- WINNER:  Rasheeda.                          and                     Alina.
- ELIMINATED:  Sue.                         and                        Chet.

EPISODE #7:  So, Close, I can Almost Taste it.
             FINAL TWO:  Rasheeda vs.  Alina.
First Day:  Practice time.  3 course meal.
- helping hands .

FINAL CHALLENGE:
- Cooking at:  THE DUTCH.
- 90 minutes to serve appetizer
- 60 "                   "      entree
-  45    "              "       dessert.
JUDGES:  Anito Lo, Chef & Restaurateur
                  Floyd Cardoz,  "      "
                  Andrew Carmellini,  Chef & Owner of The Dutch.

THE WINNER IS:  ALINA.
Both ger $5,000.00 gift card from Kohl's.
Bobby -1 & Anne -3 Wins.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

SEASON 3 - KELLI

EPISODE #1:  Baseline Challenge                                        Start with 16
CHEFS:  Anne Burrell                                  Bobby Flay
PLAYERS:
RED TEAM:
1.  KELLI - 40  Los Angeles, CA.  Stat at Home Mom.
2.  DOROTHY - 38  Cove, TEXAS  Make-Up Artist.
3.  ANTHONY - 33  Massapequa, NY
4.  RACHEL - 31 - New York City, NY  Night Club Prmotoer.
5.  RICHARD - 55  Queens, NY  Lawyer.
6.  MELISSA - 28  Naples, FL.  Nursing Student.
7.  BOB
8.  BENNETT - 36  New York City, NY  Automobile Spokesperson.
BLUE TEAM
9.  DAVID - 26  Long View, TEXAS  Unemployed.
10.  VINNIE - 47  Philadelphia, PA.
11.  SARINA - 31 West Covina, CA.  Wedding Photographer.
12.  ERICA - 53 - Long Beach, NY.  Court Reporting Student.
13.  LIBBY - 46  Eden Prairie, MN  TV Shopping Host.
14.  BENJAMIN - 37  Dallas, TEXAS  Stat at home Dad.
15.  TIFFANY - Los Angeles, CA.  Poker Player.
16.  SHERRILL -                              Fundraiser.

PRIZE:  $25,000.00
STAYING AT:  Carriage House.
CHALLENGE:  60 minutes to replicate BREAKFAST  recipes.
- BLUE - Blue Corn Pancakes.
- RED - Pumpkin Pancakes.


WINNERS:  Tiffany         &               Kelli.
ELIMINATED:  Libby    or Sarina.            Rachel     or Richard   - he wasn't taken it serious.

EPISODE #2:                                                            14 left.
FIELD TRIP:  Chinatown.  88 Palace
CHALLENGE:  make your own noodles.
- Red - Asian Stir Fry.
- Blue - Asian Noodles with Coconut & Red Curry.

WINNERS:  Vinnie       & Bob.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  make meatballs from different countries.
    Red vs. Blue Team.
Eric vs.  Anthony - India  Anthony won.
Tiffany vas. Melissa.  Lebannon.  Tiffany won.
Ben vs. Kelli.  France.  Kelli won.
Sarina  vs.  Bennett.  Spain.  Sarina won.
David  vs. Dorothy.  Greece.  Dorothy won.
Vinnie vs.  Rachel.  Morocco.  Vinnie won.
Sherrill vs.  Bob.  Sweden.  Bob won.
WINNERS:  Dorothy     &  Vinnie.
ELIMINATED:  Bennett or Rachel.                         Erica or Sherrill.

EPISODE #3:  Flavors Combos          12 left,
FIELD TRIP:   Patrizia
SKILL DRILL:
- RED:  Puttanesca Pizza
- BLUE:  Spicy White Anchovy Pizza.
-Chefs will have Blind Taste Test of all.

12th place - David
11th place - Bennett
10th place - Anthony
9th place - Vinnie
8th place - Ben
7th place - Erica
6th place - Dorothy
5th place - Bob
4th place - Sarina
3rd place - Melissa
2nd place - Kelli
THE WINNER IS:  TIFFANY.
Chef Bobby get to take one of Anne cooks - Melissa & gives Anne David.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Create your own chicken dinner & mashed potatoes.
WINNERS:  RED:  Bennett                  and                 BLUE:     Ben.
ELIMINATED:  Dorothy or Bob.          and                 Sarina or Erica.

EPISODE #4:  Late Night / Date Night.                        10 left.
At 11pm a phone call by the Chefs- meet them at:  Tick tock Diner.
SKILL DRILL:  Make Comfort Food.
- BLUE:  Nachos with Pork Tenderloins
- RED:  Cheesey Fries w/ Egg & Ham.

WINNERS:  BLUE:  Ben                and                       RED:  Dorothy.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Create the main dish twice plus a side dish.
- RED:  Pollo al Mattone.
BLUE:  Buterflied Squid.
WINNERS:  BLUE:  Vinnie                       and                   RED:  David.
ELIMINATED:  Tiffany or Sarina ( it about time).     and        Kelli or Bennett.

EPISODE #5:  Luck of the Irish.         8 left
SKILL DRILL:  Taste & Re-Create the dish.  1 hour.
- RED:  Stuffed Pork Chop.
- BLUE:  Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloins.
WINNER:     Blue:  Melissa.        and               RED:  All Team.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  St. Patrick's Day.   Potato Skins.
- BLUE:  Crispy Potato Skins.
- RED:    Roasted Potato Skins.
-Replicate their Chef's dish & a side dish. in 90 minutes.
WINNER:  RED:  Dorothy.           and          BLUE:  Melissa.
                              Fan:  David.                     Fan:  Melissa.
ELIMINATED:  Anthonthy   or Kelli.              Ben quit.

EPISODE #6:  Something Fishy.          6 left.
Cooks find the boots the Chefs left them.
SKILL DRILL:  Create a raw bar with sauces.  
- Chefs will test blindly.
WINNER:  Red Team.


MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Filet & Season fish in 1 hour.
- Break down a WHOLE FISH & prepare your dish dish.
- David cut his fingers.
WINNER:  Vinnie                          and                         Kelli.WINNERS:  
ELIMINATED:  Tiffany    or Melissa.       and                David or Dorothy.

EPISODE #7:  Kicked Off By Kin Folk                           4 left.
WAKE UP BY:  School Bells going off.  
SKILL DRILL:  Meet at a local elementary school.  Have to make healthy lunch for 3rd graders.
-Red - Chicken Tacos with pineapple.
- Blue - Shredded Chicken Quesadillas.
WINNERS:  Red - Kelli        and       Blue - Vinnie.

LAST MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Cook for your love ones.
WINNERS:  Red                   and                      Blue:  Vinnie.
ELIMINATED:  Red:  David           and           Blue:  Melissa.

EPISODE #8:  The Final Battle.                          2 Left.
                           Kelli vs.  Vinnie.
Cooking at:  David Burke Kitchen in SoHo.
First Day:  practice the meal.
NEXT DAY:  FINAL CHALLENGE:  
JUDGES:  Marcus Sauelsson, Chef & Restaurateur.
                 Susan Feniger, Cookbook Author & "
                DAvid Burke, Owner & Chef.

THE WINNER IS:   KELLI.

Both will get complete set of cookware from Khols.

Chef Anne is 3 wins.

Monday, January 4, 2016

SEASON #8 - NICK

EPISODE #1:  Fear the Worst
Chef:  Anne Burrell                                    Chef:  Tyler Florence.

PLAYERS  ( 14 )
RED TEAM:
1.  DONNA - 60   Newburyport, MASS.
2.  CHANDRA - 36  Chicago, ILL  (black)
3.  NICK 24                  CA.
4.  TY   39                  Pasenda, CA.
5.  DAVID 42         Wales, WI.
6.  TAYLOR 24      Boston, MASS.
7.  GLENDA            Tampa, FL.
BLUE TEAM
8.  LAWRENCE  26  Deptford, NJ
9.  ERNIE  44    Mardelo Springs, MD
10.  JENI  51  Dousman, WI
11.  HOLGIE  66  Twentynine Palms, CA.
12.  CINDY          Las Vegas, NV.
13.  RACHEL  27  Tampa, FLA.
14.  GINNY  50  Millersville, MD.

FIRST CHALLENGE:  prepare your meal that got you into Boot Camp.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:
- Red:  Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloins

- Blue:  Sticky Brick Chicken.
- 60 minutes to replicate their chef's dish.

WINNER:  Red:  Nick         &   Blue:  Ginny.
ELIMINATED:  Red:  Chandra or David.      &    Blue:  Jeni    or Rachel.

EPISODE #2:  Getting Stuffed.       12  left.
SKILL DRILL:  Follow Recipes.
- play a game - Family Food.  Red team won.
- 45 minutes to replicate a dish using the recipes.
- RED:  Chicken Cacciatore.
- BLUE:  Chicken Marsala.
WINNER:  RED:  Nick.         and          BLUE:  Holgie.



MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Stuffed Meat.  60 minuters to replicate dish.
- BLUE:  Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce.
- RED:  Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Verts & Potato.
WINNER:  BLUE:  Ginny               and                       Donna.
ELIMINATED:  BLUE:  Cindy    or Rachel.                 RED:  Ty    or  Glenda.

EPISODE #3:  50 Shades of Flavor       10 left.
DRILL SKILL:  Ice cream Sandwiches.
- Chefs will test ALL in Blind Taste Test.
10th place - Chandra
9th place - Glendan
8th place - Lawrence 
7th place - Ginny
6th place - Nick 
5th place - Holgie
4th place - Taylor
3rd place - Ernie.
2nd place - Donna
1st place - Rachel.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Empanadas


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- Taylor vs. Rachel.  Rachel won.
- Glenda vs. Lawrence.  Lawrence won.
- Nick vs. Holgie.  Holgie won.
- Chandra vs. Ernie.  Chandra won.
- Ginny vs. Donna.  Donna won.
WINNERS:  Red - Chandra.             and                         Blue - Rachel.
ELIMINATED:  Taylor or Glenda.          and                     Ginny   or   Ernie.

EPISODE #4:  Taking it to the Street            8 left.
      HALF WAY POINT   - EGGS.
SKILL DRILL:  30 minutes to cook eggs 4 ways
- Poached, Hard-Boiled, Scrambled & Fried.
WINNERS:  Tied - Holgie & Ginny          and                       Chandra.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Multi-Tasking.
- Create 4 separate dishes.
- Roasted Chicken Wings, Asian Chicken Meatballs, Bacon Boio Danhmi, & Asian Potstickers.
WINNERS:  Lawrence  his first win.                                                 Taylor.
ELIMINATED:  Holgie   or   Rachel.                                            Chandra  or  Donna.

EPISODE #6:  The Cod Squad.                                                  6 left.
SKILL DRILL:  Cook  wacky proteins sliders
- Taylor - Ostrick, Chandra - Pleasant, & Nick - Alligator,  
- Holgie - Bison, Lawrence  Goat -Ginny - Vision.
WINNERS:  Taylor                                       Ginny.


-MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Butchered & Fried  Your Own Chips.
- Fried Pollock with French Fries.
-60 minutes to replicate your Chef's Fish & Chip dish.



WINNERS:  Ginny                                            Taylor & Nick are both
ELIMINATED:  Holgie                                            Chanda.

EPISODE #7:  Final Food Fight
        FINAL TWO:  Nick vs. Lawrence.
- first create & practice the menu
- COOKING AT:  American Cut.

JUDGES:  Madison Cowan, Chef & Author.
                  John Seymour, Co-Owner of Sweet Chuck & Pop's of Brooklyn.
                 Kristin Sollenne, Author & Executive Chef of Bocca di Bocco..


THE WINNER IS:  NICK!



Friday, January 1, 2016

SEASON #2 - JOSHIE

EPISODE #1:  The Few, the Worst...        16 Accepted
CHEFS:  Anne Burrell -  Red Team               Robert Irvine - Blue Team.,

1.  GEORG - 38 Chicago,  ILL.
2.  TY - 33  Trenton, NJ.
3.  KELLY - 32  New York City, NY
4.  PRISCILLA - 60  Sugar Land, TEXAS
5.  JEFF - 25 Somerville, MASS.
6.  LINA - 28 - Arcadia, CA.
7.  ERIC - 34 - Quincy, MASS.
8.  ANNA - 44  Aliso Viejo, CA.
9.  KELSEY - 22  Kings, ILL.
10.  CARLOS 26  Atlanta, GA.
11.  ERIKA - 27 - Elgin, ILL.
12.  JOSHIE - 36  Brooklyn, NY.
13.  MATT - 24  Philadelphia, PA.
14.  KAT -37   Newnan, GA.
15.  ANTHONY - 32  Crestwood, ILL.
16.  JEN    Sparta, NJ.

PRIZE:  $25,000.00
APT:  unknown - Penthouse.

Chefs divided the cooks into teams:
BLUE TEAM:
Georg, Ty,, Kelly, Jeff, Eric, Anna, Matt & Kat.
RED TEAM:  Priscilla,  Lina, Kelsey,  Carlos, Erika,  Joshie, Anthony, & Jen.

BASE LINE SKILL DRILL:  Prepare a dish from scratch to impress the chefs.
Red- Chicken Cacciatore with Sauteed Green Beans.
Blue - Pan Seared Chicken Breast.

WINNER:  Blue - Kat     &   Red - Kelsey.
ELIMINATED:   Blue - Eric     & Red - Lina.

EPISODE #2:  Skill Drill Omelets        14 left
Wake Up Call:  by Chickens.
FIELD TRIP:  Abma's Farm & Market.

TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE:  Perfect Omelets.
Blue - Spinach & Gouda Omelets.
Red - Zucchini Fontina Omelet.
WINNER:  Blue - Georg    &    Red - Erika.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  No recipe on the board.
Blue:  Pork Paillard with Asparagus.
Red:  Asian Marinated Pork.
WINNER:  Blue - Matt &    Red - Carlos.
ELIMINATED:  Blue - Kat or Jeff.  Jeff eliminated.
                            Red:  Anthony or Priscilla.   Anthony Eliminated.

EPISODE #3;  Frozen Meal Makeover         12 left
CHALLENGE:  Re-Create Sauce (flavor)
- WINNER:  2 Red & 1 Blue.
TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE:  30 minutes to replicate dish with savory sauces.
- Red - Halibut
- Blue - Pan Sareed Shrimp.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  60 minutes to make a fresh version of a frozen meal.
- Blue - Turkey Breast w. Peas Potatoes & Cranberries.
- Red - Dry - Rubbed Rib-Eye with Potatoes & Carrots.
WINNER:  Blue - Anna    & Red - Joshie.
ELIMINATED:  Blue - Ty or Matt      &     Red:  Kelsey or Priscilla.

EPISODE #4;  Grill Skill - Dinner aux Deux         10 left
FIELD TRIP:  Rockland Lake State Park
CHALLENGE:  Test their Creativity.  Making Burgers.  Blind Taste Test.
WORST TO BEST:
10th place - Kat,
9th place - Joshie,
8th place - Erika,
7th place - Jen,
6th place - Carlos,
5th place - Kelly,
4th place - Anna,
3rd place - Ty,
2nd place - Kelsey
THE WINNER IS:  GEORG.
Chef Robert get to pick Kelsey & give Anne Kat.
MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  45 minutes to make 2 dishs.
- Blue - Duck, Julienne Vegetables.
- Red - Lamb Chop with Tapenade.
WINNER:  Blue - Kelly     & Red:   Carlos.
ELIMINATED:  Anna    or Jen.           Red: Erika or Kat.


EPISODE #5:  NFL Party Challenge                           8 left.
SKILL DRILL:  chefs not in the kitchen BUT left them with recipes BUT is not in order.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Game Day Party.
- Kris Jenkins, NY Jets Nose Tackle.
WINNER:  Blue:  Georg   & Red:  Carlos.
ELIMINATED:  Ty or Kelly.                  Kat or Jen.

EPISODE #6:  Facing Food Fears.              6 left.
FIELD TRIP:  The Brooklyn Kitchen, 100 Frost St.,  Brooklyn, NY  ( the meat hook )
SKILL DRILL :  Stuff Your Own Sausages.   30 minutes.

TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE:  use your sausages in your meal.
- Blue - Herb Sausage w/ Spaetzle & Cream Sauce.
- Red - Sausage & Polenta Cakes.

MAIN DISH CHALLENGE:  Sea Food.
- Blue - Seared Sea Bass with Tomato Fennel Broth.
- Red - Braised Stuffed Calamari.
  - Plus a Side Dish which they DO NOT LIKE.

WINNER:  Blue - Kelsey     &   Red - Carlos.
ELIMINATED:   Georg  or Ty.                      Kat   or Joshie.

EPISODE #7:  Sweet Surprise.             4 left
SKILL DRILL - Culinary Decathlon
1.  Dice an Onion                              6.  Emulsify Vinaigrette
2.  Julienne Carrot                             7.  Prepare a Squid
3.  Chiffonade Basil                          8.  Filet a Fish
4.  Make an Omelet                           9.  Stuff Sausage
5.  Break Down a Chicken                 10.  Replicate a Recipe w/o a recipe.
WINNER:  Carlos    & Georg.

TECHNIQUE CHALLENGE:  Dessert. for love ones.
- Red:  Crepes w/Mascarpone & Flambe Cherry Sauce.
- Blue: Brioche Bread Pudding & Peach Suzette Sauce.
                          FINAL TWO:
                        GEORG     vs.    JOSHIE.

            
EPISODE #8:  Worst to First
The cooks go shopping.
Then they practice their meals.

Cook at the:  "Tribeca Grill".
FINAL CHALLENGE:  90 minutes to cook Appt.
                                        45 minutes to cook Entree
                                        45 minutes to fix Dessert.
JUDGES:  Marc Murphy, Chef-Owner Landmarc
                 Donatella Arpaia, Rest. & Author.
                 Drew Nieparen t, Co-Owner Tribeca.


THE WINNER IS:  JOSHIE.