Saturday, November 9, 2013

Top Chef NOLA : Season 11 Episode 6 - Now that's a SPICY Tomato : Creole Tomato


New Orleans super-chef John Besh introduces the cheftestants to one of his favorite farms where they are tasked with making a dish out of a prized local crop -- the creole tomato. For the Elimination Challenge, the farm to table theory continues as the cheftestants try to impress the upper-tiered chefs in John Besh’s restaurant empire.










Bring on the FOOD !!
QUICKFIRE TIME 
Challenge: 
HIGHLIGHTING CREOLE TOMATO
Chilled Tomato Watermelon Soup
Chef: Bene Bartolotta
"Toad in the Hole" Creole Tomato with Andouille Sausage
Chef: Brian Huskey

Tomato Seed Bouillion, Marinated Tomato, 
Watermelon Cucumber, and Zucchini
Chef: Louis Maldonado
Roasted Tomatoes Marinated in Olive Oil 
and Cherry Vinegar with Arugula and Asparagus
Chef: Patricia Vega
Seared Creole Tomato with Steak, Feta, and Wilted Arugula
Chef: Travis Masar

QUICKFIRE WINNER
NINA
QUICKFIRE WINNING DISH
Chilled Watermelon Tomato Soup with Jalapeno, 
Fresh Basil, and Shaved Zucchini
Chef: Nina Compton


Bring on the FOOD !!
ELIMINATION TIME
Challenge: 
HIGHLIGHTING CREAM CHEESE
"Philadelphia" Steamed Egg Custard 
with Macerated Blueberries
Chef: Shirley Chung
Roasted Chicken Breast Filled with Caramelized Onion 
and Tarragon Cream Cheese
Chef: Bene Bartolotta
 
Vinegar-Braised Chicken in Cream Cheese Sauce 
with Chilled Cucumber
Chef: Carrie Mashaney
 
Island Spiced Lamb Chop Stuffed with Cream Cheese 
and Curry Powder
Chef: Sara Johannes
Seared Lamb Chops with Moroccan Succotash and 
Cream Cheese Aioli

Chef: Travis Masar
Funnel Cake and Carrot Cake with Peach Flavored Cream Cheese
Chef: Nicholas Elmi

ELIMINATION WINNER
NINA
ELIMINATION WINNING DISH
Crispy Zucchini Blossoms with Eggplant and Cream Cheese Puree
Chef: Nina Compton


Who will be the NEXT Top Chef !!

NOT -  BENE
Pack your Knives & GO !!



TONIGHT'S 
LAST CHANCE KITCHEN
Challenge: 
FROZEN & CANNED PRODUCE

 Duo of Swordfish with Sweet Pea Asaparagus Puree, 
Pine Nuts, and Raisins
Chef: Bene Bartolotta


Seared Scallop with Pancetta, Minted Pea and Corn Purees
Chef: Janine Booth


WINNER -  JANINE
Keep It Up 
We'll See You In The Finale !!


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