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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