Friday, November 22, 2013

Top Chef NOLA : Season 11 Episode 7 - Musical Chefs

Kermit Ruffins hosts a jazzy pot luck for his musician friends and the cheftestants must bring the food.

In this week’s Quickfire Challenge, famed musician Kermit Ruffins provides the tunes for a foodie version of musical chairs. And in the Elimination Challenge, Kermit hosts a jazzy pot luck for his musician friends and the cheftestants must bring the food. Will it be harmonious or will it all go flat? 



 







Bring on the FOOD !!
QUICKFIRE TIME 
Challenge: 
Chefs Will Rotate Stations, 
Cooking at Each Until Kermit Starts to Play
 Pan Seared Redfish with Cucumber Slaw, 
Red Beans, and Butter Sauce
Chef: Carlos Gaytan

Pork Chops, Tamarind Sauce, Shaved Red Onions, 
Mint, and Jalapeno
Chef: Patty Vega

Shrimp Boil and Herb Salad with Parsley, Ponzu, and Olive Oil
Chef: Shirley Chung
 
Braised Chicken and Clams with Red Bean Sauce, 
Green Apple, and Red Onion Slaw
Chef: Stephanie Cmar

Asian Inspired Steak and Potatoes with Soy Reduction
Chef: Travis Masar

QUICKFIRE WINNING DISH
Duck and Mussels with Flavors of Asia
Chef: Brian


QUICKFIRE WINNER
BRIAN

Bring on the FOOD !!

ELIMINATION TIME
Challenge: 
As a Team, 
Create a Cohesive Potluck Meal
Glazed Beef with Charred Onions, Melon Pickles, 
and Pickled Ginger VinaigretteChefs: Sara Johannes, Shirley Chung
Tomato Watermelon Salad, Szechuan Pepper, 
and Goat Cheese Espuma
Chef: Patty Vega 
Semolina Gnocchetti with Sausage
Chef: Nina Compton 
ELIMINATION WINNING DISH
Fried Baby Artichoke, Preserved Lemon, and Anchovy Aioli

Chef: Stephanie Cmar 
ELIMINATION WINNER
STEPHANIE

Who will be the NEXT Top Chef !!

NOT -  PATTY
Pack your Knives & GO !!



TONIGHT'S 
LAST CHANCE KITCHEN
Challenge: 
Make a Dish Highlighting Onions

Grilled Pork Loin with Confit Potatoes,
 Andouille Sausage, and Onions
Chef: Patty Vega

Pork Loin with Apple Rolls, Goat Cheese, Bacon, 
and Caramelized Onion
Chef: Janine Booth

WINNER -  JANINE

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


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