MasterChef season 2: Plot 17 iteration main points

by Todd Betzold With only five competitors left, we are down to one of the last Mystery Box Challenges on tonight’s MasterChef. Under tonight’s wooden box, the competitors found ground pork, ground veal and ground beef. They had 60 minutes to make an amazing dish that would wow the judges, with them only tasting the top three dishes. Ben realizes quickly that all the ingredients are present for Shepherd’s Pie, but Suzy also makes that observation…so a battle of the pies. Mr. Arrogance himself, Christian, is actually stumped at this challenge, as he is not sure what to do for…

MasterChef season 2: Plot 15 iteration main points

  by Todd Betzold   The competitors had to be quick on tonight’s episode of MasterChef .   For the Mystery Box Challenge, they had surf and turf day as they were given jumbo shrimp, Alaskan king crab, crawfish, Buffalo Ribeye, Porterhouse Steak and short ribs to create an amazing dish in only 45 minutes. Work fast competitors!   The first dish the judges choose to taste is Adrien’s dish, Short Ribs and Crab Salad with Black Garlic. The judges said he was ballsy for using short ribs and Chef Ramsay said it paid off, as the dish was delicious. Graham thought…

Food network star season 7: Plot 7 iteration main points

  by Allison L. Nowacki and Bryan J. Polk   This week on Food Network Star marks the halfway point in the competition. It was midterm time and the contestants needed to incorporate everything they have learned over the last several weeks. Their camera challenge was to prepare their signature dish and present a two minute long demonstration for the camera as they focused on one area of improvement given to them by Bobby Flay. The pressure to do well this week was high, as two contestants would be going home. The cooks that remained would be continuing the competition…

MasterChef season 2: Plot 9 iteration main points

  by Todd Betzold   It’s another Mystery Box Challenge for the top 13 on MasterChef .   For this challenge, the mystery box contains only vegetables and the competitors have 60 minutes to create a vegetarian dish, which does not include a salad or side dish. The judges will taste only the top three dishes, so make them look good competitors.   Christian, even though he was very cocky and confident during the cooking process, was told he had the worst dish. He argues with the judges and tells them they are wrong. Chef Ramsay proceeds to tell him that his talent…

MasterChef season 2: Plot 5 iteration main points

by Todd Betzold   Now we get down to the good stuff on MasterChef …finally!   After working there way down and eliminating many home cooks, judges Chef Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich have a top 18 and we get to our first Mystery Box Challenge.   In this challenge, each competitor is given a box of secret ingredients they can use to make their dish in the allotted time of 60 minutes. The judges will only select three dishes to taste, so impeccable presentation is key. The winner of this challenge goes into the elimination round with a huge advantage…