Qualifying C:
Stephen: Pan-seared scallops w/ rutabaga, beets & asparagus
Claudia: Grilled octopus w/ frisee salad & oregano potatoes
Derrick: Miso black cod w/ daikon puree & bok choy
1ST FINALIST- Derrick
THESE HAD TO BE RECREATED IN AN HR. IN THE FINAL PT: Gruyere cheese souffle, steak frites & panna cotta w/ raspberry coulis
OTHER FINALIST- Claudia
FC:
Course #1:
Derrick: Spiced pork belly w/ watermelon three ways
Claudia: Huitlacoche tamale w/ cactus salsa, avocado crema & pork skin chicharron
Course #2:
Derrick: Pan-seared venison w/ puff pastry cage
Claudia: Grilled swordfish w/ chickpeas & Mexican squash
Course #3:
Derrick: Lemon mousse w/ green tea cake & raspberry sauce
Claudia: Hibiscus poached pear w/ Key Lime flan & cinnamon brittle
MASTERCHEF- Claudia
Stephen: Pan-seared scallops w/ rutabaga, beets & asparagus
Claudia: Grilled octopus w/ frisee salad & oregano potatoes
Derrick: Miso black cod w/ daikon puree & bok choy
1ST FINALIST- Derrick
THESE HAD TO BE RECREATED IN AN HR. IN THE FINAL PT: Gruyere cheese souffle, steak frites & panna cotta w/ raspberry coulis
OTHER FINALIST- Claudia
FC:
Course #1:
Derrick: Spiced pork belly w/ watermelon three ways
Claudia: Huitlacoche tamale w/ cactus salsa, avocado crema & pork skin chicharron
Course #2:
Derrick: Pan-seared venison w/ puff pastry cage
Claudia: Grilled swordfish w/ chickpeas & Mexican squash
Course #3:
Derrick: Lemon mousse w/ green tea cake & raspberry sauce
Claudia: Hibiscus poached pear w/ Key Lime flan & cinnamon brittle
MASTERCHEF- Claudia