Top Chef food porn! Photos of every season 16 dish

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Kelsey Barnard Clark's episode 14 elimination challenge dish

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Low country boil with shrimp

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Michelle Minori's episode 14 elimination challenge dish

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“Cioppino” seafood, beans, and chorizo

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Eric Adjepong's episode 14 elimination challenge dish

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Egusi stew with panko fried fufu dumpling and shrimp

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Sara Bradley's episode 14 elimination challenge dish

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Chicken thighs with matzo balls and savory mushroom consomme

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Sara Bradley's episode 14 quickfire challenge dish

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Crispy skin bass with vadouvan and durian curry and dinosaur plum

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Michelle Minori's episode 14 quickfire challenge dish

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Chilled durian blended with ice and coconut cream shrimp ceviche with mohlo cru sauce

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Eric Adjepong's episode 14 quickfire challenge dish

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Tomato and celery salad with durian vinaigrette and pickled sea bass

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Kelsey Barnard Clark's episode 14 quickfire challenge dish

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Breakfast parfait of yogurt and fruit

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Michelle Minori's episode 13 elimination challenge dish

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Longevity: Pork lettuce wrap with cold noodle salad, peanuts two ways, and pickled peach.

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Kelsey Barnard Clark's episode 13 elimination challenge dish

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Wealth: Mushroom broth with peas, greens, orange rinds, Portuguese sausage, cashews, cilantro and chives.

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Adrienne Wright's episode 13 elimination challenge dish

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Health: Fried sticky rice cake, hoisin braised pork belly, and roasted chili aioli.

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Eric Adjepong's episode 13 elimination challenge dish

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Togetherness: Coconut curry, braised pork shoulder, and crispy pork ears with lychee glaze and Thai chili.

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Sara Bradley's episode 13 elimination challenge dish

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Happiness: Shrimp and cauliflower grits with poached walnuts and pork shank

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Sara Bradley's episode 13 quickfire challenge dish

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Fresh scallops with celtuce, apples, and fresh water chestnut

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Michelle Minori's episode 13 quickfire challenge dish

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Cuttlefish noodle with Chinese beans, lotus root and fermented black beans

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Eric Adjepong's episode 13 quickfire challenge dish

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Snail in black pepper and oyster sauce with citrus oil

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Kelsey Bernard Clark's episode 13 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried gum fish with sweet and sour sauce

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Adrienne Wright's episode 13 quickfire challenge dish

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Razor clam and watermelon ceviche

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Justin Sutherland's episode 12 elimination challenge dish

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Yellowtail two ways: sashimi style and miso cured

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Eric Adjepong's episode 12 elimination challenge dish

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Waakye with wheat berries, barley and quinoa cooked in sorghum leaves and plantain puree

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Adrienne Wright's episode 12 elimination challenge dish

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Spiced duck breast with seared foie gras, spring vegetables and garden herbs

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Sara Bradley's episode 12 elimination challenge dish

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Olive oil poached sea bass and iberico ham broth with soy beans, black-eyed peas, and baby lima beans

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Michelle Minori's episode 12 elimination challenge dish

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Slow roasted salmon, crispy skin, and grain porridge with burnt citrus and marrow broth

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Kelsey Barnard Clark's episode 12 elimination challenge dish

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Gumbo with crab and seafood sauce, garnished with caviar

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Justin Sutherland's episode 12 quickfire challenge dish

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Radish chard salad, fresh scallion, radish top and arugula pistou, with roasted baby turnips, pickled chard stems and fresh dill

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Eric Adjepong's episode 12 quickfire challenge dish

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Green tomato and coconut soup, fresh vegetables, seasoned with paprika and honey powder

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Adrienne Wright's episode 12 quickfire challenge dish

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Baby summer squash and zucchini with green goddess aioli, pickled green tomato and cucumber blossom

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Sara Bradley's episode 12 quickfire challenge dish

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Roasted radish, cucumber, little squash, cypress goat cheese

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Michelle Minori's episode 12 quickfire challenge dish

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Roasted radishes and chard with poached egg, fresh purslane and tomatoes

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Kelsey Bernard Clark's episode 12 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried green tomatoes with pickled vegetable salad and ricotta with herb, dill, green onion and basil

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Sara Bradley's episode 11 elimination challenge dish

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“The Fight at Freedom Hall”: King salmon with “Thunder and Lightning” pickled tomato and cucumber

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Justin Sutherland's episode 11 elimination challenge dish

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“Liston Two”: Saffron and seafood soup with scallops, clams and mussels

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Eric Adjepong's episode 11 elimination challenge dish

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“The Rumble in the Jungle": Fufu plantain and cassava dumpling with congolese red sauce

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Kelsey Barnard Clark's episode 11 elimination challenge dish

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“Battle of New Orleans”: “Unanimous” bread pudding with corn three ways

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Eddie Konrad's episode 11 quickfire challenge dish

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Double-breaded chicken thigh fried in duck fat with homemade sauce

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Sara Bradley's episode 11 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried chicken with corn and blackberry salad

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Adrienne Wright's episode 11 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried chicken thighs breaded with turmeric sage Moroccan orange salad

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Kelsey Bernard Clark's episode 11 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried chicken thighs with pickled fennel, peach slaw and remoulade sauce

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Justin Sutherland's episode 11 quickfire challenge dish

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Japanese fried chicken, tempura fried cabbage, white shoyu, tamari and rice wine vinegar

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Eric Adjepong's episode 11 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried chicken sandwich, gochujang mayo, slaw cabbage with ginger and lime

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Kelsey Bernard Clark’s episode 10 elimination challenge dish

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Kentucky Proud Dumpling with pistou and ponzu

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Sara Bradley’s episode 10 elimination challenge dish

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BBN chicken and waffles with coleslaw

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Michelle Minori’s episode 10 elimination challenge dish

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Sweet and sour ribs with “Thunder and Lightning” cucumbers with onion, dill and vinegar with peach and calabrian chili sauce

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Adrienne Wright’s episode 10 elimination challenge dish

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Fried chicken and waffles with bourbon maple syrup and pickled watermelon rind

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Eric Adjepong’s episode 10 elimination challenge dish

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Tamarind glazed drumette with herb confetti

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Justin Sutherland’s episode 10 elimination challenge dish

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Pimento cheese stuffed “Juicy Lucy” with mustard BBQ sauce, bourbon onions and duck fat braised pork belly

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Eddie Konrad’s episode 10 quickfire challenge dish

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Gold caponata with mint and poached bay scallops, seasoned with chicken and vegetable bouillon

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Michelle Minori’s episode 10 quickfire challenge dish

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Fritto misto with beef bouillon achiote puree and tarragon aioli

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Sara Bradley’s episode 10 quickfire challenge dish

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Roasted monkfish seasoned with chicken bouillon and vegetable bouillon stock

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Adrienne Wright’s episode 10 quickfire challenge dish

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Panzanella salad, herb vinaigrette and wood roasted croutons, seasoned with vegetable bouillon

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Eric Adjepong’s episode 10 quickfire challenge dish

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Grilled chinese eggplant with hanger steak, seasoned with vegetable bouillon cube

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Kelsey Barnard Clark’s episode 10 quickfire challenge dish

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Bruschetta Meets BLT Toast, seasoned with vegetable bouillon

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Justin Sutherland’s episode 10 quickfire challenge dish

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Chorizo and clams in verjus broth with chicken bouillon, crispy potatoes and crostini seasoned with vegetable bouillon

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Eddie Konrad's episode 9 elimination challenge dish

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Red snapper with edamame puree, puffed rice, charred green onions and bacon relish

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Adrienne Wright's episode 9 elimination challenge dish

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Fruits de mer with summer vegetables and corn nage

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Sara Bradley's episode 9 elimination challenge dish

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Grouper with sassafras bone sauce, braised greens and pumpkin seed pesto

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Michelle Minori's episode 9 elimination challenge dish

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Red snapper with corn and fava ragout, citrus vinaigrette, and fennel onion puree

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David Viana's episode 9 elimination challenge dish

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“Pork & Clams” morels, clam salad, crispy potatoes, and pork tenderloin

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Kelsey Barnard Clark's episode 9 elimination challenge dish

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Chicken pot pie

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Eric Adjepong's episode 9 elimination challenge dish

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Ribeye steak, eggs, parmesan cheese sauce, and concord grape jus

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Justin Sutherland's episode 9 elimination challenge dish

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New York Strip with braised red cabbage, beet potato dumpling, and purple pearl onion

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Kelsey Bernard Clark's episode 9 quickfire challenge dish

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Shakshuka with tomato base, egg and toast

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Eric Adjepong's episode 9 quickfire challenge dish

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Hot oatmeal with maple syrup and brown sugar, brunoiseof fresh fruit, hydrated cranberry, and raisin jam

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Justin Sutherland's episode 9 quickfire challenge dish

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Skirt steak with fresh vegetables, kohlrabi, cremini mushroom, carrot, spinach and crispy potatoes

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Eddie Konrad's episode 9 quickfire challenge dish

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Shaved vegetable salad with chicken, prosciutto, whole wheat croutons, crunchy potatoes and roasted and raw endives

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David Viana's episode 9 quickfire challenge dish

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Omelet with goat cheese vinaigrette and zucchini, jicama and prosciutto salad

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Sara Bradley's episode 9 quickfire challenge dish

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Cauliflower salad with radishes, blueberries and blackberries

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Adrienne Wright's episode 9 quickfire challenge dish

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Seared Filet Mignon with Cajun Spiced Corn, Roasted Pepper Puree and Fennel Salad

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Michelle Minori's episode 8 elimination challenge dish

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Potato chip-crusted Kentucky bass with onion dip sauce

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Michelle Minori's episode 9 quickfire challenge dish

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Grilled cheese salad with avocado buttermilk vinaigrette and charred jalapeño

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Sara Bradley's episode 8 elimination challenge dish

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Shrimp roll with trinity, tarragon, parsley, and meyer lemon zest on a brioche roll

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Kelsey Barnard Clark's episode 8 elimination challenge dish

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Oysters with cocktail sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, horseradish, and pickled watermelon rind

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Justin Sutherland's episode 8 elimination dish

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Watermelon salad with tequila-marinated shrimp and basil croutons

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David Viana's episode 8 elimination challenge dish

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Seafood dumpling with scallops, black bass, caramelized onions and spiced coconut broth

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Brian Young's episode 8 elimination challenge dish

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South Pacific-style porchetta with papaya, peanut and cilantro salad

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Adrienne Wright's episode 8 elimination challenge dish

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Grilled salmon tacos, corn salad, chipotle aioli and red cabbage slaw with chimichurri

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Green Team's episode 8 elimination challenge cocktail — "Jiggle Juice"

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Gelatin shot with peach, mint, black tea and Bourbon

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Eric Adjepong's episode 8 elimination challenge dish

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Beer-battered fried walleye with West Indies escabeche sauce

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Eddie Konrad's episode 8 elimination challenge dish

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Poached shrimp with herb aioli, prosciutto, and fresh horseradish

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Eddie Konrad's episode 7 elimination challenge dish

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“Golumpki” brisket stuffed romaine with ragu, beet and berry sauce

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Eric Adjepong's episode 7 elimination challenge dish

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Braised cheeks, beef tongue mousse, lentils, and seasonal vegetables

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Justin Sutherland's episode 7 elimination challenge dish

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Flank steak, creamy polenta, braised mustard greens, and local carrot puree

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Michelle Minori's episode 7 elimination challenge dish

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Braised chuck, ginger berry sauce, white corn grits with cheese and charred fennel

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Kelsey Bernard Clark's episode 7 elimination challenge dish

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Braised shank, carrot and saffron grits, braised greens, red pepper vinaigrette with pickled salad

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Sara Bradley's episode 7 elimination challenge dish

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Plate sausage, young turnips, mulberry and garlic scape vinaigrette

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Brian Young's episode 7 elimination challenge dish

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Ribeye with charred spring vegetables, and raspberry-infused bordelaise

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Adrienne Wright's episode 7 elimination challenge dish

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“Black and Blue” New York strip with collard greens and pickled green garlic salad

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Adrienne Wright's episode 7 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried turkey on cheesy garlic bread, bourbon corn puree, pickled corn, swiss chard, and jalapenos

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Brandon Rosen's episode 7 quickfire challenge dish

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Breaded and fried eggplant, smoked paprika turkey, honey ham, roasted cauliflower and pepper sauce

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Brian Young's episode 7 quickfire challenge dish

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“Nashville Hot Turkey” with country hearth bread and traditional Nashville hot sauce

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Eddie Konrad's episode 7 quickfire challenge dish

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Turkey and speck salad with herbs, citrus, cauliflower parmesan cream, and grilled sourdough bread

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Kelsey Bernard Clark's episode 7 quickfire challenge dish

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“Croque Madame Hot Brown” poached egg, pancetta, turkey, champagne vinaigrette, and shaved gruyere

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David Viana's episode 7 quickfire challenge

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Turkey tenders with blue cheese sauce and chipotle bacon jam

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Michelle Minori's episode 7 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried turkey ham and crispy potatoes with brown butter smoky aioli and kentucky cheese

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Eric Adjepong's episode 7 quickfire challenge dish

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“3 A.M. Hot Brown” housemade spiced pepper sauce, parmesan espuma, pancetta and turkey

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Justin Sutherland's episode 7 quickfire challenge dish

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“Kentucky Fried Breakfast Brown” smoked gouda, maple mornay, and fried turkey breast over grilled bread

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Adrienne Wright episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “Gin Rickey”

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Shrimp and avocado toast with cucumber, watermelon, juniper and serrano chile

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Brandon Rosen’s episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “Whiskey Sour”

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Duck-and-artichoke croquette with pickled fennel relish

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Brian Young’s episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “The Last Word”

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Pork, fennel and Calabrian chili sausage with basil and fennel gnocchi

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Brother Luck’s episode 6 quickfire challenge dish – second course

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Cumin-dusted scallop, yuzu guacamole, toasted nori and kumquat gastrique

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Brother Luck’s episode 6 quickfire challenge dish – third course

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Seared tuna, pico de gallo with cherry, apple, tomato, cilantro with beurre blanc and bonito flakes

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Brother Luck’s episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “Southside Fizz”

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Chicken salad with cucumber, peanut sauce, beed liver mousse, fresno chiles and basil, cilantro, mint

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Brother Luck’s episode 6 quickfire challenge dish – first course

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Tempura jalapeño popper with soy and sesame-pickled cucumber and carrot

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David Viana episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “Gin Rickey”

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Shrimp tartare, cucumber, apple, and radish

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Eddie Konrad’s episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “Old Fashioned”

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Bourbon-cured smoked salmon crudo with peach puree. Caramelized orange gastrique and brown butter

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Eric Adjepong episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “12- Mile Limit”

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Oyster with rum/bourbon mignonette, grenadine nage floater and pumpernickel

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Justin Sutherland episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “Old Fashioned”

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Duck a l’orange with duck liver mousse, bourbon, orange zest and greens with angostura vinaigrette

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Kelsey Barnard Clark’s episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “12-Mile Limit”

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Bay scallop ceviche, rhubarb cherry consommé and corn puree

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Michelle Minori episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “Whiskey Sour”

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Liver mousse gougeres made bourbon and sour cherries pickled with thyme and pomegranate syrup

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Sara Bradley episode 6 elimination challenge dish – “The Last Word”

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Bay scallops, avocado, eggplant, and crudité

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Nini Nguyen’s episode 6 quickfire challenge dish – first course

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Po’ boy-styled fried shrimp with fish sauce chili glaze

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Nini Nguyen’s episode 6 quickfire challenge dish – third course

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Tapioca pudding with bananas fostered bananas, coconut foam and toasted coconut and peanuts

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Nini Nguyen’s episode 6 quickfire challenge dish – second course

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Lemongrass grilled pork chop with Thai corn and tomato salad

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Adrienne Wright’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Lamb tartare with bell pepper, harissa oil-and-watermelon salad

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Brandon Rosen’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Bay scallop chowder with pea broth, potatoes, leeks and parmesan

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Brain Young’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Grilled watermelon, mozzarella, prosciutto, with white shoyu-and-lime vinaigrette

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David Viana’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Brussels sprout and apple raviolini with harissa butter

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Eddie Konrad’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Steak tartare with eggs Stracciatella, Osetra caviar and crispy potato

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Eric Adjepong’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Curry corn bisque, pancetta, chive-and-mint gremolata with caviar

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Justin Sutherland’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Fried chicken with apple, fennel, radish and chive in Champagne vinaigrette with chili

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Kelsey Barnard Clark’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Steak and Grits Hush Puppy with Tomato Puree

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Michelle Minori’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Halibut ceviche with compressed watermelon and salsa water

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Nini Nguyen’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Aguachile with yuzu, dragon fruit and dried avocado

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Pablo Lamon’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Grilled corn, miso aioli, cayenne pickled radishes and shaved truffle

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Sara Bradley’s episode 4 quickfire challenge dish

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Pickled shrimp with sunchokes two ways and fresh cherries

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Adrienne Wright’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Rosemary grilled shrimp with Israeli couscous and mushrooms

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Brandon Rosen’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Roasted rib eye with grilled mushrooms, corn, fried potatoes and achiote sabayon

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Brian Young’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Fire-roasted chicken breast and red cabbage with beurre rouge

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Eddie Konrad’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Curried carrot and chicken with black sesame, carrot top and coconut

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David Viana’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Leek carbonara with pancetta and morels

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Eric Adjepong’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Gift-wrapped roasted chicken with soubise, crispy oyster, mushroom and broccoli

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Michelle Minori’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Strawberry ricotta hush puppy with hazelnut crème fraiche

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Kelsey Bernard Clark’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Bacon-wrapped asparagus

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Kevin Scharpf’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Grilled ribeye with roasted red pepper romesco, mushroom ragu with pancetta and broccoli

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Justin Sutherland’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Kimchi meatloaf with warmed spinach, bacon, and corn salad

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Nini Nguyen’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Cream cheese-and-pepper jelly with walnuts, cranberry, and sorghum syrup chutney

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Sara Bradley’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Chopped liver, fried chicken and fried eggs

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Pablo Lamon’s episode 3 quickfire challenge dish

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Grilled pork T-bone with Asian slaw, pancetta, tomato emulsion and potato rosti

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David Viana’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Banana cream cheese trifle with macadamia nut-and-bacon Streusel

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Brandon Rosen’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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White chocolate mousse, Cointreau caramel, blood orange candied orange zest with toasted pecan cake

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Adrienne Wright’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Almond dacquoise, whipped ganache, blood orange-and-red wine marmalade and orange sorbet

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Brian Young’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Sweet-and-savory biscuit with dried fruit, jam and pickled cocoa nob with pistachio butter and sour cream

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Eddie Konrad’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Strawberry shortcake with almond streusel and fennel

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Kelsey Barnard Clark’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Pot de crème with citrus topping, lemon poppy seed and cream cheese whip

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Kevin Scharpf’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Ricotta cake with ricotta whipped cream and macerated cherries

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Justin Sutherland’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Bleu cheese mousse, crumbled goat cheese, chestnut and bacon crumble

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Eric Adjepong’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Bofrot with crème anglaise blackberry and blueberry fluid gel and chocolate Cointreau

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Michelle Minori’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Warm baked chocolate with roasted cherries, Cointreau and ginger with hazelnuts

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Nini Nguyen’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Blackberry-and-lemon vacherin

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Sara Bradley’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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“Church Fold” biscuit with hibiscus and ginger infused fresh berries, coconut “whooped” cream and macadamia nuts

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Pablo Lamon’s episode 3 elimination challenge dish

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Dark chocolate coffee and black pepper ganache with raspberry sable

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David Viana’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Ribeye with corn chermoula and harissa red wine reduction

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Adrienne Wright’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Moroccan-spiced New York strip steak with orange and Fresno chili sauce

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Brandon Rosen’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Korean BBQ bulgogi bowl with sushi rice and brussels sprout kimchi

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Brian Young’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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“Club Cut” New York strip steak with wood-roasted potatoes and spinach salad with blueberry, yuzu vinaigrette

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Eddie Konrad’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Za’atar crusted filet mignon with tomato emulsion and blistered tomatoes

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Eric Adjepong’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Grilled skirt steak with housemade harissa, arugula salad and lime ginger slaw

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Justin Sutherland’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Beef tonkatsu with spicy Asian slaw

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Kelsey Barnard Clark’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Country ham with strawberry, ginger, jalapeno sauce and fried prosciutto

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Kevin Scharpf’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Beef and pork meatball with white curry sauce

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Natalie Maronski’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Strip steak marinated in gouchujang miso and sesame oil with farro salad

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Nini Nguyen’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Vietnamese braised pork with arugula, grapefruit and mint salad

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Pablo Lamon’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Curried beets with chermoula couscous and charred beet greens

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Adrienne Wright’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Cornmeal fried catfish with Vietnamese red cabbage salad and ginger pepper jelly

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Brandon Rosen’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Roasted garlic confit chicken wing, spring vegetables and biscuit dumpling

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David Viana’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Worcestershire sweet and sour glazed lamb with old fashioned Swiss chard

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Brian Young’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Chicken and pork boudin blanc with biscuit dough dumplings in brodo

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Edmund “Eddie” Konrad’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Bourbon-cured lamb with sweet potato puree, Kentucky-style black BBQ sauce and crispy corn

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Eric Adjepong’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Bruleed bananas gabon with Meyer lemon and blood orange marmalade

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Justin Sutherland’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Roasted corn hoecakes with Bourbon bacon gastrique and smoked chili butter

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Kelsey Barnard Clark’s episode 2 quickfire challenge dish

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Country ham with strawberry, ginger, jalapeño sauce, and fried prosciutto

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Kevin Scharpf’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Deep fried banana with candied pecans and peanut butter mayonnaise

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Michelle Minori’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Ham and cheese tartine with truffled honey

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Natalie Maronski’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Meyer lemon curd pie with mascarpone and bourbon glaze

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Pablo Lamon’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Argentinian locro burgoo with ham hocks, short ribs, seared sausage, and chili drizzle

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Nini Nguyen’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Spoonbread with shrimp etouffee sauce

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Sara Bradley’s episode 2 elimination challenge dish

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Burnt cabbage with soup beans and country ham chow chow

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Eric Adjepong's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Raw Sweet Bay scallops with Ghanaian shito honey glaze, pickled shallots and celery garnish

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Brian Young's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Spicy Thai country ribs with bourbon and mint

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Brandon Rosen's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Roasted prime New York with smoked gouda polenta, charred broccoli and chimichurri

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Caitlin Steininger's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Tomato cobbler with salt and pepper biscuits and homemade ricotta

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David Viana's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Potato porcini soup with bok choy pesto, pickled morels and fried leeks

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Adrienne Wright's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Hand cut fettuccine with snap peas, mortadella, arugula pesto and mint puree

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Eddie Konrad's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Scallop crudo with haricot vert puree, apple slaw and puffed wild rice

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Justin Sutherland's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Coconut shrimp and grits with pink peppercorns and spiced, candied orange zest

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Kevin Scharpf's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Roasted and pickled beets with homemade ricotta, olive oil, arugula Salad

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Natalie Maronski's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Halibut ceviche with pickled bell peppers, confit potatoes and laksa curry

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Sara Bradley's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Ale 8 and bourbon braised pork belly, BBQ spiced carrots and pickled pecans

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Michelle Minori's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Carrot top tagliatelle with braised chicken, oranges, yogurt, sumac and berbere spice

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Kelsey Barnard Clark's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Pimento cheese deviled egg and spring salad

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Ninin Guyen's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Blackened catfish and Vietnamese cabbage salad with nuoc mam

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Pablo Lamon's episode 1 elimination challenge dish

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Tilapia crudo with green apple vinaigrette, sweet potato bourbon puree and togarashi chips

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Yellow Team's quickfire challenge dish

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Pan-seared rabbit over basil corn cakes

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Red Team's quickfire challenge dish

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Cornmeal crusted fried oyster, corn sauce, curry sautéed lima beans, peppers and tomatoes

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White Team's quickfire challenge dish

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Coriander and turmeric corn broth, poached tilefish, herb salad with fresh corn

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Green Team's quickfire challenge dish

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Beet pickled poached egg, beef fat roasted carrots, roasted corn, mint and carrot top

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Blue Team's quickfire challenge dish

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Pulled pork tenderloin with sweet pepper relish, corn cake and gravy

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