Starting this week, the show moves to Dallas courtesy of the Toyota Sienna.
Immunity Quickfire #3: Make a half-hour dish using the survival kits stored in the backs of those three vans. Like two weeks ago, a $5K bonus comes w/ this week's immunity prize.
Guest Judge: John Besh (August chef/owner)
Notables:
Chris J.: Fried chicken on lemongrass noodles
Chuy: Basmati rice w/ smoked trout & green chiles
Grayson: Pickled herring w/ hearts of palm, dates & herring juice
Lindsay: Triple club sandwich w/ tuna & sardines in French Onion Soup w/ Vienna sausage
Ty-Lor: Black pepper chicken stew w/ garbanzo beans & rice
Sarah: Dried beef & pineapple rice w/ applesauce & hearts of palm
Chris C.: Spicy Garbanzo beans w/ tofu & crab
Whitney: Beer & peach-glazed chicken w/ green bean casserole
Edward: Thai Peanut Soup w/ salmon, tofu & fried hominy
Paul: Pork & beans w/ coffee & Basmati rice
Dakota: Sweet & spicy noodles w/ crab meat, corn kernels, green chiles & pineapple juice
BOTTOM THREE- Whitney, Dakota & Chris C.
WINNER- Lindsay (Runners-up: Edward & Chuy)
ELIMINATION CHALLENGE #3: While still in Highland Park, make something for a progressive dinner party that involves three neighbors.
Whole Foods Market Budget of the Week (30 min.): $250
THE FOOD:
Appetizers:
Chris J.: Roasted chicken cigar w/ sweet corn, collard greens, cumin ash & sesame seed
Sarah: Grilled Roman-style artichokes w/ date puree, pecans & fresh mint
Lindsay: Roasted & raw beet salad w/ chickpeas & Greek vinaigrette
Whitney: Seared scallop over sweet corn puree w/ zucchini
Paul: Fried Brussels Sprouts w/ grilled prosciutto
Entrees:
Heather: Garlic & rosemary-grilled lamb chops w/ Garbanzo beans & mint chimichurri
Chuy: Sockeye salmon fillet stuffed w/ goat cheese cream & a cherry tomato relish on top w/ avocado
Beverly: Seared scallop w/ creamy polenta & crispy garlic
Ty-Lor: Spice-rubbed grilled pork tenderloin w/ Summer slaw & guacamole salsa
Nyesha: Roasted filet of beef w/ vegetable melange & red wine sauce
Desserts:
Dakota: Banana bread pudding w/ roasted banana mousse & banana date milkshake
Chris C.: Strawberry cupcake w/ banana cream custard, rich chocolate icing & chocolate chip ice cream
Edward: Panna cotta w/ cantaloupe consomme & raspberries stuffed w/ basil pudding
Grayson: Chocolate sponge cake w/ caramelized bananas & semifreddo
WINNER- Paul (Runners-up: Sarah, Grayson & Dakota)
IN JEOPARDY- Chuy (Dishonorable mentions: Both Chrises & Ty-Lor)
LAST CHANCE KITCHEN CHALLENGE #4: After butchering five bone-in Rib-Eyes picked up at WFM via the all-new Toyota prius v, they have to perfectly cook one medium-rare steak; all of this must be done within 45 minutes.
ELIMINATED- Keith