Ep 11. Chopping in a Winter Wonderland
- TVG
- November 25, 2012
- 42 min
Chopped season 12 episode 11 is titled "Chopping in a Winter Wonderland." This episode features four chefs who are ready to brave the cold to create delicious meals. The contestants are given a basket of mystery ingredients in each of the three rounds, including winter produce, canned goods, and holiday treats.
The first round is 20 minutes, and the chefs must use the mystery ingredients to create an appetizer. The judges are looking for creativity, taste, and presentation. The chefs race to finish their dishes on time, using a variety of techniques to cook their ingredients. Some of the highlights include a venison pâté with cherry sauce and a smoked salmon crostini with a clementine dressing.
In the second round, the chefs have 30 minutes to create an entree. The mystery ingredients in this round include winter vegetables, game meat, and dried fruit. The chefs are feeling the pressure as they try to create dishes that stand out. Some of the interesting dishes include a bison pot roast with root vegetables and a lamb shank with spiced pears and couscous.
The final round is dessert, and the chefs have just 30 minutes to create a sweet dish using mystery ingredients like chocolate, nuts, and seasonal fruits. The judges are looking for originality, flavor, and presentation. The chefs get creative with their dishes, creating things like a chocolate chestnut tart with cranberry coulis and a spiced apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.
As the judges taste each dish, they discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each chef. They must decide who will be chopped and sent home and who will move on to the next round. The pressure is high as the chefs hope to impress the judges and come out on top.
Overall, "Chopping in a Winter Wonderland" is a fun and exciting episode of Chopped. The winter theme adds an extra level of challenge to the competition, and the chefs rise to the occasion with their creative and delicious dishes. Whether you're a fan of cooking shows or just looking for a fun and entertaining program to watch, Chopped is sure to deliver.
