Ep 8. Chopped Champions: Battle Four

In this episode of Chopped Champions, four previous winners return to compete for a chance at the grand prize. The chefs are given mystery baskets filled with unusual ingredients which they must use to create a stunning appetizer, entree, and dessert in just thirty minutes. The competition is fierce as each chef tries to outdo the others in flavor and presentation.

For the appetizer round, the basket contains ingredients such as rabbit, pomegranate molasses, quinoa, and cherry tomatoes. The chefs must think quickly and creatively to come up with a dish that showcases all of these disparate flavors and textures. One chef struggles to work with the rabbit, which is an ingredient they have never cooked with before, while another chef takes a bold risk by incorporating the pomegranate molasses into a vinaigrette.

Next up is the entrée round, which features a basket full of ingredients like bison hanger steak, asparagus, pickled ginger, and corn tortillas. The chefs must balance the bold flavors of the bison with the more delicate flavors of the asparagus and pickled ginger. One chef opts to make a taco with the corn tortillas, while another chef creates a more elevated dish by making a bison steak with an asparagus and pickled ginger salad.

Finally, it's time for dessert, and the chefs are faced with a basket full of ingredients such as rosewater, tahini, labneh, and apricots. The chefs must use all of their skills to create a dessert that is both delicious and visually stunning. One chef takes a risk by using the rosewater to flavor a simple syrup, while another chef incorporates the tahini into a rich, creamy pudding.

As the judges taste each dish, they are impressed by the creativity and skill of the chefs. One chef's appetizer dish stands out for its bold flavors and beautiful presentation, while another chef's entrée dish is praised for its balance of flavors and expertly cooked bison steak. In the end, it's a close competition, and the judges are impressed by all of the dishes created in just thirty short minutes.

Tune in to this exciting episode of Chopped Champions to see who comes out on top and earns the coveted title of Chopped Champion.