Be Our Chef Season 1 Episode 7 Anyone Can Cook

Be Our Chef is a cooking competition series that features five diverse families each episode competing to make the best Disney-inspired dish. In season 1 episode 7, titled "Anyone Can Cook", the families are tasked with making their own version of Ratatouille, the famous dish from the Disney animated film of the same name. The catch is that they must follow the recipe provided by celebrity chef Aarti Sequeira without any help from the show's mentors.

As the episode begins, host Angela Kinsey encourages the families to have fun in the kitchen and reminds them of the stakes of the competition - $10,000 and the title of "Be Our Chef" for the winning family. She introduces Aarti Sequeira, who demonstrates how to make the perfect Ratatouille using eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. She emphasizes the importance of preparation and technique, noting that even a seemingly simple dish like Ratatouille requires attention to detail.

With Aarti's recipe in hand, the families head to the pantry to gather their ingredients and begin cooking. As they work, the camera cuts between the different families, highlighting their unique approaches to the dish. Some families stick closely to the recipe, while others take creative liberties with different spices and seasonings. One family even tries to make a gluten-free version of the dish, using rice instead of bread crumbs.

As the clock ticks down, the families race to finish their dishes and plate them for the judges. This week's panel consists of two special guest judges - Pixar animator Brad Bird and film critic Richard Roeper. They taste each dish and offer their critiques, praising the families for their creativity and flavor combinations.

In the end, one family earns the top prize and is named the winner of the Ratatouille challenge. However, as always, the show emphasizes the importance of family bonding and fun in the kitchen, regardless of who takes home the prize. The episode ends with Angela encouraging viewers at home to try making Ratatouille for themselves, using Aarti's recipe as a guide. Anyone can cook, after all.