Beat Bobby Flay Season 1 Episode 5 Beauty and the Feast

In season 1 episode 5 of Beat Bobby Flay, titled "Beauty and the Feast," two talented chefs battle it out for the chance to take on culinary heavyweight Bobby Flay. Hosting the competition are actress and model Chrissy Teigen and Iron Chef judge Judy Joo, who are looking for the perfect chef to challenge Bobby and dethrone the reigning champion.

The first contender is from Texas, and she's no stranger to the competition kitchen. Chef Dominique is a former contender on Food Network Star and has since become a successful chef and restaurateur. Dominique is a master of fusion cuisine, blending her African and Caribbean heritage with her Texas upbringing to create bold and innovative dishes.

Her opponent hails from New York City and is known for his classic French training and his commitment to using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Chef Phillipe has worked with some of the world's greatest culinary masters, including Alain Ducasse and Daniel Boulud, and his cooking reflects the precision and technique he learned from these masters.

The two chefs are given a surprise ingredient to incorporate into their dishes: black garlic. This pungent and earthy ingredient is a favorite of many top chefs, and both Dominique and Phillipe are excited to use it in their dishes.

The first round is a 20-minute head-to-head battle, during which the chefs must create a dish that showcases the black garlic. Dominique creates a black garlic-infused fried chicken dish that wows the judges with its bold flavors and crispy texture. Phillipe goes for a classic French approach, creating a black garlic puree to accompany his pan-seared scallops. The judges are impressed with his technical skill but note that the dominant flavor is the scallops, not the black garlic.

In the second round, the chefs have 45 minutes to prepare their signature dish, the one they think will beat Bobby Flay. Chef Dominique goes for a fusion dish, creating a jerk-spiced lamb chop with black garlic-fried rice and a mango, black garlic, and cucumber salsa. Chef Phillipe creates a classic French dish, roasted chicken with black garlic jus, truffle mashed potatoes, and braised fennel.

The judges taste both dishes and are blown away by the strong flavors and creative presentation of Chef Dominique's dish. However, Chef Phillipe's classic French technique and perfectly executed dish win him the round.

In the final round, Chef Phillipe faces off against Bobby Flay in a cooking competition that will determine who is the ultimate champion. The surprise ingredient for this challenge is miso paste, and the chefs have 60 minutes to create a dish that highlights its umami-rich flavor.

Chef Phillipe creates a miso-glazed pork tenderloin with sauteed shiitake mushrooms and roasted potatoes. Bobby's dish is a miso-marinated filet mignon with roasted baby carrots and a miso hollandaise sauce. The judges taste both dishes and deliberate before announcing the winner.

In the end, only one chef will reign supreme and earn the right to say they Beat Bobby Flay. Tune in to this exciting episode to find out who will come out on top in this culinary battle of the titans.