Beat Bobby Flay Season 3 Episode 11 Clash of the Culinary Titans
- TVG
- January 15, 2015
- 21 min
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7.9 (13)
In episode 11 of Beat Bobby Flay season 3 titled "Clash of the Culinary Titans," two culinary masters, Chef Bruce Kalman and Chef Derek Monroe, compete for the chance to take down Bobby Flay.
Chef Bruce Kalman, an accomplished chef with multiple restaurants, is known for his modern Italian cuisine. Chef Derek Monroe, on the other hand, is a classically trained French chef who has spent time working in Michelin-starred restaurants.
The competition begins with a preliminary round where both chefs have 20 minutes to prepare a dish using a surprise ingredient chosen by Bobby Flay. The ingredient for this round is revealed to be shrimp. Chef Kalman's dish is a Mediterranean style shrimp and grits with a fennel and orange salad, while Chef Monroe's dish is a shrimp and pork dumpling with a coconut lemongrass broth. Bobby is impressed with both dishes but ultimately chooses Chef Kalman as the winner of the round.
In the second round, Chef Kalman and Chef Monroe have to create their signature dish in 45 minutes. Chef Kalman decides to showcase his Italian roots by making a braised pork cheek ragu with house-made tagliatelle pasta. Meanwhile, Chef Monroe opts for a more classic French dish, preparing a beef Wellington with a mushroom and onion duxelle and a red wine reduction.
After tasting both dishes, Bobby Flay decides that Chef Monroe's beef Wellington is the better dish and names him the winner of the round.
With the score tied at 1-1, it all comes down to the final round where Chef Kalman and Chef Monroe have to create a dish using a secret ingredient chosen by Bobby Flay. The secret ingredient in this round is revealed to be quail.
Chef Kalman decides to prepare a quail stuffed with a sausage and herb stuffing and served with a sweet and sour cherry agrodolce. Chef Monroe opts for a quail ballotine stuffed with a black truffle and foie gras mousse and served with a red wine jus.
Bobby Flay tastes both dishes and is impressed with the level of skill and creativity displayed by both chefs. However, he ultimately chooses Chef Bruce Kalman as the winner of the episode, impressed by his innovative take on the quail dish.
Overall, "Clash of the Culinary Titans" showcases the incredible talent and creativity of both Chef Bruce Kalman and Chef Derek Monroe as they compete for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. It's a high-stakes competition filled with surprises and delicious dishes that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.