Beat Bobby Flay Season 8 Episode 14 All At Stake
- TV-G
- January 5, 2017
- 21 min
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8.2 (16)
In this episode of Beat Bobby Flay season 8 episode 14, titled "All At Stake," two chefs go head-to-head for a chance to take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. The stakes are high as the winner of this competition will not only earn bragging rights but will also receive a cash prize.
First up is Chef Tim Wiechmann from Cambridge, Massachusetts. He brings his German and French culinary training to the kitchen and is known for his innovative dishes. His challenger is Chef Chad Minton from Lexington, Kentucky. He is a self-taught chef who uses his southern roots to bring bold flavors to his food.
The judges for this episode are Anne Burell, a renowned chef and restaurateur, and Simon Majumdar, a food and travel writer. They will be tasting each dish and deciding who advances to the next round.
The competition begins with a coin toss, and Chef Tim wins the honor of choosing the secret ingredient for the first round. He chooses quail, a delicacy that requires precision and skill to prepare properly. Both chefs get to work immediately, crafting their own unique dishes.
Chef Tim decides to prepare Stuffed Quail with Red Cabbage and Apples, and Chef Chad creates Grilled Quail with Peach Salsa and Polenta Fries. The judges are impressed with both dishes, but ultimately it is Chef Tim's flavors and execution that win him the first round.
For the second round, the remaining chef gets to choose the secret ingredient, and Chef Chad selects shrimp. He goes for a classic seafood dish, creating Shrimp Scampi with Lemon and Herbs. Chef Tim, on the other hand, decides to take a risk and prepares Shrimp and Clam Fideos, a Spanish dish with a lot of complex flavors and textures.
The judges are once again impressed with both dishes, but ultimately it is Chef Chad's clean and flavorful Shrimp Scampi that wins him the round. With the two chefs tied, it all comes down to the final round.
For the final round, the secret ingredient is revealed to be beef. Both chefs know that they must bring their A-game if they want to come out on top. Chef Chad decides to prepare a classic New York Strip Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli, while Chef Tim creates a modern take on steak tartare, a traditional French dish.
Once again, the judges are impressed with both dishes, but ultimately it is Chef Tim's innovative and flavorful take on the steak tartare that wins him the competition. He will now have the chance to take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay, but the question is, can he beat the best of the best?
The tension is high as Chef Tim prepares for his showdown with Bobby Flay. Will he be able to pull off an upset and beat the Iron Chef, or will Bobby's years of culinary experience be too much for him to handle? Only time will tell in this thrilling episode of Beat Bobby Flay.