Chopped Season 8 Episode 7 Everything's Rosy

In the eighth season, episode seven of Chopped, titled "Everything's Rosy," contestants are challenged with cooking with all things rose. Host Ted Allen introduces the panel of judges and explains that each round will have a surprise basket with unique ingredients that must be utilized in the dish.

The first round begins, and the contestants are given their baskets with items such as rose water, rose hips, and rose petals. The chefs have only 20 minutes to create an appetizer that will impress the judges. The contestants' creativity is put to the test, as they must find ways to use the rose ingredients while also incorporating other flavors to balance the dish.

As time runs out, the judges taste each dish, evaluating the creativity and execution of the appetizers. The chefs who fail to impress the judges are eliminated, and the remaining contestants go on to the second round.

In the second round, contestants must create an entree dish using the surprise ingredients, which include rose-infused olive oil, rose-pickled vegetables, and rose vinegar. The judges pay close attention to how the chefs bring out the flavors of the rose ingredients while also staying true to the flavors of the main protein.

The remaining chefs continue to pull out all the stops in the final round as they create desserts using a surprise basket with ingredients such as rose jam, rose-infused chocolate, and rose petals. Each dish must exhibit a balance of flavors, textures, and creativity.

After the final round, the judges deliberate on each dish and ultimately declare a winner, who receives a cash prize and bragging rights of being a Chopped champion.

"Everything's Rosy" showcases the creativity and versatility of the chefs as they navigate an unusual and challenging basket of ingredients. The unique twist of using rose in each dish brings a distinct and fragrant element that elevates each dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Chopped continues to be a thrilling and engaging cooking competition show that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.