Cutthroat Kitchen Season 7 Episode 8 Lamb-a Dama Ding Dong
- TVG
- April 5, 2015
- 42 min
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8.4 (13)
In the eighth episode of the seventh season of Cutthroat Kitchen, titled "Lamb-a Dama Ding Dong," four chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges that involve sabotaging one another. Host Alton Brown plays the role of a ruthless auctioneer who auctions off items to each of the contestants, items that can either help or hinder their cooking progress. The winner of each challenge earns cash prizes, while those who fail to make the cut get sent home.
The show begins with the contestants preparing lamb dishes, but they are forced to use all sorts of unusual ingredients popular in other parts of the world that may be unfamiliar to them. Some of the ingredients include fish sauce, miso paste, and Thai chili peppers, which the chef starts to get creative with to bring their dishes to life. But then, the contestants bid on the opportunity to force their opponents to cook with a specific handicap, such as having to cook without a knife or stove. The chefs must then continue to cook using only the provided tools and ingredients while facing these additional challenges.
As the competition progresses, the challenges become increasingly difficult, with contestants forced to cook blindfolded or with one hand tied behind their back. The judges evaluate the dishes based on taste, creativity, and presentation, and the contestant with the lowest score is sent home. As the contest narrows, the remaining chefs face tougher challenges in a bid to become the ultimate Cutthroat Kitchen champion.
One of the main highlights of the show is Alton Brown's commentary during the challenges, which is both witty and merciless. He delights in seeing the contestants struggle to make their dishes while also dealing with the sabotages from their opponents. Brown's humor adds an extra layer of excitement to the show and keeps viewers engaged throughout the challenges.
Overall, "Lamb-a Dama Ding Dong" is an exciting and entertaining episode of Cutthroat Kitchen. The combination of intense culinary challenges and cheeky commentary from Alton Brown makes for a show that is both educational and fun to watch. Fans of cooking shows and reality contests will be sure to enjoy this episode.