Family Food Showdown Season 1 Episode 7 Old-World Cooking vs. Spicy

In the seventh episode of Family Food Showdown season 1, two families will compete in a cook-off where Old-World Cooking goes against Spicy cuisine. The show is hosted by Valerie Bertinelli, where she welcomes two families who love to cook and eat hearty meals.

In the first round, the contestants are given an hour to cook a classic dish from their family’s heritage. One family decides to cook a Greek dish called Spanakopita, which is made of spinach and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough. The other family opts for a spicy Indian dish named Chicken Tikka Masala, which is cooked in a tomato-based spicy sauce.

The judges, who are experts in food and cultural cuisine, give their feedback on each dish based on authenticity, flavor, creativity, and presentation. Although the judges appreciate the traditional flavors of Spanakopita, they are impressed by the bold and spicy flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala.

In the second round, the contestants are given a basket of ingredients that they must use in their dish. They have only 30 minutes to prepare their creation. The basket contains fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, hot peppers, and chicken.

One family decides to make a spicy chicken stir-fry served over rice. They use the hot peppers to create a fiery kick to the dish. The other family decides to prepare a classic Italian dish called Chicken Piccata, using the fresh herbs to add flavor to the sauce.

The judges taste each dish and provide their feedback based on taste, creativity, and presentation. Although the judges appreciate the classic flavors of Chicken Piccata, they are blown away by the bold and spicy flavors of the stir-fry.

In the final round, the families are given 45 minutes to prepare a dessert that combines both spicy and old-world flavors. One family decides to make a traditional Greek dessert called Baklava, using pistachios and honey. They add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the syrup to give it a spicy kick. The other family opts for a spicy chocolate mousse, using chili powder to add flavor to the chocolate.

The judges taste both desserts and provide their feedback based on taste, creativity, and incorporation of spice and traditional flavors. The judges are divided between the two desserts, with one judge preferring the spicy chocolate mousse and the other preferring the spicy and sweet Baklava.

In the end, one family is declared the winner and receives a prize of $10,000. Both families leave with the knowledge that their family recipes and traditions have been honored on the show.

Overall, Family Food Showdown season 1 episode 7 is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases the diversity of cuisines from different parts of the world while emphasizing the importance of family traditions and heritage. The episode is full of mouth-watering dishes and recipes that are sure to inspire viewers to get into the kitchen and try their hand at cooking.