Ep 12. Family Style

The twelfth episode of Masterchef Canada's first season is titled "Family Style". In this episode, the remaining contestants are tasked with creating family-style dishes that can be easily shared among a group.

The episode begins with the contestants splitting into two teams of three. Each team is tasked with creating a two-course meal that can be easily shared among a group of six. The teams are given 90 minutes to complete the task, with the winning team being safe from elimination and the losing team facing the pressure test.

The pressure test in this episode is a difficult one. The contestants must recreate Chef Claudio Aprile's signature dish, "Octopus a la Plancha". This dish consists of grilled octopus served on a bed of creamy risotto, and it is a favorite among food lovers in Canada. The contestants are given just 60 minutes to recreate this dish, and they must do so without any help from Chef Claudio.

Throughout the episode, tensions run high as the contestants struggle to create family-style dishes that are both delicious and visually appealing. Some of the contestants find themselves working well together, while others struggle to get along with their teammates. All of the contestants are keen to impress the judges, and they all put in a tremendous amount of effort to create dishes that are worthy of the Masterchef Canada kitchen.

At the end of the team challenge, one team is declared the winner, and they are safe from elimination. The other team faces the pressure test, and they must recreate Chef Claudio's signature dish to avoid being sent home. As always, the pressure test is a tense and nail-biting affair, with the contestants struggling to get their dishes just right. Some of the contestants rise to the occasion, while others falter under the pressure.

In the end, only one contestant is eliminated from the competition, leaving the rest to move on to the next round. This episode of Masterchef Canada is a thrilling and captivating one, full of great food, high stakes, and plenty of drama. It showcases the remarkable talents of these Canadian home cooks and gives viewers a taste of what it takes to succeed in the world of fine dining.