MasterChef Junior Season 7 Episode 7 Camp MasterChef

After six weeks of grueling challenges, only eight young home cooks remain on MasterChef Junior. In this episode, titled "Camp MasterChef," the competition moves to the great outdoors as the young chefs face off in a series of challenges inspired by camping cuisine.

The episode opens with the contestants arriving at the MasterChef Junior Summer Camp, where they are greeted by judges Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, and Aarón Sánchez. The chefs are divided into two teams of four and asked to create a dish using only ingredients found in a campsite pantry.

As the teams get to work, tensions run high as the young chefs struggle to work together while also impressing the judges. One team opts for a classic campfire meal with grilled steak and roasted vegetables, while the other goes for a more ambitious dish of homemade pasta with foraged mushrooms and a cream sauce.

Both teams face challenges along the way, from a failed attempt to start a fire to an overcooked steak. But in the end, the judges declare one team the winner based on the overall flavor and creativity of their dish.

In the next challenge, the remaining chefs are tasked with inventing their own spin on a classic camping dessert: s'mores. Each chef must create a unique s'mores-inspired dessert using a variety of ingredients, from graham crackers and marshmallows to fruit and nuts.

As the young chefs get to work, they draw inspiration from their own experiences camping and memories of previous s'mores concoctions. Some opt for classic s'mores with a twist, like a peanut butter and jelly s'more or a hot fudge sundae s'more. Others get more creative, with a s'mores-inspired ice cream sandwich or a s'mores tart with a toasted marshmallow topping.

Once again, the judges taste and evaluate each dish, taking into account both the creativity and execution of the dessert. In the end, one young chef's unique take on a s'mores skillet dessert earns them the win and a coveted spot in the next round.

In the final challenge of the episode, the remaining chefs face a daunting test as they are asked to cook for a group of real-life campers. Working in pairs, the chefs must create a campfire feast that is both delicious and appealing to young palates.

As the challenge gets underway, the young chefs must navigate the challenges of cooking outdoors, from controlling the heat of the fire to dealing with unexpected weather. But with the guidance of the judges and the support of their teammates, they manage to put together a variety of impressive dishes, from grilled chicken with a honey mustard glaze to campfire pizza with fresh herbs.

As the campers arrive to taste the dishes, the chefs anxiously await their reactions, hoping to please their toughest critics yet. In the end, the judges declare one team the winner based on the overall taste and presentation of their meal.

With another young chef sent home and only seven remaining, the competition heats up as MasterChef Junior season 7 moves into the next round.