Aaron agrees that the last scallop was genius and the other two were not necessary. They are cooked beautifully, he nailed the scallops but a lot of heat in the salad and he wants to see more from him. The duck has beautiful color and juicy but says it was a bit under done. Aaron says the chicken is juicy and very consistent, but the batter needed more pizzazz. May 27, 2015 4 Cinammon Roll-er Coaster Top 20 Jun 3, 2015 5 Clawing to Victory Jun 10, 2015 6 What Happens in Vegas Steaks in Vegas Jun 17, 2015 7 Bring Home the Bacon Jun 24, 2015 8 Happy Birthday, MasterChef! Ty says the first time he had scallops was in New York City and it changed his life. Christina picks up the apron and hands it to Jason and the crowd cheers for him.
Christina says with the lard he will need to put the chicken in the oven where using oil makes it cook more evenly. They reach the front of the kitchen where Chef Ramsay informs them they will be making a dish with the most sought after protein in the world: duck! After each battle, the judges will decide whom they think deserves to make it to the next round and a chance to compete for the coveted title. The show will give contestants the opportunity to develop their cooking skills while being encouraged, mentored and celebrated by the industry's best! Judging the battle rounds will be Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, and new judge and award-winning chef Aarón Sánchez, who will taste for flavor, creativity and presentation. After discussing the dishes, Chef Ramsay says they are both good enough to go through but rules are rules so only one can go through. He says the duck is slicing like butter and is beautiful, tastes delicious but the mash potatoes are a bit lumpy. After each battle, the judges will decide whom they think deserves to make it to the next round and a chance to compete for the coveted title. He handed the apron to Reba who rushes out and greeted by cheers from the crowd.
In the Season Eight premiere episode, 40 of America's best home cooks travel to Los Angeles to compete in the Masterchef Battle for a White Apron challenge, during which they will face off against each other to try to earn a place in the Top 20. In order to move to the next round, the home cooks must display culinary skills, an immense passion for food, and be determined to out-cook their rivals. Chef Ramsay tells Yachecia it looks beautiful as he cuts it open. After each battle, the judges will decide whom they think deserves to make it to the next round and a chance to compete for the coveted title. Chef Aaron greets Gabriel who made a sweet and spicy taco with blackened tilapia, Avocado crema and mango-peach salsa. Jason is making three Asian styles of scallops and says since he is a music teacher he likes to make a symphony on a plate. He said it is going to the one who he thinks can mature across the competition and become a true masterchef.
Aaron says the duck was fantastic, there are plating issues and technical flaws but it was a pleasant bite. Chef Aarón Sánchez joins the show as a new judge. He is making it with a citrus salad. They have 30 minutes to make the most memorable taco of their culinary lives. They bring their dishes up and Chef Ramsay tells them well done but there is only one spot open. Shawn says he lived in Hawaii for 2 years and is making Hawaiian-style chicken, using lard instead of oil. Latest news The Jamie Foxx-hosted Beat Shazam will return with its third season on Monday, May 20 at 8 pm, while MasterChef will christen its 10th season on Wednesday, May 29 at 8 pm before expanding to a second night — Thursdays-at-8 pm — beginning June 20.
Aaron approaches Adam who made spot prawn with yuzu aioli, red cabbage and salmon roe. Christina learns Davids dish is Caribbean fish taco, coleslaw, bell peppers, avocado and scallions. The tortilla was the worst part of the dish, he thought the addition of the salmon roe was excellent. Chef Ramsay says they will be making the almighty fried chicken, but they will have to break down the chicken perfectly, just as Ramsay shows them. Jason, a high school music teacher and Ty, a model are up next fighting for the white apron.
Chef Ramsay tells them they will be making a dish using scallops, the jewel of the sea. First up for an apron is Yachecia, a minister and Shawn, a pastor. Christina gives the apron to Yachecia saying cooking slower and longer was what gave her the edge. Chef Ramsay says if this is an indication of what they are going to have in their top 20, they are in for a season and a half. Julia, a food truck promoter, Adam, a Harvard student, Gabriel who is only 19 is a fast-food server, and David who is 50 and a wedding singer. . He says it is delicious and the last scallop was mind-blowing flavor and has given him a lot to think about.
Tonight they have 30 minutes to turn the whole chicken into a batch of MasterChef worthy dish. The final duo for tonight is Paola, who is a dentist who is competing against stay-at-home mom, Reba. Judging the battle rounds will be Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, and new judge and award-winning chef Aarón Sánchez, who will taste for flavor, creativity and presentation. They have 30 minutes to make a fully composed dish that screams them. Caitlin, Paige, Jen, Sam, Necco and Mark receive aprons quickly.
He loves it and when he learns he is only 19, he says he gives him hope that what Aaron does will be carried on by the next generation. They enter the MasterChef kitchen where Chef Aaron says they will be making specialty of his from food trucks and Michelin Star restaurants around the world: the taco. He shows them how to render the fat from the duck breast, make it crispy and to make it spot on like a true master chef. Source: We're back and hungry for more — returns May 29 on. Chef Ramsay approaches Reba who explains her dish as pan-seared duck with brussel sprouts; fresh taters and wild mushroom sauce.
Christina gives them 30 minutes to make the perfect dish. The next 4 home cooks fighting for 2 aprons. He liked the fruit and seasoning, the potential is there but definitely not a show-stopper. More First Aired: May 31, 2017 - 41 Minutes Runtime Paige Jimenez, Shawn Niles, Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez 6. Judging the battle rounds will be Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, and new judge and award-winning chef Aarón Sánchez, who will taste for flavor, creativity and presentation.
Yachecia grew up in Detroit and says its all in the seasoning, she seasoned the breading, the oil and the buttermilk. Judging the battle rounds will be Ramsay and Tosi. Christina says it is tasty and messy but the one weak point was not all pieces were coated as well as the other. Chef Ramsay comes forward and says one of them has the flair and skill to get the final apron and he hands it to Adam. The judges deliberate but Aaron says there is one amateur cook who is far beyond the other 3 and calls Gabriel to take an apron and he cries, Aaron tells him to put the apron on and keep his head up. He says if he closes his eyes it tastes great but it looks a mess.