Thursday, June 3, 2021

SEASON #11 - MASTERCHEF - LEGENDS - KELSEY.

 EPISODE #1:  Auditions - Round 1

             Season of Legends

HOST:  Joe 

             Aaron 

             Gordon Ramsey.

PLACE:  Los Angeles, California.


PRIZE:  The Title

              $250,000

              Complete Kitchen from Vikings

               The MasterChef  Trophy.

Tonight episode is about audition for the 15 aprons.  Enter the room is Joe, Aaron & Gordon with Dorian, Winner S-10 & the 2 finalist from last season, Sarah & Nick.

AUDITION:  45 minutes to your signature dish.

PLAYERS TO BE AUDITIONED:                       Apron

1.  ALEJANDRO   born in Havana, Cuba                yes                                     Atlanta, GEORGIA

2.  CAILIN                                                               No                           Castro Valley, CALIFORNIA

3.  JENNIFER                                                          No                            Castro Valley, CALIFORNIA

4.  MATT                                                                 Yes                             Cromwell, CONN.

5.  AUTUMN                                                           Yes                            Boston, MASS.

6.  ELYCE                                                                Yes                           Chicago, ILL.

7.  MILES                                                                  Yes                          Frisco, TEXAS

8.  SUU          born in Burma                                  Yes                             Houston, TEXAS

                          TO BE CONTINUE!


EPISODE #2:  Curtis Stone.  Audition Round 2.

Introducing Curtis Stone as Guest Judge.

- 45 minutes to cook your signature dish Need 3 yes from the judges.

9.  ANNE                                                                Yes                                 Kalamazoo, MICHIGAN

10.  BRIT                                                                No                                  Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA

11.  BERNARDO                                                   No                                   Washington, DC

12.  JOSEY                                                             No                                     Atlanta, GEORGIA

13.  ABE                                                                 Yes                                New York City, NEW YORK

14.  JOSEPH                                                           Yes                                      Houston, TEXAS

15.  NAYHA                                                           No                            Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA

16.  ANNAI                                                            Yes                                         Dallas, TEXAS

                       TO BE CONTINUE!


EPISODE #3: Auditions Round 3.

START OFF:  Waiting for the round to begin.  Then all 3 judges enter, Gordon, Aaron & Joe... Introducing Paula Dean.  10 earned their apron - 5 more to go.  45 minutes to cook your signature dish.

- BRITTANY                                                   No                                               Arlington, TEXAS

- MICHAEL                                                     No                                      Laguna Beach, CALIFORNIA

- KELSEY                                                       Yes                                           Indianapolis, INDIANA

- LEXY                                                            Yes                                          Zion, ILLINOIS

- TAY                                                               Yes                                           Omaha, NEBRASKA

- MARY JANE                                                 Yes                                           Bastrop, TEXAS

- ALAN   Arron gave the kid a scholarship to school No                                Nogales, MEXICO

- CATHLEEN                                                  No                                            Lombard, ILINOIS

- MICHEAL                                                    Yes.                                          Asbury Park, NEW JESEY 


EPSIODE #4:  Chef Morimoto - Monkfish Challenge.                            15 to Start.

The 15 home cooks enter the kitchen.

1.  TAY  29  Radio Host                                                                      Omaha, NEBRASKA

2.  MARY JANE  59  Hospice Nurse                                                    Austin, TEXAS

3.  ANNAI  25  Legal Assist                                                               Dallas, TEXAS

4.  KELSEY  32  Physcial Therapist                                             Indianapolis, INDIANIA

5.  ALEJANDRO  39  Professional Animal Trainer                     Atlanta, GEORGIA

6.  MATT  36  Construction Worker                                              Cromwell, CONN.

7.  ELYCE  39  Salon Owner                                                        Chicago, ILLINOIS

8.  SUU  30    Food Blogger                                                          Houston, TEXAS

9.  ABE  22  Student (born in Romania)                                       New York City, NEW YORK

10.  AUTUMN  27  Bartender                                                        Boston, MASSACHUSETT

11.  MICHAEL                                         

12.  MILES                                                                                     Frisco, TEXAS

13.  JOSEPH                                                                                   Houston, TEXAS

14.  LEXY                                                                                       Zion, ILLINOIS

15.  ANNE                                                                                       Kalamazoo, MICHIGAN

GUEST JUDGE:  Chef Morimoto.    Monkfish.


- Cook a stunning monkfish dish using the incredible filets prepared by Chef Mornimoto in 1 hour.

PRIZE:  Dinner for two at Morimoto Las Vegas rest.

RESULTS:

- TOP 3:  Kelsey, Autumn & Suu.

        WINNER:  Kelsey.

- BOTTOM 3:  Annai, Alejandro & Elyce.

ELIMINATED:  Elyce.


EPSIODE #5:  Sherry Yard - Dessert Challenge.                                        14 Left.

START OFF:  The home Cooks enter the kitchen - Welcome Sherry Yard.

CHALLENGE:  Cook a beautiful restaurant quality dessert in 90 minutes.


PRIZE:  Full Set of Kitchen appliances from Breville.  Worth at least $5,000.

WORST:  Will Be Eliminated.

RESULTS:

- TOP 4:  Lexy, Tay, Anne & Michael.

- An Molten Lava Cake.


WINNER:  Tay.

- BOTTOM 3:  Abe, Annai & Matt.

ELIMINATED:  Annai.                                                                                                          


EPISODE #6:  Michael Mina - Meat Roulette.                                                         13 Left.

START OFF:  The home Cooks enter the Kitchen where Gordon made an announcement:  Mary Jayne has fallen ill & is longer able to complete.                                                               12 Left.

WLECOME MICHEAL MINA:  San Francisco Surf and Turf. 


CHALLENGE:  Each cook must cook a unique MasterChef worthy beef dish.  TWIST:  won't know cut of beef you are cooking until open the Mystery Box.

DEMO:  by Gordon & Michael first.  


MEAT ROULETTE:  Pick a station & cook what beef is under that Mystery Box. in 1 hour.

PRIZE:  A dinner for two at Michael Mina's restaurant in San Francisco.

LOSER:  Eliminated.

RESULTS:

- TOP3:  Abe, Joseph, & Kelsey.

     WINNER:  Abe.   All 3 are Safe.

- BOTTOM 3:  Anne, Lexy & Matt.

ELIMINATED:  Matt.     


EPISODE #7:  Nancy Silverton - Pasta Challenge.                                            11 Left.     

   Welcome Nancy Silverton Co-Owner of Las Angeles  Osteria Mozza  with Joe B.     

CHALLENGE:  Make a staple of Italian Cosines - Fresh Pasta. In 1 hour to prepare a fresh pasta dish.


PRIZE:  Exclusive VIP dinner for 2 at Osteria Mozza.

LOSER:  \Will Be Eliminated.

JUDGING:

- TOP 4:  Anne, Autumn, Kelsey & Lexy.

        WINNER:  Autumn.

BOTTOM 3:  Miles, Alejandro, & Michael.

ELIMINATED:  Miles - didn't follow directions.   


EPISODE #8:  Jonathan Waxman - California Mystery Box.                                 10Left.

START OFF:  The home Cook enter the Arena to find the Mystery Box.

                           The  Top 10.

MYSTERY BOX:  French California ingredients:  Santa Barbara Spot Prawns, Sea Urchin or Uni, Wasabi, Avocado & California Grapefruits.


WELCOME JONATHAN WAXMAN.


CHALLENGE:  Must cook a dish using ALL 5 INGREDIENTS in 1 hour inspired by Jonathan.

PRIZE:  Dinner for 4 in Jonathan flagship restaurant Barbuto in NYC.

- Alejandro has an allergy to Seafood.

TOP 3:  Suu, Abe & Autumn

WINNER - Suu.

BOTTOM 3:  Alejandro, Tay (forgot an ingredient), & Joseph.

ELIMINATED:  Tay.


ESIPODE #9:  Roi Choi, Elevated Street Food.                                              9 Left.

START OFF:  The Home Cooks enter the arena.  Top 9!

      WELCOME ROY CHOI.


CHALLENGE:  Take a traditional street food item & elevate it into a restaurant quality dish and give the judges some insight into your hometown heritage in 60 minutes.

PRIZE:  Dinner for two at Roy Choi Las Vegas restaurant, Best Friend.  Plus Immunity.

RESULTS:

- TOP 3:  Kelsey, Joseph & Lexy.

         WINNER:  Joseph.


ESIPODE #10:                                                                                                9 Left.

START OFF:  The Home Cooks Enter the arena.  Joseph is in the balcony wearing a White Apron.  All others still in a Black Apron.

CHALLENGE:  Cook for your personal legend, & elevated the meal inspired you to cook in 1 hour.

- Lexy - Her Husband,                        Autumn - Her Roommates,             Suu - Her Grandmother,

- Anne - Her Family,                           Abe - His Family,                            Alejandro - Gordon Ramsay,

- Michael - Grandma Mary     and      Kelsey - Dad & Aunt.

JUDGING:

BOTTOM 3:  Abe, Lexy & Anne.

SAFE:  Suu, Autumn, Michael, Kelsey, & Alejandro.

ELIMINATED:  Lexy - meal was not elevated - cook only chicken wings..



ESIPODE #11:  Dominique Crenn - The Wall.                                               8 Left.

START OFF:  The Home Cooks enter the Kitchen.  Autumn  has a boot on her foot - she broke 6 bones.

       WELCOME DOMINIQUE CRENN!

TEAM CHALLENGE:  4 Teams of 2.  Cook an identical dishes & Cook on the opposite sides of the wall that was put up.  Communication is paramount in 1 hour.  5 minutes to shop in the pantry & it will be closed during the cooking stage.

- Michael & Autumn,  Anne & Joseph,   Alejandro & Suu,  and Kelsey & Abe.

PRIZE:  Dinner for two at Dominique's restaurant.

JUDGING:  

-  WINNER:  Kelsey & Abe.

SAFE:  Alejandro & Suu, Michael & Autumn.

BOTTOM - Joseph & Anne.

ELIMINATED:  Joseph - didn't speak up was very quit.  He seemed to gave up.  


ESIPODE #12:  Niki Nakayama - Kaiseki.                                                                 7 Left.

START OFF:  The Home Cooks entered the kitchen.

        WELCOME TO NNIKI NAKAYAMA!

CHALLENGE:  Do a Simplified Kaiseki version of a 3 stunning course dishes.  Dishes must work as a cohesive menu in 60 minutes.  Must include: a grilled, steamed & fried dishes.

PRIZE:  Dinner for Two at Niki's restaurant.

EXAMPLE OF KAISEKI: by  Niki.

JUDGING:

- WINNER:  Kelsey.

SAFE:  Alejandro, Abe & Autumn.

BOTTOM 3:  Suu, Michael & Anne.

ELIMINATED:  Anne.    


EPISODE #13:  Legends Dinner.

START OFF:  Top 6.

CHALLENGE:  Team Challenge.  Restaurant Takeover.  Boys vs. Girls.

- Captain of the Girls:  Autumn     and             Captain of the Boys:  Alejandro.

- Cooking for chefs table featuring 4 chefs:  Tanya Holland, Jonathan Yao, Val Cantu & Sherry Yard.

Cooking 2 courses an appetizer and dentree in 45 minutes each.

- Kelsey cut her finger & Autumn started freaking out.

WINNER  :  Red Team - The Girls.  ( Autumn, Suu & Kelsey)

ELIMINATED:  Abe.  


EPISODE #14:  Ludo Lefevre - Time Out Mystery Box.

START OFF:     Top 5.

      WELCOME LUDO LEFEVRE.

CHALLENGE:  Classic French Bistro Cuisine.  The Mystery Box - a clock of 75 minutes.  TWIST:  Two rounds:  Clock will stop after you finish your first dish - if you afre the winner, then go to the balcney, if not finish your second dish with time lefton the clock.

PRIZE:  Dinner for two at Ludo's restaurant in Hollywood.

- Autumn finish first with 41:05,  then Michael with 40:03, then Kelsey with 38:11  Suu with 36:41 &

                          Alejandro with 36:01.

WINNER OF FIRST ROUND:  Alejandro with Duck L'Orange.

ROUND #2:  with the time left on their clock.

- Autumn - Creme Brulee,


Michael - Chicken Fricassee  Suu - Solmon En Papillote, Kelsey - Sole - Menuniere.

RESULTS:

WINNER:  Suu.

SAFE:  Autumn.

BOTTOM 2:  Michael & Kelsey.

ELIMINATED:  Michael - cooked raw chicken.


EPISODE #15:  Semi - Finals 3 Chef Showdown.                                                4 Left

START OFF:  The Home Cook Enter the Kitchen.

       FINAL FOUR:  Autumn, Kelsey, Suu & Alejandro.

CHALLENGE:  Culinary Triathlon.  Will introduce 3 Incredible legends.  Will be cooking one their studding dishes.  TWIST:  Cook alongside them at their SPEED.

FIRST ROUND:  Legend:  Nyesha Arrington. Cooking:  Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak.


- WINNER - Kelsey - going to the Balconey & in the finals.

SECOND ROUND:  Legend - Suzette Gresham.  Cooking Squid Ink Risotto w/Fried Calami.


CONTINUE  IN NEXT EPISODE!


EPISODE #16:  Semi Final Part 2 - 3 Chefs Showdown.                                            Still 3 Left.

START OFF:  Continue with Round 2.

- WINNER - Autumn - Going to the balconey & the Finals.

ROUND & FINAL ROUND:  Legend - Gordon Ramsay.  Cooking Pan Roasted Turbot w/Ricotta.


- WINNER - Suu - The Last one to go the Balconey & Finals.

ELIMINATED:  Alejandro. 


EPISODE #17:  Finale - Curtis Stone.

START OFF:  The Finale - Where for first time - An All Women - Autumn, Kelsey & Suu.

- No Audience & Only 6 Returned Players 'cause of the Pandemic.

FINAL CHALLENGE:  Cook & Serve an incredible 3 Course menu.  They received Video Messages from families.

        WELCOME BACK, CURTIS STONE!

1.  60 Minutes to cook an appetizer.  STOP IN THE MIDDLE:  TWIST:  Now cook 4 course - an iucredible Canapes - 10 canapes 6 for previous players & 4 for the judges in 30 minutes.


     CONTINUE IN NEXT EPISODE!    


EPISODE #18:  Finale Part 2 - Michael Cimarusti.

              WELCOME MICHAEL CIMARUSTI!

2.  Cook your entree in 60 minutes.

- Autumn 's broiler stop working which wasn't her fault.

3.  Now cook the Dessert in 60 minutes.

                            DONE!


THE WINNER IS:  KELSEY.


                                                  


  I wanted Suu to win.