Top Chef "Giving It the College Try" Recap (12/18/13)

December 18, 2013



Tonight on Top Chef the chefs cook poultry for their Quickfire Challenge and serve lunch to the incoming freshman of LSU for their Elimination Challenge.

Quickfire Challenge: the chefs have 30 minutes to make a dish using drumsticks. Quest Love serves as the guest judge for this challenge.

Carrie: Squab Legs Marinated in Thyme, Juniper & Cocoa Powder
Brian: Chicken Soup, Chicken Skin Crackling with Parsley
Shirley: Crispy Duck Leg with Szechuan Chili Salt
Nina: Jerked Guinea Hen Charred with Juniper Berries
Stephanie: Fried & Grilled Turkey Leg with Sriracha & Sour Cream Dressing
Nicholas: Twice Fried Quail Eggs with Sesame Sauce
Justin: Chicken Drumettes with Smoked Aioli & Herb Salad
Carlos: Fried Goose Leg with Cranberries & Apple Salad

Quest Love's least favorite dishes are by Nicholas, Justin, and Carlos
Quest Love's favorite dishes are by Carrie, Nina, and Brian
Winner: Carrie-receives Immunity from Elimination.

The Elimination Challenge requires the chefs to Serve Lunch to 500 LSU Freshman Cafeteria Style.
The winner of this challenge receives a  2013 Toyota RAV4.

Shirley: Roast Beef with Potato Puree & Fire Roasted Tomato Relish
Nina: Fried Chicken with Sweet Corn Puree & Pickled Onions
Brian: Shrimp Cake & Spinach with Chipotle Aioli
Nicholas: Roasted Pork & Parmesan Grits
Carrie: Broccoli Salad with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
Justin: Marinated Gulf Shrimp, Cauliflower & Asparagus
Stephanie: Spicy Tomato Soup with Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Carlos: Seared Tilapia with Chile Ancho & Mexican Coleslaw

The judge's favorite dishes are by Shirley, Brian, and Carlos
Winner of 2013 Toyota RAV4: Shirley

Judge's least favorite dishes are by Nina, Brian, and Stephanie.
Eliminated: Justin-the judges felt his dish was by far the worst of the three.




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