Chopped Grandma vs. Grandma Recap (3/4/14)

On Tuesday's episode of "Chopped," four grandmothers compete for the title of Chopped champion.

Grandma Elda Bielanski, Grandma Mannee Soohoo, Grandma Nancy Judd, and Grandma Wenona Moorer must make three dishes, Appetizer, Entrée, and Dessert, using the mystery basket ingredients and any additional pantry and fridge items. 

Dishes will be judged on presentation, creativity, and taste. The grandma whose dish the judges like the least will be...Chopped.

For the Appetizer Round, the grandmothers must use Filet of Sole, Popovers, Ginger, and Bacon Grease.

Grandma Mannee makes Fish Cakes with Mixed Vegetables

Grandma Nancy makes Fish Tacos

Grandma Elda makes Popover & Ginger-Crusted Filet of Sole

Grandma Wenona makes Mock Crab Cakes with Ginger Mayo

Chopped: Grandma Nancy. She forgot to include a key ingredient in her dish, the popovers.


In the Entrée Round, the mystery basket included the following ingredients: Meatloaf Mix, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, and an Old Fashioned (cocktail made of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and lemon).

Grandma Elda makes Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Reduced Old Fashioned

Grandma Mannee makes Meatloaf Hamburgers with Green Beans

Grandma Wenona makes Meat Patties with Cinnamon & Sugar Sweet Potato Fries

Chopped: Grandma Mannee. Judges felt that her hamburger was dry and that it needed sauce.


The Dessert Round challenged the grandmothers with Oatmeal, Dried Currants, Yuzu Juice, and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Grandma Elda bakes Currant Cream Scones with Vanilla-Yuzu Glaze

 

Grandma Wenona bakes Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter Sauce

 

Chopped: Grandma Wenona. Judges felt that the texture of her oatmeal cookie was off.

 

 

Chopped Champion: Grandma Elda. She wins $10,000.