Chopped "Chopped Family Thanksgiving" Recap (11/11/14)

November 13, 2014


It's Thanksgiving in the Chopped Kitchen!

Competing for the title of Chopped Champion & $10,000 for charity are the following four Chopped judges:

Alex Guarnaschelli

Chris Santos

Marc Murphy

Maneet Chauhan

Judges: Geoffrey Zakarian, Amanda Freitag, Aaron Sanchez, & Scott Conant


In the Appetizer Round, the mystery basket included Smoked Turkey Legs, Hominy, Cornbread, & Gummy Turkey Feet.

Maneet made Cornbread Arepa with Sautéed Hominy & Turkey

Chris made Smoked Turkey & Italian Sausage Soup

Alex made Stuffed Tomato with Hominy & Smoked Turkey

Marc made Salad with Turkey, Hominy, & Gnudi

Chopped: Chef Maneet. Her sauce had a little too much gummy turkey feet candy in it.


For the Entrée Round, the chefs were required to use Brined Turkey Breast, Savoy Cabbage, Corn Casserole, & Boniato Sweet Potato

Alex made Poached Turkey with Persimmon Vinaigrette & Stuffed Cabbage

Chris made Spice Rubbed Turkey Soft Taco with Boniato Sauce

Marc made Two Potato Mushroom Stew with Turkey Meatballs

Chopped: Marc Murphy. His meatballs needed more moisture.


The Dessert Round challenged the Chopped judges with Pumpkin Pie, Cranberry Pie, Turkey Fat, & Mashed Potatoes.

Alex made Turkey Fat Shortbread Tart with Mashed Potato Ice Cream

Chris made Cranberry Empanada 'Malasada' with Pumpkin Pie Sauce

Chopped: Chris Santos. The judges thought Alex cooked him.


Chopped Champion: Alex Guarnaschelli. $10,000 donation to No Kid Hungry Campaign made in her name.

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