On Tuesday's episode of Chopped, four teens competed in the first-ever Chopped: Teen Tournament Grand Finale. At stake a $25,000 cash prize, a $40,000 college scholarship & the title of Chopped Teen Grand Champion:
Dante Foggy
Tommie Rae Fowler
Jason Khaytin
Sequoia Pranger
Each teen had 30 minutes to create three meals: Appetizer, Entrée, and Dessert using the mystery basket ingredients and any additional pantry items.
For the Appetizer Round, the mystery basket included Octopus, Purple Cauliflower, Kumquats, & Coconut Caramel Cookies.
Jason made Panzanella Salad with Grilled Octopus
Tommie Rae made Purple Cauliflower Soup with Sautéed Octopus
Sequoia made Grilled Octopus with Vegetable Medley
Dante made Fried Octopus with Spinach Salad
Chopped: Sequoia Pranger. She failed to place one of the mystery basket ingredients, kumquats, on her plate.
The Entrée Round challenged the teens with Antelope Chops, Red Curry Paste, Rainbow Carrots, & Ants on a Log.
Tommie Rae made Grilled Antelope Chop with Carrots and Mushrooms
Dante made Seared Antelope Carrot Raisin Curry
Jason made Seared Antelope with Glazed Carrots
Chopped: Jason Khaytin. The judges could not taste the red curry paste in his dish.
In the Dessert Round featured Frozen Mocha Cappuccino, Vacherin Mont D'or (cow's milk cheese), Jelly Donuts, & Chocolate Covered Crickets.
Dante made Jelly Puff Pastry with Mocha Cricket Ice Cream
Tommie Rae made Cricket & Jelly Cake with Mocha Ice Cream
Chopped: Dante Foggy. The judges felt that his puff pastry was undercooked.
Chopped Teen Grand Finale Champion is... Tommie Rae Fowler. She was awarded a $25,000 cash prize and a $40,000 college scholarship to culinary school.
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