1 00:00:02,003 --> 00:00:05,587 ( music playing ) 2 00:00:05,631 --> 00:00:07,840 Wow. Seriously, are you two food snobs? 3 00:00:07,883 --> 00:00:11,510 Gordon, you don't even live in america. What do you know? 4 00:00:11,554 --> 00:00:13,303 Look, here's the question for the table. 5 00:00:13,347 --> 00:00:15,264 Which region has the best cooks? 6 00:00:15,266 --> 00:00:16,423 Take it from a southerner, 7 00:00:16,434 --> 00:00:18,225 The south has the best chili around. 8 00:00:18,269 --> 00:00:20,019 - We know that, okay? - Okay, I agree. 9 00:00:20,062 --> 00:00:23,689 Let me tell you chili. I had the bison chili-- montana. 10 00:00:23,733 --> 00:00:26,650 - Bison? - What are you doing in montana anyway? 11 00:00:26,694 --> 00:00:27,776 - I was fishing. - Fishing? 12 00:00:27,820 --> 00:00:28,902 - Aarón: Fishing. - Nice. 13 00:00:28,946 --> 00:00:30,029 Fishing for compliments. 14 00:00:30,031 --> 00:00:32,814 - Fishing for-- - ( laughing ) 15 00:00:32,825 --> 00:00:36,201 - There you go. - So honestly, my vote is going to the west. 16 00:00:36,287 --> 00:00:38,287 No, the question is have you ever had cincinnati chili? 17 00:00:38,330 --> 00:00:39,830 I've never even been to cincinnati. 18 00:00:39,832 --> 00:00:41,832 Well, you're missing out, okay? 'cause it's a fantastic place. 19 00:00:41,876 --> 00:00:43,751 Why? It's a fly-over place. 20 00:00:43,794 --> 00:00:46,295 No, it's not. I think you're selling people short. 21 00:00:46,338 --> 00:00:48,422 The cooks in the midwest have some tricks up their sleeve, trust me. 22 00:00:48,466 --> 00:00:50,549 I heard the best hamburger comes from california. 23 00:00:50,593 --> 00:00:52,426 - Says who? - Me. 24 00:00:52,470 --> 00:00:54,720 What do you mean? It has avocado on it? 25 00:00:54,764 --> 00:00:56,555 Or it has, like, a soy protein? 26 00:00:56,599 --> 00:00:58,807 They don't even use meat when they make hamburgers in california. 27 00:00:58,851 --> 00:01:02,644 - I'd take a hard pass on that. - I know a bunch of great cooks 28 00:01:02,688 --> 00:01:05,397 In the east coast who would beg to differ. Can I have a french fry? 29 00:01:05,483 --> 00:01:07,983 Look, if you're interested in spending 25 bucks for a burger, 30 00:01:08,027 --> 00:01:10,069 Which is basically ground beef in buns, but... 31 00:01:10,112 --> 00:01:11,987 - You're killing me. - What did I say? 32 00:01:12,031 --> 00:01:13,447 - No. I say no. - Seriously? It's good. 33 00:01:13,491 --> 00:01:15,449 - I say no. Time out. - All right, guys. 34 00:01:15,493 --> 00:01:16,950 Let's settle it once and for all. 35 00:01:16,994 --> 00:01:19,286 Northeast cooks are the best, end of story. 36 00:01:19,330 --> 00:01:22,039 - No! - I don't know about that, 37 00:01:22,041 --> 00:01:24,333 But we're about to find out. 38 00:01:24,335 --> 00:01:26,668 This season on "masterchef," 39 00:01:26,712 --> 00:01:29,379 We're celebrating america's culinary diversity... 40 00:01:29,423 --> 00:01:31,590 The northeast is bringing it. What's up, brooklyn? 41 00:01:31,634 --> 00:01:33,008 Westside is the best side. 42 00:01:33,052 --> 00:01:34,760 Hell yeah, the best cooks are from the south! 43 00:01:34,804 --> 00:01:36,261 The midwest is best! 44 00:01:36,263 --> 00:01:39,681 This is "masterchef: United tastes of america." 45 00:01:39,725 --> 00:01:41,725 - Come on! - ...As cooks from across the nation... 46 00:01:41,769 --> 00:01:45,854 - Let's go, baby! - ...Compete to bring the masterchef trophy 47 00:01:45,898 --> 00:01:47,564 Back to their home turf. 48 00:01:47,650 --> 00:01:49,566 I am here to win "masterchef!" 49 00:01:49,610 --> 00:01:52,820 - It's a regional rumble... - Come on, south! Y'all got it! 50 00:01:52,863 --> 00:01:55,030 Midwest are owning it tonight. 51 00:01:55,074 --> 00:01:56,657 I think they're a little scared of us. 52 00:01:56,700 --> 00:02:00,369 ...Between the best home cooks from all over the u.S.A. 53 00:02:00,412 --> 00:02:03,664 - Look at that technique. - I can throw down in the kitchen right here. 54 00:02:03,707 --> 00:02:05,874 - That does not taste good. - So terrible. 55 00:02:05,918 --> 00:02:07,918 You really wanna lose this thing, huh? 56 00:02:07,962 --> 00:02:10,337 - I messed up. - It's disaster chef! 57 00:02:10,381 --> 00:02:12,297 ( as gordon ) you've got to start plating! 58 00:02:12,299 --> 00:02:13,799 - ( laughter ) - nailed it! 59 00:02:13,843 --> 00:02:15,843 - This year... - Turn that over. 60 00:02:15,886 --> 00:02:17,427 - Wow. - ...Where there is more strategy than ever... 61 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:18,887 - Let's go! - Everybody's out to get you. 62 00:02:18,931 --> 00:02:20,472 It's not all fun and games anymore. 63 00:02:20,516 --> 00:02:22,224 So I'm gonna screw 'em over today. 64 00:02:22,268 --> 00:02:24,226 ...It's anyone's ballgame. 65 00:02:24,228 --> 00:02:27,354 - Welcome to dodger stadium. - Who's ready to eat? 66 00:02:27,398 --> 00:02:29,690 Table burgers and finish 'em. Where? Where? Where are the burgers? 67 00:02:29,733 --> 00:02:31,733 - Yo, y'all heard me? - In what world was that helpful? 68 00:02:31,735 --> 00:02:33,861 - All: Switch! - But they'll need to work together... 69 00:02:33,863 --> 00:02:35,571 No, not that cream! Put that down. 70 00:02:35,573 --> 00:02:38,615 - Remember, identical plates! - Oh, my god. 71 00:02:38,659 --> 00:02:40,367 - You gotta let me know, okay? - I said it! 72 00:02:40,411 --> 00:02:42,286 - Holy ( bleep ). - ...If they don't want 73 00:02:42,329 --> 00:02:43,662 To go down in flames... 74 00:02:43,664 --> 00:02:44,746 ( yelps ) 75 00:02:44,748 --> 00:02:47,499 Whomp, whomp, whomp! 76 00:02:47,543 --> 00:02:49,710 All: Oh! 77 00:02:49,753 --> 00:02:52,045 - Whoo! All right! - All right! 78 00:02:52,080 --> 00:02:53,422 Gordon: These are firefighters. 79 00:02:53,465 --> 00:02:54,756 Do not bring me an under steak. 80 00:02:54,800 --> 00:02:56,049 Come on, speed up! 81 00:02:56,051 --> 00:02:57,593 So, everyone, all happy customers? 82 00:02:57,595 --> 00:02:58,760 - No. - Raw steak. 83 00:02:58,762 --> 00:03:00,929 Does anyone care in here? 84 00:03:00,973 --> 00:03:02,723 Welcome to hell's kitchen restaurant. 85 00:03:02,766 --> 00:03:04,558 Ice cold in the middle, and it's ( bleep ) raw. 86 00:03:04,602 --> 00:03:06,435 - ( bleep ) - don't ever disrespect me. 87 00:03:06,478 --> 00:03:09,855 - That was insane. - I just don't think you're ready. 88 00:03:09,899 --> 00:03:11,815 - I'm so sorry. - That's the weirdest thing I've ever tasted. 89 00:03:11,859 --> 00:03:15,444 - I think I was doubting myself. - I know you can do better. 90 00:03:15,446 --> 00:03:17,779 It's kind of tough, not gonna lie. 91 00:03:17,823 --> 00:03:20,741 Only one home cook will rise to the top... 92 00:03:20,776 --> 00:03:24,453 - Yeah! - You could serve it in a two star michelin restaurant. 93 00:03:24,496 --> 00:03:25,996 - Thank you. - Gordon: It's flawless. 94 00:03:26,081 --> 00:03:27,581 You got a home run there. 95 00:03:27,625 --> 00:03:29,082 ...And claim the title 96 00:03:29,084 --> 00:03:30,876 Of america's next masterchef. 97 00:03:30,961 --> 00:03:32,669 - You cook like a dream. - Thank you. 98 00:03:32,713 --> 00:03:34,254 - This is your moment. - Wow. 99 00:03:34,298 --> 00:03:38,091 This is "masterchef: United tastes of america." 100 00:03:43,432 --> 00:03:46,266 - ( cheering ) - oh, my goodness! 101 00:03:46,310 --> 00:03:48,936 Oh, my gosh. This is so beautiful! 102 00:03:48,979 --> 00:03:52,272 - "masterchef!" - all right. Midwest. 103 00:03:52,358 --> 00:03:55,317 - Oh! South! - Whoa, what is this? 104 00:03:55,361 --> 00:03:57,027 We got iowa, baby! Check it out! 105 00:03:57,029 --> 00:04:00,781 - We made it! - Oh, my goodness. This is amazing. 106 00:04:00,824 --> 00:04:05,661 ( music playing ) 107 00:04:14,755 --> 00:04:18,131 - ( cheers and applause ) - we here! We here! 108 00:04:21,971 --> 00:04:25,055 - This is crazy. - This is insane! 109 00:04:25,057 --> 00:04:27,057 - Yeah! - Nice to meet you. 110 00:04:27,101 --> 00:04:29,768 - How you doing? - Nice to meet you. 111 00:04:29,812 --> 00:04:31,395 What I bring from new orleans 112 00:04:31,438 --> 00:04:36,316 Is culture, dance, food, flavor, baby! 113 00:04:36,318 --> 00:04:38,560 - Where you guys from? - Brooklyn, new york. 114 00:04:38,570 --> 00:04:40,862 - You live in los angles? - L.A. Local. 115 00:04:40,906 --> 00:04:42,489 I live in woolwich, maine. 116 00:04:42,533 --> 00:04:45,450 All of these other contestants should watch out for me 117 00:04:45,494 --> 00:04:47,744 Because I wanna show people that we are about more 118 00:04:47,788 --> 00:04:49,538 Than just "lobsta" and blueberries. 119 00:04:49,581 --> 00:04:51,873 - Get her going. Yes. - It's apron time. 120 00:04:51,959 --> 00:04:53,709 Where's the judges? Where's gordon? 121 00:04:53,752 --> 00:04:54,751 Give me my apron. Gordon? 122 00:04:54,795 --> 00:04:57,546 - ( laughter ) - gordon! 123 00:04:57,589 --> 00:05:00,090 ( cheers and applause ) 124 00:05:02,803 --> 00:05:05,137 Gordon: Let's go. 125 00:05:17,318 --> 00:05:21,862 Thank you so much! Welcome to the amazing masterchef kitchen. 126 00:05:21,864 --> 00:05:26,491 - Yes! Thank you, thank you! - Yeah! Yeah! 127 00:05:26,535 --> 00:05:30,787 Now, tonight starts with the masterchef auditions. 128 00:05:30,831 --> 00:05:32,789 Yes! 129 00:05:32,833 --> 00:05:34,624 The one thing I've always loved about "masterchef" 130 00:05:34,626 --> 00:05:36,501 Is the way that it shows off 131 00:05:36,545 --> 00:05:38,420 How diverse american cuisine can be. 132 00:05:38,422 --> 00:05:41,048 But this season is about more than just finding 133 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:42,341 The best home cook in america. 134 00:05:42,384 --> 00:05:44,468 We wanna find out once and for all 135 00:05:44,511 --> 00:05:48,680 - Where in america do the best cooks come from? - Oh, baby. 136 00:05:48,724 --> 00:05:53,101 This is "masterchef: United tastes of america." 137 00:05:56,732 --> 00:05:58,398 Yeah! 138 00:05:58,442 --> 00:06:01,693 I know you're all extremely proud to be american, 139 00:06:01,737 --> 00:06:03,487 But, come on, let's be honest, 140 00:06:03,489 --> 00:06:04,738 You're just as proud to be from the west... 141 00:06:08,827 --> 00:06:10,077 ...From the midwest... 142 00:06:11,538 --> 00:06:13,038 Whoo! 143 00:06:15,000 --> 00:06:16,166 ...From the south... 144 00:06:19,963 --> 00:06:22,923 ...And the northeast. 145 00:06:22,966 --> 00:06:24,466 Come on! 146 00:06:26,053 --> 00:06:29,012 - Yes! - We are looking for home cooks 147 00:06:29,014 --> 00:06:31,264 That can represent your region 148 00:06:31,266 --> 00:06:34,351 With style and skill, but that's not all. 149 00:06:34,395 --> 00:06:36,019 On each night of the auditions, 150 00:06:36,063 --> 00:06:39,022 You'll compete to earn an apron 151 00:06:39,024 --> 00:06:42,609 Against other cooks from your region. 152 00:06:42,653 --> 00:06:45,529 ( murmuring ) 153 00:06:45,564 --> 00:06:49,032 Now is your big chance to become a hometown hero 154 00:06:49,076 --> 00:06:53,495 And earn the beautiful masterchef trophy. 155 00:06:53,497 --> 00:06:56,873 ( cheering ) 156 00:06:56,917 --> 00:06:58,708 Gordon: Plus, you'll win the grand prize-- 157 00:06:58,794 --> 00:07:00,419 A complete kitchen from viking, 158 00:07:00,462 --> 00:07:03,922 New tools and bakeware from oxo, 159 00:07:03,966 --> 00:07:06,675 And a quarter of a million dollars. 160 00:07:11,807 --> 00:07:16,601 Now it's time to prove that you truly deserve one of these. 161 00:07:16,645 --> 00:07:19,146 ( cheering ) 162 00:07:21,358 --> 00:07:24,860 The iconic masterchef apron. 163 00:07:24,903 --> 00:07:27,737 Your task in the auditions is very simple. 164 00:07:27,781 --> 00:07:31,158 Make us your signature dish inspired by the culture, 165 00:07:31,201 --> 00:07:34,703 The cuisine, and perhaps the heritage of your region. 166 00:07:34,746 --> 00:07:37,414 Tonight we're gonna start with... 167 00:07:39,626 --> 00:07:41,126 ...The northeast! 168 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:49,009 Now, each night we'll be bringing in 169 00:07:49,052 --> 00:07:51,303 A very special guest judge 170 00:07:51,388 --> 00:07:54,473 Who knows that region's cuisine better than anyone. 171 00:07:54,516 --> 00:07:56,766 - Ooh, okay. - Here to represent the northeast, 172 00:07:56,768 --> 00:07:58,768 We have a prolific cookbook author, 173 00:07:58,770 --> 00:08:00,437 A culinary expert, 174 00:08:00,481 --> 00:08:04,441 And a beloved member of the masterchef family. 175 00:08:04,485 --> 00:08:08,528 Please welcome back the amazing daphne oz! 176 00:08:08,530 --> 00:08:10,864 Hey! 177 00:08:10,866 --> 00:08:13,283 - ( overlapping chatter ) - oh! 178 00:08:13,285 --> 00:08:17,037 I'm missing the party out here. Oh, my god. 179 00:08:17,039 --> 00:08:20,665 Welcome back! 180 00:08:20,709 --> 00:08:23,418 Wow. The northeast is near and dear to your heart. 181 00:08:23,420 --> 00:08:26,755 - Yes. - It's really helped shape your career, 182 00:08:26,798 --> 00:08:28,298 But what's so special about it? 183 00:08:28,342 --> 00:08:30,675 I mean, the northeast is a melting pot. 184 00:08:30,719 --> 00:08:33,678 That is one of the most beautiful pieces of being in the northeast 185 00:08:33,722 --> 00:08:36,348 Is you walk four blocks in any direction and you can taste the world. 186 00:08:36,391 --> 00:08:39,017 I think it does keep northeast cooks trying new things, 187 00:08:39,019 --> 00:08:41,645 But holding onto heritage really tightly, too. 188 00:08:41,688 --> 00:08:43,438 And what do you want to see from these contestants tonight? 189 00:08:43,482 --> 00:08:46,316 The food that excites me the most is family food. 190 00:08:46,360 --> 00:08:48,026 What did your family pass onto you? 191 00:08:48,070 --> 00:08:49,319 What gets you excited in the kitchen? 192 00:08:49,363 --> 00:08:50,570 I get goosebumps thinking about it. 193 00:08:50,614 --> 00:08:54,533 - All right! - So good to have you back. 194 00:08:54,576 --> 00:08:55,617 Right, you guys ready? 195 00:08:55,661 --> 00:08:57,494 - All: Yeah! - Good. 196 00:08:57,538 --> 00:08:59,037 Tonight you'll all have 45 minutes 197 00:08:59,081 --> 00:09:02,916 To cook your delicious signature dishes. 198 00:09:02,918 --> 00:09:04,709 Now to get your hands on those white aprons, 199 00:09:04,711 --> 00:09:10,465 You'll need at least three yeses from the judges. 200 00:09:10,509 --> 00:09:13,635 Your time starts when that clock starts. 201 00:09:13,679 --> 00:09:15,554 Give it your best, okay? We'll see you in the restaurant. 202 00:09:15,597 --> 00:09:19,140 - Good luck. Come on. - Good luck, guys! 203 00:09:24,314 --> 00:09:26,147 Season 13. Welcome back, by the way. 204 00:09:26,191 --> 00:09:27,607 - Thank you. - We have missed you, girl. 205 00:09:27,651 --> 00:09:29,943 I mean, what a way to kick off tonight. Northeast. 206 00:09:29,987 --> 00:09:33,280 You know, I have to ask, season 13, you have seen it all. 207 00:09:33,282 --> 00:09:34,573 What are you looking for this season 208 00:09:34,616 --> 00:09:36,283 That's going to set these competitors apart 209 00:09:36,326 --> 00:09:37,951 That you think is really gonna take it to the next level? 210 00:09:37,995 --> 00:09:39,411 Repping the region is huge here. 211 00:09:39,413 --> 00:09:41,037 How's that reflected to what they put on the plate? 212 00:09:41,081 --> 00:09:43,415 I've always said that the northeast is the heartbeat 213 00:09:43,458 --> 00:09:45,041 Of the restaurant world in america, 214 00:09:45,043 --> 00:09:46,501 And the level should be super high. 215 00:09:46,545 --> 00:09:47,919 It'll be the fastest 45 minutes 216 00:09:47,963 --> 00:09:49,838 Of their entire culinary career. 217 00:09:49,873 --> 00:09:52,215 Three, two, one! 218 00:09:52,259 --> 00:09:55,552 - Get it, carla. Get it, carla. - Whoo! 219 00:09:55,596 --> 00:09:59,931 - Come on, y'all! Let's go! - Let's go, buffalo! 220 00:09:59,975 --> 00:10:02,767 - Let's go, buffalo! - You got this, carla. 221 00:10:02,811 --> 00:10:05,520 Northeast got the best italian, hands down. 222 00:10:05,564 --> 00:10:08,732 I mean, you're not gonna get good italian anywhere else but the northeast. 223 00:10:11,486 --> 00:10:13,403 - Oh, yeah, lots of cheese. - Lots of cheese. 224 00:10:13,405 --> 00:10:16,948 So the recipe that I'm doing is a homemade manicotti. 225 00:10:16,992 --> 00:10:19,200 What's really special about my recipe 226 00:10:19,202 --> 00:10:21,411 Is that I'm making it with a homemade crepe. 227 00:10:21,455 --> 00:10:23,830 I can't believe I'm cooking italian food for joe. 228 00:10:23,874 --> 00:10:26,207 It's really nerve-wracking, but at the same time, 229 00:10:26,251 --> 00:10:27,459 I'm cooking from the heart. 230 00:10:31,048 --> 00:10:35,800 - Final countdown. - ...Seven, six, five, four, 231 00:10:35,844 --> 00:10:38,470 Three, two, one. 232 00:10:44,353 --> 00:10:46,853 I'm carla. This dish is so special to me. 233 00:10:46,897 --> 00:10:50,273 This is my grandma's homemade manicotti. 234 00:10:50,317 --> 00:10:52,651 - So normally manicotti are made with lasagna sheets. - Yes. 235 00:10:52,736 --> 00:10:54,986 - You roll them up. You're not doing that. - Correct. 236 00:10:55,030 --> 00:10:57,572 - No, I'm doing a homemade crepe. - Wow. 237 00:10:57,658 --> 00:11:00,200 - It's so much better. - Joe: All right, we'll see if it works. 238 00:11:00,243 --> 00:11:03,745 - Interesting. - Carla, you need three yeses for an apron tonight. 239 00:11:03,789 --> 00:11:05,664 - Shall we? - Daphne: All right. 240 00:11:09,628 --> 00:11:11,127 Did you drain the ricotta? 241 00:11:12,923 --> 00:11:14,506 I did not. 242 00:11:16,968 --> 00:11:20,553 Bold move substituting the pasta for the crepe, 243 00:11:20,597 --> 00:11:22,722 But if you're gonna do that then get some herbs in those crepes. 244 00:11:22,766 --> 00:11:24,599 Just make them stand out. 245 00:11:24,643 --> 00:11:27,394 That's supposed to be the star of this dish. 246 00:11:27,437 --> 00:11:29,270 Unfortunately, you overcooked the crawfish. 247 00:11:29,314 --> 00:11:31,314 You have to treat them very gently. 248 00:11:31,316 --> 00:11:33,441 For me, that is such a glaring issue 249 00:11:33,485 --> 00:11:36,027 That for me it's a no. I'm sorry. 250 00:11:36,029 --> 00:11:39,322 There's series of technical issues with this dish 251 00:11:39,366 --> 00:11:41,866 From the ricotta being not drained properly, 252 00:11:41,910 --> 00:11:43,785 From the consistency of the crepe, 253 00:11:43,829 --> 00:11:45,620 From the tomato sauce not integrating 254 00:11:45,706 --> 00:11:47,497 With the rest of the dish. It's a no for me. 255 00:11:47,541 --> 00:11:51,000 Unfortunately, that's two nos, so no apron. I'm sorry. 256 00:11:53,588 --> 00:11:56,923 - Aww! - It's okay. 257 00:11:56,967 --> 00:12:00,844 - ( indistinct chatter ) - aww. 258 00:12:00,929 --> 00:12:03,722 - Joe ripped me a new one. - Did he? 259 00:12:05,559 --> 00:12:07,892 This is the typical masterchef entree dish 260 00:12:07,894 --> 00:12:09,436 That's created to fool the judges, 261 00:12:09,479 --> 00:12:11,062 And with the level of talent we have out there, 262 00:12:11,064 --> 00:12:13,189 We cannot afford to do that. 263 00:12:14,735 --> 00:12:16,526 You know it. It's apron time, baby. 264 00:12:16,570 --> 00:12:17,986 It's apron time. 265 00:12:18,029 --> 00:12:19,612 Usually I'm in a recording studio, 266 00:12:19,656 --> 00:12:21,948 And you would think that would be more peaceful than this, 267 00:12:21,950 --> 00:12:25,285 But to be honest, I find my peace in the kitchen. This is my sanctuary. 268 00:12:25,328 --> 00:12:27,954 I'm richie, I'm 28 years old, I'm from silver spring, maryland, 269 00:12:27,998 --> 00:12:29,873 And I'm a musician and a songwriter. 270 00:12:29,875 --> 00:12:33,701 - Maryland is in the house. - I am such a proud northeast rep. 271 00:12:33,712 --> 00:12:36,755 Maryland is so rich in culture and food, so being able to put it on the map, 272 00:12:36,798 --> 00:12:39,758 - That's what I'm here for, baby. - We ready for salmon time. 273 00:12:39,760 --> 00:12:42,093 - You know what time it is. - All right, it's killing me just sitting in this room. 274 00:12:42,137 --> 00:12:45,889 - I need to go and see what's happening in this kitchen. - Let's go. 275 00:12:45,974 --> 00:12:50,602 All right, the door's opening! Whoo! 276 00:12:50,645 --> 00:12:52,687 Whoo! 277 00:12:52,731 --> 00:12:54,898 Daphne: Whoo! It smells good. 278 00:12:54,941 --> 00:12:57,859 - Young man... - Richie. 279 00:12:57,861 --> 00:13:00,653 Richie, good to see you, bud. Tell me about the dish. What are you doing? 280 00:13:00,697 --> 00:13:02,781 So I'm doing a crispy skin salmon with spinach, 281 00:13:02,783 --> 00:13:05,033 And then I'm gonna do some parmesan crusted potatoes. 282 00:13:05,035 --> 00:13:06,659 - It smells delicious. - Thank you so much. 283 00:13:06,703 --> 00:13:08,453 How are you gonna make sure this is not overcooked? 284 00:13:08,497 --> 00:13:10,246 'cause that's the one thing that could sink this whole dish. 285 00:13:10,290 --> 00:13:11,831 Right now we're focusing on the skin. 286 00:13:11,833 --> 00:13:13,666 I'm gonna flip it, let it get a nice sear on the top. 287 00:13:13,668 --> 00:13:16,085 And while it's resting, it'll bring itself up to temp. 288 00:13:16,129 --> 00:13:17,587 - Perfect. - Then it's out of my hands, you know? 289 00:13:17,631 --> 00:13:20,256 Love it. Listen, bring the magic through there, yes? 290 00:13:20,300 --> 00:13:21,716 - That's my plan. - Good luck. 291 00:13:21,760 --> 00:13:26,596 - Some magic. You know it. - Five minutes! Five minutes! 292 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:29,390 I know that cheese and fish is sometimes a big no-no, 293 00:13:29,434 --> 00:13:32,560 But I think the flavor of these parmesan potatoes are so good, 294 00:13:32,562 --> 00:13:34,395 Maybe it'll be a first and they'll think, 295 00:13:34,439 --> 00:13:36,898 "oh, maybe I should try more cheese and seafood." 296 00:13:36,942 --> 00:13:42,070 Crowd: Five, four, three, two, one. 297 00:13:44,449 --> 00:13:46,324 There's a lot I had to leave behind 298 00:13:46,368 --> 00:13:47,992 To come here and make this dream a reality. 299 00:13:48,036 --> 00:13:50,036 It can't all be for nothing. 300 00:13:51,665 --> 00:13:53,456 - Welcome. - Here he comes. 301 00:13:56,461 --> 00:13:59,420 I'm richie. I'm a music producer from silver spring, maryland. 302 00:13:59,464 --> 00:14:01,798 Today I've made crispy skin salmon with sweet habanero glaze, 303 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:05,218 Spinach with furikake butter, and parmesan roasted potatoes. 304 00:14:05,262 --> 00:14:07,512 Shall we have a look? Yeah? 305 00:14:12,561 --> 00:14:14,561 - Visually, great sear on the salmon. Love that. - Thank you. 306 00:14:14,563 --> 00:14:18,022 - It looks well-executed. - So this is the moment. 307 00:14:18,066 --> 00:14:21,484 Obviously, cooking fish to the right temperature is super important. 308 00:14:24,489 --> 00:14:26,489 - Looks good. - Looks beautiful. 309 00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:29,993 - I like it. - Joe: Let's try this out. 310 00:14:40,589 --> 00:14:42,297 So, first of all, perfectly cooked salmon. 311 00:14:42,340 --> 00:14:44,007 - I mean, really, you nailed it. - Thank you. 312 00:14:44,009 --> 00:14:46,384 It was so delicious. I love the layering of flavors. 313 00:14:46,428 --> 00:14:48,720 The only question mark for me is the parmesan cheese, 314 00:14:48,847 --> 00:14:50,638 But because it was still crispy and the texture was there 315 00:14:50,682 --> 00:14:54,601 And the flavor was there, it's a yes from me. 316 00:14:54,686 --> 00:14:56,394 You have a lot of beautiful flavors happening here. 317 00:14:56,396 --> 00:14:58,521 I think the idea of having the chili habanero 318 00:14:58,607 --> 00:15:01,316 Was so necessary 'cause the salmon is fatty. 319 00:15:01,359 --> 00:15:03,443 It kinda cuts that, so it's a yes from me, too. 320 00:15:03,528 --> 00:15:06,738 - Daphne: Ooh. - All right, this dish 321 00:15:06,781 --> 00:15:09,449 Has a lot of good components to it. 322 00:15:09,451 --> 00:15:12,368 Potatoes and the parmesan cheese are very well seasoned. 323 00:15:12,412 --> 00:15:13,870 They're crispy, they're gooey, they're good. 324 00:15:13,872 --> 00:15:16,873 The problem with this dish is it's like a simple dish, 325 00:15:16,917 --> 00:15:19,792 And it puts me in a tough spot. 326 00:15:19,836 --> 00:15:21,502 So here's what I'm gonna do. 327 00:15:21,546 --> 00:15:24,297 I'm gonna say no... 328 00:15:24,341 --> 00:15:26,799 And I'm gonna pass it to my associate, gordon, 329 00:15:26,843 --> 00:15:28,593 Who will decide your fate. 330 00:15:28,637 --> 00:15:31,596 Gordon: Well, you have two yeses, one no. 331 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:33,473 You need three for an apron. 332 00:15:44,027 --> 00:15:46,194 Gordon: Well, you have two yeses, one no. 333 00:15:46,237 --> 00:15:47,612 You need three for an apron. 334 00:15:47,656 --> 00:15:49,948 First of all, the salmon's cooked beautifully. 335 00:15:49,950 --> 00:15:52,575 And the habanero glaze at the end? Beautiful. 336 00:15:52,619 --> 00:15:55,870 But spinach is watery, so it just takes all the flavoring down. 337 00:15:55,914 --> 00:15:57,789 - Tough one. - Can he be crafted? 338 00:15:57,832 --> 00:15:58,998 Uh... 339 00:16:04,673 --> 00:16:06,673 I'm gonna say no... 340 00:16:08,635 --> 00:16:12,053 ...To the music studio and yes to "masterchef." 341 00:16:12,055 --> 00:16:13,888 - Congratulations, young man. - Yes! 342 00:16:13,932 --> 00:16:16,057 Congratulations. Come here, bud. 343 00:16:16,059 --> 00:16:18,059 What's your heart doing right now? 344 00:16:18,061 --> 00:16:19,227 - Are you losing your mind? - Congratulations. 345 00:16:19,270 --> 00:16:21,771 - Thank you. - Well done. 346 00:16:21,773 --> 00:16:23,439 - Thank you, guys. - Good luck, man. 347 00:16:23,483 --> 00:16:24,774 - Well done. - So honored to cook for you guys. 348 00:16:24,818 --> 00:16:26,025 - Prove me wrong, baby. - And I will. 349 00:16:26,027 --> 00:16:27,568 Welcome to "masterchef." 350 00:16:30,782 --> 00:16:35,493 - ( crowd cheering ) - let's go! 351 00:16:35,528 --> 00:16:38,621 I got myself a masterchef apron! I'm so excited! 352 00:16:38,665 --> 00:16:40,123 - Yes! - I'm pumped! 353 00:16:40,125 --> 00:16:43,292 Northeast, baby! Let's go! 354 00:16:43,294 --> 00:16:45,003 Sacrificing the music career for this? Come on. 355 00:16:45,005 --> 00:16:46,713 - That's huge. - That's huge. 356 00:16:46,756 --> 00:16:47,755 I hope it's the right move. 357 00:16:49,926 --> 00:16:52,677 ( cheers and applause ) 358 00:16:52,721 --> 00:16:55,555 What a flip! What a flip! 359 00:16:55,598 --> 00:16:58,224 What a flip! 360 00:16:58,268 --> 00:17:00,351 Meat! Is it time for the meat? 361 00:17:00,353 --> 00:17:01,561 It's time for-- nope, it's time for the dough. 362 00:17:01,604 --> 00:17:04,480 - Yeah, dough. - I am from woolwich, maine, 363 00:17:04,524 --> 00:17:08,267 And I am very, very proud to represent that town 364 00:17:08,278 --> 00:17:11,487 Because we know how to work with what we have around us. 365 00:17:11,531 --> 00:17:13,656 We don't have a whole foods in my area. 366 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:15,408 We are very resourceful. 367 00:17:15,452 --> 00:17:17,785 - This is you on a plate. - Seriously. 368 00:17:17,829 --> 00:17:19,454 - You on a plate. - My name is nina, 369 00:17:19,497 --> 00:17:22,290 I'm a rock and roll marketing manager from maine, 370 00:17:22,333 --> 00:17:23,624 And my favorite thing in the whole world to do 371 00:17:23,668 --> 00:17:25,543 Is go out the woods and hunt and forage 372 00:17:25,587 --> 00:17:26,878 And finding amazing wild food to eat. 373 00:17:26,880 --> 00:17:28,838 For me, cooking starts outside 374 00:17:28,882 --> 00:17:32,300 Because that's where I get all the ingredients that inspire me. 375 00:17:32,302 --> 00:17:34,260 That's where I hang out with all my animals 376 00:17:34,262 --> 00:17:36,220 And hang out with all the trees. 377 00:17:39,809 --> 00:17:44,062 ( crowd cheering ) 378 00:17:44,064 --> 00:17:46,814 - Hello. Hi! - How are you? 379 00:17:46,858 --> 00:17:48,441 Hi! What's up, guys? My name is nina. 380 00:17:48,443 --> 00:17:50,485 - Ooh, we got some dumplings. - Yes. 381 00:17:50,528 --> 00:17:52,653 - Aarón: Those look fantastic. - Thanks. 382 00:17:52,697 --> 00:17:54,697 Kinda pretty straightforward. Just a beef dumpling for-- 383 00:17:54,741 --> 00:17:56,991 It's not beef. It's venison, thank you very much. 384 00:17:56,993 --> 00:17:59,911 - Venison? Did you pork fat in it? - I did not, 385 00:17:59,954 --> 00:18:01,370 'cause that's what we do in maine. 386 00:18:01,414 --> 00:18:03,372 We use what we have sometimes. We don't have pork fat. 387 00:18:03,416 --> 00:18:04,665 Sometimes we have squirrel fat. We use that instead. 388 00:18:04,667 --> 00:18:06,918 - I like squirrel fat. - Squirrels have fat? 389 00:18:06,961 --> 00:18:09,295 - Aarón: Yeah. - See? He knows. 390 00:18:09,297 --> 00:18:10,671 We fighting them in the trees. They're always there, okay? 391 00:18:10,715 --> 00:18:12,381 Joe: This is gonna be very interesting. 392 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:13,966 I think it's a super risky thing you're doing, 393 00:18:14,010 --> 00:18:15,468 But you know what? It could work. 394 00:18:15,512 --> 00:18:17,261 - I look forward to tasting it. - Yeah. Thank you. 395 00:18:17,305 --> 00:18:20,473 Woman: All right, nina, you got about 11 minutes. 396 00:18:22,393 --> 00:18:25,353 My passion has been to get people excited about wild food, 397 00:18:25,396 --> 00:18:28,940 And I hope that the judges are gonna taste the passion 398 00:18:28,983 --> 00:18:31,901 That I have for my foraged ingredients. 399 00:18:31,903 --> 00:18:33,486 Those look gorgeous. 400 00:18:33,530 --> 00:18:35,613 Oh, I'm getting hungry just looking at them! 401 00:18:35,657 --> 00:18:39,742 Five, four, three, two, one! 402 00:18:39,786 --> 00:18:41,536 I'm done! 403 00:18:41,579 --> 00:18:43,287 There's only one thing I need to know. 404 00:18:43,331 --> 00:18:46,574 Does that apron come in camo? 405 00:18:46,584 --> 00:18:48,709 - Joe: Hello. Welcome. - Hi, guys. I'm nina. 406 00:18:48,753 --> 00:18:50,419 I'm from woolwich, maine. 407 00:18:50,421 --> 00:18:54,048 I made dumplings filled with venison and bok choy, 408 00:18:54,050 --> 00:18:56,050 And that is served with a cucumber salad 409 00:18:56,052 --> 00:18:57,552 With cilantro, peanuts, and chili. 410 00:18:57,595 --> 00:18:59,929 Dumplings are typically made with pork. 411 00:18:59,973 --> 00:19:01,430 I chose to put venison in them 412 00:19:01,474 --> 00:19:03,891 Because I am representing my home state of maine. 413 00:19:03,935 --> 00:19:06,227 Gordon and joe: Shall we? 414 00:19:07,689 --> 00:19:09,397 Okay, visually, daphne, what do you think? 415 00:19:09,440 --> 00:19:10,815 You give a nice portion of the dumplings, 416 00:19:10,859 --> 00:19:12,400 A lovely dipping sauce in the center. 417 00:19:12,443 --> 00:19:14,610 Honestly, I'm most excited about this cucumber salad. 418 00:19:14,654 --> 00:19:17,572 - It looks so delicious. - I agree, but I'm more concerned about 419 00:19:17,615 --> 00:19:19,740 The lack of fat inside with the venison. 420 00:19:19,784 --> 00:19:22,326 That's the bit's that's gonna be the telling point for me. 421 00:19:22,328 --> 00:19:25,246 - So, shall we? Daphne, please. - Daphne: Let's go. 422 00:19:25,290 --> 00:19:27,415 All right. And what's in the dipping sauce? 423 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:30,543 Nina: That is soy, apple cider vinegar, 424 00:19:30,587 --> 00:19:33,129 A little chili garlic paste, and some chives. 425 00:19:36,134 --> 00:19:37,884 First of all, it doesn't need the pork. 426 00:19:37,927 --> 00:19:40,011 If I'm honest, I can't taste it's venison 427 00:19:40,054 --> 00:19:41,304 Because it's not as gamey. 428 00:19:41,347 --> 00:19:42,597 But it's the technical flair 429 00:19:42,640 --> 00:19:44,348 I'm in love with, 430 00:19:44,392 --> 00:19:47,435 - And it's an absolute definite yes for me. - Oh! 431 00:19:47,437 --> 00:19:49,437 - Joe: Ooh, one yes. - Gordon: I wanna see more. 432 00:19:49,480 --> 00:19:51,522 Daphne: These dumplings are light and tender, delicious. 433 00:19:51,566 --> 00:19:55,443 The meat is juicy. That cucumber salad is a shocker. Out of control. 434 00:19:55,486 --> 00:19:57,653 Spicy, delicious, it's a definite yes from me. 435 00:19:57,697 --> 00:19:59,822 - Oh, thank you. Okay. - Joe: That's two yeses. 436 00:19:59,824 --> 00:20:03,743 But I'm not gonna be so quick to drink the kool-aid here. 437 00:20:03,745 --> 00:20:05,494 Hmm. 438 00:20:05,538 --> 00:20:08,581 I don't know what these two were tasting... 439 00:20:18,843 --> 00:20:20,259 - That's two yeses. - Okay. 440 00:20:20,261 --> 00:20:23,804 But for me, the seasoning is completely off. 441 00:20:23,848 --> 00:20:25,932 It's way too spicy. 442 00:20:25,975 --> 00:20:27,892 It's totally, totally amateurish, 443 00:20:27,936 --> 00:20:31,812 - So for me it's a no. - Two yeses, one no. 444 00:20:31,814 --> 00:20:35,983 Right now your fate lies in the hands of aarón sánchez. 445 00:20:36,069 --> 00:20:38,653 There is some technical flaws for me personally with some of the dumplings. 446 00:20:38,696 --> 00:20:40,488 The filling is a little bit meek. 447 00:20:40,531 --> 00:20:42,073 It's a lot of wrapper for the filling. 448 00:20:42,075 --> 00:20:44,367 But what I love is your boldness, okay? 449 00:20:44,410 --> 00:20:48,871 There's freshness, and it highlights all the ingredients. 450 00:20:48,915 --> 00:20:50,414 I don't know. 451 00:20:58,633 --> 00:21:01,217 ( crowd groans ) 452 00:21:01,261 --> 00:21:06,222 - Ha, ha! - Yeah! Yeah! 453 00:21:06,307 --> 00:21:10,467 Nina: Even though joe called my flavor balances amateurish, 454 00:21:10,478 --> 00:21:12,436 It's okay. I need somebody to push me. 455 00:21:12,480 --> 00:21:14,021 I don't need everybody to tell me I'm awesome all the time. 456 00:21:14,023 --> 00:21:15,690 - Absolutely. - Very good point. 457 00:21:15,733 --> 00:21:17,316 Guys, look out, 458 00:21:17,318 --> 00:21:19,694 My competitive juices are flowing for sure. 459 00:21:19,737 --> 00:21:22,613 - Rock and roll! Yes! - Yeah! Yes! 460 00:21:22,615 --> 00:21:27,410 - Whoo! - Yeah! 461 00:21:27,453 --> 00:21:29,287 - Yeah! - That salad is awesome. 462 00:21:29,330 --> 00:21:31,831 - Well, I hope I'm wrong. - Gordon: Delicious. Really good. 463 00:21:31,874 --> 00:21:33,416 Daphne: Two aprons down, three to go. 464 00:21:33,418 --> 00:21:36,043 - Standards are high. - Whew! 465 00:21:36,045 --> 00:21:41,424 All: Purvi, purvi, purvi, purvi, purvi! 466 00:21:41,426 --> 00:21:43,759 I'm happy and excited to be here. 467 00:21:43,803 --> 00:21:45,594 It's an american dream which is coming true. 468 00:21:45,596 --> 00:21:47,847 I'm purvi from east windsor, new jersey. 469 00:21:47,890 --> 00:21:51,267 My husband and I moved to the u.S. 21 years ago. 470 00:21:51,394 --> 00:21:55,187 My specialty is american and indian fusion cooking. 471 00:21:55,273 --> 00:21:56,814 I wanna follow my passion and my dreams. 472 00:21:56,858 --> 00:22:00,651 I would like to open up a café called purvi's delight, 473 00:22:00,653 --> 00:22:03,529 And I would like to serve desserts of all over the world. 474 00:22:05,700 --> 00:22:09,368 The indian community in new jersey is really, really big, 475 00:22:09,412 --> 00:22:11,620 And I feel so proud to represent them. 476 00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:15,416 I'm making bundt cake with indian flavors. 477 00:22:15,418 --> 00:22:16,917 The only thing that can go wrong 478 00:22:16,961 --> 00:22:18,919 Is if the cakes don't bake properly. 479 00:22:18,921 --> 00:22:20,629 But I am very confident. 480 00:22:20,715 --> 00:22:21,922 I've been doing this for the last 21 years. 481 00:22:21,966 --> 00:22:24,508 I can do this in my sleep. 482 00:22:26,054 --> 00:22:29,805 Crowd: Five, four, three, two, one! 483 00:22:29,807 --> 00:22:33,059 Purvi: Just a little bit scared that if they cut the cakes 484 00:22:33,061 --> 00:22:34,435 And if it's not fully baked, 485 00:22:34,437 --> 00:22:36,687 That can definitely bring me down. 486 00:22:37,982 --> 00:22:40,941 Hi, my name is purvi, and I'm from new jersey. 487 00:22:40,985 --> 00:22:42,526 This dish is a vanilla bundt cake 488 00:22:42,570 --> 00:22:44,904 Infused with four different indian flavors 489 00:22:44,947 --> 00:22:47,615 Which is gulab jamun, rose, 490 00:22:47,658 --> 00:22:49,533 Cardamom, saffron, and paan. 491 00:22:49,577 --> 00:22:51,327 - Joe and daphne: Wow. - Right. 492 00:22:51,329 --> 00:22:53,746 I love it. It reminds me of an indian festival, you know? 493 00:22:53,790 --> 00:22:55,790 - And a wedding when there's just color... - Yes. Thank you so much. 494 00:22:55,833 --> 00:22:57,541 ...And there's vibrance everywhere. 495 00:22:57,585 --> 00:22:59,251 It looks stunning. I'm dying to get in there. 496 00:22:59,295 --> 00:23:00,503 - Joe: Great. - Shall we? 497 00:23:00,588 --> 00:23:02,505 - Joe: Let's try it. - Daphne: Yeah. 498 00:23:05,301 --> 00:23:07,968 - Beautiful. - Oh, look how moist it is. 499 00:23:14,477 --> 00:23:16,310 - Joe: These are really good. - Thank you, joe. 500 00:23:16,312 --> 00:23:19,021 I just got back from india. The most incredible flavors. 501 00:23:19,023 --> 00:23:21,357 It gives me a new appreciation of tasting your dish. 502 00:23:21,401 --> 00:23:22,817 It's a yes from me. I really liked it. 503 00:23:22,860 --> 00:23:24,735 Thank you so much. It means a lot. 504 00:23:24,779 --> 00:23:29,615 - This bite, it is so moist and fluffy! - Thank you so much. 505 00:23:29,700 --> 00:23:31,325 Like, it has levity and balance. 506 00:23:31,327 --> 00:23:33,494 - Yes. Definite yes from me. - Thank you so much. Thank you. 507 00:23:33,538 --> 00:23:37,415 You have very strong flavors, and you balance them so beautifully. 508 00:23:37,458 --> 00:23:39,291 But I'm not gonna say yes just yet, okay? 509 00:23:39,335 --> 00:23:40,918 'cause I have to think about this for a little bit. 510 00:23:40,962 --> 00:23:42,461 What? 511 00:23:44,590 --> 00:23:46,966 - I'm like-- - aarón! You love it. Say yes. 512 00:23:46,968 --> 00:23:49,760 All right, all right, all right, all right. For me it's an absolute yes! 513 00:23:49,804 --> 00:23:53,973 - It's a resounding yes. - Thank you, thank you, thank you. 514 00:23:54,016 --> 00:23:56,684 - Thank you so much. - That's four yeses. 515 00:23:56,686 --> 00:23:59,562 - Yes. - Daphne and aarón: Congratulations. 516 00:23:59,564 --> 00:24:01,188 - Thank you. - Well done. Great job. 517 00:24:12,952 --> 00:24:14,952 Purvi: I got four yeses. 518 00:24:14,996 --> 00:24:17,037 I am so proud to represent the northeast. 519 00:24:17,039 --> 00:24:20,458 This is my american dream. I'm living it right now. 520 00:24:20,501 --> 00:24:25,337 Hey, judges, there's a lot of good indian flavors coming for you. 521 00:24:25,381 --> 00:24:30,217 - Delicious. Brilliant. Yeah. - Really good. The cinnamon plus cardamom combo? Wow. 522 00:24:30,261 --> 00:24:31,969 - Those are strong flavors. - I know. 523 00:24:31,971 --> 00:24:33,679 You weren't gonna vote yes for her? What's wrong with you? 524 00:24:33,723 --> 00:24:35,556 - I thought you were gonna say no. - What? 525 00:24:35,600 --> 00:24:37,975 I had to do a little drama there, bud. 526 00:24:54,702 --> 00:24:57,786 Hey, y'all better get loud, baby! Y'all better get loud! 527 00:24:57,830 --> 00:25:00,664 - ( cheering ) - hey, I'm from brooklyn, new york. 528 00:25:00,708 --> 00:25:02,458 We loud and proud. 529 00:25:02,502 --> 00:25:04,251 My name is eddie, I'm 31 years old, 530 00:25:04,295 --> 00:25:06,253 I'm from williamsburg, brooklyn, new york, 531 00:25:06,297 --> 00:25:07,838 And I'm a party promoter. 532 00:25:07,882 --> 00:25:10,549 Big man baking a cake! 533 00:25:10,593 --> 00:25:13,928 ( crowd cheering ) 534 00:25:13,930 --> 00:25:16,555 - Aarón. - What's going on, señor? 535 00:25:16,599 --> 00:25:18,724 - Getting it done. - You're making a dessert? 536 00:25:18,768 --> 00:25:19,975 Yes, sir. You look at me and don't think dessert. 537 00:25:20,019 --> 00:25:21,810 You just think a whole bunch of food, right? 538 00:25:21,854 --> 00:25:23,771 Aarón: Yeah. 539 00:25:23,814 --> 00:25:26,857 I'm doing a pistachio cake with a tres leches crème anglaise, 540 00:25:26,901 --> 00:25:28,609 A raspberry sauce that I got going right there 541 00:25:28,653 --> 00:25:30,694 - That I'm actually gonna strain right now. - Yep. 542 00:25:30,738 --> 00:25:33,030 So you're gonna use the tres leches as the format, right? 543 00:25:33,032 --> 00:25:35,241 - Yes. - You seem like a very passionate guy. 544 00:25:35,284 --> 00:25:37,618 - You have a lot of passion for cooking? - Yeah, I definitely do. 545 00:25:37,662 --> 00:25:39,286 The first thing I learned how to make was actually pancakes with my mother. 546 00:25:39,330 --> 00:25:41,622 I gotta make sure I impress her. 547 00:25:41,666 --> 00:25:43,832 - Well, the dish looks really great. - Aarón: Yeah. 548 00:25:43,876 --> 00:25:46,210 - Good luck. Nice to meet you. - Thank you. Thank you, guys. 549 00:25:46,254 --> 00:25:48,254 My love for cooking honestly came from my mom. 550 00:25:48,297 --> 00:25:51,674 Just learning different recipes from her and just experimenting, 551 00:25:51,717 --> 00:25:53,342 That love and passion just came on. 552 00:25:53,386 --> 00:25:54,751 It never stopped since, so... 553 00:25:54,762 --> 00:25:57,263 You got this. You got this. Don't worry about it. 554 00:25:57,306 --> 00:26:02,309 Five, four, three, two, one! 555 00:26:02,353 --> 00:26:05,104 Let's go, baby! Let's go! 556 00:26:05,106 --> 00:26:09,525 It's super huge to just come out here from brooklyn and take a chance on myself. 557 00:26:09,569 --> 00:26:12,319 But it's brooklyn, the home biggie, home of jay-z, 558 00:26:12,321 --> 00:26:14,446 And the home of the next masterchef. 559 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:18,117 That apron's gonna look good on me, baby. 560 00:26:19,579 --> 00:26:21,579 Welcome. 561 00:26:21,622 --> 00:26:23,664 So my name is eddie, I'm from brooklyn, new york, 562 00:26:23,708 --> 00:26:26,584 And I actually made my take on a tres leches. 563 00:26:26,627 --> 00:26:29,420 I did a pistachio cake with tres leches crème anglaise, 564 00:26:29,463 --> 00:26:32,923 A raspberry sauce, and a pistachio crumble. 565 00:26:32,967 --> 00:26:34,633 So traditionally a tres leches is a soaked cake with three milks. 566 00:26:34,635 --> 00:26:37,595 - Yes. - So you decided to take the actual elements 567 00:26:37,638 --> 00:26:39,638 - Of the tres leches and put them in the sauce? - Yes. 568 00:26:39,682 --> 00:26:42,308 So how do you think that this dessert represents the northeast? 569 00:26:42,351 --> 00:26:43,976 Well, I'm very dominican. 570 00:26:44,020 --> 00:26:45,019 I grew up in a single mom household, 571 00:26:45,021 --> 00:26:46,437 Super humble beginnings. 572 00:26:46,480 --> 00:26:48,439 I've always wanted to go to culinary school. 573 00:26:48,482 --> 00:26:51,317 - Can't afford it. - Tres leches means a lot to me. 574 00:26:51,319 --> 00:26:55,237 So I wanted to bring a piece of my dominican heritage with me 575 00:26:55,281 --> 00:26:56,989 And put that on a plate for you guys. 576 00:26:57,033 --> 00:26:59,491 - Shall we? - Let's take a look. 577 00:26:59,577 --> 00:27:01,577 Gordon: Visually, joe, what do you think? 578 00:27:01,621 --> 00:27:03,412 You know, look, I grew up in new york myself. 579 00:27:03,497 --> 00:27:05,956 I understand those flavors, those memories. 580 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,459 This dish is very nontraditional, 581 00:27:08,461 --> 00:27:10,919 But I love the way the dish looks, 582 00:27:10,921 --> 00:27:12,254 So I'm looking forward to trying it. 583 00:27:12,340 --> 00:27:14,298 That means the world. Thank you so much. 584 00:27:14,300 --> 00:27:16,425 I hope there's enough moisture here, 585 00:27:16,469 --> 00:27:19,345 'cause there's a lot of cake and not a lot of sauce. 586 00:27:19,388 --> 00:27:22,389 - Shall we? - Tell us the two sauces. What are they? 587 00:27:22,433 --> 00:27:25,559 Eddie: So the yellow sauce is a tres leches crème anglaise. 588 00:27:25,603 --> 00:27:28,729 Then I did a raspberry sauce to get a little tartness on the plate. 589 00:27:30,066 --> 00:27:31,690 Okay, young man, you need three yeses 590 00:27:31,734 --> 00:27:33,734 To get your hands on an apron. 591 00:27:33,778 --> 00:27:36,111 Joe, how was that for you? 592 00:27:36,947 --> 00:27:38,739 What I see in front of me 593 00:27:38,824 --> 00:27:42,242 I like a lot. But it's not the dish. 594 00:27:42,286 --> 00:27:45,162 So I'm gonna make a big investment, 595 00:27:45,206 --> 00:27:47,790 And I hope you have what it takes to take this 596 00:27:47,833 --> 00:27:49,291 - To the next level. - I do, sir. 597 00:27:49,335 --> 00:27:50,834 Joe: And I believe that you are a great guy, 598 00:27:50,878 --> 00:27:52,086 And for that I'm gonna say yes. 599 00:27:53,297 --> 00:27:55,005 I think you needed more sauce. 600 00:27:55,049 --> 00:27:57,624 I think you need half the amount of pistachios. 601 00:27:57,635 --> 00:27:58,884 This is not a tres leches, 602 00:27:58,928 --> 00:28:00,469 But I believe that you wanna do something 603 00:28:00,513 --> 00:28:03,013 That represents you, and I applaud that. 604 00:28:03,015 --> 00:28:05,516 So for that reason, that's a yes. 605 00:28:07,311 --> 00:28:09,928 I have no doubt about your potential in the kitchen, 606 00:28:09,939 --> 00:28:12,523 But my job is to judge the food. 607 00:28:12,566 --> 00:28:15,651 And because there wasn't quite the balance of sauce to cake 608 00:28:15,695 --> 00:28:19,113 That I would've liked to have seen, it's a no for me. 609 00:28:19,156 --> 00:28:22,658 Young man, you clearly were born to cook, 610 00:28:22,702 --> 00:28:25,536 And it means so much to you. I get that. 611 00:28:25,579 --> 00:28:28,414 Coulis, delicious. Crème anglaise, delicious. 612 00:28:28,457 --> 00:28:29,998 Um... 613 00:28:32,503 --> 00:28:34,211 ...But it's another level this year. 614 00:28:34,255 --> 00:28:36,797 I just don't think you're ready for "masterchef." 615 00:28:36,799 --> 00:28:38,549 For me, it's a no. I'm sorry. 616 00:28:45,433 --> 00:28:46,890 Come here, bro. I gotta tell you something. 617 00:28:46,934 --> 00:28:49,309 Look at me. This was tough. 618 00:28:49,311 --> 00:28:53,272 Great food and great restaurants are made by great people, 619 00:28:53,315 --> 00:28:55,065 And what I'm gonna do when you go back to new york, 620 00:28:55,067 --> 00:28:56,525 I'll take you in, you tour my restaurants. 621 00:28:56,527 --> 00:28:59,611 We can put you on the path to the culinary career 622 00:28:59,655 --> 00:29:00,612 That you really deserve. 623 00:29:00,656 --> 00:29:02,906 I promise that, bro. 624 00:29:02,950 --> 00:29:04,742 - Good luck. - Thank you. 625 00:29:12,042 --> 00:29:14,293 - ( crowd groans ) - oh. 626 00:29:14,336 --> 00:29:16,003 That's okay. That's okay, mijo. 627 00:29:16,005 --> 00:29:17,671 ( indistinct chatter ) 628 00:29:17,715 --> 00:29:19,965 It hurt getting the nos. 629 00:29:19,967 --> 00:29:21,550 Joe said he'd train me in new york though. 630 00:29:21,594 --> 00:29:24,636 - So, you win. - Joe saw something in me, 631 00:29:24,680 --> 00:29:27,473 So even though I didn't get an apron, that's a win in my book. 632 00:29:27,516 --> 00:29:29,600 Joe: I really liked him and who he was 633 00:29:29,643 --> 00:29:30,726 And what his passion was. 634 00:29:30,770 --> 00:29:32,603 But it's an unfortunate situation 635 00:29:32,646 --> 00:29:34,396 When the dishes that people present 636 00:29:34,398 --> 00:29:37,399 Do not reflect their talent as cooks. 637 00:29:37,401 --> 00:29:40,903 And to find this nice little side of you is very refreshing. 638 00:29:40,946 --> 00:29:42,404 - It's heartwarming. - Oh, you've never seen it before? 639 00:29:42,448 --> 00:29:44,072 It's like the eclipse. Once every ten years. 640 00:29:44,074 --> 00:29:45,532 ( daphne laughs ) 641 00:29:58,005 --> 00:30:00,631 Brooklyn, brooklyn, all the way! 642 00:30:00,674 --> 00:30:01,757 Let's go! You gotta do this. 643 00:30:04,929 --> 00:30:06,386 - Looking good, ross. - Looking good, ross. 644 00:30:06,388 --> 00:30:08,555 Oh, man! That looks so good. 645 00:30:08,557 --> 00:30:11,809 Today I'm making chocolate molten lava cake. 646 00:30:11,811 --> 00:30:14,770 This cake has to be super lava-y on the inside, 647 00:30:14,814 --> 00:30:17,397 Otherwise there's no chance I'm getting an apron. 648 00:30:17,441 --> 00:30:19,858 I need to have my lava flowing. It's gonna happen. 649 00:30:19,902 --> 00:30:22,611 - My hands are shaking. - You can do it, ross. 650 00:30:22,613 --> 00:30:23,612 You're almost done. 651 00:30:23,656 --> 00:30:27,783 Crowd: Three, two, one. 652 00:30:27,827 --> 00:30:30,911 - Gordon: Let's go. - I'm ross. 653 00:30:30,955 --> 00:30:32,913 I live in new york city. I'm a bartender. 654 00:30:32,915 --> 00:30:35,791 I made a chocolate molten lava cake. 655 00:30:35,835 --> 00:30:37,459 Oh! 656 00:30:37,461 --> 00:30:40,629 So this is a standard in the masterchef kitchen, 657 00:30:40,673 --> 00:30:43,465 The molten lava, so we gotta make sure that it's running. 658 00:30:46,554 --> 00:30:47,928 Oh. Uh-oh. 659 00:30:47,972 --> 00:30:50,305 - Damn. - Daphne: Uh-oh. 660 00:30:50,349 --> 00:30:52,015 - Okay. - Joe: All right, let's taste it. 661 00:30:56,647 --> 00:30:58,021 Love the dark chocolate use. 662 00:30:58,065 --> 00:31:00,941 It's the most beautiful balance of sweet and bitter, 663 00:31:00,943 --> 00:31:05,404 But missing the molten on molten chocolate cake is, like, a crime. 664 00:31:05,406 --> 00:31:07,906 - It's a no from me. - Yeah. 665 00:31:07,950 --> 00:31:10,534 It needs lava, right? It needs liquid. 666 00:31:10,578 --> 00:31:13,704 When you say stuff like "molten," you're making a promise to us. 667 00:31:13,747 --> 00:31:16,540 And when that doesn't happen, it's disappointing. 668 00:31:19,670 --> 00:31:21,086 ( crowd groans ) 669 00:31:22,673 --> 00:31:24,631 - Oh! - Oh, man. 670 00:31:24,675 --> 00:31:28,051 The bar of entry is high, and this is just not there. 671 00:31:28,053 --> 00:31:29,845 Gordon: No. 672 00:31:29,889 --> 00:31:32,764 Man: Let's go, brynn! Let's go, baby! 673 00:31:32,808 --> 00:31:35,225 Let's go, brynn! Way to go! 674 00:31:35,269 --> 00:31:36,685 Cooking like we're cooking at home. 675 00:31:36,729 --> 00:31:38,604 Yeah, but with makeup on. 676 00:31:38,606 --> 00:31:39,897 I'm brynn, I'm 33 years old, 677 00:31:39,940 --> 00:31:40,981 I live in providence, rhode island, 678 00:31:41,025 --> 00:31:42,357 And I'm a bartender. 679 00:31:42,401 --> 00:31:44,776 Do the shaky-shaky and a little turn. 680 00:31:44,820 --> 00:31:48,030 I have bartending for 14 years, 681 00:31:48,032 --> 00:31:50,449 But I started cooking a couple years ago 682 00:31:50,492 --> 00:31:53,035 And I realized there was so much more to explore 683 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:54,912 And that I loved doing it. 684 00:31:54,955 --> 00:31:56,455 Babe, you're killing it, killing it. 685 00:31:56,498 --> 00:31:58,415 - I feel like I'm killing it. - Let's get it. 686 00:31:59,835 --> 00:32:01,543 ( crowd cheering ) 687 00:32:04,590 --> 00:32:06,465 - It smells good. - It smells really-- always! 688 00:32:06,508 --> 00:32:08,300 - Always in this kitchen. - It smells very good. 689 00:32:08,344 --> 00:32:10,010 - Good evening! - Hello! How are you? 690 00:32:10,095 --> 00:32:12,304 - Are we good? - Yeah, I'm good. 691 00:32:12,306 --> 00:32:13,931 - First name and where you're from. - I am brynn, 692 00:32:14,016 --> 00:32:15,307 And I'm from providence, rhode island. 693 00:32:15,351 --> 00:32:16,725 - And what are you making? - Love that. 694 00:32:16,769 --> 00:32:19,227 I am making a crispy black sea bass 695 00:32:19,271 --> 00:32:20,562 With a little bit of harissa seasoning. 696 00:32:20,564 --> 00:32:23,899 I'm working a pear and dry cherry chutney. 697 00:32:23,943 --> 00:32:25,859 Mmm. I love that. I think of rhode island, 698 00:32:25,861 --> 00:32:28,487 - I think of lobster rolls, clam chowder. - Yeah! 699 00:32:28,530 --> 00:32:31,323 - Well, we have great food. - Why chutney with bass? 700 00:32:31,367 --> 00:32:33,408 Brynn: I wanted to do something fruity 701 00:32:33,452 --> 00:32:35,577 And I think it really highlights what I like to do with flavors. 702 00:32:35,621 --> 00:32:37,537 The bass, you're gonna be cooking skin side down, right? 703 00:32:37,581 --> 00:32:40,290 - Yeah, yeah, yeah. - Be careful with the skin. 704 00:32:40,334 --> 00:32:41,500 - Get it crispy. - Yeah. 705 00:32:41,502 --> 00:32:43,377 And harissa, bringing a little heat. 706 00:32:43,420 --> 00:32:45,712 It's just little bit of heat and smoke on the fish. 707 00:32:45,756 --> 00:32:48,632 - Good luck, yes? - Good luck. Keep it cooking! 708 00:32:50,511 --> 00:32:52,803 Do I have all my things? Does this look like everything? 709 00:32:52,846 --> 00:32:56,056 I feel like in the past I've been a little bit reserved, 710 00:32:56,058 --> 00:33:00,018 So getting the apron would mean that I was right 711 00:33:00,062 --> 00:33:01,478 To keep dreaming and not limit myself. 712 00:33:01,563 --> 00:33:06,066 Crowd: Five, four, three, two, one! 713 00:33:06,068 --> 00:33:08,652 ( cheering ) 714 00:33:08,696 --> 00:33:10,529 Oh, my god. You did it! 715 00:33:10,572 --> 00:33:13,490 I am so much more than just a girl who works behind the bar. 716 00:33:13,534 --> 00:33:15,993 I would love to be a real chef, 717 00:33:15,995 --> 00:33:17,661 And I am going to make this happen. 718 00:33:17,663 --> 00:33:19,871 I am brynn. I am from providence, rhode island. 719 00:33:19,873 --> 00:33:21,248 I'm a bartender. 720 00:33:21,291 --> 00:33:22,416 The dish I have made for you today 721 00:33:22,459 --> 00:33:23,542 Is a black sea bass 722 00:33:23,585 --> 00:33:25,502 With a little bit of a harissa spice. 723 00:33:25,546 --> 00:33:29,297 I've topped it with a pear and dried cherry chutney, 724 00:33:29,341 --> 00:33:32,467 And roasted fennel, and blanched green bean salad. 725 00:33:32,511 --> 00:33:34,344 Love that. And what's the food dream? 726 00:33:34,388 --> 00:33:35,846 Brynn: I've only been cooking for about 2 1/2 years, 727 00:33:35,889 --> 00:33:38,306 But I've always wanted my own bar and restaurant. 728 00:33:38,350 --> 00:33:41,852 - Shall we have a look? - Let's go. 729 00:33:41,895 --> 00:33:44,146 Gordon: Okay, first impressions. Aarón? 730 00:33:44,148 --> 00:33:46,064 I'm so proud that you took fennel 731 00:33:46,066 --> 00:33:47,691 Along the theme of seasonality 732 00:33:47,735 --> 00:33:49,943 And let that really be the catalyst here for flavor. 733 00:33:49,945 --> 00:33:51,778 - I just love the imagination... - Thank you. 734 00:33:51,813 --> 00:33:53,822 ...And there's clearly a lot of thought process gone into this. 735 00:33:53,824 --> 00:33:56,658 I've never doused the top of a crispy skin with chutney. 736 00:33:56,702 --> 00:33:59,453 - However, let's get in, shall we? - All right. 737 00:33:59,496 --> 00:34:03,540 Let me see if this chutney's undoing your crispy skin efforts. 738 00:34:06,628 --> 00:34:08,962 And the harissa, where did you end up using that? 739 00:34:09,006 --> 00:34:10,547 So I brushed it on the base of the fish. 740 00:34:10,549 --> 00:34:12,507 Just trying to keep it nice and crisp. 741 00:34:19,058 --> 00:34:21,516 The fish, I think, is... 742 00:34:22,895 --> 00:34:24,519 ...Cooked beautifully. 743 00:34:24,563 --> 00:34:26,646 I think this chutney does make it a little less crisp, 744 00:34:26,690 --> 00:34:29,316 But the chutney itself is so delicious, you don't care. 745 00:34:29,359 --> 00:34:31,651 - So it's a yes from me. - Thank you. 746 00:34:31,695 --> 00:34:33,028 It's fresh, it's vibrant. 747 00:34:33,072 --> 00:34:35,530 You have a lot going on here that is so yummy. 748 00:34:35,574 --> 00:34:37,449 - Thank you. - And for that, I say yes. 749 00:34:37,451 --> 00:34:38,992 Oh, my gosh. Thank you so much. 750 00:34:38,994 --> 00:34:40,494 - Gordon: Two yeses. - Oh, my god. 751 00:34:40,496 --> 00:34:42,204 Three for an apron. Joe? 752 00:34:44,875 --> 00:34:49,127 There's a lot of naiveness in this dish. 753 00:34:52,591 --> 00:34:56,384 But for an amateur cook, it's quite astonishing. 754 00:34:56,428 --> 00:34:59,888 You're cooking instinctually and with honesty, 755 00:34:59,932 --> 00:35:01,223 And that's really, really important. 756 00:35:01,266 --> 00:35:02,974 - That's a yes. Amazing. - Thank you. 757 00:35:03,018 --> 00:35:05,560 - Three yeses. - Thank you so much. 758 00:35:05,562 --> 00:35:08,897 The skin has gotten soggy. So next time, chutney underneath the fish. 759 00:35:08,899 --> 00:35:10,690 - Heard. - But everything's there. 760 00:35:10,734 --> 00:35:12,567 If that's the beginning, cooking for a couple years, 761 00:35:12,611 --> 00:35:15,320 It may be the loss for the mixologist side, but congratulations. 762 00:35:15,364 --> 00:35:17,030 - Aarón: Wow! - Thank you so much. 763 00:35:17,032 --> 00:35:19,699 - Gordon: Great job. - Thank you. Thank you so much. 764 00:35:19,743 --> 00:35:21,118 Really good job. 765 00:35:23,914 --> 00:35:28,542 - ( cheering ) - aah! 766 00:35:28,544 --> 00:35:32,671 - Yeah, yeah! Yeah, yeah, yeah! - I got four yeses. 767 00:35:32,673 --> 00:35:36,049 It means that I was right to trust myself, to follow my instincts. 768 00:35:36,051 --> 00:35:37,467 This is the beginning of something new, 769 00:35:37,511 --> 00:35:39,886 And exciting, and a new chapter for who I am, 770 00:35:39,930 --> 00:35:42,931 And I can't wait to keep going. 771 00:35:42,975 --> 00:35:45,600 You don't really see chutney with fish, and she's just broken the rules. 772 00:35:45,602 --> 00:35:48,270 See, you never know in life. At 30 years old, you figure out 773 00:35:48,313 --> 00:35:51,148 - That your real talent is cooking. - Absolutely. 774 00:36:05,330 --> 00:36:07,414 How much time you need for them steaks? 775 00:36:07,457 --> 00:36:10,041 Ryan: Not a lot. Putting them on now. 776 00:36:10,085 --> 00:36:11,877 So, new jersey, a lot of people think 777 00:36:11,962 --> 00:36:14,045 It's some sort of industrial wasteland. 778 00:36:14,047 --> 00:36:16,047 It's the garden state. We got the best produce. 779 00:36:16,091 --> 00:36:19,259 Northeast is the top dog, and you're gonna see that. 780 00:36:19,303 --> 00:36:22,596 I'm ryan. I'm a construction superintendent from new jersey. 781 00:36:22,598 --> 00:36:24,764 I'm good at my job, I like to do it, 782 00:36:24,808 --> 00:36:26,725 But my true passion is food. 783 00:36:26,768 --> 00:36:30,896 It means everything to me because food saved my life. 784 00:36:30,939 --> 00:36:34,024 I battled addiction for about ten years. 785 00:36:34,067 --> 00:36:37,736 I didn't take care of myself in any way. 786 00:36:37,779 --> 00:36:40,697 - Ryan! - I was overweight, depresse. 787 00:36:40,741 --> 00:36:43,491 All right, ryan, this is it. So proud of you, buddy. 788 00:36:43,493 --> 00:36:46,119 - So proud. - Burnt a lot of bridges, 789 00:36:46,121 --> 00:36:48,413 But my dad never gave up on me. 790 00:36:48,457 --> 00:36:51,833 And, um, can't thank him enough for it. 791 00:36:51,877 --> 00:36:56,421 After ten years of living like that, I got sober. 792 00:36:56,465 --> 00:37:00,258 I wanted to get healthy. I wanted to become the best version of myself. 793 00:37:00,302 --> 00:37:04,429 I completely obsessed with the art of cooking. 794 00:37:04,431 --> 00:37:07,015 It's healthy outlet to put that addictive nature into. 795 00:37:07,017 --> 00:37:08,767 Come on, ryan. You've got this, man. 796 00:37:08,769 --> 00:37:10,769 - Hands down. - Ryan: Thanks. 797 00:37:10,812 --> 00:37:12,771 Dish I'm making is steak and eggs, 798 00:37:12,773 --> 00:37:14,731 But this is a samurai egg. 799 00:37:14,733 --> 00:37:16,399 I'm gonna separate the whites and the yolks. 800 00:37:16,443 --> 00:37:19,402 I'm gonna do a gruyère and caramelized onion 801 00:37:19,446 --> 00:37:21,738 Inside with the yolk and then fold it over. 802 00:37:21,782 --> 00:37:23,990 I made it up, and it's delicious. 803 00:37:24,034 --> 00:37:27,285 Man: Come on, ryan! Let's go, baby! 804 00:37:27,329 --> 00:37:29,329 So the steak's gotta be perfect. 805 00:37:29,331 --> 00:37:32,666 Luckily for me, I've cooked filet mignons blindfolded. 806 00:37:32,751 --> 00:37:36,670 But this egg is gonna be the most important egg I've ever cooked. 807 00:37:36,713 --> 00:37:38,004 - Good. - Perfect. 808 00:37:38,048 --> 00:37:40,423 - Yep. - All right. 809 00:37:40,467 --> 00:37:42,592 This is it, ry. You've come so far, man. 810 00:37:42,594 --> 00:37:45,887 - I love you, man. I owe it all to you. - Love you, too. 811 00:37:45,931 --> 00:37:49,683 Crowd: Five, four, three, two, one! 812 00:37:49,726 --> 00:37:52,602 ( cheering ) 813 00:37:52,646 --> 00:37:55,939 Ryan: It's definitely a risk to cook simple 814 00:37:55,983 --> 00:37:57,983 Steak and eggs for "masterchef," 815 00:37:58,026 --> 00:37:59,943 But they've never seen steak and eggs like this. 816 00:37:59,987 --> 00:38:01,194 Welcome. 817 00:38:03,782 --> 00:38:05,031 Tell us about the dish, please. 818 00:38:05,033 --> 00:38:08,201 Ryan: I made a beautifully cooked filet mignon 819 00:38:08,203 --> 00:38:11,037 With samurai egg on top, and an avocado snake. 820 00:38:11,081 --> 00:38:12,789 Gordon: Why steak and eggs? 821 00:38:12,833 --> 00:38:14,916 This dish, you know, saved my life. 822 00:38:14,918 --> 00:38:17,210 Wow. 823 00:38:17,254 --> 00:38:19,045 I was a heroin addict for ten years. 824 00:38:19,089 --> 00:38:20,922 - Gordon: Wow. - My goodness. 825 00:38:20,966 --> 00:38:26,720 I have a brother, sadly, still to this day that is an addict. 826 00:38:26,763 --> 00:38:28,596 It's very rare you bounce back. 827 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:31,433 When I look back, you know, my dad... 828 00:38:33,020 --> 00:38:35,312 ...You know, he was-- he-- 829 00:38:35,355 --> 00:38:38,690 - Sorry. - No. Come on, you're fine. 830 00:38:41,153 --> 00:38:46,489 Yup. You know, he was watching his son that he loves 831 00:38:46,533 --> 00:38:48,491 Slowly kill himself. 832 00:38:48,535 --> 00:38:50,327 One day, I just said enough was enough. 833 00:38:50,370 --> 00:38:52,829 One day at a time, one dish at a time. 834 00:38:52,873 --> 00:38:54,748 Yes. 835 00:38:54,791 --> 00:38:55,915 - Shall we? - Aarón: Yeah. 836 00:38:55,959 --> 00:38:58,293 Let's check it out. 837 00:38:58,337 --> 00:39:00,045 Gordon: Visually, it looks clean. 838 00:39:00,088 --> 00:39:01,338 I mean, it's the weirdest looking egg, 839 00:39:01,381 --> 00:39:04,341 But I just love how creative it is. 840 00:39:04,384 --> 00:39:05,925 So when you cook a steak, a filet like this, 841 00:39:05,969 --> 00:39:07,469 - How do you cook it? - Medium rare. 842 00:39:07,512 --> 00:39:11,639 Let's see. The egg is nice and runny. 843 00:39:14,978 --> 00:39:19,064 - Oh, yeah. - Joe: Excellent. 844 00:39:28,492 --> 00:39:32,660 It's really a different experience of steak and eggs. 845 00:39:32,704 --> 00:39:34,412 The steak is properly cooked. 846 00:39:34,456 --> 00:39:37,040 The samurai egg is kind of whimsical and interesting. 847 00:39:37,084 --> 00:39:39,709 Yeah, I'm a yes. 848 00:39:39,795 --> 00:39:41,211 I think what we saw here is genuinely 849 00:39:41,254 --> 00:39:43,004 An extremely thoughtful preparation 850 00:39:43,048 --> 00:39:44,839 Of an extremely simple dish. 851 00:39:44,883 --> 00:39:47,008 And at its core, beautiful cooking is that. 852 00:39:47,010 --> 00:39:48,885 It is simple things done perfectly. 853 00:39:48,929 --> 00:39:50,720 So for me, it's a yes. 854 00:39:50,764 --> 00:39:53,014 - Ooh-la-la. - Thank you. 855 00:39:53,058 --> 00:39:55,725 Look, I love food that's stripped down, 856 00:39:55,769 --> 00:39:57,018 But for me it's missing something. 857 00:39:57,062 --> 00:39:59,646 You put a lot of time and effort in the egg, 858 00:39:59,689 --> 00:40:02,649 But other than that, I don't see a lot more there. 859 00:40:02,651 --> 00:40:04,734 So for me it's a no. 860 00:40:04,778 --> 00:40:06,820 Ryan, you have two yeses, one no, 861 00:40:06,863 --> 00:40:10,698 And you have one judge left to cast his vote. 862 00:40:10,700 --> 00:40:12,200 Steak's nailed beautifully. 863 00:40:14,413 --> 00:40:16,996 But I think what you need to know 864 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:19,582 Is that we see so many filets. 865 00:40:21,044 --> 00:40:23,211 Um, I dunno. 866 00:40:26,550 --> 00:40:28,425 - Here we go. - Oh, my... 867 00:40:31,430 --> 00:40:33,388 Hey, guys. That's intense in there. 868 00:40:33,432 --> 00:40:34,931 - Oh, yeah. I, uh-- - good to see you. 869 00:40:34,933 --> 00:40:36,558 - First name is? - Scott. 870 00:40:36,601 --> 00:40:38,810 Scott, I just wanna take a moment and just say 871 00:40:38,812 --> 00:40:39,894 Well done bringing him back. 872 00:40:39,938 --> 00:40:41,521 - Thank you. - Okay? 873 00:40:41,523 --> 00:40:45,233 Now I need to tell you a little bit of bad news. 874 00:40:45,277 --> 00:40:48,319 - Okay. - Unfortunately, 875 00:40:48,321 --> 00:40:50,405 You're not gonna see him for a few months. 876 00:40:51,867 --> 00:40:53,908 - Whoo! Yeah! - ( cheering ) 877 00:40:53,910 --> 00:40:55,702 Yeah! 878 00:41:00,792 --> 00:41:01,958 Oh! 879 00:41:04,296 --> 00:41:07,755 This moment just proves that he was so much more than his addiction, 880 00:41:07,799 --> 00:41:10,758 And, you know, he was destined for much greater things. 881 00:41:10,760 --> 00:41:12,093 Thank you. 882 00:41:13,763 --> 00:41:14,846 Whoo! 883 00:41:14,848 --> 00:41:16,931 - Let's go, baby! - Whoo! 884 00:41:16,975 --> 00:41:18,516 Ryan: Getting this apron definitely feels 885 00:41:18,560 --> 00:41:20,101 Like a turning point in my life. 886 00:41:20,103 --> 00:41:21,728 It took a lot to get here, 887 00:41:21,771 --> 00:41:23,605 And I am not looking back. 888 00:41:26,026 --> 00:41:27,734 Gordon: Next time on "masterchef"... 889 00:41:27,861 --> 00:41:31,529 Welcome back, everybody, to the united tastes of america. 890 00:41:31,573 --> 00:41:33,823 The region competing tonight is the midwest! 891 00:41:33,909 --> 00:41:36,826 And we have another guest judge. 892 00:41:36,870 --> 00:41:40,246 - Graham elliot! - Do not let the midwest down. 893 00:41:40,290 --> 00:41:42,290 The regional audition rounds continue... 894 00:41:42,292 --> 00:41:44,459 - Pound it out, baby. - If this dish doesn't earn me an apron, 895 00:41:44,503 --> 00:41:46,836 I'm not sure I understand what you're looking for on "masterchef." 896 00:41:46,880 --> 00:41:49,255 As the midwest cooks compete... 897 00:41:49,299 --> 00:41:50,840 - That looks like home. - Whoo! 898 00:41:50,884 --> 00:41:52,759 ...For a coveted white apron. 899 00:41:52,761 --> 00:41:55,428 It's symbolic of the midwest and the heartland. 900 00:41:55,430 --> 00:41:57,639 The passion's there. I can taste that passion. 901 00:41:57,641 --> 00:41:58,806 This dish is a wow dish. 902 00:41:58,850 --> 00:42:01,017 The sauce just tastes so bland. 903 00:42:01,061 --> 00:42:03,019 Fingers crossed it tastes better than it looks.