1 00:00:02,211 --> 00:00:04,378 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef"... 2 00:00:04,422 --> 00:00:07,923 This is united tastes of america. 3 00:00:07,967 --> 00:00:12,335 We wanna find out where in america do the best cooks come from? 4 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:16,807 - Please welcome graham elliot! - Daphne oz! 5 00:00:16,809 --> 00:00:21,603 The caliber of contestant and home cook is amazing. 6 00:00:21,647 --> 00:00:24,690 So far, ten cooks have earned an apron 7 00:00:24,734 --> 00:00:27,109 - From the northeast and the midwest. - What do you think? 8 00:00:27,153 --> 00:00:30,279 Girl, you are on your way. It's a definite yes from me. 9 00:00:30,364 --> 00:00:32,197 That burst of flavor is there. 10 00:00:32,199 --> 00:00:33,824 For me, it's an absolute resounding yes. 11 00:00:33,868 --> 00:00:36,160 - Let's go! - It's symbolic of the midwest. 12 00:00:36,203 --> 00:00:39,621 I love this dish. I'm a yes. 13 00:00:39,665 --> 00:00:42,583 ( crowd cheering ) 14 00:00:42,626 --> 00:00:44,334 Let's go, baby! 15 00:00:44,378 --> 00:00:46,211 Tonight, on "masterchef"... 16 00:00:46,255 --> 00:00:48,130 Please welcome susan feniger. 17 00:00:48,174 --> 00:00:50,257 The regional auditions continue... 18 00:00:50,301 --> 00:00:51,842 Everybody knows westside's the best side. 19 00:00:51,927 --> 00:00:53,677 I like that, that sass! 20 00:00:53,721 --> 00:00:55,512 ...As the best from the west 21 00:00:55,556 --> 00:00:57,848 Battle it out for a white apron. 22 00:00:57,933 --> 00:00:59,808 I am here to fight for that apron! 23 00:00:59,810 --> 00:01:01,185 ( music playing ) 24 00:01:01,187 --> 00:01:02,936 You're exactly what we're looking for. 25 00:01:02,980 --> 00:01:04,438 Absolute resounding yes. 26 00:01:04,523 --> 00:01:06,857 This very much speaks california. 27 00:01:06,901 --> 00:01:08,734 I think everyone in the west, we're just a little weirder. 28 00:01:08,736 --> 00:01:12,154 - Wow. - It's pretty obvious that it's a big no. 29 00:01:12,198 --> 00:01:13,781 I promise you I can do this. 30 00:01:13,824 --> 00:01:15,532 I just don't think you're ready. 31 00:01:17,703 --> 00:01:20,120 ( crowd cheering ) 32 00:01:22,500 --> 00:01:24,124 - This is my station right here! - Yeah! 33 00:01:24,168 --> 00:01:27,503 - ( cheering continues ) - ( indistinct shouting ) 34 00:01:27,546 --> 00:01:29,713 Thousands of people have fought to get here, 35 00:01:29,715 --> 00:01:33,300 But I am here, and I am here to fight for that apron. 36 00:01:33,344 --> 00:01:35,803 - The next masterchef is in this room. - Right? 37 00:01:35,888 --> 00:01:37,346 - Which is crazy. - I know. 38 00:01:37,389 --> 00:01:40,182 I just wanna make you proud. 39 00:01:40,226 --> 00:01:42,017 I wanna see where gordon at. Where he at? 40 00:01:43,521 --> 00:01:46,522 ( cheering ) 41 00:02:01,497 --> 00:02:04,581 Wow, thank you. Thank you so much! 42 00:02:04,625 --> 00:02:09,545 Welcome back, everybody, to "masterchef: United tastes of america." 43 00:02:09,588 --> 00:02:11,922 Come on! 44 00:02:11,966 --> 00:02:14,216 Amazing. 45 00:02:14,260 --> 00:02:16,677 Tonight another region will prove 46 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:21,181 That they have what it takes to compete at the highest level. 47 00:02:21,225 --> 00:02:25,185 The best of the best will earn a masterchef apron. 48 00:02:25,229 --> 00:02:28,730 If you can show us that you're the shining star of your region, 49 00:02:28,774 --> 00:02:31,608 You'll put yourself one step closer to the title, 50 00:02:31,652 --> 00:02:36,488 The trophy, and a quarter of a million dollars. 51 00:02:38,576 --> 00:02:40,492 Yeah! Let's go! 52 00:02:41,662 --> 00:02:43,579 Now, one of my favorite parts of "masterchef" 53 00:02:43,622 --> 00:02:47,583 Is getting a great insight to america's culinary diversity. 54 00:02:47,585 --> 00:02:51,420 And this season we are truly celebrating that diversity, let me tell you. 55 00:02:51,463 --> 00:02:54,590 Now we've seen the northeast and the midwest. 56 00:02:54,592 --> 00:03:00,387 It's time for another regional round of auditions. You guys ready? 57 00:03:00,389 --> 00:03:03,599 ( cheering ) 58 00:03:05,060 --> 00:03:08,312 Tonight's lucky region is... 59 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:12,691 The west. 60 00:03:15,529 --> 00:03:17,821 Now, representing the west tonight, 61 00:03:17,823 --> 00:03:19,573 We have another guest judge. 62 00:03:19,575 --> 00:03:23,785 One of the most beloved chefs across southern california, 63 00:03:23,829 --> 00:03:26,914 She has six best-selling cookbooks, 64 00:03:26,916 --> 00:03:30,542 And multiple james beard nominations. 65 00:03:30,586 --> 00:03:35,005 Please welcome the amazing susan feniger. 66 00:03:38,510 --> 00:03:40,052 Oh, my god. 67 00:03:41,430 --> 00:03:44,431 - Good to see you. Welcome. - Thank you. 68 00:03:44,433 --> 00:03:46,725 Welcome to the masterchef kitchen. 69 00:03:46,769 --> 00:03:48,477 - Thank you. - What an absolute pleasure having you here. 70 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:50,520 - Congratulations on everything. - Thank you. 71 00:03:50,564 --> 00:03:52,606 Now, you've called l.A. Home for so long. 72 00:03:52,650 --> 00:03:55,484 Your iconic restaurants have really helped shape 73 00:03:55,527 --> 00:03:58,320 The l.A. Landscape for over 40 years. 74 00:03:58,322 --> 00:04:03,325 How would you say that the west helped shape your empire? 75 00:04:03,327 --> 00:04:05,953 Oh, I mean, the west is everything. 76 00:04:05,996 --> 00:04:07,371 We just-- we love the west! 77 00:04:07,414 --> 00:04:10,540 We've got this amazing agriculture. 78 00:04:10,542 --> 00:04:12,209 We've got the ocean. 79 00:04:12,253 --> 00:04:14,211 There's such great diversity here. 80 00:04:14,255 --> 00:04:15,629 I think because of that, 81 00:04:15,631 --> 00:04:17,256 It gives you the opportunity 82 00:04:17,299 --> 00:04:18,757 To be incredibly creative. 83 00:04:18,842 --> 00:04:21,551 What do you wanna see tonight 84 00:04:21,595 --> 00:04:23,428 From these phenomenons from the west? 85 00:04:23,472 --> 00:04:26,139 To me, the most important thing is every ingredient 86 00:04:26,183 --> 00:04:27,933 That you put on has to really stand out. 87 00:04:27,935 --> 00:04:30,185 You know, it should look pretty, for sure, 88 00:04:30,229 --> 00:04:31,853 But flavor's the most important thing. 89 00:04:31,897 --> 00:04:34,314 Amazing, amazing. Now, listen carefully. 90 00:04:34,358 --> 00:04:36,358 To get your hands on those white aprons tonight, 91 00:04:36,402 --> 00:04:40,862 You'll need at least three yeses from the judges. 92 00:04:40,906 --> 00:04:42,489 All of you, the very best of luck, 93 00:04:42,491 --> 00:04:45,450 And more importantly, do the west proud. 94 00:04:45,452 --> 00:04:49,371 - We'll see you in the restaurant. - ( cheering ) 95 00:04:55,296 --> 00:04:56,420 It's taken us ten years to get you here, 96 00:04:56,463 --> 00:04:57,963 - But thank you, honestly. - Finally! 97 00:04:57,965 --> 00:05:00,132 I'm so excited to be here. 98 00:05:00,175 --> 00:05:04,386 It is an incredibly exciting night tonight with the west. 99 00:05:04,430 --> 00:05:06,805 Being a cook in the west is probably like being a painter 100 00:05:06,849 --> 00:05:09,016 With the greatest palate of colors to have 101 00:05:09,059 --> 00:05:11,685 Because you can draw from the ocean, the mountains, the plains, the deserts. 102 00:05:11,729 --> 00:05:13,353 - You have everything. - Electrifying west coast. 103 00:05:13,397 --> 00:05:15,564 - Yep. - Brace yourselves. 104 00:05:17,651 --> 00:05:19,943 ( cheering ) 105 00:05:19,987 --> 00:05:21,528 Okay, honey, you got this! 106 00:05:24,575 --> 00:05:27,534 - We're gonna make this happen! - Whoo! 107 00:05:28,912 --> 00:05:30,912 I am from fairbanks, alaska, 108 00:05:30,914 --> 00:05:33,290 I am passionate about where I live, 109 00:05:33,334 --> 00:05:36,251 And I could not be more excited to rep my state today. 110 00:05:36,295 --> 00:05:38,295 I'm lizzie, I'm 29 years old, 111 00:05:38,339 --> 00:05:40,547 And I am a preschool teacher's aide. 112 00:05:40,591 --> 00:05:43,759 Living in alaska is wild. It's exciting. 113 00:05:43,761 --> 00:05:46,928 In the summer because of the extreme sunlight, 114 00:05:46,972 --> 00:05:49,348 We get to do so much outdoors, 115 00:05:49,350 --> 00:05:51,475 But in the winter we have darkness all the time. 116 00:05:51,518 --> 00:05:54,353 So that's why I started cooking. 117 00:05:54,396 --> 00:05:56,188 - You got this. - I got this. 118 00:05:56,231 --> 00:05:58,106 Cooking has completely changed my life. 119 00:05:58,150 --> 00:06:00,150 I'm involved in so many different things. 120 00:06:00,152 --> 00:06:03,528 In the evenings I get to help make pizza dough at a local pizza place, 121 00:06:03,572 --> 00:06:07,407 And on the weekends I get to teach cooking classes. 122 00:06:08,952 --> 00:06:10,452 It's really good. 123 00:06:10,496 --> 00:06:13,288 At this point in my life, I am ready to completely 124 00:06:13,332 --> 00:06:15,332 Involve myself in the culinary world, 125 00:06:15,376 --> 00:06:17,834 And I know that "masterchef" can help me do that. 126 00:06:17,878 --> 00:06:20,587 Guys, it's gordon ramsay. 127 00:06:23,467 --> 00:06:25,342 Man, good evening. 128 00:06:25,386 --> 00:06:28,428 - Hello! Hi! - You okay? 129 00:06:28,472 --> 00:06:30,347 - I'm fine. - Amazing. Name is? 130 00:06:30,391 --> 00:06:32,724 - Lizzie from alaska. Yes. - Lizzie from alaska. 131 00:06:32,726 --> 00:06:37,145 - Love that. - What's the dish? What are you doing? 132 00:06:37,189 --> 00:06:39,231 Yeah, I'm doing an oven roasted halibut 133 00:06:39,274 --> 00:06:41,525 With a cauliflower purée, 134 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:43,693 Pan-seared mushrooms, and a fresh herb oil. 135 00:06:43,695 --> 00:06:45,320 Mmm. That sounds amazing. 136 00:06:45,364 --> 00:06:47,614 - And is it alaskan halibut? - It is alaskan halibut. 137 00:06:47,658 --> 00:06:50,117 - Are you roasting this? - I'm a little nervous about that, 138 00:06:50,119 --> 00:06:53,537 - But it's gonna happen. - Were you practiced on before you got here? 139 00:06:53,580 --> 00:06:56,748 - It's very good. - And what would you give it on a scale of ten? 140 00:06:56,792 --> 00:06:57,958 - A 20. - That's-- wow. 141 00:06:57,960 --> 00:06:59,626 - A 20. - Okay, okay, yeah. 142 00:06:59,628 --> 00:07:01,420 - Do not overcook that halibut. - Yes, sir. 143 00:07:01,463 --> 00:07:03,171 - It smells delicious. Good luck. - Thank you. 144 00:07:03,215 --> 00:07:04,423 It's so good to meet you both. 145 00:07:04,508 --> 00:07:06,883 - Great to meet you. - Good to see you. 146 00:07:06,927 --> 00:07:09,594 All right, got four more minutes. 147 00:07:09,638 --> 00:07:11,680 Five maybe. 148 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:18,562 Whoo! 149 00:07:21,900 --> 00:07:23,817 Oh, yeah! Guys, it's pretty! 150 00:07:23,861 --> 00:07:27,404 Crowd: Five, four, three, two, one. 151 00:07:29,366 --> 00:07:33,577 This is the most important dish I will ever make in my life. 152 00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:37,456 I am not leaving without that apron today. 153 00:07:37,499 --> 00:07:39,124 Welcome. 154 00:07:42,963 --> 00:07:45,213 My name is lizzie, I'm from alaska, 155 00:07:45,257 --> 00:07:49,176 And this is roasted alaskan halibut, cauliflower purée, 156 00:07:49,219 --> 00:07:51,553 Pan-seared mushrooms, and a fresh herb oil. 157 00:07:51,597 --> 00:07:53,930 Right, whereabouts in alaska do you live? 158 00:07:53,932 --> 00:07:55,682 I'm in fairbanks right in the center. 159 00:07:55,726 --> 00:07:58,768 We're quirky, we're fun, we have a beautiful culture. 160 00:07:58,770 --> 00:08:01,188 - It's incredible. - Shall we? 161 00:08:01,231 --> 00:08:02,731 - Come on. - Okay. 162 00:08:04,610 --> 00:08:06,610 Right, visually, joe, what do you think? 163 00:08:06,653 --> 00:08:08,778 I think it looks top notch. 164 00:08:08,822 --> 00:08:10,780 I love the cook on the halibut. 165 00:08:10,824 --> 00:08:12,699 It looks all balanced and done right. 166 00:08:12,743 --> 00:08:16,328 - Thank you. - The roasted mushrooms look gorgeous. 167 00:08:16,371 --> 00:08:18,288 That little bit of lemon and the sprig of thyme, 168 00:08:18,332 --> 00:08:20,624 I love the way this looks. 169 00:08:20,667 --> 00:08:23,627 - This is exactly my kind of food. - Gordon: Dig in? 170 00:08:31,470 --> 00:08:35,972 - Susan, how was that for you? - I love the flavor of the oil. 171 00:08:36,016 --> 00:08:40,727 I love the earthiness of the mushrooms with the cauliflower, which just tastes great. 172 00:08:40,771 --> 00:08:45,232 So I have to say it's a yes all the way for me. 173 00:08:45,275 --> 00:08:46,608 Okay, thank you. 174 00:08:46,652 --> 00:08:48,777 For me, I just love the confidence of the mushroom. 175 00:08:48,820 --> 00:08:52,322 They're earthy and bold and they stand up to the halibut. 176 00:08:52,366 --> 00:08:54,950 When you do things like that, it makes me wanna say yes. 177 00:08:54,952 --> 00:08:57,661 - Thank you. - Fine start. Two yeses. 178 00:08:57,704 --> 00:08:59,579 You only need three. 179 00:08:59,623 --> 00:09:01,623 I think you've done yourself a bit of an injustice. 180 00:09:01,667 --> 00:09:03,750 White on white I'm not a big fan of. 181 00:09:03,794 --> 00:09:08,588 The purée underneath, sublime. I mean, really delicious. Joe? 182 00:09:08,632 --> 00:09:11,466 Yeah, I-- I'm a little bit dumbfounded. 183 00:09:11,510 --> 00:09:16,179 I've never tasted halibut that tasted quite like that dish makes it taste. 184 00:09:16,223 --> 00:09:20,350 - Okay. - And that is a really good thing. 185 00:09:20,394 --> 00:09:23,562 I'm gonna say yes, which gets you an apron. 186 00:09:23,605 --> 00:09:26,439 And I'm gonna give a compliment that I don't give usually. 187 00:09:26,483 --> 00:09:29,192 - Okay. - This dish is meritous of being copied. 188 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:30,151 - It's that good. - Thank you. 189 00:09:30,195 --> 00:09:31,570 - Very good job. - Yeah. 190 00:09:31,613 --> 00:09:35,323 I'm excited to see what you can do in this competition. 191 00:09:35,367 --> 00:09:38,276 - It's a very solid yes from me. - Thank you. 192 00:09:38,287 --> 00:09:40,161 - Come over. - Very good. 193 00:09:40,205 --> 00:09:41,788 - That's awesome. - Congratulations. 194 00:09:41,832 --> 00:09:45,292 - ( overlapping chatter ) - oh, my god. Okay, okay. 195 00:09:45,335 --> 00:09:47,752 - Oh, my gosh. Okay. - Congratulations. Come on. 196 00:09:47,754 --> 00:09:50,338 - Thank you, guys. You guys are incredible. - Hold it together. 197 00:09:50,382 --> 00:09:54,009 Great job. Four yeses. Congratulations. Well done. 198 00:10:00,392 --> 00:10:04,144 I'm so happy! I just got my apron! 199 00:10:04,187 --> 00:10:07,564 I'm so proud to represent alaska. 200 00:10:10,611 --> 00:10:13,236 We have a strong region in the west. 201 00:10:13,280 --> 00:10:15,488 Those other regions better watch out. 202 00:10:25,917 --> 00:10:27,917 Everyone's rooting for you back home. 203 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:31,171 You've got this. You are a baking daddy. 204 00:10:31,214 --> 00:10:33,340 Tyson: It is beyond important to rep my region. 205 00:10:33,383 --> 00:10:35,175 I think I'm the only one here from utah. 206 00:10:35,218 --> 00:10:37,636 - I've gotta do my state proud. - ( cheering ) 207 00:10:39,640 --> 00:10:42,682 I eat salmon every single day, 208 00:10:42,726 --> 00:10:45,894 And the dish I'm making is a spicy salmon tostada. 209 00:10:45,896 --> 00:10:48,355 The tostada shell is actually salmon skin, 210 00:10:48,398 --> 00:10:51,858 And it is going to blow the judges' minds 'cause it blows my mind. 211 00:10:51,943 --> 00:10:54,569 You make that dough. Go and make it! 212 00:10:54,613 --> 00:10:59,199 I am making what utahans refers to as scones, which are flatbreads, 213 00:10:59,242 --> 00:11:02,243 Along with a raspberry, lemon, vanilla compote 214 00:11:02,287 --> 00:11:03,912 And a basil lemon cream to go with it. 215 00:11:03,955 --> 00:11:06,456 This is a bite of utah, 100%. 216 00:11:13,215 --> 00:11:17,417 - Whoo! - Come on, miss salmon queen! 217 00:11:17,427 --> 00:11:20,929 - Ooh, that's hot. - Crowd: Five, four, 218 00:11:20,931 --> 00:11:24,683 Three, two, one. 219 00:11:29,314 --> 00:11:32,565 - Hello. Welcome. - Hi! 220 00:11:32,609 --> 00:11:36,903 I am gigi, also known as the salmon queen. 221 00:11:36,947 --> 00:11:38,446 - You're the salmon queen? - Oh, yeah. 222 00:11:38,490 --> 00:11:41,533 I eat eight to ten pounds of salmon a week. 223 00:11:41,576 --> 00:11:43,952 Eight to ten pound a week? That's a whole freaking salmon a week. 224 00:11:43,954 --> 00:11:46,121 - Oh, yeah. - What? 225 00:11:46,164 --> 00:11:48,748 - I don't have my glasses. What does that say? - It says "salmon." 226 00:11:48,750 --> 00:11:51,751 I have a tattoo in my mouth that says "salmon." 227 00:11:51,795 --> 00:11:55,130 - Why did you do that? - Because I always have salmon in my mouth. 228 00:11:55,173 --> 00:11:58,091 - What? - Okay. 229 00:11:58,135 --> 00:11:59,509 Give us an insight to the dish. 230 00:11:59,553 --> 00:12:03,471 Gigi: I made some spicy salmon tostadas, 231 00:12:03,473 --> 00:12:06,141 But the best part is the tostada shell 232 00:12:06,184 --> 00:12:08,393 Is actually crispy salmon skin. 233 00:12:12,441 --> 00:12:14,566 I'm wondering why there's nothing cooked. 234 00:12:14,651 --> 00:12:18,486 You're a salmon queen, but you're not cooking salmon. You're frying the skin. 235 00:12:18,530 --> 00:12:21,614 Um, it's almost like a snack or a canapé. 236 00:12:21,658 --> 00:12:23,867 - 'cause it's not a dish is it? - It's not a full on dish, no. 237 00:12:23,910 --> 00:12:27,328 No. The tastiest thing on that board is the actual skin. 238 00:12:28,290 --> 00:12:30,582 Joe: This dish is pedestrian. 239 00:12:30,625 --> 00:12:34,085 It does everything except exalt the magnificence 240 00:12:34,129 --> 00:12:35,712 Of salmon as an ingredient. 241 00:12:35,756 --> 00:12:38,673 - I don't taste the salmon at all. - Okay. 242 00:12:38,717 --> 00:12:40,383 This dish would have potential, 243 00:12:40,427 --> 00:12:42,677 But it needs just to be balanced a bit more. 244 00:12:42,721 --> 00:12:45,221 I think it's pretty obvious that it's a big no. 245 00:12:45,223 --> 00:12:47,432 It's definitely not good enough for an apron. 246 00:12:47,517 --> 00:12:50,894 My name is tyson. I am 38. I am from taylorsville, utah. 247 00:12:50,979 --> 00:12:53,646 This is what utahans know as a scone, 248 00:12:53,690 --> 00:12:55,440 With a raspberry compote 249 00:12:55,442 --> 00:12:58,610 And a lemon basil whipped cream to go with it. 250 00:13:07,162 --> 00:13:10,038 On its own, I think this could have a bit more flavor. 251 00:13:10,081 --> 00:13:13,124 Every dough needs salt, whether it's puff pastry, short pastry, 252 00:13:13,168 --> 00:13:14,918 Because it just tastes like fried bread. 253 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:17,086 Not salting a fried dough like that 254 00:13:17,088 --> 00:13:18,588 - Is a real amateur mistake. - Okay. 255 00:13:18,590 --> 00:13:20,507 - For me it's a no. - I appreciate the passion 256 00:13:20,550 --> 00:13:23,468 And the heart behind it, but I'd have to say no. 257 00:13:23,512 --> 00:13:25,720 Tyson, unfortunately, that's two nos. What a shame. 258 00:13:25,764 --> 00:13:28,097 - Thank you very much for the opportunity. - Thank you. 259 00:13:29,810 --> 00:13:32,811 - ( applause ) - I'm sorry. 260 00:13:32,813 --> 00:13:34,103 It's okay. 261 00:13:37,776 --> 00:13:40,443 ( crowd groans ) 262 00:13:40,487 --> 00:13:41,903 I'm proud of you. 263 00:13:41,947 --> 00:13:44,489 You can't overlook the fundamental mistakes. 264 00:13:44,533 --> 00:13:47,116 - No. Crucial. - You know, salting and things like that. 265 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:48,993 We just really have to hold the standard high. 266 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:53,873 - Yeah, let's go, amanda! - Whoo! 267 00:13:53,875 --> 00:13:55,583 - Whoo! - I'm amanda, 268 00:13:55,627 --> 00:13:59,546 I'm a stay at home mom in sherman oaks, california. 269 00:13:59,589 --> 00:14:01,289 Ooh, it smells good. 270 00:14:01,299 --> 00:14:02,841 I'm a california girl, I'm a california native, 271 00:14:02,884 --> 00:14:04,676 And I love california. 272 00:14:04,678 --> 00:14:06,219 I have three kids. 273 00:14:06,263 --> 00:14:08,304 I spent my life making sure 274 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:10,640 They're well taken care of every single day. 275 00:14:10,684 --> 00:14:13,226 I love being a mom. 276 00:14:13,228 --> 00:14:15,436 But cooking is my passion, 277 00:14:15,438 --> 00:14:18,314 Obsession, and now it's my time. 278 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:20,149 Let's go, babe! You got this! 279 00:14:20,151 --> 00:14:22,527 20 seconds. Man, you're cool under pressure. 280 00:14:22,571 --> 00:14:25,280 Wow. Looks amazing. 281 00:14:25,323 --> 00:14:30,410 Crowd: Five, four, three, two, one. 282 00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:35,832 "masterchef" is the ultimate opportunity of a lifetime, 283 00:14:35,834 --> 00:14:38,793 And I want that apron bad. 284 00:14:38,837 --> 00:14:40,753 - Welcome. - Thank you. 285 00:14:40,797 --> 00:14:43,214 My name is amanda, 286 00:14:43,216 --> 00:14:46,342 And my dish is an herb crusted halibut 287 00:14:46,386 --> 00:14:49,345 With sautéed tomatoes and fennel 288 00:14:49,389 --> 00:14:51,598 And pickled purple cauliflower. 289 00:14:51,641 --> 00:14:54,517 Shall we? Right. Okay. 290 00:14:54,561 --> 00:14:57,937 Listen, it looks like it's a really nicely cooked piece of halibut. 291 00:14:57,939 --> 00:15:00,648 Yeah, I appreciate your approach to the freshness, 292 00:15:00,650 --> 00:15:01,858 But I'm just concerned. 293 00:15:01,902 --> 00:15:03,401 With the amount of olive oil, 294 00:15:03,445 --> 00:15:05,320 - It's gonna be too much. - Shall we? 295 00:15:10,660 --> 00:15:12,994 - You have fennel pollen on top, right? - Yes. 296 00:15:14,664 --> 00:15:18,666 I think I better steal that so I can see how that is. 297 00:15:20,629 --> 00:15:22,879 Um... 298 00:15:22,923 --> 00:15:24,714 The halibut's cooked beautifully. 299 00:15:24,758 --> 00:15:28,760 - Oh, my god. Thank you so much. - It's seasoned beautifully. 300 00:15:28,803 --> 00:15:31,596 The fragrance of the fennel, it's exceptional. It's a perfect harmony. 301 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:33,640 A little bit longer on the quick pickling for the cauliflower. Big deal. 302 00:15:33,683 --> 00:15:36,684 I am an absolute resounding yes. 303 00:15:36,686 --> 00:15:38,186 - Really good job. - Thank you so much. Thank you. 304 00:15:38,229 --> 00:15:41,189 To me, this very much speaks california, 305 00:15:41,232 --> 00:15:43,191 With the olive oil, the tomatoes, plenty of basil, 306 00:15:43,193 --> 00:15:44,901 And the flavor from the fennel. 307 00:15:44,903 --> 00:15:47,987 - I'd have to give you a yes. - Thank you so much. 308 00:15:47,989 --> 00:15:50,448 - Ooh. Uh-oh. - Two for two. Aarón? 309 00:15:50,492 --> 00:15:52,158 I stand corrected as far as the oil. 310 00:15:52,202 --> 00:15:53,576 I think it actually needs it. 311 00:15:53,620 --> 00:15:55,578 With that being said, I think it's too many onions. 312 00:15:55,622 --> 00:15:59,332 I think the sweetness of the tomatoes is too much. 313 00:15:59,376 --> 00:16:02,460 And the fennel pollen is just so aggressive. 314 00:16:02,504 --> 00:16:04,712 It's completely dominating my palate, 315 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:06,839 So for me, it's a no. 316 00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:08,549 Gordon: Wow. 317 00:16:08,593 --> 00:16:11,219 Amanda, that's two yeses and one no. 318 00:16:11,262 --> 00:16:13,221 You need three to land an apron. 319 00:16:13,264 --> 00:16:17,308 Joe, it's in your hands. Please. 320 00:16:17,352 --> 00:16:19,185 I'm in a difficult position here 321 00:16:19,229 --> 00:16:22,855 Because we're looking to give out a coveted west coast apron. 322 00:16:22,899 --> 00:16:25,024 I promise you I can do this. 323 00:16:25,026 --> 00:16:27,610 I was a stay at home mom because I had three kids 324 00:16:27,654 --> 00:16:30,113 And it was important for me to be there with them. 325 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:33,366 But now this is important for me to do for myself. 326 00:16:35,412 --> 00:16:36,661 Joe, yes or no? 327 00:16:50,218 --> 00:16:52,844 Amanda, that's two yeses and one no. 328 00:16:52,887 --> 00:16:54,637 You need three to land an apron. 329 00:16:54,639 --> 00:16:56,097 Joe, yes or no? 330 00:16:59,936 --> 00:17:01,352 I will work hard. 331 00:17:05,900 --> 00:17:07,650 - Congratulations. - Thank you so much! 332 00:17:07,694 --> 00:17:09,819 - Thank you so much! Oh, my gosh. - Well done. 333 00:17:09,863 --> 00:17:11,195 Bye, amanda. Don't let me down. 334 00:17:11,239 --> 00:17:12,488 - That was a big investment. - I won't. 335 00:17:12,532 --> 00:17:14,532 I will not let anybody down, I promise. 336 00:17:19,831 --> 00:17:22,623 ( cheering ) 337 00:17:26,254 --> 00:17:30,339 I just got a masterchef apron. I am so excited. 338 00:17:30,341 --> 00:17:33,301 I will spend the rest of the season 339 00:17:33,303 --> 00:17:35,762 Proving to joe that I deserve this apron. 340 00:17:35,764 --> 00:17:38,389 Joe: This is some of the best cooking I've seen. 341 00:17:38,433 --> 00:17:40,308 This is an amazing level we're at this year. 342 00:17:40,351 --> 00:17:42,518 Sure. Two aprons down in the west and three to go. 343 00:17:42,562 --> 00:17:44,062 Absolutely. 344 00:17:47,859 --> 00:17:49,984 There it is! There it is! 345 00:17:49,986 --> 00:17:51,736 I am here at "masterchef" 346 00:17:51,780 --> 00:17:53,905 To show what the west is made of. 347 00:17:53,948 --> 00:17:55,156 Whoo! 348 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:57,325 My name is megan, I'm 41 years old, 349 00:17:57,368 --> 00:17:59,577 I live in cokeville, wyoming, and I'm a motel owner. 350 00:17:59,621 --> 00:18:03,206 Really wish I was a judge right now. This would be delicious. 351 00:18:03,208 --> 00:18:05,249 A year and a half ago, my husband and I, 352 00:18:05,293 --> 00:18:09,337 We found this motel that just happened to be for sale that was a fixer. 353 00:18:09,380 --> 00:18:11,964 So we moved from seattle, washington, 354 00:18:11,966 --> 00:18:14,217 And we kinda jumped right into it. 355 00:18:14,260 --> 00:18:16,427 The motel is a family affair. 356 00:18:16,471 --> 00:18:18,846 It's 15 rooms. All of us get involved. 357 00:18:18,848 --> 00:18:22,642 It entails a lot, but we have the support of our family and each other. 358 00:18:22,685 --> 00:18:26,896 - Oh, yeah. Espresso is in. - You got this. 359 00:18:26,940 --> 00:18:28,439 Everybody's here supporting you. 360 00:18:28,483 --> 00:18:32,151 Cokeville, wyoming, is the true old west. 361 00:18:32,195 --> 00:18:34,904 It's a town of about 500 people. 362 00:18:34,906 --> 00:18:37,907 We don't even have a grocery store, 363 00:18:37,909 --> 00:18:39,909 And so I've had to get really creative 364 00:18:39,911 --> 00:18:42,912 In cooking just by necessity. 365 00:18:42,956 --> 00:18:45,206 Whoo! How's it taste? 366 00:18:45,250 --> 00:18:47,416 - Taste good? - It tastes good. 367 00:18:47,460 --> 00:18:49,418 Oh, gordon's here. Gordon's here. 368 00:18:49,420 --> 00:18:50,545 - Hello. - Hi. 369 00:18:50,588 --> 00:18:52,421 - How are you? Nice to see you. - Hi. 370 00:18:52,465 --> 00:18:54,173 - What is that you're doing? - I am making 371 00:18:54,217 --> 00:18:56,217 An espresso custard, and I'm serving it 372 00:18:56,261 --> 00:18:58,678 In a dark chocolate cup with caramel whipped cream on the top. 373 00:18:58,721 --> 00:19:01,180 - I do like caramel and chocolate. - Sounds good. 374 00:19:01,224 --> 00:19:03,641 And I like that combo together. 375 00:19:03,685 --> 00:19:04,934 Where's the idea come from? Where did it start? 376 00:19:04,978 --> 00:19:06,310 I'm from seattle originally, 377 00:19:06,354 --> 00:19:08,688 And there's a coffee shop on every corner. 378 00:19:08,731 --> 00:19:10,189 You got enough time to get it done within 45 minutes? 379 00:19:10,191 --> 00:19:12,024 - I do, I've done it. - Love that. 380 00:19:12,026 --> 00:19:13,609 - Is mum gonna do it or not? - Yes. 381 00:19:13,611 --> 00:19:17,738 I didn't even like coffee, and this made me love it. 382 00:19:17,782 --> 00:19:19,699 Well, fingers crossed. High-five. 383 00:19:19,734 --> 00:19:22,118 - Good luck. - Thank you. 384 00:19:24,330 --> 00:19:25,913 Get that chocolate in the mold. 385 00:19:25,915 --> 00:19:27,665 Doing a dessert is a risk 386 00:19:27,709 --> 00:19:30,168 Because custard is kind of technical to make. 387 00:19:30,211 --> 00:19:32,128 Same with the chocolate. You have to temper it. 388 00:19:34,799 --> 00:19:36,757 It's a brave dish to take on, 389 00:19:36,801 --> 00:19:38,176 But I think I can do it. 390 00:19:38,178 --> 00:19:39,844 All right, make it look pretty. 391 00:19:39,888 --> 00:19:44,390 Crowd: Five, four, three, two, one. 392 00:19:44,434 --> 00:19:46,684 ( cheering ) 393 00:19:46,728 --> 00:19:48,186 You gotta go win! 394 00:19:48,229 --> 00:19:50,938 My whole life I have taken leaps, 395 00:19:50,940 --> 00:19:53,649 And today that's what I'm here to do. 396 00:19:53,693 --> 00:19:56,736 I wanna see what I can do in the masterchef kitchen. 397 00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:00,656 - Gordon: Welcome. - Thank you. 398 00:20:00,700 --> 00:20:02,658 Wow. Hi. 399 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:05,912 My name is megan, I live in cokeville, wyoming. 400 00:20:05,955 --> 00:20:07,788 I'm from seattle, washington, originally. 401 00:20:07,832 --> 00:20:10,750 So this is an espresso custard 402 00:20:10,793 --> 00:20:13,502 Served inside of a dark chocolate cup 403 00:20:13,546 --> 00:20:15,630 Topped with caramel whipped cream. 404 00:20:15,632 --> 00:20:17,965 - Shall we? - Yeah. 405 00:20:17,967 --> 00:20:19,425 Okay. Wow. 406 00:20:19,469 --> 00:20:21,344 Susan, visually, how does that look? 407 00:20:21,387 --> 00:20:24,639 Susan: It's beautiful and certainly really well done, 408 00:20:24,724 --> 00:20:27,099 - And you made that cup? - I did. 409 00:20:27,143 --> 00:20:28,601 - Oh, you make the cup yourself? - I did. 410 00:20:28,645 --> 00:20:29,927 Did you make the espresso too? 411 00:20:29,938 --> 00:20:32,438 I used espresso powder. 412 00:20:32,482 --> 00:20:34,690 Look, I think it looks fancy, you know? 413 00:20:34,734 --> 00:20:38,402 It looks like you could serve it in a roadside motel. 414 00:20:38,446 --> 00:20:40,363 As well as a restaurant. As well as a restaurant. 415 00:20:40,365 --> 00:20:42,657 - Yeah. - Yeah, I mean it's got the wow factor. 416 00:20:42,659 --> 00:20:44,492 - Shall we? - Susan: Yeah. Let's do it. 417 00:20:55,380 --> 00:20:59,840 Okay, megan, you know, three yeses from four judges. 418 00:20:59,884 --> 00:21:01,425 Susan? 419 00:21:01,427 --> 00:21:04,136 I think the flavor of it is really quite delicious. 420 00:21:04,180 --> 00:21:06,847 The garnish is not exactly what I would do. 421 00:21:06,849 --> 00:21:10,184 - I like more based on the chocolate and the espresso... - Okay. 422 00:21:10,228 --> 00:21:12,895 ...And the caramel itself. But the flavor is quite nice. 423 00:21:12,897 --> 00:21:15,189 - Thank you. - It's a yes for me. 424 00:21:15,191 --> 00:21:16,482 - Ooh. - Right away. 425 00:21:16,526 --> 00:21:18,234 Gordon: Aarón? I'm shocked that you're able 426 00:21:18,278 --> 00:21:19,568 To get that much flavor in that custard, to be honest. 427 00:21:19,612 --> 00:21:21,404 That is the obvious star of this dessert. 428 00:21:21,447 --> 00:21:23,906 For me, I think there's enough flavor here, 429 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:26,784 Enough of that sort of passion for your dessert making 430 00:21:26,828 --> 00:21:29,537 That I'm gonna say yes. 431 00:21:29,539 --> 00:21:31,289 Thank you. 432 00:21:31,332 --> 00:21:33,291 Two yeses. Joe, please. 433 00:21:33,334 --> 00:21:35,626 I'm having a little more difficulty with this dish 434 00:21:35,670 --> 00:21:38,587 Because for me, it's really about tasting the bitterness of coffee, 435 00:21:38,631 --> 00:21:41,799 And I don't feel that this dessert has that component. 436 00:21:41,843 --> 00:21:44,427 I think the custard tastes goopy, 437 00:21:44,429 --> 00:21:47,179 Kinda like elmer's glue with coffee syrup in it. 438 00:21:47,181 --> 00:21:49,265 - So for me it's a no. - Okay. 439 00:21:49,309 --> 00:21:51,183 You have two yeses, one no. 440 00:21:51,269 --> 00:21:53,477 I guess it's all up to you, gordon. What do you think? 441 00:21:53,479 --> 00:21:55,146 Visually, it had that wow factor. 442 00:21:55,189 --> 00:21:57,356 It does need a sponge to lighten the load 443 00:21:57,358 --> 00:21:59,483 - Because it's very sweet. - Okay. 444 00:21:59,485 --> 00:22:01,319 I would've dropped that caramel. It didn't really need it. 445 00:22:01,362 --> 00:22:05,531 It needs more bitterness. It's a tough one. 446 00:22:14,834 --> 00:22:16,459 Come on. 447 00:22:17,545 --> 00:22:20,463 ( crowd groans ) 448 00:22:22,842 --> 00:22:24,425 Good job, babe. 449 00:22:24,469 --> 00:22:26,469 I feel like it was a great dish. 450 00:22:26,512 --> 00:22:28,262 Two of the judges really liked it. 451 00:22:28,306 --> 00:22:30,181 I'm not gonna stop cooking. 452 00:22:30,183 --> 00:22:31,891 I'm gonna keep going. 453 00:22:31,934 --> 00:22:34,185 - We're proud of you. - Thank you. 454 00:22:34,228 --> 00:22:36,520 We're expecting a lot from these west coast cooks. 455 00:22:36,564 --> 00:22:38,898 It's a tough one. At this point, we have to be really selective. 456 00:22:38,900 --> 00:22:40,441 Yeah. 457 00:22:50,453 --> 00:22:52,787 - ( cheering ) - ( overlapping shouts ) 458 00:22:52,830 --> 00:22:55,623 - Let's go, buddy. - Come on, baby. 459 00:22:55,666 --> 00:22:57,458 - Come on, buddy. - Come on! 460 00:22:57,502 --> 00:22:58,793 - You got this, man. - You got this. 461 00:22:58,836 --> 00:23:01,420 - Whoo! - You got this, buddy. 462 00:23:02,965 --> 00:23:04,382 I cannot wait to show people 463 00:23:04,425 --> 00:23:06,884 What hawaiian food has turned out to be. 464 00:23:06,886 --> 00:23:09,470 - Yes! - I think a lot of people underestimate hawaii 465 00:23:09,514 --> 00:23:12,473 Because they think it's just super chill, too relaxed. 466 00:23:12,517 --> 00:23:14,266 Like, they don't take us seriously, 467 00:23:14,310 --> 00:23:15,810 We're just a vacation destination. 468 00:23:15,853 --> 00:23:17,436 - But that's not true. - Yes. 469 00:23:17,480 --> 00:23:19,271 So I'm really excited to represent. 470 00:23:19,315 --> 00:23:21,899 Aloha. My name is madame donut. 471 00:23:21,901 --> 00:23:23,150 I'm 48 years old, 472 00:23:23,194 --> 00:23:24,819 And I'm from maui, hawaii. 473 00:23:24,862 --> 00:23:26,529 I'm the queen of donuts. 474 00:23:26,572 --> 00:23:27,655 I really am! 475 00:23:27,698 --> 00:23:29,198 About ten years ago, 476 00:23:29,242 --> 00:23:30,991 I started a donut shop. 477 00:23:31,035 --> 00:23:32,785 I make everything from scratch. 478 00:23:32,829 --> 00:23:34,870 I even make my own sprinkles. 479 00:23:34,914 --> 00:23:36,622 However, it's time to show everybody 480 00:23:36,666 --> 00:23:38,499 That I'm very multi-layered 481 00:23:38,543 --> 00:23:40,334 And I can do so much more than doughnuts. 482 00:23:40,378 --> 00:23:44,422 So today I'm making an ahi tuna musubi, 483 00:23:44,507 --> 00:23:49,260 With crispy sushi rice, and the soy gastrique. 484 00:23:49,303 --> 00:23:51,804 I want to show the world how elevated 485 00:23:51,848 --> 00:23:53,556 A convenience food can be. 486 00:23:53,599 --> 00:23:55,057 Here we go. 487 00:23:58,479 --> 00:24:00,563 - Aloha, chef. Aloha. - Hello, how are you? 488 00:24:00,565 --> 00:24:02,356 - How's it going? Aloha, joe. - Joe: Aloha. How are you? 489 00:24:02,400 --> 00:24:04,316 - Great to meet you. - Whoa, what are we making here? 490 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:07,695 I came here to represent maui, so I'm making a musubi. 491 00:24:07,697 --> 00:24:09,572 - A hawaiian staple, yeah. - Convenience food. Exactly. 492 00:24:09,615 --> 00:24:12,867 Traditionally it's made with spam. I'm using ahi. 493 00:24:12,952 --> 00:24:14,577 Okay, do you think you have enough elevation 494 00:24:14,662 --> 00:24:17,246 - To get you one of those coveted aprons? - 100%. 495 00:24:17,290 --> 00:24:21,917 You're cooking against maybe cooks from southern california, portland, oregon. 496 00:24:21,961 --> 00:24:24,044 And then you have hawaii, which is cool, 497 00:24:24,088 --> 00:24:25,463 But it's not the first place I think of 498 00:24:25,506 --> 00:24:27,173 When I think of food, quite frankly. 499 00:24:27,216 --> 00:24:29,925 - Yes. Joe, look at this. - ( crowd cheering ) 500 00:24:29,927 --> 00:24:32,636 Aarón: Orale! 501 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:34,930 Uptown! Excellent! 502 00:24:34,932 --> 00:24:36,724 I like that, that sass! 503 00:24:36,767 --> 00:24:38,559 I'm here to change your mind. 504 00:24:38,603 --> 00:24:41,353 - All right, good luck. - Yeah, I like the fact that you're tasting. 505 00:24:41,397 --> 00:24:42,813 - That's awesome. Cool. - Thank you. Thank you, chef. 506 00:24:42,857 --> 00:24:45,441 All right! 507 00:24:45,443 --> 00:24:47,401 Madame donut: My dish has a lot of components. 508 00:24:47,403 --> 00:24:49,445 The rice, for sure, has to be cooked right. 509 00:24:49,489 --> 00:24:51,155 The fish has to be cooked right. 510 00:24:51,199 --> 00:24:53,491 I don't want to overcook the fish. 511 00:24:53,493 --> 00:24:55,868 And also just representing all the colors of the ingredients 512 00:24:55,912 --> 00:24:56,869 That I brought in. 513 00:24:56,913 --> 00:24:58,120 Come on. 514 00:24:59,415 --> 00:25:01,165 One minute! 515 00:25:01,167 --> 00:25:03,125 You got this! You got this! 516 00:25:03,169 --> 00:25:05,085 I closed my donut shop to be here 517 00:25:05,129 --> 00:25:06,795 Because I want that apron. 518 00:25:06,797 --> 00:25:09,632 - 20 seconds. - Come on. 519 00:25:09,675 --> 00:25:11,467 Oh, my god, I don't know where to put these. 520 00:25:11,552 --> 00:25:14,887 Crowd: Seven, six, five, 521 00:25:14,931 --> 00:25:18,432 Four, three, two, one. 522 00:25:20,895 --> 00:25:23,687 I didn't-- I didn't get everything on there. 523 00:25:23,731 --> 00:25:28,317 My dish turned out 90% of how I wanted it to be. 524 00:25:28,361 --> 00:25:30,319 Some components I didn't get on the plate-- 525 00:25:30,363 --> 00:25:34,281 The dragon fruit dressing and the pickled ginger. 526 00:25:34,325 --> 00:25:37,326 But I'm really hoping that the judges will really see the potential 527 00:25:37,370 --> 00:25:40,996 And the magic on this plate to give me the apron. 528 00:25:42,959 --> 00:25:45,501 - Welcome. - Aloha, chefs. 529 00:25:45,545 --> 00:25:47,211 - Joe: Aloha. - Gordon: You look amazing. 530 00:25:47,255 --> 00:25:48,921 Give an insight to your name, where you're from. 531 00:25:48,965 --> 00:25:52,925 - I'm madame donut. - Madame what? 532 00:25:52,927 --> 00:25:55,427 - Donut. - Donut? 533 00:25:55,471 --> 00:25:58,347 - Yeah, like a donut. - Madame donut. 534 00:25:58,349 --> 00:25:59,932 I literally changed my name. 535 00:25:59,934 --> 00:26:02,351 Normally I'm calling individuals donuts. 536 00:26:02,395 --> 00:26:05,437 Now you're being asked to be called a donut. 537 00:26:05,439 --> 00:26:07,439 It's not a compliment when he says it, right? You know that? 538 00:26:07,441 --> 00:26:09,316 I know, I know, and I don't mind. 539 00:26:09,360 --> 00:26:11,569 Okay, what's the dish, please? 540 00:26:11,571 --> 00:26:14,613 I live on maui, and I'm representing hawaii on this plate. 541 00:26:14,657 --> 00:26:18,951 So this is an ahi musubi with crispy sushi rice 542 00:26:18,953 --> 00:26:22,746 And soy gastrique to go with it. 543 00:26:22,790 --> 00:26:25,749 Okay. Right. 544 00:26:27,295 --> 00:26:29,086 I love how this dish represents you. 545 00:26:29,130 --> 00:26:30,671 - Yes. - It's colorful, it's vibrant. 546 00:26:30,673 --> 00:26:33,090 I know there's gonna be a little bit of spice 547 00:26:33,134 --> 00:26:35,926 And a little bit of that sort of sassiness in flavor. 548 00:26:35,928 --> 00:26:37,511 I'm curious about the negative space. 549 00:26:37,555 --> 00:26:40,347 You left half of the plate empty. 550 00:26:40,349 --> 00:26:43,267 I wanted to put pretty dots of the dragon fruit dressing. 551 00:26:43,311 --> 00:26:46,437 - You ran out of time? - Yes. Sorry. 552 00:26:46,439 --> 00:26:48,439 It's kind of like I'm on hawaiian time 553 00:26:48,482 --> 00:26:51,233 And I'm trying to kick my butt to kind of get into gear. 554 00:26:51,277 --> 00:26:53,235 - You're on mainland now. - Let me tell you something. 555 00:26:53,279 --> 00:26:55,779 You gotta make it happen in the 45 minutes that you have. 556 00:26:55,823 --> 00:26:57,489 - I know. - Shall we? 557 00:27:04,707 --> 00:27:05,998 Mmm. 558 00:27:15,635 --> 00:27:18,218 Um, you'll need three yeses 559 00:27:18,220 --> 00:27:19,219 To get your hands on an apron. 560 00:27:19,263 --> 00:27:23,515 Um, that's a tough one. 561 00:27:35,488 --> 00:27:37,613 You'll need three yeses to get your hands on an apron. 562 00:27:37,657 --> 00:27:41,283 Um, let me tell you something. 563 00:27:41,327 --> 00:27:43,827 - Tuna's cooked beautifully. - Thank you, chef. 564 00:27:43,871 --> 00:27:45,954 Rice needs to be a little bit more crispier, if I'm honest. 565 00:27:45,956 --> 00:27:47,748 That's a tough one. 566 00:27:47,792 --> 00:27:49,291 ( no audible dialogue ) 567 00:27:50,628 --> 00:27:51,794 For me, it's a no. 568 00:27:51,837 --> 00:27:54,088 Yeesh. 569 00:27:56,676 --> 00:27:58,384 ...To go back to maui, 570 00:27:58,427 --> 00:28:01,303 But a yes to get an apron in "masterchef." 571 00:28:01,347 --> 00:28:04,223 - Oh, my god. Oh, my god. - Susan? 572 00:28:04,266 --> 00:28:06,600 This is exactly my kind of dish. 573 00:28:06,644 --> 00:28:07,935 It's perfect saltiness. 574 00:28:07,978 --> 00:28:10,312 It's got the right amount of acidity. 575 00:28:10,356 --> 00:28:12,231 I'm with gordon. It's a yes for me, too. 576 00:28:12,274 --> 00:28:13,982 - Thank you, chef. Oh, my-- - yeah. 577 00:28:15,194 --> 00:28:17,319 The rice is the silent star here. 578 00:28:17,363 --> 00:28:18,821 I love the fact how you transformed the ahi 579 00:28:18,864 --> 00:28:20,489 Into almost a steak texture. 580 00:28:20,533 --> 00:28:23,358 It's kind of robust, and I think that's beautiful. 581 00:28:23,369 --> 00:28:28,706 - So? - I believe enough that this is a yes. 582 00:28:28,749 --> 00:28:30,165 - I'm gonna give you that apron. - Oh, my god. Thank you, chefs. 583 00:28:30,209 --> 00:28:31,417 - Thank you, thank you, thank you! - Aarón: Yes, yes. 584 00:28:31,502 --> 00:28:32,918 - Congratulations. - Three yeses? 585 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:34,086 Well, wait. Don't you wanna hear what I think? 586 00:28:34,130 --> 00:28:35,462 I somewhat do, yes! 587 00:28:35,464 --> 00:28:36,672 All right, I gotta tell you something. 588 00:28:36,716 --> 00:28:38,215 It's time for the donut queen 589 00:28:38,259 --> 00:28:39,466 To leave the donuts behind and move on 590 00:28:39,510 --> 00:28:40,884 To restaurant quality dishes like this. 591 00:28:40,928 --> 00:28:42,594 - It's a yes. Four yeses. - Yeah, yes. 592 00:28:42,596 --> 00:28:44,930 - Thank you so much. Oh, my god. - Congratulations. 593 00:28:44,932 --> 00:28:48,475 Miss donut, we're officially now gonna give you the title of md. 594 00:28:48,477 --> 00:28:50,853 - That's going on that apron. - Yes! Md, yeah. 595 00:28:50,896 --> 00:28:51,854 - Congratulations. Well done. - Md. 596 00:28:51,981 --> 00:28:54,398 I don't even know what to do. 597 00:28:55,359 --> 00:28:57,693 ( cheering ) 598 00:29:00,781 --> 00:29:03,615 - Yes! - Madame donut: This feels, like, unreal. 599 00:29:03,701 --> 00:29:05,534 They all said yes to me. 600 00:29:05,578 --> 00:29:09,455 Like, holy, holy... Beep! 601 00:29:09,498 --> 00:29:11,582 - Oh, my god! - You deserve it. You deserve it. 602 00:29:11,625 --> 00:29:13,542 - That was great. - That was delicious. 603 00:29:13,586 --> 00:29:15,169 - I really liked that. - I want more of it. 604 00:29:15,212 --> 00:29:18,255 - She did a great job. - Really good job. 605 00:29:18,299 --> 00:29:19,423 - She challenged herself. - Why would you turn your name into a donut? 606 00:29:19,467 --> 00:29:20,966 You should become gordon wellington. 607 00:29:20,968 --> 00:29:22,551 I'll call you g. Wells from now on. 608 00:29:22,595 --> 00:29:24,678 - Lord wellington. - Gordy wellington. 609 00:29:24,680 --> 00:29:26,597 - Fabulous. - Great dish. 610 00:29:26,640 --> 00:29:27,639 Aarón: Absolutely. 611 00:29:29,518 --> 00:29:33,353 - Yeah! - Let's go, kennedy! 612 00:29:33,355 --> 00:29:34,730 I got it. 613 00:29:34,774 --> 00:29:37,900 My name's kennedy. I'm 26. I'm from denver, colorado. 614 00:29:37,902 --> 00:29:41,904 I grew up surrounded by wildflowers on a farm on 12 acres. 615 00:29:41,947 --> 00:29:43,864 Whoo! 616 00:29:43,908 --> 00:29:45,574 Absolutely proud to be from colorado. 617 00:29:45,618 --> 00:29:48,160 I'm a wild girl, I'm from the mountains, 618 00:29:48,204 --> 00:29:49,912 And it definitely shaped who I am today. 619 00:29:49,955 --> 00:29:52,331 That was really good. 620 00:29:52,374 --> 00:29:54,541 That's the best I've ever done it. 621 00:29:54,585 --> 00:29:56,877 - Right. - Let's go! 622 00:29:56,921 --> 00:29:59,505 Aah! 623 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:02,591 - Hello. How are you? - Hello! 624 00:30:02,635 --> 00:30:04,384 - We good? You look amazing. - I'm good. How are you? 625 00:30:04,428 --> 00:30:05,752 Tell us about the dish. What are you doing? 626 00:30:05,763 --> 00:30:08,347 I'm doing an elk tenderloin over rainbow carrots 627 00:30:08,390 --> 00:30:10,724 - With a blueberry compote. - Love that. Elk. 628 00:30:10,768 --> 00:30:13,268 Nothing more mountain girl, right? 629 00:30:13,270 --> 00:30:14,937 Gordon: How are you gonna cook this elk? 630 00:30:14,939 --> 00:30:16,230 I'm gonna sear it just real quick over top 631 00:30:16,232 --> 00:30:17,314 And leave it in the oven to finish. 632 00:30:17,316 --> 00:30:18,899 I'm looking for a medium rare. 633 00:30:18,984 --> 00:30:20,400 Why are you toasting that rosemary? 634 00:30:20,444 --> 00:30:23,320 - I wanna open up the aromatics. - Yeah. 635 00:30:23,364 --> 00:30:24,822 - Great idea. - Right. Wow, love this. 636 00:30:24,865 --> 00:30:26,323 Is this the kind of dish you cook at home? 637 00:30:26,367 --> 00:30:29,117 - I live in a school bus. - Say that again. 638 00:30:29,161 --> 00:30:33,330 - What? What? - Did you forget to drop her off? 639 00:30:33,374 --> 00:30:35,916 She just-- she did an overnight in the bus? 640 00:30:35,918 --> 00:30:37,501 Me and my girlfriend renovated a school bus. 641 00:30:37,545 --> 00:30:39,545 We work all around the country following festivals. 642 00:30:39,547 --> 00:30:41,088 We're just a little weirder in the west. 643 00:30:41,173 --> 00:30:43,382 We love that! That's why we love the west. 644 00:30:43,425 --> 00:30:44,633 My motto has always to been to stay weird. 645 00:30:44,635 --> 00:30:45,759 Just got a little something different to us. 646 00:30:45,761 --> 00:30:47,594 Susan: I'm with you, yeah. 647 00:30:47,638 --> 00:30:49,346 Make sure that rests well. 648 00:30:49,390 --> 00:30:51,932 Don't slice that piping hot, yes? Can't wait to see it. 649 00:30:51,934 --> 00:30:53,642 - Good luck. - Thank you. Thank you so much. 650 00:30:55,646 --> 00:30:57,563 - Now that looks good. - Kennedy: I'm definitely 651 00:30:57,648 --> 00:31:00,232 Not your normal cookie cutter kind of girl. 652 00:31:00,234 --> 00:31:03,861 I currently live and travel full-time in a renovated school bus. 653 00:31:03,904 --> 00:31:07,322 I have a living room, I have a bathroom, I got a kitchen. 654 00:31:07,366 --> 00:31:09,199 But all I have is a camper stove, 655 00:31:09,201 --> 00:31:10,450 So I really wanna prove to the world 656 00:31:10,494 --> 00:31:12,244 That a girl who lives in a school bus 657 00:31:12,288 --> 00:31:14,121 Can still throw down in a huge kitchen. 658 00:31:14,164 --> 00:31:17,332 - Then you let it rest? - Yeah, I have to let it rest. 659 00:31:17,376 --> 00:31:19,626 I decided to do a risky protein like elk 660 00:31:19,670 --> 00:31:22,296 Because you gotta really know what you're doing when you work with it. 661 00:31:22,339 --> 00:31:24,882 - It's very easy to overcook. - That's beautiful. 662 00:31:24,925 --> 00:31:27,551 - Ha, ha, ha, ha. - That's perfect. 663 00:31:27,636 --> 00:31:30,762 - She be plating! - My mouth is watering. 664 00:31:30,764 --> 00:31:33,640 Crowd: Seven, six, five, 665 00:31:33,684 --> 00:31:36,685 Four, three, two, one. 666 00:31:36,729 --> 00:31:39,971 Whoo! 667 00:31:39,982 --> 00:31:43,191 Just because I cook on a school bus, 668 00:31:43,235 --> 00:31:44,818 That doesn't mean I can't handle bigger things. 669 00:31:44,820 --> 00:31:46,486 All right! 670 00:31:46,488 --> 00:31:48,363 I'm a badass chef, I'm from the mountains, 671 00:31:48,365 --> 00:31:51,533 I can handle wild game, and I'm ready to go. 672 00:31:51,535 --> 00:31:54,161 - Welcome. - Hello! 673 00:31:54,204 --> 00:31:56,914 My name's kennedy, I'm from denver, colorado, 674 00:31:56,916 --> 00:31:59,207 And today I made for you an elk tenderloin 675 00:31:59,251 --> 00:32:02,252 Over rainbow carrots with a blueberry compote. 676 00:32:02,296 --> 00:32:03,921 - Gordon: Wow. - Sounds good. 677 00:32:03,923 --> 00:32:05,756 Aprons are few and far between. 678 00:32:05,799 --> 00:32:07,799 Elk is one of the most difficult, 679 00:32:07,843 --> 00:32:10,135 Tempestuous proteins on the planet. 680 00:32:10,179 --> 00:32:12,304 Why elk on a night like tonight? 681 00:32:12,348 --> 00:32:14,514 I just wanted to show you guys a little bit of who I am as a person. 682 00:32:14,558 --> 00:32:17,768 I'm a mountain girl, and elk obviously is from colorado. 683 00:32:17,770 --> 00:32:19,603 And I just wanted to show my heart. 684 00:32:19,647 --> 00:32:20,929 - I love that. - Shall we? 685 00:32:20,940 --> 00:32:21,855 - Joe: Let's go. - Aarón: Indeed. 686 00:32:21,899 --> 00:32:23,106 Susan: Yeah, let's taste. 687 00:32:25,235 --> 00:32:26,318 Visually, it pops. 688 00:32:26,362 --> 00:32:27,945 Elk is absolutely beautiful. 689 00:32:27,988 --> 00:32:29,821 You can see that pink gradient 690 00:32:29,865 --> 00:32:31,198 Of that from the center out. 691 00:32:31,241 --> 00:32:33,784 - Beautifully done. - The plate is gorgeous. 692 00:32:33,827 --> 00:32:34,660 Kennedy: Thank you, chef. 693 00:32:34,703 --> 00:32:35,661 - Shall we? - Yeah. 694 00:32:35,704 --> 00:32:36,703 You get in. 695 00:32:50,094 --> 00:32:54,429 The elk is the most difficult protein being cooked in this kitchen tonight. 696 00:32:58,018 --> 00:32:59,309 And you absolutely nailed that. 697 00:32:59,311 --> 00:33:01,603 - Really nailed it. - Thank you, chef. 698 00:33:01,605 --> 00:33:03,939 - Do cook like this in the school bus? - I sure do. 699 00:33:03,941 --> 00:33:07,025 Wow, what's one glamorous ( bleep ) bus. 700 00:33:08,487 --> 00:33:10,570 I could do with one more thing on there, I think. 701 00:33:10,572 --> 00:33:12,322 Pasta purée. Something a little bit more earthy 702 00:33:12,366 --> 00:33:14,574 - To get rid of the sweetness. - Okay. 703 00:33:14,618 --> 00:33:17,619 But it is an absolute yes from me. 704 00:33:17,621 --> 00:33:20,497 - Thank you so much. Thank you. - Great job. 705 00:33:20,541 --> 00:33:24,209 I love that you did a blueberry compote with vinegar, 706 00:33:24,253 --> 00:33:26,336 And it's got sort of the perfect combo together. 707 00:33:26,338 --> 00:33:30,340 The carrots are perfectly cooked and the elk is just delicious. 708 00:33:30,384 --> 00:33:33,635 - Thank you, chef. - So I think I'd have to say it's a yes. 709 00:33:33,721 --> 00:33:37,431 Superb handling of the elk. I love your boldness. 710 00:33:37,474 --> 00:33:40,142 I mean, the fact that you sliced it to show off 711 00:33:40,185 --> 00:33:42,269 Your confidence in cooking it says a lot about you. 712 00:33:42,312 --> 00:33:43,854 - Thank you. - And for me, it allows me 713 00:33:43,897 --> 00:33:46,523 To feel confident in giving you a yes. 714 00:33:46,567 --> 00:33:47,816 Joe: Excellent dish. 715 00:33:47,860 --> 00:33:49,651 You're exactly what we're looking for. 716 00:33:49,695 --> 00:33:51,737 An apron for the west coast. 717 00:33:51,780 --> 00:33:55,449 You represent a region of philosophy, a way of life. Congratulations then. 718 00:33:55,492 --> 00:33:58,493 - You have an apron. - Thank you so much. 719 00:33:58,537 --> 00:34:00,746 - Aarón: Great job. - Susan: Well done. 720 00:34:00,748 --> 00:34:03,373 - Don't lose that. - All right. 721 00:34:03,417 --> 00:34:05,333 - Amazing. Really good. - It feels good. 722 00:34:05,377 --> 00:34:07,127 - Gordon: Well done. - Joe: Congrats. 723 00:34:07,171 --> 00:34:08,336 - Kennedy: Thank you so much. - Oh, my gosh. 724 00:34:08,380 --> 00:34:09,963 Oh, my god, she's gonna be-- 725 00:34:10,924 --> 00:34:15,427 ( cheering ) 726 00:34:15,429 --> 00:34:18,930 Yay! 727 00:34:18,932 --> 00:34:21,183 Winning this apron means everything to me. 728 00:34:21,226 --> 00:34:23,310 It just proves to myself that I have what it takes to be here. 729 00:34:23,312 --> 00:34:25,187 I mean, I got four yeses. 730 00:34:25,230 --> 00:34:27,689 On a scale of one to ten, this is literally the best day 731 00:34:27,733 --> 00:34:28,940 Of my entire life. 732 00:34:28,984 --> 00:34:32,402 - I'm so proud of you! - Thank you. 733 00:34:43,540 --> 00:34:45,916 Let's go, buddy. 734 00:34:45,918 --> 00:34:47,450 Oh, yeah! 735 00:34:47,461 --> 00:34:49,628 Everybody knows westside's the best side. 736 00:34:53,467 --> 00:34:54,716 Get after it, cal. 737 00:34:54,760 --> 00:34:56,426 All right, there we go. 738 00:35:03,352 --> 00:35:05,477 - Hi, bud. You good? - Hey, how you doing? 739 00:35:05,521 --> 00:35:07,229 - Nice to see you. James. - First name? 740 00:35:07,272 --> 00:35:08,480 James. Good to see you, bud. You good? 741 00:35:08,524 --> 00:35:09,940 - Feeling good. - Susan: Where are you from? 742 00:35:09,942 --> 00:35:12,150 Portland, oregon. Y'all here for the west. 743 00:35:12,194 --> 00:35:14,319 We the best. I mean, you know? 744 00:35:14,363 --> 00:35:17,405 - I got the... - ( cheering ) 745 00:35:17,449 --> 00:35:19,241 Give us an insight to the dish. What are you doing? What is it? 746 00:35:19,284 --> 00:35:21,493 - I am doing a northwest crab cake... - Right. 747 00:35:21,495 --> 00:35:25,539 - ...With a sautéed squash. - Oh, I love that idea. 748 00:35:25,582 --> 00:35:29,251 Growing up, was it mum taught you to cook? Was it dad? Who was it? 749 00:35:29,294 --> 00:35:31,128 It was my mom. She taught me how to cook. 750 00:35:31,171 --> 00:35:32,420 Good. I love that. Is mum here? 751 00:35:32,464 --> 00:35:34,756 No. Unfortunately, she passed away. 752 00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:36,508 - Oh, I'm sorry. - Sorry about that. 753 00:35:36,510 --> 00:35:38,927 - So, it just-- - well, let's do this for mum. 754 00:35:38,929 --> 00:35:40,512 - What was mum's name? - Gloria. 755 00:35:40,556 --> 00:35:42,389 - Both: Gloria. - Yeah. 756 00:35:42,432 --> 00:35:44,307 What did she teach you growing up? 757 00:35:44,351 --> 00:35:45,809 - That I could do anything. - Gordon: Good. 758 00:35:45,853 --> 00:35:46,852 - I love that. - Good. 759 00:35:46,895 --> 00:35:48,270 I think you should call these 760 00:35:48,272 --> 00:35:50,147 The glorious gloria crab cakes. 761 00:35:50,190 --> 00:35:52,232 - Oh, you know what? - Yes. 762 00:35:52,234 --> 00:35:53,900 Now they're the glorious gloria crab cakes. 763 00:35:53,902 --> 00:35:55,152 - Yeah. - I love it. 764 00:35:55,195 --> 00:35:56,778 - Do her justice. - Thank you. 765 00:35:56,822 --> 00:35:58,488 - Good to see you, bud. - I'm gonna give you a hug. 766 00:35:58,532 --> 00:36:02,576 - ( overlapping chatter ) - ( crowd cheering ) 767 00:36:02,619 --> 00:36:05,453 Gordon: 20 minutes to go, james. Let's go. 768 00:36:05,455 --> 00:36:08,239 - You got this, buddy. - Whoo! 769 00:36:08,241 --> 00:36:09,499 Makes me nervous, like, he's gonna cut himself. 770 00:36:09,543 --> 00:36:12,878 - Mom, I'm not gonna cut myself. - Hi, guys. 771 00:36:12,921 --> 00:36:14,296 - Hello. - Young man, how are we? 772 00:36:14,298 --> 00:36:15,422 - What's up? I'm good. - First name is? 773 00:36:15,465 --> 00:36:17,424 - Calvin. - Calvin. Good to see you. 774 00:36:17,426 --> 00:36:19,634 - Young man, how old are you? - I'm 18. 775 00:36:19,678 --> 00:36:21,386 - Congratulations. - Wait. 776 00:36:21,430 --> 00:36:23,180 - Thank you. - Aren't you in school? 777 00:36:23,223 --> 00:36:24,347 I was gonna say, shouldn't you be in school? 778 00:36:24,391 --> 00:36:26,141 Don't tell my teachers, all right? 779 00:36:26,185 --> 00:36:29,477 Okay. 18 years of age? Listen, four years ago, 780 00:36:29,563 --> 00:36:31,897 - You could've been on "masterchef junior." - I know. 781 00:36:31,899 --> 00:36:33,690 Was he always excited about food growing up? 782 00:36:33,734 --> 00:36:35,859 Yeah, he loved eating it, he loved cooking it. 783 00:36:35,861 --> 00:36:37,652 He was just always in the kitchen, 784 00:36:37,654 --> 00:36:39,404 - Always right next to me. - What are you making here? 785 00:36:39,448 --> 00:36:42,199 So I'm making fried halibut cheek tacos. 786 00:36:42,242 --> 00:36:44,492 - Wow, I like the idea. - Okay, halibut cheek. 787 00:36:44,494 --> 00:36:48,622 And you're serving a taco to aarón sánchez? Are you mad? 788 00:36:48,665 --> 00:36:50,165 Calvin: No. 789 00:36:50,209 --> 00:36:52,375 - Can't turn back now. - Well, no. 790 00:36:52,419 --> 00:36:54,502 - You're absolutely right. - You're right. 791 00:36:54,546 --> 00:36:56,421 Make sure it's a good one, man. Good luck, yes? 792 00:36:56,465 --> 00:37:00,592 - Nice to meet you. Amazing. - Thank you so much. 793 00:37:00,594 --> 00:37:04,596 - A little butter in there. - James, you got this, baby. Let's go! 794 00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:06,973 - Let's go, james! - You know we gonna get it. 795 00:37:08,727 --> 00:37:11,353 - Whoo! - Good job, cal. 796 00:37:11,396 --> 00:37:13,605 Let's go, cal! Come on, buddy! 797 00:37:13,649 --> 00:37:15,065 Let's go, cal! 798 00:37:17,361 --> 00:37:18,526 James: Perfect. 799 00:37:18,570 --> 00:37:22,447 - Five, four, three... - Yeah, boy. 800 00:37:22,491 --> 00:37:26,201 Wrap it up, you know what I'm saying? We gonna get this apron! 801 00:37:26,245 --> 00:37:29,621 - ( sighs ) - good job, buddy. 802 00:37:29,665 --> 00:37:34,042 ( crowd cheering ) 803 00:37:35,462 --> 00:37:37,420 Let's go, cal! 804 00:37:41,802 --> 00:37:45,845 My name is calvin berkeley, I'm a high school student from san diego, california, 805 00:37:45,889 --> 00:37:47,931 And I made halibut cheek fish tacos 806 00:37:47,933 --> 00:37:50,308 With a kiwi watermelon salsa. 807 00:37:50,394 --> 00:37:52,727 - Susan, what do you think? - One of the things that I love 808 00:37:52,729 --> 00:37:55,647 Is does look like you made this nice and crisp, 809 00:37:55,649 --> 00:37:58,275 Which is really important and very challenging to do. 810 00:37:58,318 --> 00:37:59,818 It's all about the flavor as well, right? 811 00:37:59,861 --> 00:38:01,319 - Yeah. - Shall we? 812 00:38:09,204 --> 00:38:11,204 Young man, you need three yeses tonight 813 00:38:11,248 --> 00:38:13,623 To get your hands on an apron. 814 00:38:13,667 --> 00:38:17,002 A taco has three elements that need to work in synergy. 815 00:38:17,004 --> 00:38:20,422 The tortilla, you have your protein, and then you have your garnish. 816 00:38:20,465 --> 00:38:22,173 I think you put way too much oil in the tortilla, 817 00:38:22,217 --> 00:38:24,592 And then kiwi and watermelon have no business being there. 818 00:38:24,636 --> 00:38:27,762 Unfortunately for me, sadly, it's a no. 819 00:38:27,806 --> 00:38:30,473 See how the tortilla falls apart? 820 00:38:30,475 --> 00:38:34,311 Part of what you need is maybe a base to hold some of the juice. 821 00:38:34,354 --> 00:38:35,729 You wanna be able to pick it up, but you don't want it 822 00:38:35,731 --> 00:38:38,356 - To have it fall apart like that. - Yes, chef. 823 00:38:38,400 --> 00:38:41,526 Honestly, you'll get there, but I'm a no. 824 00:38:41,570 --> 00:38:44,654 Unfortunately, that's it. Two nos, and I'm sorry. 825 00:38:44,698 --> 00:38:46,698 - Take care. - Thank you. 826 00:38:50,495 --> 00:38:51,619 ( crowd groans ) 827 00:38:56,668 --> 00:38:57,542 I love you, buddy. 828 00:39:01,965 --> 00:39:04,466 My name is james, 31 years old from portland. 829 00:39:04,468 --> 00:39:07,302 These are glorious gloria crab cakes 830 00:39:07,346 --> 00:39:11,181 With tartar sauce and sautéed squash. 831 00:39:11,183 --> 00:39:12,640 Joe: Where does the passion for cooking come from? 832 00:39:12,684 --> 00:39:13,725 It came from my mom. 833 00:39:13,769 --> 00:39:16,478 And I have a twin brother. 834 00:39:16,521 --> 00:39:20,190 Unfortunately, he can't be here because he's handicapped. 835 00:39:20,233 --> 00:39:22,692 - I miss him so much. - Yeah. 836 00:39:22,694 --> 00:39:25,487 And my brother said, "hey, I'm holding down the fort. 837 00:39:25,530 --> 00:39:28,323 You can go to 'masterchef' and, uh, 838 00:39:28,367 --> 00:39:30,033 See if you can get an apron." 839 00:39:30,118 --> 00:39:32,744 Wow. I mean, you're clearly a passionate guy, 840 00:39:32,746 --> 00:39:37,540 - But what's your dream? - Uh, my dream is to open 841 00:39:37,584 --> 00:39:39,292 A food cart, you know, serving soups. 842 00:39:39,336 --> 00:39:42,170 - I love making soups. - Love it. Shall we? 843 00:39:42,214 --> 00:39:43,380 - Joe: Check it out. - Susan: Yeah. 844 00:39:43,423 --> 00:39:46,591 Uh... 845 00:39:46,593 --> 00:39:49,636 I mean, visually, I love the color on the crab cake. 846 00:39:49,679 --> 00:39:51,888 - It looks like it's packed with flavor. - Thank you. 847 00:39:51,932 --> 00:39:53,681 Shall we? 848 00:40:05,946 --> 00:40:07,320 Overall, I have to say, 849 00:40:07,364 --> 00:40:09,447 The crab cake is really what's so compelling, 850 00:40:09,491 --> 00:40:11,658 And that's taking over my palate in a beautiful way. 851 00:40:11,743 --> 00:40:15,286 With that being said, for me it's definitely a yes. 852 00:40:15,288 --> 00:40:19,165 - Thank you. - I would've liked the crab cake a little bit more higher heat 853 00:40:19,209 --> 00:40:21,167 To give a little bit more crispness, 854 00:40:21,211 --> 00:40:23,628 But the flavor of it, seasoned really well. 855 00:40:23,713 --> 00:40:26,131 - I'd say yes. - Thank you. 856 00:40:26,174 --> 00:40:27,298 United tastes of america. 857 00:40:27,342 --> 00:40:29,717 This year we're going up a level. 858 00:40:32,722 --> 00:40:34,681 James, ooh, man. 859 00:40:36,393 --> 00:40:39,352 That is one of the best crab cakes I've ever tasted. 860 00:40:39,396 --> 00:40:42,397 It is an absolute yes from me. 861 00:40:42,441 --> 00:40:46,443 - Thank you. - Come here. You good? 862 00:40:46,486 --> 00:40:49,904 - Thank you so much. - There you go, young man. Get that on. 863 00:40:49,906 --> 00:40:52,365 - There we go. Smile. - Yeah! You know? 864 00:40:52,409 --> 00:40:54,984 And let's just give a big moment to mum. 865 00:40:54,995 --> 00:40:57,203 - Congratulations. - Great job. Great job. 866 00:40:57,205 --> 00:40:59,539 Well done. Good man. 867 00:40:59,541 --> 00:41:02,917 - ( crowd cheering ) - this is for you, mom! You understand? 868 00:41:02,961 --> 00:41:04,669 This apron means the world to me. 869 00:41:04,713 --> 00:41:07,213 You know, I'm able to make my brother proud, my mom proud. 870 00:41:07,257 --> 00:41:11,676 It means I am one step closer to my passion, to my dream, and fulfilling that. 871 00:41:11,720 --> 00:41:13,928 Are you surprised that they're amateurs, cooking on this level? 872 00:41:13,930 --> 00:41:15,680 Susan: This is what I think about the west. 873 00:41:15,724 --> 00:41:18,766 You could see tonight some of the quality that was there. 874 00:41:18,768 --> 00:41:20,727 I feel like they're cooking better 875 00:41:20,770 --> 00:41:22,479 Than some of the cooks we have in our restaurants. 876 00:41:22,481 --> 00:41:25,565 Three regions down, one to go. This is it. 877 00:41:25,609 --> 00:41:27,609 Gordon: Next time on "masterchef"... 878 00:41:27,611 --> 00:41:29,402 Please welcome tiffany derry. 879 00:41:29,446 --> 00:41:31,863 ...It's the last night of the regional auditions. 880 00:41:31,948 --> 00:41:34,532 - I got the south in the house! - Let's go! 881 00:41:34,576 --> 00:41:36,910 It's a spicy southern showdown... 882 00:41:36,953 --> 00:41:39,454 - What are you doing? - ( laughing ) 883 00:41:39,498 --> 00:41:41,456 - Step away! - ...As the hopeful home cooks 884 00:41:41,500 --> 00:41:44,959 Fight it out for the final five aprons. 885 00:41:45,003 --> 00:41:47,170 - Whoo! - If I overcook this steak, 886 00:41:47,172 --> 00:41:49,714 They might kick me out of texas. 887 00:41:49,716 --> 00:41:52,342 This dish takes me straight back to new orleans. I'm a big yes. 888 00:41:52,385 --> 00:41:56,638 This is as perfect a medium rare as we've seen on this show. 889 00:41:56,681 --> 00:42:00,225 - Mm. Mm. - Oh, damn. 890 00:42:00,268 --> 00:42:01,726 - Tiffany: Broke my tooth. - Oh.