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Gordon:
Previously on "masterchef"...
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This is united tastes
of america.
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We wanna find out
where in america do
the best cooks come from?
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- Please welcome graham elliot!
- Daphne oz!
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The caliber of contestant
and home cook is amazing.
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So far, ten cooks
have earned an apron
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- From the northeast
and the midwest.
- What do you think?
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Girl, you are on your way.
It's a definite yes from me.
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That burst of flavor is there.
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For me, it's an absolute
resounding yes.
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- Let's go!
- It's symbolic of the midwest.
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I love this dish.
I'm a yes.
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( crowd cheering )
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Let's go, baby!
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Tonight, on "masterchef"...
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Please welcome susan feniger.
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The regional auditions
continue...
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Everybody knows westside's
the best side.
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I like that, that sass!
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...As the best from the west
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Battle it out
for a white apron.
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I am here to fight
for that apron!
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( music playing )
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You're exactly what
we're looking for.
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Absolute resounding yes.
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This very much
speaks california.
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I think everyone in the west,
we're just a little weirder.
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- Wow.
- It's pretty obvious
that it's a big no.
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I promise you I can do this.
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I just don't think you're ready.
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( crowd cheering )
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- This is my station right here!
- Yeah!
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- ( cheering continues )
- ( indistinct shouting )
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Thousands of people
have fought to get here,
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But I am here, and I am here
to fight for that apron.
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- The next masterchef
is in this room.
- Right?
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- Which is crazy.
- I know.
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I just wanna make you proud.
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I wanna see where gordon at.
Where he at?
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( cheering )
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Wow, thank you.
Thank you so much!
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Welcome back,
everybody, to "masterchef:
United tastes of america."
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Come on!
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Amazing.
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Tonight another region
will prove
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That they have what it takes
to compete at the highest level.
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The best of the best
will earn a masterchef apron.
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If you can show us that you're
the shining star of your region,
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You'll put yourself
one step closer to the title,
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The trophy, and a quarter
of a million dollars.
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Yeah! Let's go!
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Now, one of my favorite parts
of "masterchef"
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Is getting a great insight
to america's culinary diversity.
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And this season we are truly
celebrating that diversity,
let me tell you.
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Now we've seen the northeast
and the midwest.
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It's time for another
regional round of auditions.
You guys ready?
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( cheering )
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Tonight's lucky region is...
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The west.
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Now, representing
the west tonight,
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We have another guest judge.
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One of the most beloved chefs
across southern california,
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She has six
best-selling cookbooks,
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And multiple james beard
nominations.
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Please welcome
the amazing susan feniger.
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Oh, my god.
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- Good to see you. Welcome.
- Thank you.
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Welcome to
the masterchef kitchen.
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- Thank you.
- What an absolute pleasure
having you here.
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- Congratulations on everything.
- Thank you.
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Now, you've called l.A. Home
for so long.
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Your iconic restaurants
have really helped shape
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The l.A. Landscape
for over 40 years.
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How would you say that the west
helped shape your empire?
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Oh, I mean,
the west is everything.
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We just-- we love the west!
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We've got
this amazing agriculture.
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We've got the ocean.
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There's such great
diversity here.
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I think because of that,
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It gives you the opportunity
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To be incredibly creative.
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What do you wanna see tonight
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From these phenomenons
from the west?
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To me, the most important thing
is every ingredient
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That you put on
has to really stand out.
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You know,
it should look pretty, for sure,
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But flavor's
the most important thing.
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Amazing, amazing.
Now, listen carefully.
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To get your hands on
those white aprons tonight,
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You'll need at least
three yeses from the judges.
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All of you,
the very best of luck,
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And more importantly,
do the west proud.
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- We'll see you
in the restaurant.
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It's taken us ten years
to get you here,
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- But thank you, honestly.
- Finally!
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I'm so excited to be here.
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It is an incredibly
exciting night tonight
with the west.
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Being a cook in the west
is probably like being a painter
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With the greatest palate
of colors to have
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Because you can draw
from the ocean, the mountains,
the plains, the deserts.
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- You have everything.
- Electrifying west coast.
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- Yep.
- Brace yourselves.
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Okay, honey, you got this!
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- We're gonna make this happen!
- Whoo!
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I am from fairbanks, alaska,
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I am passionate
about where I live,
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And I could not be more excited
to rep my state today.
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I'm lizzie, I'm 29 years old,
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And I am a preschool
teacher's aide.
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Living in alaska is wild.
It's exciting.
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In the summer because of
the extreme sunlight,
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We get to do so much outdoors,
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But in the winter
we have darkness all the time.
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So that's why
I started cooking.
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- You got this.
- I got this.
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Cooking has completely
changed my life.
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I'm involved in
so many different things.
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In the evenings
I get to help make pizza dough
at a local pizza place,
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And on the weekends
I get to teach cooking classes.
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It's really good.
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At this point in my life,
I am ready to completely
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Involve myself
in the culinary world,
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And I know that "masterchef"
can help me do that.
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Guys, it's gordon ramsay.
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Man, good evening.
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- Hello! Hi!
- You okay?
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- I'm fine.
- Amazing. Name is?
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- Lizzie from alaska. Yes.
- Lizzie from alaska.
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- Love that.
- What's the dish?
What are you doing?
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Yeah, I'm doing
an oven roasted halibut
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With a cauliflower purée,
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Pan-seared mushrooms,
and a fresh herb oil.
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Mmm. That sounds amazing.
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- And is it alaskan halibut?
- It is alaskan halibut.
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- Are you roasting this?
- I'm a little nervous
about that,
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- But it's gonna happen.
- Were you practiced on
before you got here?
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- It's very good.
- And what would you give it
on a scale of ten?
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- A 20.
- That's-- wow.
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- A 20.
- Okay, okay, yeah.
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- Do not overcook that halibut.
- Yes, sir.
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- It smells delicious.
Good luck.
- Thank you.
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It's so good to meet you both.
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- Great to meet you.
- Good to see you.
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All right,
got four more minutes.
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Five maybe.
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Whoo!
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Oh, yeah!
Guys, it's pretty!
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Crowd: Five, four,
three, two, one.
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This is the most important dish
I will ever make in my life.
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I am not leaving
without that apron today.
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Welcome.
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My name is lizzie,
I'm from alaska,
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And this is
roasted alaskan halibut,
cauliflower purée,
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Pan-seared mushrooms,
and a fresh herb oil.
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Right, whereabouts in alaska
do you live?
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I'm in fairbanks
right in the center.
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We're quirky, we're fun,
we have a beautiful culture.
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- It's incredible.
- Shall we?
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- Come on.
- Okay.
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Right, visually, joe,
what do you think?
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I think it looks top notch.
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I love the cook
on the halibut.
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It looks all balanced
and done right.
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- Thank you.
- The roasted mushrooms
look gorgeous.
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That little bit of lemon
and the sprig of thyme,
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I love the way this looks.
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- This is exactly
my kind of food.
- Gordon: Dig in?
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- Susan, how was that for you?
- I love the flavor of the oil.
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I love the earthiness of the
mushrooms with the cauliflower,
which just tastes great.
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So I have to say
it's a yes all the way for me.
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Okay, thank you.
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For me, I just love the
confidence of the mushroom.
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They're earthy and bold and
they stand up to the halibut.
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When you do things like that,
it makes me wanna say yes.
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- Thank you.
- Fine start. Two yeses.
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You only need three.
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I think you've done yourself
a bit of an injustice.
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White on white
I'm not a big fan of.
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The purée underneath, sublime.
I mean, really delicious. Joe?
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Yeah, I--
I'm a little bit dumbfounded.
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I've never tasted halibut
that tasted quite like
that dish makes it taste.
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- Okay.
- And that is
a really good thing.
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I'm gonna say yes,
which gets you an apron.
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And I'm gonna give a compliment
that I don't give usually.
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- Okay.
- This dish is meritous
of being copied.
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- It's that good.
- Thank you.
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- Very good job.
- Yeah.
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I'm excited to see what
you can do in this competition.
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- It's a very solid yes from me.
- Thank you.
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- Come over.
- Very good.
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- That's awesome.
- Congratulations.
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- oh, my god. Okay, okay.
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- Oh, my gosh. Okay.
- Congratulations. Come on.
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- Thank you, guys.
You guys are incredible.
- Hold it together.
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Great job. Four yeses.
Congratulations. Well done.
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I'm so happy!
I just got my apron!
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I'm so proud
to represent alaska.
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We have a strong region
in the west.
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Those other regions
better watch out.
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Everyone's rooting
for you back home.
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You've got this.
You are a baking daddy.
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Tyson:
It is beyond important
to rep my region.
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I think I'm the only one
here from utah.
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- I've gotta do my state proud.
- ( cheering )
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I eat salmon every single day,
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And the dish I'm making
is a spicy salmon tostada.
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The tostada shell
is actually salmon skin,
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And it is going to blow
the judges' minds
'cause it blows my mind.
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You make that dough.
Go and make it!
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I am making what
utahans refers to as scones,
which are flatbreads,
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Along with a raspberry,
lemon, vanilla compote
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And a basil lemon cream
to go with it.
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This is a bite of utah, 100%.
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- Whoo!
- Come on, miss salmon queen!
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- Ooh, that's hot.
- Crowd: Five, four,
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Three, two, one.
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- Hello. Welcome.
- Hi!
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I am gigi, also known
as the salmon queen.
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- You're the salmon queen?
- Oh, yeah.
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I eat eight to ten pounds
of salmon a week.
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Eight to ten pound a week?
That's a whole freaking
salmon a week.
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- Oh, yeah.
- What?
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- I don't have my glasses.
What does that say?
- It says "salmon."
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I have a tattoo in my mouth
that says "salmon."
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- Why did you do that?
- Because I always have
salmon in my mouth.
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- What?
- Okay.
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Give us an insight
to the dish.
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Gigi: I made some spicy
salmon tostadas,
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But the best part
is the tostada shell
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Is actually crispy salmon skin.
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I'm wondering why
there's nothing cooked.
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You're a salmon queen,
but you're not cooking salmon.
You're frying the skin.
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Um, it's almost like a snack
or a canapé.
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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.