1 00:00:01,369 --> 00:00:02,706 Previously on Next Level Chef... 2 00:00:02,806 --> 00:00:04,608 - Wow! - For the first time ever 3 00:00:04,609 --> 00:00:07,214 you'll all be cooking a dinner service. 4 00:00:07,314 --> 00:00:08,985 This is a team challenge. 5 00:00:09,085 --> 00:00:11,355 - Woo! - Machete, get in here! 6 00:00:11,356 --> 00:00:12,592 Stop putting the asparagus in the same place. 7 00:00:12,692 --> 00:00:13,828 It's not preschool. 8 00:00:13,928 --> 00:00:15,230 The best course of the evening: 9 00:00:15,330 --> 00:00:17,266 Team Blais. 10 00:00:17,267 --> 00:00:19,539 The team with the least successful course 11 00:00:19,540 --> 00:00:22,010 will all go in to elimination together. 12 00:00:22,011 --> 00:00:23,714 What the ?! 13 00:00:23,715 --> 00:00:26,152 Team Arrington. 14 00:00:26,252 --> 00:00:27,756 Those purple potatoes can be really starchy! 15 00:00:27,856 --> 00:00:30,528 I'm eliminating... Matt. 16 00:00:30,529 --> 00:00:33,000 - And tonight... - Who's this? 17 00:00:33,100 --> 00:00:35,369 Good morning, chefs. 18 00:00:35,370 --> 00:00:38,543 You've got 30 minutes to reimagine a childhood classic. 19 00:00:38,544 --> 00:00:40,146 - Let's do it for the kids. - Guys, can we please 20 00:00:40,147 --> 00:00:41,883 get the hell out of this basement?! 21 00:00:41,884 --> 00:00:44,120 I got haddock, donuts and cheese! 22 00:00:44,121 --> 00:00:45,490 What am I gonna do?! 23 00:01:02,324 --> 00:01:04,161 Morning! 24 00:01:04,261 --> 00:01:06,232 Whoa! Yeah. 25 00:01:06,332 --> 00:01:08,436 Ohh! 26 00:01:08,538 --> 00:01:10,909 Oh, my goodness. Who is this? 27 00:01:11,009 --> 00:01:12,911 Sup, dawg? 28 00:01:12,912 --> 00:01:15,050 Yeah! 29 00:01:15,150 --> 00:01:17,054 Wassup, baby Ramsay? 30 00:01:17,154 --> 00:01:18,790 How adorable is this?! 31 00:01:18,791 --> 00:01:21,061 The same fit, same flow. 32 00:01:21,062 --> 00:01:22,798 Oh, my heart! 33 00:01:22,799 --> 00:01:24,035 What is going on? 34 00:01:24,135 --> 00:01:26,471 Oh, my goodness. 35 00:01:26,472 --> 00:01:28,610 Looks just like Chef Ramsay. 36 00:01:28,611 --> 00:01:30,782 I'm like looking at a little him, he's so cute. 37 00:01:30,882 --> 00:01:32,719 They have the same hair. 38 00:01:32,819 --> 00:01:35,055 I promise you it's not giving me baby fever, though. 39 00:01:35,056 --> 00:01:37,595 Not at all. Not even a little bit. 40 00:01:37,596 --> 00:01:38,831 Good morning, chefs. 41 00:01:38,931 --> 00:01:40,567 How are you feeling? 42 00:01:40,568 --> 00:01:43,039 Good! 43 00:01:43,040 --> 00:01:45,478 Chef Ramsay, please drop the skincare routine 44 00:01:45,579 --> 00:01:47,948 - 'cause you look great today. - I feel great! 45 00:01:49,586 --> 00:01:51,488 Yeah chef, you look well-rested. 46 00:01:51,489 --> 00:01:54,195 Like proper naptime rested. 47 00:01:54,295 --> 00:01:55,531 Oscar! 48 00:01:55,631 --> 00:01:57,334 Oscar! 49 00:01:57,434 --> 00:01:59,371 What? 50 00:01:59,372 --> 00:02:01,375 I've been looking everywhere for you. 51 00:02:01,376 --> 00:02:04,114 Oh, my goodness me! Come on... 52 00:02:07,054 --> 00:02:08,523 Chefs, good morning. 53 00:02:08,524 --> 00:02:11,128 This is my six-year-old son, Oscar. 54 00:02:11,129 --> 00:02:13,398 Hello Oscar! 55 00:02:13,399 --> 00:02:15,203 It's really cool to see 56 00:02:15,204 --> 00:02:17,842 the soft, like, dad side of Chef Ramsay. 57 00:02:17,942 --> 00:02:20,780 - Don't you have school today? - No! 58 00:02:20,781 --> 00:02:22,619 You've got Oscar and the Grouch right there together. 59 00:02:22,719 --> 00:02:24,622 Listen, we have a special challenge today. 60 00:02:24,722 --> 00:02:26,961 - We gotta get to work. - Oscar, before you go. Question: 61 00:02:27,061 --> 00:02:28,996 Who makes the best food at home? 62 00:02:28,997 --> 00:02:31,703 Mummy! 63 00:02:31,704 --> 00:02:33,640 Seriously? 64 00:02:33,641 --> 00:02:35,410 Right. We say goodbye to all the chefs 65 00:02:35,411 --> 00:02:37,014 and wish them the very best of luck. 66 00:02:37,114 --> 00:02:40,153 - Bye. - Goodbye Oscar! 67 00:02:40,254 --> 00:02:41,890 - Good luck, chefs. - Good luck, chefs! 68 00:02:41,891 --> 00:02:44,027 Right, off you go. Love you! 69 00:02:44,128 --> 00:02:46,031 Love you! 70 00:02:46,032 --> 00:02:48,001 - So cute! - We have to bring him back 71 00:02:48,002 --> 00:02:49,104 'cause I've never felt taller. 72 00:02:51,544 --> 00:02:54,148 Oh, my goodness me. What a start. 73 00:02:54,248 --> 00:02:56,253 When I was a kid, my mom... 74 00:02:56,386 --> 00:02:58,155 Honestly, she worked wonders in the kitchen. 75 00:02:58,156 --> 00:03:00,159 A few basic ingredients, nothing fancy. 76 00:03:00,160 --> 00:03:01,896 Those dishes were delicious. 77 00:03:01,897 --> 00:03:03,567 Today you've got 30 minutes 78 00:03:03,568 --> 00:03:07,575 to reimagine and elevate a childhood classic. 79 00:03:07,576 --> 00:03:10,414 You'll be taking iconic kids' favorites 80 00:03:10,515 --> 00:03:11,949 and giving them the Next Level treatment. 81 00:03:11,950 --> 00:03:15,857 Yes. I was born for this challenge. I am a mom. 82 00:03:15,858 --> 00:03:18,296 I have two of the most beautiful boys in the entire world. 83 00:03:18,396 --> 00:03:20,602 Elevated kids' food 84 00:03:20,702 --> 00:03:23,273 is something that I am absolutely going to nail. 85 00:03:23,373 --> 00:03:25,010 Listen, with six kids at home 86 00:03:25,110 --> 00:03:27,047 trust me, I know how hard it is 87 00:03:27,147 --> 00:03:29,184 to make food for kids that are hungry. 88 00:03:29,185 --> 00:03:31,155 But once you find something that they love, 89 00:03:31,255 --> 00:03:32,323 you make it a million times, right? 90 00:03:32,324 --> 00:03:34,194 Yes, chef. 91 00:03:34,195 --> 00:03:36,198 All of the ingredients on the platform 92 00:03:36,199 --> 00:03:38,604 are drawn from humble childhood classics. 93 00:03:38,605 --> 00:03:40,941 Your job is to elevate those staples 94 00:03:40,942 --> 00:03:43,078 into something unforgettable. 95 00:03:43,079 --> 00:03:45,483 Elevating iconic kids' favorites. 96 00:03:45,484 --> 00:03:47,219 I didn't even like the kids menu 97 00:03:47,220 --> 00:03:49,357 when I was a kid! So... 98 00:03:49,358 --> 00:03:52,565 I'm already in my head a little iffy about this. 99 00:03:52,665 --> 00:03:55,403 Okay Team Blais, thanks to our teamwork last time, 100 00:03:55,504 --> 00:03:57,407 we're back on the top level. 101 00:03:57,408 --> 00:03:59,545 This? It should be child's play. 102 00:03:59,546 --> 00:04:01,549 Head to the elevator and I'll see you soon. 103 00:04:01,550 --> 00:04:02,718 - Thank you, chef. - Go baby! 104 00:04:02,719 --> 00:04:06,157 Good luck. Let's go, trailblazers. 105 00:04:08,998 --> 00:04:11,936 One, two, three... 106 00:04:11,937 --> 00:04:13,338 Back at it again, baby. 107 00:04:13,339 --> 00:04:14,743 - Here we go. - Yes, sir. 108 00:04:14,843 --> 00:04:16,479 We're back in the top where we belong. 109 00:04:16,580 --> 00:04:18,482 I know what kids like. 110 00:04:18,483 --> 00:04:20,453 This is what I do on a daily. 111 00:04:20,454 --> 00:04:22,792 Blais Boys, man. We ain't goin' down. 112 00:04:28,737 --> 00:04:30,306 Damn! I haven't been up here in a minute. 113 00:04:30,406 --> 00:04:32,009 - I know! - I'm like, uh... 114 00:04:32,010 --> 00:04:34,949 I'm like, where are we? Where are all my spoons? 115 00:04:36,854 --> 00:04:38,990 - Woo! - ...cooked in cider? Yes. 116 00:04:38,991 --> 00:04:41,361 - Back in the basement, baby. - Yep! 117 00:04:41,362 --> 00:04:44,235 This is it, guys. We are going to the top. 118 00:04:44,335 --> 00:04:46,372 Okay... 119 00:04:46,472 --> 00:04:49,512 Hey... Here we go! 120 00:04:49,513 --> 00:04:51,481 Do you guys need more help? 121 00:04:51,482 --> 00:04:53,653 - No, we got this. - C'mon, c'mon in! Wassup? 122 00:04:53,654 --> 00:04:55,792 - Are you sure? - Not right now... Not right now. 123 00:04:55,892 --> 00:04:58,128 - You guys are dwindling, man. - We're good! 124 00:04:58,129 --> 00:05:00,265 - Okay. - Have fun. 125 00:05:00,266 --> 00:05:02,169 - Just checking. - Uh-huh. 126 00:05:02,170 --> 00:05:05,042 You guys, you're the underdogs but I believe in you. 127 00:05:05,043 --> 00:05:06,612 - We're three strong, right? - We really are. 128 00:05:06,613 --> 00:05:08,616 - The three amigos. - We got this. 129 00:05:08,617 --> 00:05:10,787 We got the three amigos. We got East coast. 130 00:05:10,788 --> 00:05:12,658 We got West coast. We got the South. 131 00:05:12,659 --> 00:05:14,929 Combined we will go to the North! 132 00:05:14,930 --> 00:05:17,401 One, two, three... Team Arrington! 133 00:05:17,502 --> 00:05:19,271 - Woo! - C'mon, baby! 134 00:05:19,272 --> 00:05:20,675 Right. 135 00:05:20,775 --> 00:05:22,110 - Alright! - Come here. 136 00:05:22,210 --> 00:05:24,048 - Yes, chef. - Excellent. Right. 137 00:05:24,148 --> 00:05:26,017 Childhood memories. What dish stands out still today 138 00:05:26,018 --> 00:05:27,421 that you think about? 139 00:05:27,522 --> 00:05:29,792 Oh, my gosh, my mom's apple pancake. 140 00:05:29,793 --> 00:05:32,298 My dad always made a really good chicken and dumplings. 141 00:05:32,398 --> 00:05:34,302 TV dinners, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, 142 00:05:34,402 --> 00:05:36,405 - or a Sloppy Joe... literally. - Yeah, good. 143 00:05:36,406 --> 00:05:38,677 I am so proud of you four. Keep up that momentum. 144 00:05:38,678 --> 00:05:39,713 I want to stay out of the basement. 145 00:05:39,813 --> 00:05:41,917 Yes, chef. 146 00:05:42,017 --> 00:05:43,686 Big man is here. 147 00:05:43,687 --> 00:05:45,424 - What's up, guys? Bring it in. - Let's go, baby. 148 00:05:45,525 --> 00:05:46,992 Let's go, knock it in. Good job. - Let's get it. 149 00:05:46,993 --> 00:05:48,965 Let's line it up over here. 150 00:05:49,065 --> 00:05:50,568 This should be something we're all familiar with, right? 151 00:05:50,668 --> 00:05:53,106 These are iconic dishes. 152 00:05:53,206 --> 00:05:55,176 It's all about flavor and all about your personality. 153 00:05:55,177 --> 00:05:56,947 You got four daddies on your team. 154 00:05:57,047 --> 00:05:59,451 We all have children. We've all fed these kids. 155 00:05:59,452 --> 00:06:00,987 Plus, we're on the top floor. 156 00:06:00,988 --> 00:06:02,691 We're gonna get the first pick of stuff. 157 00:06:02,692 --> 00:06:05,598 It's in the bag. 158 00:06:05,698 --> 00:06:07,433 The platform's moving. When the light's green, it's go. 159 00:06:07,434 --> 00:06:11,976 Thirty-minute cook. And... 160 00:06:11,977 --> 00:06:14,448 Let's go! Let's go! 161 00:06:14,550 --> 00:06:16,451 Let's go! Let's empty it out, guys. 162 00:06:16,452 --> 00:06:19,257 I see some shrimp. I need that. 163 00:06:19,258 --> 00:06:21,862 There's a burger bun, corn flakes, hot sauce... 164 00:06:21,863 --> 00:06:24,601 - Tomato sauce! - ...pancake mix, ketchup. 165 00:06:24,602 --> 00:06:28,008 Pasta. Grabbing some American cheese. 166 00:06:28,009 --> 00:06:30,580 The vision is coming to life right now. 167 00:06:30,581 --> 00:06:33,753 Mac and cheese with shrimp. Let's go, baby. 168 00:06:33,754 --> 00:06:35,724 - You got beans and burger buns. - Burger buns! 169 00:06:35,725 --> 00:06:37,762 - Sliders. - Tomatoes, tomatoes! 170 00:06:37,862 --> 00:06:40,099 The first thing I see on this platform is the steak, 171 00:06:40,100 --> 00:06:41,902 broccoli and corn. 172 00:06:41,903 --> 00:06:43,707 Ten seconds! You got proteins, right? 173 00:06:43,708 --> 00:06:47,013 Those toppings will be perfect for a pizza. 174 00:06:47,014 --> 00:06:49,620 I see something that resembles pizza dough, so I just grab it. 175 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:52,891 Grab it or regret it! Grab it! 176 00:06:52,892 --> 00:06:55,329 And I realize this dough is pasta 177 00:06:55,330 --> 00:06:57,769 and I can't use that here. 178 00:06:57,869 --> 00:06:59,238 We're making the pizza dough from scratch. 179 00:06:59,338 --> 00:07:01,241 Pressure's on right now. 180 00:07:01,242 --> 00:07:02,377 Go, ladies! Let's go! 181 00:07:02,378 --> 00:07:04,782 Let's go, let's go! Proteins! 182 00:07:04,882 --> 00:07:06,920 I've got chicken breasts here, canned ham, pork loin. 183 00:07:07,021 --> 00:07:09,491 Is that ground? Oh, my God. Great! Pork tenderloin, okay. 184 00:07:09,592 --> 00:07:12,163 - What else, what else? - I find a little bowl of peas. 185 00:07:12,263 --> 00:07:15,102 Okay, that can work in my sauce. I need a cheese sauce. 186 00:07:15,103 --> 00:07:17,074 Parmesan cheese! Excellent. 187 00:07:17,174 --> 00:07:19,044 That can go in a ravioli. 188 00:07:19,045 --> 00:07:21,884 We got donuts there. 189 00:07:21,984 --> 00:07:23,920 I see chicken wings - immediately going for those. 190 00:07:23,921 --> 00:07:26,392 I know I can work with chicken wings. 191 00:07:26,492 --> 00:07:27,995 - Quick, quick, quick! - Barbecue! 192 00:07:28,095 --> 00:07:30,032 Yes! Grab that barbecue. 193 00:07:30,033 --> 00:07:32,906 And right next to the barbecue - bourbon. 194 00:07:33,006 --> 00:07:34,909 I think they put this as a little treat for me. 195 00:07:34,910 --> 00:07:37,414 For kids? I dunno. But we're gonna make it work. 196 00:07:37,515 --> 00:07:39,051 - Elevated, yes? - I need potatoes! 197 00:07:39,151 --> 00:07:40,555 Butternut squash. There's no potatoes on here. 198 00:07:40,655 --> 00:07:42,291 - Anything else, anybody? - Oh! 199 00:07:44,930 --> 00:07:47,834 Go, go, go! GO! 200 00:07:47,835 --> 00:07:51,009 I am manifesting chicken, chicken, chicken... 201 00:07:51,109 --> 00:07:52,544 Chicken thighs! 202 00:07:52,545 --> 00:07:55,684 Chicken thighs?! Come on y'all. 203 00:07:55,685 --> 00:07:58,790 Pancake shaker. Shake pancake batter. 204 00:07:58,791 --> 00:08:01,796 Lime, pistachios... in the basement! 205 00:08:01,797 --> 00:08:03,901 - Maple syrup. - Maple syrup. Let's go, chef. 206 00:08:04,001 --> 00:08:06,707 We are cook-ing! 207 00:08:06,807 --> 00:08:08,709 Okay, I'll do the canned ham. 208 00:08:08,710 --> 00:08:10,412 A potato. Y'all see a potato? 209 00:08:10,413 --> 00:08:12,985 - I see haddock. Haddock! - Jalapeño... 210 00:08:13,085 --> 00:08:14,923 Haddock?! Can I trade somebody haddock? 211 00:08:15,023 --> 00:08:16,859 I can't do fish. 212 00:08:16,860 --> 00:08:18,429 - Bread, bread! - Thank you. Bread. 213 00:08:18,430 --> 00:08:20,467 One hamburger bun! 214 00:08:20,568 --> 00:08:21,735 - You got donuts. - Maybe donuts... 215 00:08:21,736 --> 00:08:23,707 A whole bunch of donuts. 216 00:08:23,708 --> 00:08:25,544 - You got grape jelly. - Grape jelly! 217 00:08:25,644 --> 00:08:27,312 What do you got? 218 00:08:27,313 --> 00:08:28,416 Okay, here we go. 219 00:08:28,517 --> 00:08:30,586 me. 220 00:08:30,587 --> 00:08:32,423 That's it. The platform's gone. 221 00:08:34,061 --> 00:08:35,697 I got spam. 222 00:08:35,698 --> 00:08:37,768 It's all about the grab. 223 00:08:38,970 --> 00:08:41,109 Can't make a good dish without great ingredients. 224 00:08:41,209 --> 00:08:44,013 Your 30 minutes starts right now. Let's go! 225 00:08:44,014 --> 00:08:46,351 Elevated beautiful kid's dishes. 226 00:08:46,352 --> 00:08:48,757 We're outta here, chef. 227 00:08:48,758 --> 00:08:50,160 Connor... what'd you grab? - Yes, chef? 228 00:08:50,260 --> 00:08:51,862 - Chicken and waffles. - Chicken and waffles! 229 00:08:51,863 --> 00:08:53,332 - Taking 'em back. - Amazing! 230 00:08:53,333 --> 00:08:54,334 - Taking 'em to Roscoe's. - Love it. 231 00:08:54,434 --> 00:08:57,006 I'm just a big kid at heart. 232 00:08:57,106 --> 00:08:59,980 My favorite food were chicken nuggets, fried chicken. 233 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:02,117 So I'm just in there cooking like, 234 00:09:02,217 --> 00:09:04,253 "What do I wanna eat right now?" For real. 235 00:09:04,254 --> 00:09:06,994 I'm gonna do a little bit of pistachio-sage caramel 236 00:09:07,094 --> 00:09:09,331 to try to elevate, bring a little lime in there. 237 00:09:09,432 --> 00:09:11,201 - Yep. - And a battered fried chicken. 238 00:09:11,301 --> 00:09:12,371 - Amazing. - We're there. 239 00:09:12,471 --> 00:09:13,640 - This is our day, team! - Woo! 240 00:09:15,511 --> 00:09:18,650 Machete! What did you grab, chef? 241 00:09:18,651 --> 00:09:20,621 Damn it, bro. I'm in trouble. 242 00:09:20,721 --> 00:09:22,389 What am I gonna do with fish, 243 00:09:22,390 --> 00:09:25,497 chorizo, grape jelly, donuts, 244 00:09:25,598 --> 00:09:28,636 and cheese? 245 00:09:28,637 --> 00:09:30,674 What am I gonna do?! 246 00:09:37,622 --> 00:09:39,925 Happy? So you're gonna use the fish with the donut? 247 00:09:39,926 --> 00:09:41,729 Are you going with the bun? 248 00:09:43,266 --> 00:09:46,337 Um... I dunno yet. 249 00:09:46,338 --> 00:09:48,509 But I have no greens or nothin'. I want a potato or somethin'. 250 00:09:48,510 --> 00:09:49,678 Yeah well, kids don't like greens. 251 00:09:49,679 --> 00:09:51,081 Yeah, I guess so! 252 00:09:51,082 --> 00:09:52,417 Tell a story, make the story work. 253 00:09:52,518 --> 00:09:54,153 - Alright. I gotcha, chef. - Yeah. 254 00:09:54,154 --> 00:09:56,291 Think about it. 255 00:09:56,292 --> 00:09:58,062 - Danielle. - Yes, ma'am? 256 00:09:58,162 --> 00:09:59,932 We're gonna make a biscuit, a black pepper biscuit. 257 00:09:59,933 --> 00:10:02,102 - I love it. - Then we're doing a spam gravy. 258 00:10:02,103 --> 00:10:03,371 - Love it. - So he's gonna be 259 00:10:03,372 --> 00:10:05,209 the base of the gravy. 260 00:10:05,210 --> 00:10:08,349 You always give your ingredients a pronoun. 261 00:10:08,449 --> 00:10:11,956 I do! Everybody gets a "him". I dunno why. 262 00:10:11,957 --> 00:10:14,562 - I love it. I love it, Danielle. - Everybody's a boy. 263 00:10:14,662 --> 00:10:17,535 My kids just flip for my homemade biscuits. 264 00:10:17,635 --> 00:10:19,538 Cooking with love. Humble ingredients. 265 00:10:19,539 --> 00:10:21,074 Biscuits are in. 266 00:10:21,075 --> 00:10:23,245 I'm banging out top dish today. 267 00:10:23,246 --> 00:10:25,718 - Good, Machete? - I'm goin' with a sangwich. 268 00:10:25,818 --> 00:10:28,990 I'ma make a fish-style chorizo Monte Cristo. 269 00:10:28,991 --> 00:10:30,827 - Amazing. - Deep-fried. 270 00:10:30,828 --> 00:10:32,731 - Amazing. Of course, right? - Of course. 271 00:10:32,732 --> 00:10:36,272 Monte frickin' Cristo sandwich. 272 00:10:36,372 --> 00:10:37,675 - Kid friendly. - Kid friendly... 273 00:10:37,776 --> 00:10:39,946 Are you thinking one big sandwich or... 274 00:10:40,047 --> 00:10:42,216 No, I'm gonna cut it in half then batter the hell out of it. 275 00:10:42,217 --> 00:10:43,587 Make it fun. Bring that essence... 276 00:10:43,687 --> 00:10:45,724 - That's right. - ...that beautiful joy 277 00:10:45,824 --> 00:10:47,493 - in the kids food, right? - Fluffy, fluffy, fluffy. 278 00:10:47,494 --> 00:10:49,864 Guys, can we please get the hell out of this basement? 279 00:10:49,865 --> 00:10:51,468 - Let's get outta here, baby! - Yes, today is the day. 280 00:10:51,469 --> 00:10:52,871 Today is the day. 281 00:10:55,544 --> 00:10:56,879 Guys, five minutes gone. 282 00:10:56,880 --> 00:10:58,817 Twenty five to go, okay? 283 00:11:00,688 --> 00:11:02,156 Right, Cole What're you gonna do? 284 00:11:02,157 --> 00:11:05,295 I am going to do a, like, chicken lollipop 285 00:11:05,296 --> 00:11:08,736 - with a bourbon barbecue sauce. - Bourbon. Love that. 286 00:11:08,737 --> 00:11:11,140 - Great way to get kids to sleep. - Right. 287 00:11:11,141 --> 00:11:12,878 How will you incorporate the bourbon? 288 00:11:12,879 --> 00:11:14,581 I'll incorporate the bourbon into the sauce. 289 00:11:14,582 --> 00:11:15,584 - Gotcha. - I need to get that sauce 290 00:11:15,684 --> 00:11:17,987 in a pan and get it reduced 291 00:11:17,988 --> 00:11:20,459 because I can't be getting these kids drunk out here. 292 00:11:23,433 --> 00:11:25,770 - Right, Gabrielle. - I have tomatoes and pork belly. 293 00:11:25,771 --> 00:11:27,642 - Love that. - I'll do grilled cheese 294 00:11:27,742 --> 00:11:29,411 with pork belly and some tomato soup on the side. 295 00:11:29,512 --> 00:11:31,382 - Grilled cheese, smart. - Grilled cheese and tomato soup 296 00:11:31,482 --> 00:11:33,620 is my whole childhood. 297 00:11:33,621 --> 00:11:35,055 That is what my mom would make for us 298 00:11:35,056 --> 00:11:36,925 if we were feeling under the weather. 299 00:11:36,926 --> 00:11:39,164 Any time, any emotion, 300 00:11:39,264 --> 00:11:42,304 grilled cheese and tomato soup was the answer. 301 00:11:42,404 --> 00:11:44,775 - Right Andy, what'd you grab? - I got a chicken breast, chef, 302 00:11:44,776 --> 00:11:46,747 some bacon, I'm gonna do a crispy fried chicken... 303 00:11:46,847 --> 00:11:48,883 - Nice. - ...with a bacon pear 304 00:11:48,884 --> 00:11:51,488 - pomme purée, chef. - Nice. Love the idea. 305 00:11:52,892 --> 00:11:54,628 Garlic powder... 306 00:11:54,629 --> 00:11:56,498 Ladies, seven minutes gone, yes? 307 00:11:56,599 --> 00:11:58,369 Elevated childhood classic. 308 00:11:58,470 --> 00:11:59,739 We are not losing. 309 00:12:02,210 --> 00:12:04,314 - Amber, what'd you grab? - Pork tenderloin. 310 00:12:04,315 --> 00:12:06,217 - Good, what're you thinking? - I'm gonna go for ravioli today. 311 00:12:06,218 --> 00:12:07,954 - A ravioli? - Gonna add a nice flavor 312 00:12:07,955 --> 00:12:09,223 - and a little cheese sauce. - Love that. 313 00:12:09,224 --> 00:12:10,693 How'll you make ravioli? Out of what? 314 00:12:10,694 --> 00:12:12,229 I'll make it with some eggs and flour. 315 00:12:12,230 --> 00:12:14,067 - Okay, good. - I loved ravioli growing up. 316 00:12:14,068 --> 00:12:16,172 I even like the ones out of the can. 317 00:12:16,272 --> 00:12:18,174 I know I can make ravioli in under 30 minutes. 318 00:12:18,175 --> 00:12:22,917 I got this. Goodnight, pasta baby. 319 00:12:27,962 --> 00:12:30,701 - Tim, what do we got goin' on? - Oh, we're making a pizza, chef. 320 00:12:30,801 --> 00:12:32,336 You're making a... Okay, you're making a pizza! 321 00:12:32,337 --> 00:12:34,373 I'm making a pizza. We're making the dough. 322 00:12:34,374 --> 00:12:36,244 - You're making pizza dough. - We'll chamber vac it. 323 00:12:36,245 --> 00:12:38,650 - Hydrate it as quick as we can. - Okay. 324 00:12:38,651 --> 00:12:41,989 Normally it takes me two days to make a really good dough. 325 00:12:41,990 --> 00:12:43,859 - You're not cooking on stone? - Nope. Not using the stone. 326 00:12:43,860 --> 00:12:45,831 - Using pre-heated steel, chef. - Okay, got it. 327 00:12:45,832 --> 00:12:47,133 But with the equipment on the top floor 328 00:12:47,134 --> 00:12:49,538 I will be able to pull together 329 00:12:49,539 --> 00:12:52,209 a really solid pizza in no time. 330 00:12:52,210 --> 00:12:53,846 Now, you make pizza for the kids at home? 331 00:12:53,847 --> 00:12:56,218 - All the time. - What's their favorite toppings? 332 00:12:56,319 --> 00:12:58,354 They're straight pepperoni, so I got that as a nod to them. 333 00:12:58,355 --> 00:13:00,260 - Okay. - Of course we got a beautiful 334 00:13:00,360 --> 00:13:02,129 steak over here, so we'll to work that in. 335 00:13:02,130 --> 00:13:04,000 - Got it. - I have cheddar as a cheese. 336 00:13:04,001 --> 00:13:05,570 Is there some sort of sauce for your pizza? 337 00:13:05,671 --> 00:13:07,741 - I'm gonna make a white sauce. - Okay. 338 00:13:07,742 --> 00:13:10,012 Tim's hell-bent on making a pizza dough, 339 00:13:10,013 --> 00:13:12,283 which is fantastic if it works out, 340 00:13:12,284 --> 00:13:15,255 but it's really hard to make pizza in 30 minutes. 341 00:13:15,256 --> 00:13:17,027 You bit off a lot, we gotta chew it now, right? 342 00:13:17,127 --> 00:13:18,596 We're going, we're going... I'm not intimidated 343 00:13:18,597 --> 00:13:20,165 by this challenge at all. 344 00:13:20,166 --> 00:13:22,036 I'm thinking about my daughters all day today. 345 00:13:22,136 --> 00:13:25,108 This challenge, for me, is all about them. 346 00:13:25,109 --> 00:13:27,480 Do not stop moving, Tim. You got a lot going on. 347 00:13:32,023 --> 00:13:34,561 Alright Christian, you got kids? 348 00:13:34,562 --> 00:13:37,133 Maxwell. He's six, just like Gordon's little Oscar. 349 00:13:37,234 --> 00:13:40,039 I got a two-year-old, Mari. She's a little Tasmanian devil. 350 00:13:40,040 --> 00:13:42,410 - Maxwell and Mari. - Yeah. M&M, right? 351 00:13:42,511 --> 00:13:44,882 So, are you cooking something you've cooked before for them? 352 00:13:44,883 --> 00:13:47,020 I'm making a longganisa smash burger for them. 353 00:13:47,120 --> 00:13:48,924 - We're doing a burger. - Yeah. 354 00:13:49,024 --> 00:13:50,894 - It's a Filipino dish, right? - Yes, sir. 355 00:13:50,994 --> 00:13:52,931 Like a sweet and garlicky pork patty, right? 356 00:13:53,031 --> 00:13:54,768 I see you got kimchi. You're gonna work that in as a-- 357 00:13:54,769 --> 00:13:57,006 I'm gonna make a sweet kimchi sauce. 358 00:13:57,106 --> 00:13:57,908 Love that! Let's do it for the kids. 359 00:13:58,009 --> 00:13:59,378 A hundred percent. 360 00:13:59,478 --> 00:14:00,479 - Alright. - Max and Mari! 361 00:14:02,652 --> 00:14:05,155 - Jared, what are you thinking? - Spaghetti meatball. 362 00:14:05,156 --> 00:14:07,059 You're pretty familiar cooking for kids, right? 363 00:14:07,060 --> 00:14:08,796 Dude, Spaghetti Day was epic at school. 364 00:14:08,797 --> 00:14:10,465 - Yes? - One day we had a snow day 365 00:14:10,466 --> 00:14:12,302 and that was on Spaghetti Meatball Day. 366 00:14:12,303 --> 00:14:14,207 There were complaints of kids crying to their parents 367 00:14:14,307 --> 00:14:16,077 because they could not make it to school that day... 368 00:14:16,078 --> 00:14:18,216 ...and get spaghetti meatball. 369 00:14:18,316 --> 00:14:20,186 You got a great grab for spaghetti and meatballs, right? 370 00:14:20,286 --> 00:14:21,956 - Yes. - Remember, the larger it is, 371 00:14:21,957 --> 00:14:23,225 the longer it's gonna take to cook. 372 00:14:23,325 --> 00:14:24,662 - Yeah. - Good job, let's keep it going. 373 00:14:24,763 --> 00:14:26,098 Gotta get it done. 374 00:14:28,670 --> 00:14:30,673 Alright. Darian, how are we doing? 375 00:14:30,674 --> 00:14:32,075 I'm elevating this mac and cheese. 376 00:14:32,076 --> 00:14:34,447 - Okay. - Some shrimp, some miso. 377 00:14:34,548 --> 00:14:36,451 So the key's gonna be just developing a lot of flavor 378 00:14:36,452 --> 00:14:38,454 - in the cheese sauce, right? - Yes, chef. 379 00:14:38,455 --> 00:14:40,493 - You're in control, as always. - Thank you, chef. 380 00:14:42,831 --> 00:14:44,467 Alright everyone, here it is. - C'mon boys! 381 00:14:44,468 --> 00:14:47,474 Mid-round drop is right here, guys. It is... 382 00:14:47,575 --> 00:14:50,814 a whole lot of potatoes. You gotta make a potato side... 383 00:14:50,815 --> 00:14:52,951 - Yes! - ...for your dish, a potato side. 384 00:14:52,952 --> 00:14:54,989 Pizza dough in 30 minutes 385 00:14:55,089 --> 00:14:57,394 and you're gonna drop french fries on me mid-round? 386 00:14:57,494 --> 00:15:01,234 These don't even go together, but we're gonna make it happen. 387 00:15:01,335 --> 00:15:03,839 Y'know, fries, potato salad, chips, whatever it is-- 388 00:15:03,840 --> 00:15:05,644 Kids love potatoes! 389 00:15:08,617 --> 00:15:11,354 Ladies, platform's moving! 390 00:15:11,355 --> 00:15:14,728 Quick! Mid-round drop. And it's stacked with potatoes. 391 00:15:14,729 --> 00:15:16,765 Oh, my God. Potatoes. 392 00:15:16,766 --> 00:15:20,740 The starch that usually takes forever to cook. Great! 393 00:15:20,741 --> 00:15:22,845 Kid-friendly potato side. 394 00:15:22,945 --> 00:15:24,749 - Okay. - We all got potatoes? 395 00:15:24,849 --> 00:15:27,252 Yes. Uh, yeah. Woo! 396 00:15:27,253 --> 00:15:29,156 Oh guys, mid-round drop is here! 397 00:15:29,157 --> 00:15:31,528 Mid-round drop! Oh, come on. What do you need, babe? 398 00:15:31,529 --> 00:15:33,699 - Potatoes! - Potatoes. Wow, why not? 399 00:15:33,700 --> 00:15:36,004 We got potatoes! Kid-friendly potato side, guys. 400 00:15:36,005 --> 00:15:39,511 Ooh-wee! Potatoes! 401 00:15:39,612 --> 00:15:43,319 Best part about this is I want to do fries with this dish. 402 00:15:46,291 --> 00:15:48,462 What's my favorite potato dish of all time? 403 00:15:48,564 --> 00:15:50,566 Grandma's latkes. 404 00:15:50,567 --> 00:15:52,538 - I'ma go crispy potato. - Think about that dish. 405 00:15:52,638 --> 00:15:55,308 Thin, latke-style. Go back to that Jewish heritage. 406 00:15:55,309 --> 00:15:58,415 - My grandma used to make that. - Amazing. 407 00:15:58,416 --> 00:15:59,919 Energy all the way to the end, yes? 408 00:16:00,019 --> 00:16:02,924 All the way up. 409 00:16:02,925 --> 00:16:05,328 Okay ladies, we are halfway. Okay? 410 00:16:05,329 --> 00:16:08,870 Okay... And then my potatoes, what am I doing? 411 00:16:08,871 --> 00:16:11,642 I need, like, a crispy potato. 412 00:16:11,643 --> 00:16:14,180 Okay. 413 00:16:14,181 --> 00:16:17,453 I honestly have no idea what I'm gonna do with this potato. 414 00:16:17,454 --> 00:16:20,893 I am just, like, instantly overwhelmed now. 415 00:16:20,894 --> 00:16:22,631 Oh, my God. 416 00:16:22,632 --> 00:16:25,170 Okay. Calm down. 417 00:16:25,270 --> 00:16:27,472 I had just enough time to be making my raviolis. 418 00:16:27,473 --> 00:16:29,912 I still have to worry 419 00:16:30,012 --> 00:16:31,815 about all the other elements in my dish. 420 00:16:31,816 --> 00:16:33,953 The pork tenderloin, the sauce. 421 00:16:34,054 --> 00:16:36,057 And now I have to worry about a potato. 422 00:16:36,058 --> 00:16:38,529 Okay. 423 00:16:39,932 --> 00:16:42,504 Oh my God, I'm so stressed! 424 00:16:46,412 --> 00:16:47,781 Come on, ladies. We got this, yes? 425 00:16:47,881 --> 00:16:49,183 - Yes, chef. - We are not losing. 426 00:16:49,184 --> 00:16:53,226 I need like a crispy potato. Uh... 427 00:16:53,326 --> 00:16:56,264 Okay, maybe this potato can be my crispy element. 428 00:16:58,202 --> 00:17:01,942 I'll just make a crispy potato cake and hope for the best. 429 00:17:01,943 --> 00:17:03,546 You got this, Amber. Come on. 430 00:17:07,387 --> 00:17:09,524 Oh, let's go baby. 431 00:17:09,525 --> 00:17:11,127 Darian, can you flip my broccoli? 432 00:17:11,128 --> 00:17:13,266 - Yes, sir. - Thank you! 433 00:17:13,366 --> 00:17:15,103 Man, it's smelling good up here, boys. 434 00:17:15,203 --> 00:17:17,507 It's smelling good up here. Okay. What is this? 435 00:17:17,508 --> 00:17:20,212 I'm starting on my brown butter béchamel as a base. 436 00:17:20,213 --> 00:17:22,518 Got it. Dude, you a stay-at-home Dad? 437 00:17:22,618 --> 00:17:24,253 - You're a frickin' hero, dude. - Yeah, man. 438 00:17:24,254 --> 00:17:26,224 - You're a frickin' hero. - Thank you. 439 00:17:26,225 --> 00:17:28,095 What is your normal day looking like? 440 00:17:28,195 --> 00:17:30,534 For the most part, I'm waking up with these kids at 6am. 441 00:17:30,634 --> 00:17:32,504 cooking them breakfast, taking them to school. 442 00:17:32,505 --> 00:17:33,739 I cook a lot of breakfast in my house. 443 00:17:33,740 --> 00:17:35,409 What's their favorite breakfast? 444 00:17:35,410 --> 00:17:37,515 They love pancakes. They love avocado toast. 445 00:17:37,615 --> 00:17:39,551 - They love all the classics. - Are you like me? 446 00:17:39,552 --> 00:17:41,154 You're driving to soccer, picking kids up from school, 447 00:17:41,155 --> 00:17:42,990 dropping 'em at this and that. 448 00:17:42,991 --> 00:17:44,862 Oh bro! We're doing it all, 6am to 10pm. 449 00:17:44,962 --> 00:17:47,000 I love it. 450 00:17:50,507 --> 00:17:52,545 Okay Darian, you got the cheese sauce working? 451 00:17:52,645 --> 00:17:54,648 Yes, chef. Want to taste this sauce please, chef? 452 00:17:54,749 --> 00:17:57,019 Okay. Just make sure there's gonna be some shrimp in there. 453 00:17:57,020 --> 00:17:58,856 - The pasta is cooked? - Yep. Yes, chef. 454 00:18:02,163 --> 00:18:04,300 - Amazing, dude. - Thank you, chef. 455 00:18:04,400 --> 00:18:06,137 Amazing, man. Don't sleep on American cheese slices, dude. 456 00:18:08,877 --> 00:18:11,649 Sweet... Sweet kimchi. 457 00:18:11,650 --> 00:18:13,418 Ooh! Ooh! Big boy. 458 00:18:13,419 --> 00:18:15,657 Twelve-and-a-half minutes left. Yeah? Heard? 459 00:18:15,658 --> 00:18:17,927 Yes, chef. Heard. 460 00:18:17,928 --> 00:18:19,832 - Chef? - Yeah. What's up, what's up? 461 00:18:19,932 --> 00:18:22,202 Just 'cause it's longganisa I'ma put a fried egg on that beef. 462 00:18:22,203 --> 00:18:23,706 Yeah, dude. Yeah you are. Hey Christian, I expect 463 00:18:23,707 --> 00:18:25,308 nothing less from you, dude. Let's go, okay? 464 00:18:25,309 --> 00:18:27,413 I love that you're running it by me. 465 00:18:27,515 --> 00:18:29,316 One day, Christian, I'm not gonna be there for you, dude. 466 00:18:29,317 --> 00:18:31,320 - That's okay. - I hope it's not anytime soon. 467 00:18:31,321 --> 00:18:33,191 No, no, no. One day I'm gonna have you on speed dial. 468 00:18:33,192 --> 00:18:34,928 - I love it. Oh! Oof... Whoa! - You like that? 469 00:18:34,929 --> 00:18:37,299 Ahh! Say less, dude. 470 00:18:37,300 --> 00:18:38,570 Let's go. I love the confidence, okay? 471 00:18:38,670 --> 00:18:40,339 - Here we go. - We got four winners up here. 472 00:18:40,340 --> 00:18:43,178 I'm not joking when I say that. 473 00:18:43,179 --> 00:18:45,215 Bring that vision to life. Your taste, your flavor, 474 00:18:45,216 --> 00:18:47,253 the story - on point! 475 00:18:49,859 --> 00:18:52,897 - Guys, ten minutes left. - Ten minutes left, team. 476 00:18:52,898 --> 00:18:54,769 - Come on, y'all, we got this. - We got this. 477 00:18:54,869 --> 00:18:57,606 - Biscuits in the oven? - Yes, biscuits are working. 478 00:18:57,607 --> 00:18:59,611 - You good, Machete? - Yes, chef. 479 00:18:59,612 --> 00:19:01,949 - Sandwiches frying? - Huh? Yeah, they're frying. 480 00:19:02,049 --> 00:19:04,087 - They're good. - Oh that's great, Machete. 481 00:19:04,187 --> 00:19:05,623 This is in your wheelhouse, isn't it? 482 00:19:05,624 --> 00:19:07,760 Yeah, I love that. I feel comfy with it. 483 00:19:07,761 --> 00:19:10,365 When I was a kid, my mom used to take me to this restaurant 484 00:19:10,366 --> 00:19:12,638 - and they had a Monte Cristo. - You make this for Colby? 485 00:19:12,738 --> 00:19:16,377 No, I haven't yet, but Colby loves a good sangwich. 486 00:19:16,378 --> 00:19:18,348 - A sangwich. - Sangwich! My dad's old term. 487 00:19:18,448 --> 00:19:20,251 - With a hard "a"! - A sangwich! 488 00:19:20,252 --> 00:19:21,722 That Texas... flurry, know what I'm sayin'? 489 00:19:21,822 --> 00:19:22,958 - Yeah, for sure. - Sangwich! 490 00:19:23,058 --> 00:19:24,260 - Yes. - Thank you, thank you. 491 00:19:24,261 --> 00:19:26,131 Yeah, you got it. 492 00:19:26,231 --> 00:19:29,871 Yeah. My boy Colby, man. Shout out to him. 493 00:19:29,872 --> 00:19:32,243 - How're you doing, Connor? - Got the pistachio caramel done. 494 00:19:32,343 --> 00:19:34,213 I'm working on these waffles right here. 495 00:19:34,214 --> 00:19:36,785 Just want to make sure this waffle is perfect. 496 00:19:36,786 --> 00:19:39,490 - Ooh... I'm liking that. - Nice. Very nice. 497 00:19:39,592 --> 00:19:42,129 And are you serving syrup on the side? 498 00:19:42,130 --> 00:19:45,536 I'm doing a coconut lime maple on the side. 499 00:19:45,537 --> 00:19:47,372 'Cause it needs something to lift up all this richness. 500 00:19:47,373 --> 00:19:49,109 - Really exciting. Delicious. - Thank you. 501 00:19:49,110 --> 00:19:50,647 I love the confidence in this kitchen. 502 00:19:50,747 --> 00:19:52,117 You guys wanna get the hell outta this basement! 503 00:19:52,217 --> 00:19:54,288 Woo-hoo! 504 00:19:54,388 --> 00:19:55,823 - Eight minutes, ladies! C'mon! - Yes, chef. 505 00:19:55,824 --> 00:19:57,560 - C'mon ladies, we got this, yes? - Yes, chef. 506 00:19:57,561 --> 00:19:59,030 - We good ladies? - I need a sieve. 507 00:19:59,031 --> 00:20:00,131 - A sieve? - Yes, chef. 508 00:20:00,132 --> 00:20:01,167 - Here you go. - I got it. 509 00:20:04,274 --> 00:20:06,410 - Come on! - Chef! Sieve! 510 00:20:06,411 --> 00:20:08,148 I said I was gonna get it to you. 511 00:20:08,248 --> 00:20:10,285 - Chicken, chef? - Yes, coming now! 512 00:20:10,286 --> 00:20:11,789 Ladies, if you put a broom up my ass 513 00:20:11,790 --> 00:20:13,659 I'll sweep the floors as I run along. 514 00:20:13,759 --> 00:20:15,530 - Let's go. - You're getting a workout, chef. 515 00:20:15,630 --> 00:20:17,265 C'mon! I'm supposed to be your sous chef 516 00:20:17,266 --> 00:20:18,636 not your little . Come on, man. Let's go! 517 00:20:20,139 --> 00:20:21,708 - Chef, what do you... - Yes? 518 00:20:21,709 --> 00:20:23,812 - I might use the waffle iron. - Waffle iron? 519 00:20:23,813 --> 00:20:25,448 You want to do that now with eight minutes to go? Girl! 520 00:20:25,449 --> 00:20:27,286 - Yeah. - No, I'm with you. 521 00:20:27,386 --> 00:20:29,323 I love the idea. I'm more upset 522 00:20:29,324 --> 00:20:30,726 you didn't tell me for the waffle iron. 523 00:20:30,727 --> 00:20:32,732 That thing should've been on ages ago, right? 524 00:20:32,832 --> 00:20:34,701 - Yes, chef. - Iron needs to be piping hot. 525 00:20:34,702 --> 00:20:36,806 - Yes, chef. - Let's get the pasta. 526 00:20:36,906 --> 00:20:41,180 Okay... Let's get you going. Oh, my God. 527 00:20:41,181 --> 00:20:42,718 - You still going with pasta? - Yes, I just-- 528 00:20:42,818 --> 00:20:44,688 - You got time? - Yes. I just need to do this. 529 00:20:44,788 --> 00:20:47,593 And then I get my glaze. Oh, my God. 530 00:20:47,594 --> 00:20:50,733 It's all good. Don't forget, if we are running behind 531 00:20:50,734 --> 00:20:52,470 and you need to pivot, girl. You pivot, okay? 532 00:20:52,571 --> 00:20:55,275 Okay, well let's see if I can make three with these. 533 00:20:55,276 --> 00:20:57,813 Lightly flour it then brush that off once you've opened it up. 534 00:20:57,814 --> 00:21:00,084 - Okay? - How much time? 535 00:21:00,085 --> 00:21:03,224 - We have got six minutes to go. - Okay. 536 00:21:03,225 --> 00:21:06,231 - Pivot if necessary. - Pivot time! 537 00:21:06,331 --> 00:21:07,902 I don't have time to roll out another sheet. 538 00:21:08,002 --> 00:21:12,443 So at this point it's like, "Goodbye raviolis." 539 00:21:12,545 --> 00:21:14,949 - Amber, that's burning, darling. - I'm getting it, thank you. 540 00:21:17,988 --> 00:21:20,458 Okay, everyone listen, we're starting to be low on time. 541 00:21:20,459 --> 00:21:22,462 Alright, so start thinking about 542 00:21:22,463 --> 00:21:24,768 what absolutely has to be done for your dish. 543 00:21:24,769 --> 00:21:26,370 I'm checking the meatballs in the oven 544 00:21:26,371 --> 00:21:27,873 and they're nowhere near where they need to be. 545 00:21:27,874 --> 00:21:30,111 So they need to go into the fryer. 546 00:21:30,112 --> 00:21:32,115 It's really my only hope right now. 547 00:21:33,887 --> 00:21:35,488 Tim, we gotta go on the dough, yeah? 548 00:21:35,489 --> 00:21:37,527 We're going, we're going. 549 00:21:37,528 --> 00:21:39,932 Four minutes left, only four minutes. 550 00:21:40,032 --> 00:21:42,068 - You want the meatballs? - Yeah, check 'em... 551 00:21:42,069 --> 00:21:44,207 - Will you pull 'em for me? - Yeah, I'm bringing them to you. 552 00:21:44,307 --> 00:21:46,244 - Okay. - Do you want them to go 553 00:21:46,245 --> 00:21:48,381 right to the sauce with them? Okay. Boom. 554 00:21:48,382 --> 00:21:50,988 - Oh, perfect. - Yeah? 555 00:21:51,088 --> 00:21:52,223 Nope. Back in, back in, back in! 556 00:21:56,331 --> 00:21:57,233 We're plating in one minute, okay? 557 00:21:57,333 --> 00:21:59,403 One minute. Heard, chef. 558 00:21:59,404 --> 00:22:00,940 Gabrielle, get that frickin' thing in that press 559 00:22:00,941 --> 00:22:02,677 - otherwise it's not gonna work. - Heard, chef. 560 00:22:02,678 --> 00:22:05,649 - Yes? - It's not there yet. 561 00:22:05,650 --> 00:22:08,557 Right, you may have to pivot now. Two minutes to go. 562 00:22:08,657 --> 00:22:11,695 If that iron's not hot enough we're . 563 00:22:12,564 --> 00:22:13,733 Two minutes, time to plate. 564 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:15,570 Ah ! 565 00:22:15,670 --> 00:22:17,674 Where's my plate, chef? 566 00:22:17,774 --> 00:22:20,245 Come on, boys, let's go. 567 00:22:20,246 --> 00:22:21,982 Can someone give me a pizza cutter? 568 00:22:21,983 --> 00:22:24,688 Pizza cutter? Oh, my gosh. 569 00:22:24,689 --> 00:22:26,290 Pizza cutter's right in front of you, okay? 570 00:22:26,291 --> 00:22:28,829 - Yes, chef. - Lock in. Lock in, boys! 571 00:22:28,830 --> 00:22:30,266 - Alright chef. Meatballs, baby. - You want the meatballs? 572 00:22:30,366 --> 00:22:31,935 - Please. - Okay. 573 00:22:31,936 --> 00:22:34,307 - Thank you. - Ninety seconds left! 574 00:22:34,407 --> 00:22:35,944 Platform is heading to the basement right now. 575 00:22:36,044 --> 00:22:37,981 You got 90 seconds to go, ladies, ninety-- 576 00:22:37,982 --> 00:22:39,852 Ninety seconds. Let's go. Edit yourselves. 577 00:22:39,952 --> 00:22:42,456 - Let's go, let's go, let's go! - Is that hot enough? 578 00:22:42,457 --> 00:22:44,293 - I don't know, chef. - Talk to me. 579 00:22:44,294 --> 00:22:45,964 - I don't know, chef. - No, Gabrielle. 580 00:22:46,064 --> 00:22:47,967 I don't think it is either. We might have to pivot. 581 00:22:47,968 --> 00:22:49,971 I got 60 seconds to go with your sandwich. 582 00:22:49,972 --> 00:22:52,108 - Is it working or not? - I'm gonna pivot. 583 00:22:52,109 --> 00:22:54,180 Yeah, we gotta go, girl. Right. Get it in there. 584 00:22:54,280 --> 00:22:55,716 - Yes, chef. - Platform's gone down. 585 00:22:55,717 --> 00:22:58,321 Get it in there. That's it. 586 00:22:58,322 --> 00:23:00,458 You can't do this to me today. 587 00:23:00,459 --> 00:23:01,928 Thirty seconds away, guys. 588 00:23:04,467 --> 00:23:05,468 - Center of the plate? - How do we like that? 589 00:23:05,469 --> 00:23:07,339 Excellent. 590 00:23:07,340 --> 00:23:08,608 Beautiful looking plates here. 591 00:23:08,609 --> 00:23:10,345 Fifteen seconds, guys. 592 00:23:10,346 --> 00:23:12,750 Platform's here. Make sure this is a dish 593 00:23:12,751 --> 00:23:15,221 that's gonna get us out of this basement. 594 00:23:15,222 --> 00:23:17,860 Walk 'em, guys. Let's go. Connor! 595 00:23:17,861 --> 00:23:20,031 - Connor, please. Let's walk. - I'm there, chef. 596 00:23:20,032 --> 00:23:21,366 - Walk, c'mon! - Let's go! 597 00:23:21,367 --> 00:23:23,337 To the left. 598 00:23:23,338 --> 00:23:26,477 I love it, guys. Good job! 599 00:23:26,478 --> 00:23:28,349 - That is beautiful! - Great day. 600 00:23:28,449 --> 00:23:29,884 Oh, this is gonna run down to the wire now. 601 00:23:29,885 --> 00:23:32,355 Ladies, move. Andy please, move. 602 00:23:32,356 --> 00:23:33,994 - Oh, my God... - Platform's there. I know. 603 00:23:34,094 --> 00:23:36,163 - No, no, no. I'm panicking. - No, it's all good. 604 00:23:36,164 --> 00:23:39,370 My grilled cheese has literally just hit the cast iron. 605 00:23:39,470 --> 00:23:41,774 Oh, my God. I'm gonna miss the platform. 606 00:23:41,775 --> 00:23:43,378 Two middle! Two middle! 607 00:23:43,478 --> 00:23:45,984 Alright, go girl. Go, go, go! Gotta send. 608 00:23:46,084 --> 00:23:48,789 We gotta send. No time! 609 00:23:48,889 --> 00:23:50,926 Let's go! Put it on, quick! 610 00:23:50,927 --> 00:23:53,231 It's gotta go! It's gotta go! 611 00:23:57,373 --> 00:23:59,745 - No, no, no! Let's go! - No time! No time... 612 00:23:59,845 --> 00:24:03,620 - Let's go, let's go! - Put it on here, now! NOW! 613 00:24:03,720 --> 00:24:06,124 Yes, yes, yes, yes! 614 00:24:08,863 --> 00:24:10,799 Platform's on the way. Does everyone hear me? 615 00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:12,402 - Yes, chef. - Platform's here. 616 00:24:12,403 --> 00:24:14,073 Tim, platform's here. Fifteen seconds. 617 00:24:14,074 --> 00:24:15,644 - Yes, chef. - Christian, you're there. 618 00:24:15,744 --> 00:24:17,246 Jared, we gotta go. 619 00:24:17,346 --> 00:24:19,417 Let's go boys, let's go! 620 00:24:19,519 --> 00:24:21,522 Tim, get to the platform. 621 00:24:21,622 --> 00:24:23,559 Everyone got their sides? You got your potato sides? 622 00:24:23,560 --> 00:24:24,995 - Potatoes-- - Okay, you got everything there? 623 00:24:25,095 --> 00:24:26,598 Last looks? 624 00:24:26,999 --> 00:24:28,836 - WOOOO! - Alright! 625 00:24:35,149 --> 00:24:36,084 Okay. 626 00:24:37,754 --> 00:24:40,826 Wow. Childhood classics. 627 00:24:40,827 --> 00:24:43,398 I'd be over the moon if my mom had executed 628 00:24:43,498 --> 00:24:45,002 any of these, let me tell you. They look great! 629 00:24:47,106 --> 00:24:50,111 Alright, let's head on up to the top. 630 00:24:50,112 --> 00:24:53,117 And we're gonna start with a Filipino-inspired 631 00:24:53,118 --> 00:24:56,191 Smash Breakfast Burger with a kimchi aioli 632 00:24:56,291 --> 00:24:58,696 and some homemade fries. 633 00:24:58,796 --> 00:25:00,700 I love the fact that it's Filipino-inspired. 634 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:03,439 Kimchi mayo: Delicious. 635 00:25:03,540 --> 00:25:04,542 Incredible texture on the burger. 636 00:25:04,642 --> 00:25:07,580 Really amazing dish. 637 00:25:07,581 --> 00:25:09,718 Next up, we have Spaghetti and Meatballs 638 00:25:09,818 --> 00:25:12,122 with a cherry tomato sauce 639 00:25:12,123 --> 00:25:15,863 and Italian-seasoned roasted potatoes here on the side. 640 00:25:15,864 --> 00:25:19,136 Please be done, meatballs. Please be done, meatballs... 641 00:25:21,007 --> 00:25:23,880 Meatballs and spaghetti, a childhood absolute staple. 642 00:25:23,980 --> 00:25:27,418 Beautifully done. Nice. 643 00:25:27,419 --> 00:25:29,890 I'm just concerned that the outside of that meatball... 644 00:25:29,891 --> 00:25:32,731 whether it's dunked in the fryer 'cause it's too hard. 645 00:25:32,831 --> 00:25:35,035 A little bit dry, which is such a shame. 646 00:25:35,036 --> 00:25:37,138 Yeah. This was one where the meatballs being a little smaller 647 00:25:37,139 --> 00:25:40,011 - would have served the dish. - Hundred percent. 648 00:25:40,012 --> 00:25:44,019 Moving on, we have a Shrimp Mac and Cheese 649 00:25:44,020 --> 00:25:47,226 with Caribbean-spiced sweet potato wedges. 650 00:25:47,326 --> 00:25:48,895 Mac and cheese is delicious, 651 00:25:48,896 --> 00:25:50,633 especially with those shrimp in there. 652 00:25:50,634 --> 00:25:52,504 It's ooey-gooey. 653 00:25:52,605 --> 00:25:54,642 The depth of flavor is exceptional. 654 00:25:54,742 --> 00:25:56,778 Generally, you don't find seafood and cheese 655 00:25:56,879 --> 00:25:58,247 working together. This is incredible. 656 00:25:58,248 --> 00:26:00,019 Stunning dish. 657 00:26:00,119 --> 00:26:03,792 Lastly, we have a Steak and Broccoli Pizza 658 00:26:03,793 --> 00:26:06,197 with some sweet potato fries and a brown butter Mornay. 659 00:26:07,934 --> 00:26:09,369 This chef made their own pizza dough. 660 00:26:09,370 --> 00:26:11,641 Mm. 661 00:26:11,642 --> 00:26:13,345 The New York strip: Beautifully cooked. 662 00:26:13,445 --> 00:26:15,917 Sweet potatoes: Delicious. 663 00:26:16,017 --> 00:26:17,754 I think the big issue I've got here is with the dough... 664 00:26:17,854 --> 00:26:20,191 on the verge of being undercooked. 665 00:26:20,192 --> 00:26:22,530 The dough reads definitely very dense. 666 00:26:22,531 --> 00:26:24,200 There wasn't enough time in 30 minutes 667 00:26:24,300 --> 00:26:27,541 to allow that fermentation process to happen. 668 00:26:27,641 --> 00:26:29,811 Okay, to the middle floor, please. 669 00:26:32,016 --> 00:26:35,691 This is a Pork Belly Grilled Cheese 670 00:26:35,791 --> 00:26:37,928 with a roasted tomato soup and some fries. 671 00:26:38,028 --> 00:26:39,965 Probably wasn't meant to have the soup 672 00:26:40,065 --> 00:26:42,069 - half on the plate, though. - No, it barely made it. 673 00:26:42,170 --> 00:26:44,006 Trust me, I'm glad it got on there. 674 00:26:48,650 --> 00:26:50,520 Fries had a great texture and I love 675 00:26:50,620 --> 00:26:52,122 the approach of a soup and sandwich. 676 00:26:52,222 --> 00:26:54,227 A really fun kids idea. 677 00:26:54,327 --> 00:26:56,230 Adding the pork belly certainly elevates it 678 00:26:56,330 --> 00:26:58,702 but I think the presentation of the dish, obviously, 679 00:26:58,703 --> 00:27:01,841 is a little bit messy with the sauce all over. 680 00:27:01,842 --> 00:27:04,848 We were two minutes short of a stunning dish. 681 00:27:04,948 --> 00:27:06,851 That's the frustrating part. 682 00:27:06,852 --> 00:27:08,722 I feel I've let myself down. 683 00:27:08,723 --> 00:27:10,425 I feel like I've let Chef Ramsay down... 684 00:27:14,968 --> 00:27:18,240 Okay, next up. This is a Chicken Breast Turned into Tenders 685 00:27:18,241 --> 00:27:20,947 with a caramelized bacon and pear jam and potato chips. 686 00:27:21,047 --> 00:27:23,853 I think it's got skill. It's elevated. 687 00:27:23,953 --> 00:27:26,123 Yeah, I think some of the most successful bites of this dish 688 00:27:26,223 --> 00:27:28,729 are that beautiful bacon jam with the chicken tender. 689 00:27:28,730 --> 00:27:30,466 Really amazing idea. 690 00:27:30,567 --> 00:27:32,704 Right, next up. 691 00:27:32,805 --> 00:27:34,975 This is a Cherry-Glazed Pork Tenderloin 692 00:27:35,075 --> 00:27:37,848 with a sort of cheesy pea sauce 693 00:27:37,948 --> 00:27:39,818 and a crispy potato cake. 694 00:27:43,258 --> 00:27:45,129 I think the pork tenderloin is cooked beautifully. 695 00:27:45,229 --> 00:27:47,766 I actually quite like the cheesy peas. 696 00:27:47,767 --> 00:27:50,873 The potato component is extremely greasy 697 00:27:50,974 --> 00:27:53,979 and my palate is covered in a lot of fat. 698 00:27:54,079 --> 00:27:56,417 Yeah, I mean, I'm having a little trouble 699 00:27:56,518 --> 00:28:00,058 sort of recognizing what is the iconic kid's dish here. 700 00:28:01,361 --> 00:28:03,364 Lastly... 701 00:28:03,464 --> 00:28:06,036 these are Chicken Lollipops 702 00:28:06,037 --> 00:28:10,746 with a barbecue bourbon, harissa glaze and sweet potato chips. 703 00:28:10,847 --> 00:28:11,916 Great way to get the kids to bed... 704 00:28:12,016 --> 00:28:13,653 - Early! - ...early. Yes. 705 00:28:13,753 --> 00:28:15,790 Nicely done. 706 00:28:15,890 --> 00:28:17,793 I mean, listen, we know the bourbon gets cooked out 707 00:28:17,794 --> 00:28:20,198 so we're not giving kids any alcohol here. 708 00:28:20,199 --> 00:28:23,337 I think this is a tremendous chicken wing. 709 00:28:23,338 --> 00:28:25,643 I love the flavor of this. And it's a great way 710 00:28:25,743 --> 00:28:27,914 to get kids away from the ranch dressing 711 00:28:28,014 --> 00:28:29,884 and the honey mustard and the basic barbecue. I love it. 712 00:28:29,985 --> 00:28:33,358 This is elevated childhood classics. 713 00:28:33,458 --> 00:28:36,899 Beautiful. Really beautiful. 714 00:28:36,999 --> 00:28:39,068 - Come on down to the basement. - Shall we? Down in the basement. 715 00:28:39,069 --> 00:28:40,907 - Okay. - First up, we have 716 00:28:41,007 --> 00:28:43,210 Fish and Chorizo Monte Cristo. 717 00:28:43,211 --> 00:28:47,286 This is served with a spiced concord grape reduction 718 00:28:47,386 --> 00:28:50,091 as well as potato skins. 719 00:28:50,092 --> 00:28:52,196 It looks very appetizing, especially for a kid. 720 00:28:52,296 --> 00:28:53,965 Smart elevation for Monte Cristo. 721 00:28:53,966 --> 00:28:57,204 It's really good. Really good. 722 00:28:57,205 --> 00:29:00,780 Okay, next up we have Biscuits and Canned Ham Gravy 723 00:29:00,880 --> 00:29:05,088 with a potato hash. 724 00:29:05,089 --> 00:29:07,693 There's magic happening in the basement, let me tell you that! 725 00:29:07,694 --> 00:29:10,231 Fluffy, layered beautifully. 726 00:29:10,232 --> 00:29:12,368 I'm amazed you got that done in half an hour. 727 00:29:12,369 --> 00:29:14,340 This brings me back. I grew up with a lot of canned 728 00:29:14,440 --> 00:29:16,712 and sort of packaged ingredients in my house. 729 00:29:16,812 --> 00:29:18,314 This is a great rendition of Biscuits and Gravy. 730 00:29:18,315 --> 00:29:20,853 Really smart. 731 00:29:20,854 --> 00:29:23,826 Okay, last up we have Chicken and Waffles 732 00:29:23,926 --> 00:29:28,467 served with a potato latke as well as a coconut syrup. 733 00:29:28,468 --> 00:29:31,542 That looks great. I love it. 734 00:29:31,642 --> 00:29:33,979 It also has pistachio brittle. 735 00:29:33,980 --> 00:29:35,849 This chicken is delicious. 736 00:29:35,850 --> 00:29:37,252 Exceptional, seasoned throughout. 737 00:29:37,253 --> 00:29:39,356 But the cook on it is incredible. 738 00:29:39,456 --> 00:29:42,096 The potato latke, as well. Just going the extra mile, so... 739 00:29:42,196 --> 00:29:45,000 Absolutely. The chef used inspiration from his grandmother 740 00:29:45,001 --> 00:29:46,604 who used to make latkes for him when he was a kid. 741 00:29:46,605 --> 00:29:48,675 - Wow... Really good. - Yes. 742 00:29:48,676 --> 00:29:51,248 Not only is it for kids and all the flavors are delicious-- 743 00:29:51,348 --> 00:29:54,353 - Daddy! Daddy! I'm hungry! - Yes! 744 00:29:56,424 --> 00:29:57,626 You're supposed to be doing your homework. 745 00:29:57,627 --> 00:29:59,163 I'm hungry. 746 00:29:59,264 --> 00:30:00,633 Would you like a little piece of chicken? 747 00:30:00,733 --> 00:30:02,537 - Yes, please. - Oh, mate. 748 00:30:02,637 --> 00:30:05,008 Wait 'til you taste this delicious fried chicken. 749 00:30:07,814 --> 00:30:09,350 - How's that? - Yummy. 750 00:30:11,220 --> 00:30:13,559 To not only be able to feed the judges, 751 00:30:13,659 --> 00:30:17,166 but to feed little Oscar was an absolute treasure. 752 00:30:17,266 --> 00:30:18,902 Daddy's working. Come on, quick. Let's go. 753 00:30:19,002 --> 00:30:20,005 - Homework, let's go. - Bye, Dad. 754 00:30:20,105 --> 00:30:21,507 Bye-bye, thank you. 755 00:30:21,508 --> 00:30:22,878 Bye! 756 00:30:25,015 --> 00:30:27,521 - Honestly. What the hell? - Uh, I mean... 757 00:30:27,621 --> 00:30:29,323 Gotta love when a kid loves a dish. 758 00:30:29,423 --> 00:30:31,059 Well done. Give us a moment, please. Thank you. 759 00:30:31,060 --> 00:30:33,397 - Thank you, - Thank you, chef. 760 00:30:33,398 --> 00:30:36,069 Wow. 761 00:30:36,070 --> 00:30:39,343 First of all, basement. What happened down there? 762 00:30:41,147 --> 00:30:42,885 - The Monte Cristo? - Delicious. 763 00:30:42,985 --> 00:30:44,286 - Delicious. - And then the waffle? 764 00:30:44,387 --> 00:30:46,692 - And the fried chicken? - Stunning dish. 765 00:30:46,792 --> 00:30:49,062 - Delicious again. - First of all, Oscar loved it. 766 00:30:49,063 --> 00:30:51,167 To me, it looked like a kid's birthday plate. 767 00:30:51,267 --> 00:30:53,203 It was elegant. It was refined. It was delicious. 768 00:30:53,204 --> 00:30:55,074 And everyone's gonna love that dish. 769 00:30:55,075 --> 00:30:56,678 - Well done down there. - Yeah, thank you. 770 00:30:56,679 --> 00:30:58,448 Team Ramsay were not on top form. 771 00:30:58,549 --> 00:31:00,185 I'll start off with the highlight, the lollipops. 772 00:31:00,286 --> 00:31:01,955 - Exceptional. - And some of the best 773 00:31:02,055 --> 00:31:03,191 chicken wings I've had. - Absolutely. 774 00:31:03,291 --> 00:31:04,661 It was really balanced well. 775 00:31:08,803 --> 00:31:10,606 That grilled cheese 776 00:31:10,706 --> 00:31:12,475 with the caramelized pork belly and the tomato soup? 777 00:31:12,476 --> 00:31:14,947 A little sloppy in the presentation. 778 00:31:14,948 --> 00:31:17,185 - That pork tenderloin... - What happened? 779 00:31:17,285 --> 00:31:19,355 She started making these cheese raviolis 780 00:31:19,356 --> 00:31:20,960 - and making a fresh dough. - Sounds delicious. 781 00:31:21,060 --> 00:31:22,830 - And then it all went to pot. - It's supposed to be 782 00:31:22,831 --> 00:31:24,633 a childhood memory, not a nightmare. 783 00:31:24,634 --> 00:31:26,938 There's just no recognizable kid's dish in that one. 784 00:31:27,039 --> 00:31:29,544 - No... no. - No, not at all. 785 00:31:29,644 --> 00:31:31,112 Top kitchen, top dishes. 786 00:31:31,113 --> 00:31:33,218 I think the shrimp mac and cheese 787 00:31:33,318 --> 00:31:35,222 or the Filipino-inspired burger could both be in the top. 788 00:31:35,322 --> 00:31:37,025 I love the flavor in that breakfast burger. 789 00:31:39,330 --> 00:31:40,999 And a shame because the tomato sauce 790 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:43,003 in the meatballs was exceptional. 791 00:31:43,004 --> 00:31:45,375 But that hard shell... Why stick them in the fryer? 792 00:31:45,376 --> 00:31:47,112 Yeah. Listen, I told the chef 793 00:31:47,213 --> 00:31:49,083 that they were too big and you know, 794 00:31:49,183 --> 00:31:50,852 "I got it. I do it all the time." 795 00:31:50,853 --> 00:31:52,222 Yeah well, you usually have an hour. 796 00:31:52,322 --> 00:31:54,793 You only got 30 minutes, so the last second 797 00:31:54,794 --> 00:31:56,732 had to throw 'em in the fryer 'cause they were raw. 798 00:31:56,832 --> 00:31:58,267 And that meat lover's pizza? The dough-- 799 00:31:58,268 --> 00:31:59,871 You're right, the dough was undercooked. 800 00:31:59,972 --> 00:32:02,042 He sort of made it harder for himself. 801 00:32:07,019 --> 00:32:08,589 Here they come. 802 00:32:10,025 --> 00:32:12,396 Okay. 803 00:32:12,496 --> 00:32:15,135 Clearly a standout dish from each level. 804 00:32:15,235 --> 00:32:17,740 But the winner of today's challenge 805 00:32:17,741 --> 00:32:20,277 earning safety for their team 806 00:32:20,278 --> 00:32:23,585 and the right to cook in that top level next time round is... 807 00:32:34,239 --> 00:32:36,746 The winner of today's challenge 808 00:32:36,846 --> 00:32:38,815 earning safety for their team 809 00:32:38,916 --> 00:32:41,921 and the right to cook in that top level next time round... 810 00:32:41,922 --> 00:32:43,391 is... 811 00:32:47,734 --> 00:32:49,203 ...Connor. 812 00:32:49,303 --> 00:32:50,472 Well done. 813 00:32:51,976 --> 00:32:54,913 Flawless. 814 00:32:54,914 --> 00:32:55,916 - Thank you, chefs. - You did it. 815 00:32:56,016 --> 00:32:57,754 You guys earned it today. 816 00:32:57,854 --> 00:32:59,524 - Yes, chef! - Head to the lounge, please. 817 00:32:59,625 --> 00:33:01,326 Kick your feet up! 818 00:33:01,327 --> 00:33:04,902 Team Arrington is on the top. Come on! 819 00:33:05,002 --> 00:33:06,772 ♪ So this is what it's like! 820 00:33:06,872 --> 00:33:09,042 - Look at this room. - You did it! 821 00:33:09,142 --> 00:33:11,047 - So much room for activities! - Ahh! 822 00:33:11,147 --> 00:33:13,051 Super proud of our team. Good job! 823 00:33:13,151 --> 00:33:15,555 I am so pumped. 824 00:33:19,196 --> 00:33:20,700 Okay, we know what that means. 825 00:33:20,800 --> 00:33:23,205 Gordon, Richard, 826 00:33:23,305 --> 00:33:26,778 each of you must now choose a member of your team 827 00:33:26,878 --> 00:33:28,515 to head into the elimination cook. 828 00:33:28,615 --> 00:33:30,452 Uh, it's a tough one. 829 00:33:30,553 --> 00:33:32,657 The person I'm sending in needs another round. 830 00:33:32,758 --> 00:33:34,560 That person is... 831 00:33:36,397 --> 00:33:37,533 Amber. 832 00:33:38,769 --> 00:33:39,970 You had a rough one today. 833 00:33:39,971 --> 00:33:42,075 It needed more love. 834 00:33:42,175 --> 00:33:43,679 Make sure you bring that to elimination, okay? 835 00:33:43,779 --> 00:33:46,383 - Yes, chef. - Richard, please. 836 00:33:46,384 --> 00:33:49,256 Who will you be sending in to the elimination cook? 837 00:33:49,257 --> 00:33:50,859 There was one error that was a little bit 838 00:33:50,860 --> 00:33:52,964 more egregious than the other 839 00:33:53,064 --> 00:33:55,503 and I'm gonna send that chef in. 840 00:33:55,603 --> 00:33:57,607 Tim, you're heading into the elimination, okay? 841 00:33:57,707 --> 00:33:59,510 I know you can handle the pressure up there. 842 00:33:59,511 --> 00:34:02,115 Come back to Team Blais. 843 00:34:02,116 --> 00:34:04,252 For this elimination cook-off 844 00:34:04,253 --> 00:34:09,128 you'll be working with ingredients that kids avoid. 845 00:34:09,129 --> 00:34:11,869 Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, liver and onions. 846 00:34:11,969 --> 00:34:14,673 Fish in general. 847 00:34:14,674 --> 00:34:18,413 These are the foods that kids push to the side of their plate. 848 00:34:18,414 --> 00:34:21,521 Your challenge is to transform those ingredients 849 00:34:21,622 --> 00:34:24,158 into a dish that is so irresistible 850 00:34:24,159 --> 00:34:27,534 even the pickiest eaters will ask for seconds. 851 00:34:27,634 --> 00:34:29,870 This is your chance to keep yourselves alive 852 00:34:29,871 --> 00:34:32,141 in this competition. Fight for it. 853 00:34:32,142 --> 00:34:33,377 All of you, please head to the elevator. 854 00:34:33,477 --> 00:34:35,548 Tim, you got this. 855 00:34:35,549 --> 00:34:37,520 Tim, bring the positive dad energy, okay? Let's go. 856 00:34:37,620 --> 00:34:39,288 Amber, don't over complicate it. 857 00:34:39,289 --> 00:34:41,360 - You got it, chef. - I believe in you, Tim. 858 00:34:45,903 --> 00:34:47,572 Let's go, let's go, baby. 859 00:34:47,573 --> 00:34:49,911 - Let's go, let's go! - I wanted this one, oh! 860 00:34:49,912 --> 00:34:52,583 - That's fine. - Ooh! 861 00:34:52,584 --> 00:34:54,821 This is the exact same kind of pressure that I get at home. 862 00:34:54,921 --> 00:34:57,593 I'm taking the kids to school and picking them up. 863 00:34:57,594 --> 00:34:59,029 And there's a million things going on. 864 00:34:59,129 --> 00:35:01,199 And in between all of that, 865 00:35:01,200 --> 00:35:03,338 I'm putting dinner on the table in 25 minutes flat. 866 00:35:03,438 --> 00:35:05,040 I got You. 867 00:35:05,041 --> 00:35:07,012 Sup, guys? 868 00:35:07,112 --> 00:35:09,918 - Tim, Amber, you guys ready? - I'm ready. 869 00:35:10,018 --> 00:35:13,457 Excellent. Please get to the elevator. 870 00:35:13,458 --> 00:35:15,630 Come on, Amber! 871 00:35:17,533 --> 00:35:20,171 Platform's on the move, guys. 872 00:35:20,272 --> 00:35:22,944 Three, two, one... 873 00:35:23,044 --> 00:35:24,313 Go, go, go! 874 00:35:24,413 --> 00:35:26,483 Go, go, go! You got this! 875 00:35:26,484 --> 00:35:30,491 Both the proteins are the exact same: Squab. 876 00:35:30,592 --> 00:35:32,362 - I don't even know what that is. - What is that, a pigeon? 877 00:35:32,462 --> 00:35:34,900 Grab your squab, Amber. 878 00:35:34,901 --> 00:35:37,172 I don't even know what to think. I've never seen it before. 879 00:35:37,272 --> 00:35:40,077 I'm like, "Oh God, how am I supposed to... cook this?" 880 00:35:40,078 --> 00:35:41,748 Pretty, pretty, pretty! 881 00:35:41,848 --> 00:35:44,053 Arugula, chives. 882 00:35:44,153 --> 00:35:46,222 - Go, Amber! - Go Amber, go! 883 00:35:46,223 --> 00:35:48,628 Alright, your 25 minutes starts now, guys. 884 00:35:48,629 --> 00:35:51,602 Go! Organize yourself and get cooking. 885 00:35:51,702 --> 00:35:54,508 Tim, what'd you grab? 886 00:35:54,608 --> 00:35:56,977 I got squab, which I guess is a pigeon? 887 00:35:56,978 --> 00:35:58,781 - Yes. - Squab 888 00:35:58,782 --> 00:36:00,719 I'm so glad we don't have to cook squab. 889 00:36:03,224 --> 00:36:05,095 Some chickpeas, some peas. 890 00:36:05,195 --> 00:36:06,631 I'm gonna do a hummus with that. 891 00:36:06,732 --> 00:36:08,501 Then we're going to marinate this squab 892 00:36:08,602 --> 00:36:10,839 in some buttermilk and fry it. 893 00:36:14,881 --> 00:36:16,783 - What're you making, Amber? - So I'm gonna do a squab. 894 00:36:16,784 --> 00:36:19,624 I have some pan-roasted mushrooms I'll get going on. 895 00:36:19,724 --> 00:36:21,962 Maybe some glazed carrots with the honey right here. 896 00:36:22,062 --> 00:36:23,231 So sort of a classic approach? 897 00:36:23,331 --> 00:36:25,101 - Yes. - Beautiful. 898 00:36:25,202 --> 00:36:28,241 I'm hoping Amber has cooked squab before. 899 00:36:28,341 --> 00:36:30,746 Read about it, heard about it, looked at it on TikTok. 900 00:36:30,846 --> 00:36:32,550 Anything right now. 901 00:36:34,688 --> 00:36:37,560 I've never seen squab. It's not at my grocery store 902 00:36:37,660 --> 00:36:40,398 when I'm shopping for dinner. Where would you buy squab? 903 00:36:40,498 --> 00:36:42,002 Do you just, like, grab a pigeon outside? 904 00:36:42,102 --> 00:36:45,074 Where do you get one? 905 00:36:45,075 --> 00:36:47,379 - Is this ready for the oven? - Let's get some butter in there. 906 00:36:47,479 --> 00:36:49,817 And maybe put some aromatics. 907 00:36:49,917 --> 00:36:52,556 Fancy poultry, I heard, always gets cooked medium rare, 908 00:36:52,657 --> 00:36:55,962 like duck, so I'm gonna treat it kinda like duck, I guess. 909 00:36:55,963 --> 00:36:57,734 You're roasting it whole then slicing it off after? 910 00:36:57,834 --> 00:36:58,869 - Yes, chef. - Beautiful. 911 00:37:02,109 --> 00:37:03,912 Eighteen minutes, guys. Eighteen minutes. 912 00:37:03,913 --> 00:37:05,014 You double dredge? 913 00:37:05,114 --> 00:37:06,584 That's my boy, crispy. 914 00:37:06,585 --> 00:37:08,822 - Nooks and crannies, my guy. - Yes. 915 00:37:08,923 --> 00:37:11,326 How long does this take to fry? I would do that three minutes. 916 00:37:11,327 --> 00:37:13,699 Check the color. Finish in the oven, yes? 917 00:37:13,799 --> 00:37:15,970 - Get it in the fryer. - The fryer? Give 'em a second. 918 00:37:16,070 --> 00:37:17,706 - I'll watch it for you. - No! Go in another fryer. 919 00:37:17,707 --> 00:37:20,311 Oh, whoa, whoa! Ladies, ladies. 920 00:37:22,316 --> 00:37:23,853 Oh, he's gonna deep fry the whole thing. 921 00:37:23,953 --> 00:37:25,288 - A risky move, my boy. - It's a delicate protein. 922 00:37:25,388 --> 00:37:26,858 Guys, ten minutes to go. 923 00:37:29,664 --> 00:37:31,934 Oh, my lord. I can I can hear it with the... 924 00:37:31,935 --> 00:37:33,470 ♪ Crispy! 925 00:37:33,471 --> 00:37:34,907 As I pull this squab out of the fryer 926 00:37:35,007 --> 00:37:36,877 I think we're looking good. 927 00:37:36,878 --> 00:37:38,747 My kids would eat this for sure. They would love it. 928 00:37:38,748 --> 00:37:41,320 - Hey, your girls would be proud. - Slay, Tim. Slay! 929 00:37:41,420 --> 00:37:43,223 It's ice cold inside. 930 00:37:43,224 --> 00:37:45,628 - Is it? - Yeah. Ice cold. Go back in! 931 00:37:45,629 --> 00:37:48,501 Yeah, you can go in the oven, a hundred percent. Really smart. 932 00:37:48,602 --> 00:37:49,905 - Yes, ma'am. - Okay. 933 00:37:51,875 --> 00:37:53,744 - Chef, how's your hummus? - It's good. 934 00:37:53,745 --> 00:37:55,883 Pull the bird, pull the bird. What's it looking like? 935 00:37:55,983 --> 00:37:58,086 - You don't want that dry. - The small pieces are done. 936 00:37:58,087 --> 00:38:01,595 - Take those out! - Yes, yes. 937 00:38:01,695 --> 00:38:03,363 Five minutes to go to secure your spot 938 00:38:03,364 --> 00:38:04,967 in this competition, guys. 939 00:38:07,172 --> 00:38:09,309 Okay. 940 00:38:14,521 --> 00:38:16,758 I need to make sure this squab is cooked perfect. 941 00:38:16,858 --> 00:38:18,994 That's raw, like that's not edible. 942 00:38:18,995 --> 00:38:20,732 That one's still squawking. 943 00:38:25,008 --> 00:38:28,113 Oh, my God. I'm just basting, basting, basting. 944 00:38:28,114 --> 00:38:29,984 I have to get this meat COOKED! 945 00:38:29,985 --> 00:38:31,487 Oh, my God... 946 00:38:31,588 --> 00:38:33,390 Wow. I can't watch. 947 00:38:33,391 --> 00:38:35,461 Just get everything ready here. 948 00:38:39,236 --> 00:38:41,007 You're in control, Amber. You got this. 949 00:38:41,107 --> 00:38:43,579 Yes, girl! Baste that bird, girl. 950 00:38:43,679 --> 00:38:46,017 Beautiful! 951 00:38:46,117 --> 00:38:47,285 Yeah. That's looking beautiful. 952 00:38:47,385 --> 00:38:49,423 That's looking beautiful. 953 00:38:49,524 --> 00:38:50,559 Two minutes! Start plating, guys. 954 00:38:53,097 --> 00:38:55,869 - Artistry. - Ooh hoo-hoo-hoo! 955 00:38:57,372 --> 00:38:59,143 That looks good, that looks good. 956 00:38:59,243 --> 00:39:01,414 That sauce looks amazing! 957 00:39:01,515 --> 00:39:02,717 Very different plates. 958 00:39:02,817 --> 00:39:04,251 Very different. 959 00:39:04,252 --> 00:39:06,657 Five, four... 960 00:39:06,658 --> 00:39:09,263 - That's lookin' great. - ...three, two, one... 961 00:39:09,363 --> 00:39:10,732 Hands up! 962 00:39:17,513 --> 00:39:20,418 - Richard, Gordon... welcome. - Hey, how was that? 963 00:39:20,519 --> 00:39:23,290 I gotta say, none of these chefs are ready to go home. 964 00:39:23,391 --> 00:39:24,693 - They fought all the way. - Incredible. 965 00:39:24,694 --> 00:39:27,199 Great job. Let's get to it. 966 00:39:27,299 --> 00:39:29,738 We have Roast Squab 967 00:39:29,838 --> 00:39:33,178 with Dijon-tossed potatoes and carrots 968 00:39:33,278 --> 00:39:35,582 glazed with harissa and honey. 969 00:39:35,682 --> 00:39:38,054 - Shall we? - Have a taste? Yes. 970 00:39:45,001 --> 00:39:47,439 Mid-rare bird... 971 00:39:47,540 --> 00:39:49,978 ...is exactly how you want squab to be cooked. 972 00:39:50,078 --> 00:39:51,748 You would think that it's undercooked by looking at it 973 00:39:51,848 --> 00:39:53,785 but it's absolutely perfection. 974 00:39:55,421 --> 00:39:57,191 Squab has got that gaminess to it. 975 00:39:57,192 --> 00:39:59,462 It wants some spice, some acidity. 976 00:39:59,463 --> 00:40:00,899 The sauce, and everything bringing it together, 977 00:40:00,999 --> 00:40:02,869 - is a little lacking. - Agreed. 978 00:40:02,870 --> 00:40:04,205 I just want more effort for the sauce. 979 00:40:04,306 --> 00:40:06,978 It deserves that. 980 00:40:07,078 --> 00:40:10,218 Okay next up, we have a Chicken Fried Squab 981 00:40:10,318 --> 00:40:13,525 served over a sweet pea hummus. 982 00:40:22,242 --> 00:40:24,513 The actual coating on the fried squab is delicious. 983 00:40:24,614 --> 00:40:26,885 The frying sort of makes parts of it dry, 984 00:40:26,985 --> 00:40:30,358 but it's a really good idea and a lot of great textures. 985 00:40:30,458 --> 00:40:32,763 And first of all, the crust is delicious. 986 00:40:32,863 --> 00:40:34,667 It is seasoned beautifully. 987 00:40:34,767 --> 00:40:37,507 It is incredibly light. 988 00:40:37,607 --> 00:40:39,778 Does it distract the flavor of the pigeon? 989 00:40:39,878 --> 00:40:41,748 I think it masks it, if anything, 990 00:40:41,848 --> 00:40:43,483 but it doesn't taste like squab. 991 00:40:43,484 --> 00:40:46,724 It tastes like a fried chicken. 992 00:40:48,328 --> 00:40:50,498 Okay. Decision time. 993 00:40:50,599 --> 00:40:52,537 Richard, I'm gonna start with you, please. 994 00:40:52,637 --> 00:40:55,909 Which squab dish will you be eliminating tonight? 995 00:40:56,010 --> 00:40:58,782 I dunno how often these chefs have cooked squab, if ever. 996 00:40:58,882 --> 00:41:01,688 They both did a really, really good job. 997 00:41:01,788 --> 00:41:03,992 The squab this that I'm going to be eliminating... 998 00:41:07,399 --> 00:41:10,238 ...is the fried squab. 999 00:41:10,338 --> 00:41:12,241 Gordon, please. Same question. 1000 00:41:12,242 --> 00:41:14,012 I gotta go on flavor and taste. 1001 00:41:15,616 --> 00:41:18,220 So on that note, the one I'm eliminating... 1002 00:41:22,229 --> 00:41:24,132 ...is the fried squab. 1003 00:41:26,403 --> 00:41:28,542 That dish was cooked by Tim. 1004 00:41:31,013 --> 00:41:33,818 Tim. 1005 00:41:33,819 --> 00:41:35,822 I didn't know what a squab was before today, so... 1006 00:41:35,922 --> 00:41:38,696 Dude, you handled it really, really well. 1007 00:41:38,796 --> 00:41:40,165 Well done, young man. This is a really tough bird 1008 00:41:40,265 --> 00:41:41,835 to get right, let me tell you. 1009 00:41:41,935 --> 00:41:43,471 You should be proud. I know your family are. 1010 00:41:43,572 --> 00:41:45,108 Yeah. Thank you so much for this. 1011 00:41:45,208 --> 00:41:48,146 This is, like... the best experience. 1012 00:41:48,147 --> 00:41:50,853 I love that guy. 1013 00:41:50,953 --> 00:41:53,824 Thank you. Appreciate you, man. 1014 00:41:53,825 --> 00:41:57,967 Man, that was tough. 1015 00:41:58,067 --> 00:42:00,437 I'm bummed to go home, but I'm really proud of myself. 1016 00:42:00,438 --> 00:42:02,576 We love you, Tim! 1017 00:42:02,676 --> 00:42:06,283 - I enjoyed every minute. - Timmy! 1018 00:42:06,383 --> 00:42:09,456 This has been, like, the coolest experience of my life. 1019 00:42:09,557 --> 00:42:11,126 - Amber, well done. - Thank you. 1020 00:42:11,226 --> 00:42:14,331 That squab is cooked beautifully. You did it justice. 1021 00:42:14,332 --> 00:42:15,368 - Thank you, chef. - Well done. 1022 00:42:15,468 --> 00:42:17,439 Okay, all of you, next time, 1023 00:42:17,540 --> 00:42:19,843 Richard, Nyesha and myself 1024 00:42:19,844 --> 00:42:23,318 have something very, very special... 1025 00:42:23,418 --> 00:42:25,087 brewing. 1026 00:42:25,187 --> 00:42:28,160 Good night. Good night. 1027 00:42:29,096 --> 00:42:31,733 Um... I think Team Ramsay is still four. 1028 00:42:31,734 --> 00:42:33,738 - Lock in, guys. - Three, two, one. 1029 00:42:33,838 --> 00:42:35,509 - Come on! - Let's go. 1030 00:42:37,880 --> 00:42:40,653 Gordon's Girls! 1031 00:42:40,753 --> 00:42:43,289 Next time on Next Level Chef... 1032 00:42:43,290 --> 00:42:46,496 The platform, it's gonna look more like a frat house today. 1033 00:42:46,597 --> 00:42:48,301 - We're heading to the pub! - Glug, glug, glug... 1034 00:42:48,401 --> 00:42:49,971 - Let's go, let's go! - You have to get your beer. 1035 00:42:50,071 --> 00:42:52,042 Oh, no . 1036 00:42:52,142 --> 00:42:54,245 Who's up for a little game of beer pong? 1037 00:42:54,345 --> 00:42:55,883 I'm a beer pong king in Texas? 1038 00:42:55,983 --> 00:42:57,520 Here's to the boys in the basement 1039 00:42:57,620 --> 00:42:59,524 rocking it out one more time. 1040 00:42:59,624 --> 00:43:01,159 Dice some butter down to get that into your-- 1041 00:43:01,259 --> 00:43:03,163 I got it, I got it! You're gettin' in my head. 1042 00:43:03,263 --> 00:43:04,900 You want to take the words back. You're like, "No..." 1043 00:43:05,001 --> 00:43:07,038 - The chicken livers were dry. - Ahh... 1044 00:43:07,138 --> 00:43:08,542 - So, we're agreed? - No, we're definitely not. 1045 00:43:08,642 --> 00:43:10,378 - Definitely not. - Oh. My. Goodness.