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It’s time for another episode of
On January 10, 2009, Chef Christine Nunn of Picnic Caterers returned to Chef Central’s demo kitchen in Paramus with the hope of victory — after being narrowly defeated by Chef Ken Trickilo in last year’s blood orange battle.
This year, her opponent was Chef Carmine Spinazzola from South City Grill in
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The crowd awaits the start of the competition.
The judges — Richard Kimble of the Waldorf Astoria/Sodexo, Bill Pitcher of the Bergen Record, and Tom Griffiths of the Culinary Institute of America.
Chef Christine and Chef Michelle discuss lemongrass prep strategy.
Working on a raspberry reduction for the dessert course.
Christine boils up a lemongrass tea for use in her sauces.
A nice specimen of lemongrass, from
South City Grill’s Chef Spinazzola works his station.
Spinazzola tries to extract some lemongrass flavor with clarified butter.
Chef Christine looking serious.
The judges discuss their observations of both teams.
Chef Michelle having some fun with pears.
Workin’ the risotto!
Picnic’s breadcrumb/lemongrass topping for their fish course emerges from the oven.
Poaching up pears in simple syrup with lemongrass.
Grilled curry shrimp, on the
Lemongrass Prawn closeup.
Picnic’s first dish emerges — Potato Leek Soup with Lemongrass, and Spinach Salad with Bacon. Now we know that it’s going to be Classic versus Modern!
Chef Michelle removing seared halibut from the pan.
Picnic’s second dish appears — Seared Halibut in Lemongrass Riesling Beurre Blanc Sauce with Potatoes, with Lemongrass “Gremolata” Breadcrumbs.
What’s this? More seafood from
Chef Griffiths examines his lobster.
A pensive Bill Pitcher.
Chef Michelle checks the doneness of the Filet Mignon.
Dish #3 for
Picnic counters with a traditional Steak au Poivre with lemongrass peppercorn cream sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and haricot vert.
Picnic’s Poached Pear in Lemongrass Simple Syrup with Raspberry Reduction.
and the winner is….
Christine Nunn from PICNIC CATERERS!!!
Even though
Christine will return in two weeks to participate in the Ultimate Chef Finals. I can’t wait.
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