Things really heat up as four chefs tug at our heartstrings in this emotional episode of Chopped Canada. In the appetizer round, the competition tries not to choke on processed cheese and baked beans. The entree forces them to sharpen their skills with razor clams and hickory sticks. Another family favorite makes an appearance in the dessert round, finding one chef right in his comfort zone.
Sunny Anderson is on a meatloaf mission! Her impressively named recipe is even more impressive tasting, with two types of meat, plenty of seasonings, and a thick spicy ketcup glaze on top. Two comforting sides round out the meal: Baked Purple Mash brimming with melted cheese, and Easy String Beans and Onions, braised until meltingly tender. To drink, Sunny's pouring fruit-forward Zinfandel Wine.
It's a beautiful day in Memphis, and the Neelys are, 'Taking it to the Grill!' First up, it's sink your teeth into it and moan, "delicious," Cherry BBQ Chicken Drumsticks. Then, two killer sides, Maple Baked Beans and Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad. Finally, a refreshing beverage to wash it all down, Frozen Grape Sangria. After this menu, you'll be grilling like a pro for sure!
This sugar-filled episode starts the chefs' day off with an instant breakfast treat and maple butter in the appetizer round. Will one chef's dream of winning the $10,000 go up in flames? It's anyone's game as pheasant is paired with a chocolate candy treat and vanilla beans. It's a bit of a shell game, as one chef makes dollars from donuts in the dessert round.
Kardea Brown makes a meal with her aunt TC to treat TC's fellow church volunteers to a low-country feast. First, Kardea cooks up her delicious BBQ Smoked Turkey Wings. Then, Kardea whips up her Skillet Lima Beans, pan fried with bacon and tomatoes, and a Creamed Corn Casserole. For dessert, Kardea bakes a Lemon Pudding Pound Cake that'll have everyone singing her praises!
Kardea Brown welcomes her nephews and nieces for a night of camping in their Auntie's backyard! Kardea is cooking up her Brisket and Bean Chili with Sweet Mini Corn Muffins, served with Vegetable Medley Sauté with garlic, cauliflower, broccoli and carrots. Plus, no camping outing is complete without s'mores, so Kardea whips up her S'mores Cereal Treats that are perfect for everyone to enjoy around the fire!
Kardea Brown invites her family and friends over for a good ol' fashioned fish fry, so of course there's Cajun Fried Flounder with Dijon Tartar Sauce. Next, Kardea fries up Miss Brown's Hushpuppies Two Ways, traditional and with okra, and cooks up Skillet Green Beans topped with parmesan and lemon zest. For dessert, Kardea makes beautifully creamy Mini Fruit Tarts with blueberries and raspberries.
Kardea Brown’s family reunions are big, loud and legendary events. She’s hosting the party at her Charleston, S.C., home and makes all the family favorites, including No-Fuss Baby Back Ribs with Carolina Moppin' Sauce and a beautiful 4-Bean Salad. Aunt TC joins Kardea in the kitchen to make her famous Potato Salad, and for dessert, the crew digs into classic Charleston Chewies.
Charleston is one of the largest port cities in the United States, and Kardea Brown has family ties to the industry. Her brothers are longshoremen and have worked on the docks for a while. Kardea visits them at work with a hearty lunch of Fried Shrimp and Okra Po'boys, Lima Bean Hummus, Sour Cream and Chive Potato Salad, and Brown Butter Sesame Crispy Treats.
The chefs hope the basket ingredients speak to them and inspire them to create some delicious appetizers from smoked beef tongue and garbanzo beans. Then the competitors have a heck of a time making halibut work with aquavit in their entree dishes. And the judges are eager to see what the last two chefs can do with banana chips and almond butter in the dessert round.