The Next Food Star part 7

"What is a chipotle pepper, Aaron?" "I'll let you tell me Bobby". Boy that didn't sound right...

Adam knew......it is a smoked jalapeno pepper. That is when I found out what it was also.

This weeks challange had "Bobby Flay" written all over it. A Throwdown!! Just that word must strike terror in the hearts of cooks and chef's everywhere!! The concept is great and I do enjoy the show, but let's be honest here. When Bobby Flay challenges someone, he has his "team" help him develope the selected dish and does several trials....there isn't any 75 minute time limit. And this was actually making two dishes in the 75 minutes, yours and your opponents. WOW!!

By far, the better throwdown was the Lisa/Adam pairing. They each "won" their signature dish although I felt Lisa did the Dayna interview better. I don't know why, but everything Lisa makes has a name that I haven't ever heard of before. A bean dish sounds so much more my speed. Mac and cheese with lobster sounds just like a waste of lobster to me, but the judges loved it so I am sure it was really wonderful.

The Kelsey/Arron throwdown was really entertaining because they both seemed to be totally uneasy and they both messed up. Oh maybe entertaining isn't the right word.... . Kelsey was right when she said she was overthinking her food. And the judges were right when they complimented Arron on the appearance of both his dishes, quite remarkable considering he would have forgotten to make the chicken parmasean if it hadn't been for Lisa. The fact that he made it better than Kelsey in 18 minutes is a testament to his cooking ability. Kelsey felt really bad and I felt bad for her, she is such a bubbly personality and a great cook. Even though this is not her year to become a Food Network Star, she will be heard from again I am sure.

So now we are left with Lisa, Adam, and Arron.......the next two weeks will be really interesting. I can hardly wait!!