FINAL FOUR: Christine Murphy of Palatine
Age: 55
Occupation: Special education teacher
Faced: Kevin Kilgore in Round 1 and Tina Garrett in Round 2
Favorite ingredient: Fresh ginger to add to stir fry or to make a ginger syrup for drinks.
Cooking style: “I look at the fresh ingredients I have on hand to combine recipes to make something new.”
Challenge outcome: Judges liked the flavors and presentation of the egg and cheese strata and the surprise of the waffle-as-bruschetta idea in Round 1. Swordfish kebabs were a hit in Round 2 with the grilled romaine salad getting marks for a good flavor profile.
Swordfish Kebabs with Bourbon Glaze, Watermelon and Grilled Radicchio-Romaine Salad
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.comChristine Murphy of Palatine prepares her dish during the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Cookoff finals, held at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Wednesday.
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.comContestants Christine Murphy, left, and Lori Motyka wait to be introduced during the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Cookoff finals, held at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Wednesday.
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.comContestants Christine Murphy, left, and Lori Motyka select items from the pantry during the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Cookoff finals, held at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Wednesday.
JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.comChristine Murphy of Palatine cooks during the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Cookoff finals, held at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg Wednesday.
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