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Cook of the Week contest judges tackle recipe challenges

Turn about is fair play.

After two months of asking the contestants in the Cook of the Week Challenge to develop recipes using seemingly mismatched ingredients and then put those recipes before a panel of judges, we turned things around. We asked the judges, local chefs and food manufacturers, what they would do with the given ingredients. Not surprisingly, not a one chose to tackle the rolled oats, Canadian bacon, grapefruit and goat cheese combo!

The food reps and chefs came up with some pretty creative recipes. How do you think they fared against our contestants?

Chorizo Strata Bites

Smoked Pork Chop with Balsamic Beet Glaze with Vanilla-Scented Ricotta Sweet Potato Puree

Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Thighs

Seared Halibut with Ramen and Sweet/Sour Pickled Zucchini Slaw

Pan Seared Turkey Breast with Quinoa Cranberries, Figs and a Port-Rosemary Sauce

Black Swan’s Polenta Pie with Brussels Sprout Slaw

Turkey ‘Roulades’ with Quinoa, Walnuts, Figs, Feta and Port Wine