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.
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