Articles filed under Cook Challenge
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Lulu ChapaNov 06, 2019 5:00 am - "I am proud of being a simple home cook. After competing against participants who are professionals in the kitchen, I am now getting ready to participate in the live coo...
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Cook of the Week Challenge finale Monday is not-to-be-missed foodie eventNov 06, 2019 5:00 am - After weeks of toiling over competition recipes at home, the final four contestants of the Cook of the Week Challenge will show off their skills in front of a live audie...
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Ann WayneNov 06, 2019 5:00 am - I am so thrilled to be in the finale and participating in the live cook-off. I am also looking forward to cooking with my niece, Kira, who will be my Sous-Chef. Kira, wh...
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Leslie MeredithNov 06, 2019 5:00 am - Three aspects of the final are worrying me. The strict one-hour time limit means I won't be able to research and experiment, learning and perfecting techniques as I go. ...
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Lisa Eberhahn, Challenge 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - Today I prepared Ropa Vieja with Cauliflower Tortillas and Baked Plantains with Savory Cashew Sauce. Beef chuck can be a tough cut of meat, so I chose to braise it. This...
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Alex Marsalek, Challenge 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - This week I prepared a beef and beer stew with cauliflower latkes. I decided to make this dish because the mystery ingredients were all very hearty, so a stick-to-your-r...
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Leslie Meredith, round 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - This week was a revelation. I hate pot roast, so I had never cooked a chuck roast. I felt nervous about the remaining secret ingredients, unsure of how they could ever b...
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Ann Wayne, Challenge 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - I was surprised to see Goose Island Oktoberfest Beer from Binny's Beverage Depot as one of the mystery ingredients this week. I am not a beer drinker, but I do love to c...
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Lulu Chapa, Challenge 4Oct 30, 2019 6:00 am - I made Steak Mole with a side of Mexican style cauliflower rice. I grew up watching my mom making mole sauce from scratch. Home cookers may be intimidated by making a mo...
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Elimination rounds are a wrap - now on to the Cook of the Week Challenge finaleOct 29, 2019 11:00 pm - At last, the Cook of the Week Challenge elimination rounds are wrapped. And we know the four home cooks that will face off in front of a live audience on Nov. 11, vying ...