The BEST episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 3
Every episode of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 3!
Last Chance Kitchen takes Top Chef and strips it down. Ousted chefs from Top Chef compete head to head for the chance to, not only redeem themselves, but to possibly return to Top Chef, and win. In each episode, two or more chefs are pitted against each other in a single challenge, with judgment placed solely on Tom Collicchio.
#1 - Ramon vs. Jason vs. Aaron vs. Bret vs. Janine
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2013
Challenge: The chefs were allowed to cook any dish. Aaron: Balsamic Marinated Rabbit Leg with Corn Fricasee & Creole Tomatoes. Bret: Seared Bass with Ratatouille & Mascarpone Polenta. Janine: Fried Oysters with Southern Vegetables & Creole Mustard Aioli. Jason: Suzuki Crudo with Corn, White Chocolate & Yuzu Nectarine. Ramon: Grilled Lemongrass Prawns with Kale, Nori & Peach Salad.
#2 - Janine vs. Michael
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/2013
Challenge: The chefs were challenged to make risotto. Janine: Mushroom Risotto with Mascarpone & Rosemary. Michael: Pine Nut & Thyme Risotto with Parmesan Crisp.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Janine vs. Bene
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/6/2013
Challenge: The chefs made dishes using frozen and canned vegetables. Bene: Duo of Swordfish with Sweet Pea Asparagus Purée, Pine Nuts & Raisins Janine: Seared Scallop with Pancetta, Minted Pea & Corn Purées
#4 - Janine vs. Patty
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2013
Challenge: The chefs created dishes highlighting onions. They were required to chop up a tub of onions before they could start on the challenge itself. In addition, they could not do any additional prep work once they started cooking. Janine: Pork Loin with Apple Rolls, Goat Cheese, Bacon & Caramelized Onion Patty: Grilled Pork Loin with Confit Potatoes, Andouille Sausage & Onions
#5 - Janine vs. Louis
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2013
Challenge: The chefs were given $25 to spend at a farmers' market. They were allowed to keep only three of their purchased ingredients, and given only 20 minutes to prepare a dish. Janine: Catfish with Potato, Asparagus & Saffron Sauce Louis: Olive Oil Poached Prawns with Tomato & Fennel Bi
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Louis vs. Sara
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2013
Challenge: The chefs made savory dishes featuring mascarpone. They were blindfolded for 10 minutes in the middle of the challenge and had to instruct a sous-chef (Jason for Louis, Janine for Sara) on how to continue preparing their dishes. Louis: Mascarpone Poached Snapper with Beech Mushrooms, Snap Peas & Potato Sara: Mascarpone Polenta with Agrodolce Mushrooms & Swiss Chard
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Louis vs. Travis
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2013
Challenge: The chefs made dishes highlighting Asian ingredients, including three out of the following: tripe, sea cucumber, Humboldt squid, chicken feet, duck feet, pork tongue, dried shrimp, and Chinese sausage. They were given 45 minutes for the challenge. Louis: Braised Tripe, Dried Shrimp & Chinese Sausage with Bamboo Shoots & Bok Choy Travis: Bitter Melon Soup with Squid Cakes
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Louis vs. Justin
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/18/2013
Challenge: The chefs made dishes highlighting ingredients from their opponent's home region; Louis used ingredients from Louisiana, while Justin used ingredients from Northern California. Justin: Grilled Sardine with Roasted Corn & Sherry Vinaigrette Louis: Redfish Almondine with Corn Puree & Crawfish Sauce
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - Louis vs. Carrie
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/1/2014
Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes using broccoli. Carrie: Roasted Broccoli Raviolini with Bagna Cauda Louis: Scottish Salmon, Anchovy Vierge with Broccoli Three Ways
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Louis vs. Stephanie
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2014
Challenge: The chefs each prepared a savory and a sweet beignet. Louis: Crab & Black Garlic Beignet; Persimmon & Pine Nut Beignet Stephanie: Andouille & Corn Beignet; White Chocolate & Cherry Beignet
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Louis vs. Brian
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2014
Challenge: The chefs made dishes using the skin and bones from various animals. They had 45 minutes to prepare their dishes. Brian: Seared Eggplant with Chicken Broth, Oyster Mushrooms & Chicken Skin Louis: Bouillon, Crispy Chicken Skin, Roasted Vegetables & Olive Oil Poached Egg Yolk
Watch Now:Amazon#12 - Louis vs. Carlos
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2014
Challenge: The chefs made dishes showcasing a fresh Hawaiian fish. They had an hour to prepare their dishes, which were tasted blind by Tom Colicchio, Emeril Lagasse, and the three finalists (Nicholas, Nina, Shirley). Carlos: Mahi Mahi with Mole Manchamanteles & Taro Root Louis: Braised Yellowfin Tuna with Mushrooms, Kale & Cabbage
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