For those of you who have missed the MasterChef Junior season 1 finale last November 8, here is a recap and, inveitably, some spoilers for the final episode of the competitive cooking show!
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Competing for the top spot in the first ever MasterChef Junior USA are Alexander, 13, and Dara, 12. They had been chosen out of thousands of talented young home cooks all over the USA, and overcoming countless eliminations.
Alexander and Dara battle it out in a professional kitchen in the final episode of the first season of MasterChef Junior USA!
It's boy vs girl in the finale, as Alexander and Dara go neck-to-neck in creating an entire course in just 90 minutes.
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Both young chefs have been known throughout the show as being the most skilled in their batch. Dara, with her signature big bows, is competitive and was the only young chef to masterfully concoct a stunning layer cake, with which her peers had some difficulty. Meanwhile, Alexander it a top contender, with many other contestants actively seeking to have him eliminated for his skill and ambition with coming up with sophisticated dishes.
Final Round
Appetizers
Dara: Ahi Tuna Duo - Dara follows her Asian heritage by cooking tuna two ways: poke, to show off flavor, and seared to showcase skill.
Alexander: Basil-Lemon Shrimp with baby heirloom tomatoes, and crostini with roasted red pepper puree- Alexander may have bitten off more than he can chew with such an overcomplicated starter!
Judges' decision: The judges hand the lead to Dara, for her technical skill.
Entrees
Dara: Pan Seared Spotted Prawns with Wontons in a Thai Curry Sauce- Dara worries that her shrimp may be too overcooked! Will the judges agree?
Alexander: Pan-Seared Veal Chop with Potato Gnocchi- Alexander says he cooks this a lot at home.
Judges' decision: The judges are mightily impressed with how Alexander cooked his veal, giving him reign in this round.
Dessert
Dara: Poached Pear in a Lemon Ginger Miso Glaze- the judges are initially wary of her using miso in a dessert, but will the end product win them over?
Alexander: Deconstructed Cannoli Napoleon with a Mixed Berry Sauce- Alexander pays homage to a classic, while doing a modern twist.
Judges' decision...they loved Dara's take on poached pear, and adore Alexander's sweet treat.
So, who is the winner?
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The winner, it appears, was chosen via split decision as opposed to a unanimous vote, meaning it was literally a very close race between Alexander and Dara.
So, who won?
Both young chefs are obviously brilliant. Both are competitive but not mercenary or cutthroat: in the finals, both continue to support and encourage each other despire competing against one another, a sign of first class professionalism! At one point, Dara runs out of flour, and Alexander gives her some of his wihout even waiting to be asked! And one should remember that these are children!
So tell us the winner already!
Obviously, the delaying tactics were for those who dislike spoilers and would rather watch "MasterChef Junior" season 1 finale online, but for those who are itchiing for the name of the winner, here it goes:The winner is Alexander!
Alexander wins the first MasterChef Junior USA!
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