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It's time for "masterchef!"
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- Whoo!
- Yay.
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Gordon:
There's nothing more timeless
than cooking.
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Everyone's done it.
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Your parents, your grandparents,
even your kids.
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But one thing's for sure,
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How people cook across
generations is very different.
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Which begs the age old question,
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Which generation
has the best cooks?
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Is it the baby boomers,
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Who have history
on their side
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And are known for cooking
traditional cuisine
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And old world family recipes?
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Joe: Or is it
the resourceful gen x?
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The latchkey kids who grew up
in the '70s and '80s,
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Who were raised on mall
food courts and music videos.
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Totally awesome, dude.
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Aarón: Or is it the passionate
media-savvy millennials?
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These guys grew up
on the world wide web,
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Blogging their inner thoughts
and creating hot food trends.
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No avocado toast is complete
without sriracha.
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Ah, yes.
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Gordon:
Or is the boundary-pushing,
adventurous gen z,
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Who do everything
on their phone?
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One more taste and our pasta
is perfect al dente.
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So which generation
has the best cooks?
We're about to find out.
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This season
on "masterchef"...
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- ( squealing )
- it's the battle
of the ages...
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This is
"masterchef: Generations."
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As four generations
compete...
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- Go, boomers!
- Let's go, gen x!
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- The millennials have arrived!
- Gen z is here to win.
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...To prove which one
has the best home cooks.
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We're in better shape compared
to those boomers back there.
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I love these young kids,
but I'm gonna kick their butt.
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I'm a millennial.
I'm not worried about a thing.
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You don't have your phones.
You don't know what time it is.
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It's generational warfare
like never before.
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- Who are you taking out?
- Gen z.
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I gotta target the strongest
competition right now.
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- Challenge accepted.
- I really wanted
to sow seeds of chaos
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- With the baby boomers.
- Wow.
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She'll regret messing
with us like that.
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Where there's smoke,
there's fire, right?
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- ( cheering )
- ...In our most
explosive season yet.
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- And flambé. Let it burn.
- Switch!
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- ( overlapping chatter )
- go, go, go, go, go!
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- You're killing me, man!
- ( shouts )
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- The wall!
- What'd you say?
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Sorry. ( bleep )
can't hear you.
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- What?
- For ( bleep ) sake.
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- Oi!
- Shut up.
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(bleep )
shut up.
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Too much, too much.
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But in order to succeed
this season...
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- ( cheering )
- welcome to los angeles
football club.
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- Players are arriving.
- It's not quite ready.
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- Get on the ( bleep ) stove
and cook then! Let's go!
- God!
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- ...They'll have to prove
that age is just a number.
- ( bleep )
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Did you see blow-torching
steaks on tiktok?
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- I did.
- Please don't do that again.
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It's the infamous
restaurant takeover.
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Change your batteries
in your hearing aid!
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- 'cause I'm ( bleep )
if I'm sending that.
- I need help.
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- Maybe you're too old.
- It's raw.
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( bleep )
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- You are gonna derail us.
- That is disgusting.
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That is inedible.
That was embarrassing.
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That's one of the worst dishes
I ever tasted.
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I think something went wrong
along the way.
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Tastes like spicy baby food.
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- I'm going home.
- Oof, this is painful.
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But those with
the fighting spirit...
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I think it's absolute
bull ( bleep ).
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I'm a little pissed actually.
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I'm definitely not ready
to go home.
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We asked for
michelin star standard
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- And you've gone
above and beyond.
- ....Will rise.
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- Honestly? Next level.
- Thank you.
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- This dish is amazing.
- Talk about a show-stopper.
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Only one home cook
can claim the title...
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It's the best dish
of your generation.
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- The trophy...
- So boomer.
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That's who I am.
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...And a quarter
of a million dollars.
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- It's a joy to taste.
- Thank you, chef.
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Your evolution
is truly remarkable.
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This is
"masterchef: Generations."
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An old dog can learn
new tricks.
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Living proof.
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( music playing )
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- Oh, my gosh!
- ( laughing )
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- Whoo!
- Let's go!
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- Season 14!
- Finally here.
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Look at this, look at this.
Come on.
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Let's go! Whoo!
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Wow! We're here!
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Oh, my god!
Look at the generations!
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- Baby boomers. Gen x.
- This is amazing.
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- I can't believe I'm here.
- Oh, my god.
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Gen z is probably
the most creative out of
all the generations.
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We grew up with social media.
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We're not actually using
cookbooks like the boomers.
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- Anybody want a mint?
Would you like a mint?
- Yes.
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I'm a boomer, but that is
not gonna hold me back.
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I am ready to come out
hooting and hollering
with that apron.
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Millennials, baby!
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Millennials all day.
We gotta fight.
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- We got this, yo.
- Can we start cooking yet?
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Oh, my god.
Is this happening?
Is this them?
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- Oh, my god.
- Oh.
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- ( music playing )
- ( crowd cheering )
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- Whoo!
- ( music continues )
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- Gordon: Here we go.
- Yeah!
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Whoo!
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- Wow. Season 14.
- Wow.
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( cheering continues )
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Thank you.
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Welcome to the most famous
kitchen anywhere in the world,
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The masterchef kitchen!
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You are the luckiest individuals
from thousands of applicants
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Who made it
to the auditions tonight.
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- ( cheering )
- yeah!
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- Let's go!
- "masterchef" has always been
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About finding outstanding
amateur cooks.
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But honestly, what we've learned
most after all these years
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Is that no matter how old
or young you are,
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You can still become
america's next masterchef.
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- Yes!
- Let's go!
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This is
"masterchef: Generations."
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- Yes! I'm ready! Let's go!
- The big question is,
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Which generation's
gonna win it all?
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- Millennials!
- Boomers!
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- ( overlapping shouts )
- millennials! Millennials!
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Will it be the kings
and queens of flavor,
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Who are incredibly wise
and have learned how to cook
from world old recipes?
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- The baby boomers.
- ( cheering )
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- Yeah!
- Baby boomers!
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Maybe it's the resourceful
and incredibly independent
generation x.
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( cheering )
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Will it be the open-minded,
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Savvy, sophisticated
millennials?
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Or will it be the ambitious--
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And most of my followers
from tiktok--
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- Gen z, ladies and gentlemen.
- Let's go!
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Now, whoever rises to the top,
will win the title,
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- The beautiful
masterchef trophy...
- Yeah, baby!
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...And a quarter
of a million dollars.
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Now all of you,
it's time to show us
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That you deserve
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A legendary masterchef apron.
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In the auditions, as always,
you have to make us
your signature dish.
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And we will be judging you
on flavor, technique,
and, of course, plating.
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Right, it's time
to answer the question
I know you all have.
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The generation cooking
tonight is the...
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- Millennials!
- ( cheering )
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- Yeah!
- Millennials!
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Go!
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Joe: You millennials were born
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Between the early '80s
and the mid '90s,
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And you grew up during the peak
of food television.
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You may have picked up
a few techniques
from this very show.
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Now, if you want a spot
in this masterchef kitchen,
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You need three yesses
from the judges to get an apron.
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And tonight,
we're bringing in a very special
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Fourth guest judge
from your generation.
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- Whoo!
- Wow.
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Oh, my god.
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She's been on
the forbes 30 under 30 list,
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And also the best-selling author
of three amazing cookbooks.
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Please welcome priya krishna,
ladies and gentlemen.
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( music playing )
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- Hey!
- Oh, my god.
I've got goosebumps.
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- So good to see you.
Welcome, darling.
- Hi, hi, hi. Hi.
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- You okay?
- These are happy tears, gordon.
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Gordon:
Oh, they're happy tears?
Okay, great.
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Right, welcome to
the masterchef kitchen.
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Thank you. It's my first time.
I'm thrilled to be here.
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- Long time listener,
first time caller.
- Ah, amazing.
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Congratulations on
an amazing career.
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Not just as a prolific cook,
but food writer as well.
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Heavily featured across
"the new york times,"
"bon appétit."
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Published three incredible
cookbooks.
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- Born in the early '90s.
- Yep. Peak millennial.
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- Gordon:
A solid millennial, right?
- ( priya laughs )
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What is the most exciting thing
about millennials
from a food perspective?
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I think we're not
afraid to innovate.
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We're not afraid
to throw the rulebook out.
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We're moving food in
a new exciting direction.
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I am so biased
towards our generation.
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- That's great.
- Can you tell?
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- Yeah!
- ( cheering )
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Right, listen carefully.
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Tonight, you have 45 minutes
to cook us your signature dish.
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- We'll see you
in the restaurant.
- Yes! Let's go, baby!
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- Very exciting, guys.
- Okay. Here we go.
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Priya, it's such an honor
to have you here.
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It is amazing to be here.
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I've been watching this show
since high school.
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You're making us feel old.
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I think it's one
of the most exciting seasons
because of the theme
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That the generations
are gonna create.
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We're gonna go through 70 years
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And four generations
of american food culture
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- In this season
of "masterchef."
- this is gonna be good.
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So what are we looking for
and what is the standard?
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For me the bar is very high
for millennials.
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We should expect ample use
of gadgets like air fryers.
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And we really are a generation
of bold, brilliant colors.
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My goodness, me.
We're gonna see some magic.
Millennial magic.
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Let's go, let's go!
Why is it so quiet in here?
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- Whoo!
- Yeah!
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- Whoo, whoo!
- My name is jeet.
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I am 32 years old
from portland, oregon.
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I grew up in new delhi with
a lot of north indian flavors.
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But after moving here,
I met my husband
who grew up in kuwait.
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So he's got a lot
of middle eastern food
that he's grown up with,
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And all those different
cultures and cuisines
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And flavors is what I'm trying
to put together on a plate.
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Rocking and rolling.
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I'm excited to be here today.
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I am a huge "masterchef" fan.
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At home, it's kind of like
we play "masterchef" every day,
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- And he's gordon.
- Looks so pretty.
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- Come on, come on, come on.
- You got it!
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All right, I'm ready.
Can we please get
out there already?
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- Let's go.
- Okay.
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( cheers and applause )
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You're right.
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- The energy's incredible.
- Oh, my god. Amazing.
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- Good evening.
- Hello, chefs.
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- How are you?
- I'm good. How are you?
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- First name?
- My first name is jeet.
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- Jeet, welcome.
- Jeet.
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Now tell us the dish.
What are you doing?
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I'm making some crispy
rice paper dumplings
237
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And I'm gonna fill them
with a carrot halwa
238
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And sweetened thickened
condensed milk right there...
239
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This is a traditional dish,
right?
240
00:11:48,542 --> 00:11:50,542
Normally served around
the holidays-- diwali.
241
00:11:50,544 --> 00:11:53,086
Absolutely,
it's a very common
indian dessert,
242
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Especially in the north.
243
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Absolutely, and I think that's
where the balance comes in
244
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From the creaminess
of the rabri.
245
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What's the millennial twist
on this thing?
246
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So instead of serving it
traditionally,
247
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I'm turning them into
little bite-sized dumplings.
248
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- Okay.
- Secondly,
I'm gonna air fry them.
249
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Is that a millennial
thing now?
250
00:12:13,191 --> 00:12:15,191
That's the most millennial
thing ever, isn't it?
251
00:12:15,235 --> 00:12:17,861
- There we go. There we go.
- I love that.
252
00:12:17,904 --> 00:12:21,489
- Just under 20 minutes to go.
- Thank you, chefs.
Thank you, thank you.
253
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Thank you.
254
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- Gordon: Interesting.
- What do you think guys?
255
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- It looks pretty good.
- Amazing.
256
00:12:28,999 --> 00:12:30,540
- Yeah, this look good.
- It's beautiful.
257
00:12:30,584 --> 00:12:32,584
So with my dish,
one of the main things
258
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That I know I have to nail
259
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Is making sure that the flavors
are not overly sweet.
260
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All: Six, five, four,
261
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Three, two, one.
262
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- ( cheering )
- yes!
263
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What I want the judges to see
is the melting pot that is jeet.
264
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Whoo!
265
00:12:56,526 --> 00:12:58,193
Whoo!
266
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- Gordon: Welcome.
- Jeet: Hello, everyone.
267
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Today I've made crispy
rice paper dumplings
268
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That are stuffed
with carrot halwa and rabri,
269
00:13:11,625 --> 00:13:15,043
Which is a sweetened
thickened condensed milk.
270
00:13:15,086 --> 00:13:17,462
All righty, shall we? Vámonos.
271
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So, jeet, as you know,
I'm a big lover
of indian cuisine,
272
00:13:23,386 --> 00:13:25,220
And visually
it looks beautiful.
273
00:13:25,263 --> 00:13:27,972
- Thank you, chef.
- And it just oozes confidence.
274
00:13:28,058 --> 00:13:31,100
Let's hope it's delicious
as it is interesting to look at.
275
00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:34,229
- Thank you.
- Priya: All right.
276
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How long were they
in the air fryer for?
277
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- Jeet: About five minutes.
- So air is the new oil.
278
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Aarón: Okay, jeet,
so in order for you to get one
of those coveted aprons,
279
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You're gonna need three yesses
from us judges.
280
00:13:51,289 --> 00:13:53,623
- Chef gordon?
- Um...
281
00:13:55,794 --> 00:13:57,752
Delicious.
Really delicious. A treat.
282
00:13:57,796 --> 00:14:00,171
And it's not as sweet
as you thought it was gonna be.
283
00:14:00,215 --> 00:14:02,590
So it's a celebration,
and I think more than anything,
284
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I taste the sentiment.
285
00:14:04,052 --> 00:14:05,385
But then the confidence
of crossing over
286
00:14:05,428 --> 00:14:07,971
And turning it
into a dumpling--
287
00:14:08,056 --> 00:14:09,347
For me, yeah, 100% yes.
288
00:14:09,391 --> 00:14:10,974
Thank you.
289
00:14:11,017 --> 00:14:12,934
It takes guts to cook
a dish like this,
290
00:14:12,978 --> 00:14:15,144
With a step in india
291
00:14:15,188 --> 00:14:17,480
And a step in
the rest of the world.
292
00:14:17,524 --> 00:14:20,024
I wish the dumpling wrapper
were a little bit less gummy...
293
00:14:20,026 --> 00:14:21,276
- Okay.
- ...But great start.
294
00:14:21,319 --> 00:14:24,404
- This is awesome. It's a yes.
- Thank you.
295
00:14:24,447 --> 00:14:26,531
All right, jeet,
so that's two yesses.
296
00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:30,243
You need one more in order
to get your hands on that apron.
297
00:14:30,287 --> 00:14:33,913
- Yes, chef.
- Now, for me... ( sighs )
298
00:14:33,957 --> 00:14:35,874
...It's very hard to overlook
the gumminess of that wrapper.
299
00:14:35,917 --> 00:14:39,127
- Okay.
- I'm sorry. It detracts from
the interesting elements
300
00:14:39,129 --> 00:14:41,045
That you stuffed it with.
301
00:14:41,089 --> 00:14:43,256
So for me it's a no.
I'm sorry.
302
00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:46,134
Gordon:
That's two yesses and one no.
303
00:14:46,136 --> 00:14:49,095
The fate lies in joe's hands.
304
00:14:49,139 --> 00:14:51,347
Joe, please.
305
00:14:51,391 --> 00:14:54,475
Like, I don't even know
what to say.
306
00:15:07,115 --> 00:15:08,990
That's two yesses and one no.
307
00:15:08,992 --> 00:15:14,203
Your fate lies in joe's hands.
Joe, please.
308
00:15:14,247 --> 00:15:17,332
Like, I don't even know
what to say.
309
00:15:18,376 --> 00:15:20,627
So I'm only gonna say one thing.
310
00:15:23,548 --> 00:15:24,547
Yes.
311
00:15:26,259 --> 00:15:27,967
It's delicious. Come here.
312
00:15:27,969 --> 00:15:29,302
- Oh, my god. Thank--
- put this on.
313
00:15:29,346 --> 00:15:31,012
- It was great.
- Thank you.
314
00:15:31,056 --> 00:15:33,222
I've never tasted
anything like it. Amazing.
315
00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:34,974
- Gordon: Delicious, yes.
- Quintessential millennial.
316
00:15:35,018 --> 00:15:37,018
Quintessential millennial! Wow.
317
00:15:37,062 --> 00:15:39,395
- Thank you, guys.
- In true millennial style,
318
00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:41,356
- Should we do a selfie?
- Absolutely, absolutely.
319
00:15:41,399 --> 00:15:43,316
- Oh! A selfie.
- Yes, please.
320
00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:44,984
- All right.
Do you have long arms?
- Here we go.
321
00:15:45,028 --> 00:15:46,527
Come on. Get in, get in, get in.
It's a yes.
322
00:15:46,571 --> 00:15:49,197
- ( laughing )
- gordon: Well done.
323
00:15:51,660 --> 00:15:54,911
( cheering )
324
00:15:54,955 --> 00:15:56,120
I told you!
325
00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:58,873
- I got an apron!
- Whoo!
326
00:15:58,917 --> 00:16:03,086
I'm just, like,
smiling so much,
my cheeks hurt.
327
00:16:08,510 --> 00:16:11,302
Joe:
High standard this year, guys.
Good stuff.
328
00:16:11,346 --> 00:16:13,513
One apron given away.
Four remaining.
329
00:16:13,556 --> 00:16:17,225
- Priya: A great start.
- ( crowd cheering )
330
00:16:20,146 --> 00:16:22,188
Are you cooking any children
in that pot?
331
00:16:22,232 --> 00:16:24,357
- No, I'm not cooking
children in the pot.
- ( laughing )
332
00:16:24,401 --> 00:16:27,026
I'm a vegan!
I don't cook living things.
333
00:16:27,070 --> 00:16:30,113
So I'm a kitchen witch,
and basically what that means
334
00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:32,281
Is just like I mix
my herbs and spices
335
00:16:32,325 --> 00:16:33,366
And I put my energy
into my spell work,
336
00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:35,118
I do the same thing
in the kitchen
337
00:16:35,161 --> 00:16:37,286
By putting all my positive
happy energy into it,
338
00:16:37,330 --> 00:16:38,746
And that's what makes it
taste so good.
339
00:16:38,790 --> 00:16:40,039
It's magic.
340
00:16:40,083 --> 00:16:41,708
The cauldron is brewing.
341
00:16:41,710 --> 00:16:43,376
Let's go, lexi.
342
00:16:47,298 --> 00:16:49,215
- Hi!
- How are you?
343
00:16:49,259 --> 00:16:51,384
- Welcome. I'm lexi.
- How are you?
344
00:16:51,428 --> 00:16:53,511
- Lexi. Nice to meet you.
- I'm the kitchen witch.
345
00:16:53,555 --> 00:16:55,263
- Oh, very nice!
- You're a kitchen witch.
346
00:16:55,265 --> 00:16:56,973
So you put magic in the food?
347
00:16:57,017 --> 00:16:58,349
- Of course.
- What is that?
348
00:16:58,393 --> 00:16:59,684
This is vegan chicken roulade.
349
00:16:59,728 --> 00:17:01,227
It's soy based and I'm using it
350
00:17:01,271 --> 00:17:02,979
Kind of like a ground meat.
351
00:17:03,023 --> 00:17:05,023
Do you eat vegan normally?
Is that your deal?
352
00:17:05,066 --> 00:17:07,525
Yes, I'm showing people
that it's not just rabbit food
and salads
353
00:17:07,527 --> 00:17:10,236
- And you can be creative.
- Is this mom?
354
00:17:10,280 --> 00:17:12,196
- Lexi: Grandma and mama.
- I love it.
355
00:17:12,231 --> 00:17:14,741
We'll let you cast your last
spells and finish up here.
356
00:17:14,743 --> 00:17:16,117
- Good luck.
- Thank you, guys.
357
00:17:16,161 --> 00:17:17,952
- Thank you.
- The oven's too hot!
358
00:17:17,996 --> 00:17:19,495
Watch the lashes,
watch the lashes.
359
00:17:19,539 --> 00:17:21,956
This is my passion.
This is what I love to do.
360
00:17:21,958 --> 00:17:26,169
I just need to nail this
and make sure that
it just tastes good.
361
00:17:26,212 --> 00:17:28,504
Gotta make 'em real pretty.
Look at that. Beautiful.
362
00:17:28,590 --> 00:17:31,340
All: Three, two, one!
363
00:17:34,137 --> 00:17:38,056
Yes! I did not come here
to not get an apron.
364
00:17:38,099 --> 00:17:42,101
I didn't bring grandma
on her first flight ever, okay,
to not get an apron.
365
00:17:42,103 --> 00:17:45,271
Okay, so,
before we start...
366
00:17:47,525 --> 00:17:48,733
What in the...
367
00:17:48,735 --> 00:17:50,401
What, what--
is that a candle?
368
00:17:50,403 --> 00:17:52,862
No, this is sage.
We need to cleanse the energy.
369
00:17:52,906 --> 00:17:55,114
- Cleanse the what?
- The thing about
our generation,
370
00:17:55,158 --> 00:17:57,492
- We're into witch stuff.
- Come on, guys.
371
00:17:57,535 --> 00:18:01,120
- Uh, madame,
this is a competition.
- Yes?
372
00:18:01,122 --> 00:18:03,706
Halloween is ( bleep )
long gone.
373
00:18:03,750 --> 00:18:07,293
Please give us your name
and what you've created
on that beautiful dish.
374
00:18:07,337 --> 00:18:12,006
I'm lexi.
I made a spinach and artichoke
vegan chicken roulade.
375
00:18:12,008 --> 00:18:14,425
- The anticipation
is killing me.
- Let's eat.
376
00:18:14,427 --> 00:18:16,260
- Take a look?
- Let's do it.
377
00:18:16,262 --> 00:18:18,137
Gordon:
Wow. Right, visuals.
378
00:18:18,181 --> 00:18:22,517
Listen, it's hard to say
that looks like a roulade.
379
00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:25,019
It's looking like it's gonna be
a little dry and chalky,
380
00:18:25,063 --> 00:18:27,230
But the vegetables look good,
so let's see.
381
00:18:27,273 --> 00:18:29,732
- I'm keeping an open mind.
- Gordon: Shall we?
382
00:18:29,734 --> 00:18:31,400
Right,
what's in the middle here?
383
00:18:31,444 --> 00:18:34,529
Spinach and artichoke
and vegan cream cheese.
384
00:18:43,123 --> 00:18:47,458
All right, so you're gonna
need three yesses in order
to garner an apron.
385
00:18:47,502 --> 00:18:48,876
We're gonna start
with chef gordon.
386
00:18:48,962 --> 00:18:50,378
Uh, ooh, dear.
387
00:18:50,421 --> 00:18:55,716
I'm desperate for you to maybe
cast a spell on my palate
388
00:18:55,718 --> 00:18:58,136
To help it taste better.
389
00:18:58,179 --> 00:19:01,013
It tastes strange,
and the sponge texture
like no other.
390
00:19:01,057 --> 00:19:04,392
I love your spirit
and the energy, but I'm not
in love with your food.
391
00:19:04,394 --> 00:19:06,561
Lexi, I'm sorry.
That's a no from me.
392
00:19:08,398 --> 00:19:12,900
Look, I like you, but for me,
it just kind of misses the mark.
393
00:19:12,944 --> 00:19:14,402
It's not cooked properly.
394
00:19:14,445 --> 00:19:16,904
For me, unfortunately,
it's an no.
395
00:19:16,948 --> 00:19:20,158
- Okay.
- So, sadly, that's two nos.
396
00:19:20,160 --> 00:19:22,160
- Gordon: Sorry.
- Good luck to you.
397
00:19:22,203 --> 00:19:24,370
- Priya: Thank you so much.
- Aarón: Thank you so much.
398
00:19:26,332 --> 00:19:30,001
Come on, lexi.
Aww, lexi. All right.
399
00:19:30,003 --> 00:19:32,587
It's okay, baby.
It's all right.
400
00:19:34,299 --> 00:19:36,174
- They weren't ready
for the witch.
- They weren't.
401
00:19:36,176 --> 00:19:38,342
- They're not ready
for the kitchen witch.
- No, they're not ready.
402
00:19:38,386 --> 00:19:41,053
I'll give them another season
to let it brew.
403
00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:44,223
That one was, like,
tough to swallow.
404
00:19:44,267 --> 00:19:46,517
That's one of the worst dishes
I ever tasted.
405
00:19:59,532 --> 00:20:03,451
- ( crowd cheering )
- so quiet! Let's go!
406
00:20:03,494 --> 00:20:05,953
- ( cheering continues )
- my name is kamay.
407
00:20:05,997 --> 00:20:08,789
I'm from washington, dc.
Repping the capital.
408
00:20:08,875 --> 00:20:13,252
I'm an attorney by day
and I'm gonna make gordon food
that he cannot object to.
409
00:20:13,296 --> 00:20:16,505
I pride myself on being
a smart, sharp attorney.
410
00:20:16,549 --> 00:20:21,427
But food feeds my soul
while the law feeds my mind.
411
00:20:23,598 --> 00:20:25,473
It's good.
412
00:20:25,516 --> 00:20:29,393
( crowd cheering )
413
00:20:31,022 --> 00:20:33,522
- Right. Good evening.
- Hello!
414
00:20:33,566 --> 00:20:35,524
- How are you?
Welcome, welcome, welcome.
- Good to see you, chef.
415
00:20:35,568 --> 00:20:38,444
- Thank you so much.
Good to see you.
- Welcome, welcome, welcome.
416
00:20:38,446 --> 00:20:39,904
Now first name,
where you're from,
and you're with.
417
00:20:39,948 --> 00:20:41,322
Kamay.
I'm from washington, dc.
418
00:20:41,366 --> 00:20:44,200
This is my father jean
and this is my wife emily.
419
00:20:44,244 --> 00:20:46,244
Welcome, emily.
Welcome, dad.
420
00:20:46,287 --> 00:20:49,038
We are recently married after
eleven years together.
421
00:20:49,082 --> 00:20:51,040
- How recently?
- A month ago.
422
00:20:51,084 --> 00:20:54,085
- Oh, my god!
- And we postponed our honeymoon
to be on "masterchef."
423
00:20:54,128 --> 00:20:55,962
Whoa, hold on a bit.
You postponed the honeymoon?
424
00:20:56,005 --> 00:20:57,421
- We did. We're here.
- Priya: Wow.
425
00:20:57,465 --> 00:20:59,507
- That's a huge sacrifice.
- That's a small sacrifice.
426
00:20:59,592 --> 00:21:02,093
- We'll celebrate when I win.
- Gordon: Love that.
427
00:21:02,095 --> 00:21:03,386
Tell us about the dish.
What is this?
428
00:21:03,388 --> 00:21:06,180
So we have a haitian inspired
snapper filet,
429
00:21:06,182 --> 00:21:07,890
A picked cabbage called pikliz.
430
00:21:07,934 --> 00:21:11,185
This is usually stewed
in a tomato sauce
for quite some time.
431
00:21:11,229 --> 00:21:13,229
I'm doing a little bit
of a deconstructed version.
432
00:21:13,231 --> 00:21:16,107
And it's gonna be delicious.
You're gonna love it.
433
00:21:16,150 --> 00:21:17,942
This is sort of
a millennial twist on it.
434
00:21:17,986 --> 00:21:19,277
A millennial twist. Exactly.
435
00:21:19,320 --> 00:21:21,570
What do you think defines
haitian food?
436
00:21:21,614 --> 00:21:23,406
Love, spice, excitement.
437
00:21:23,408 --> 00:21:25,491
- Gordon: Love that.
- Thank you so much.
438
00:21:25,535 --> 00:21:27,451
Make sure that fish is cooked
all the way through.
439
00:21:27,495 --> 00:21:29,537
- Yes.
- Good luck, good luck,
good luck.
440
00:21:29,580 --> 00:21:30,538
Thank you.
441
00:21:32,417 --> 00:21:35,334
Eye on the prize, kamay.
Eye on the prize.
442
00:21:35,336 --> 00:21:38,129
How's it looking?
It looks good?
443
00:21:38,172 --> 00:21:39,297
- It looks good?
- It's good.
444
00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:41,299
I have put my job on hold,
445
00:21:41,342 --> 00:21:43,050
I have put
my honeymoon on hold,
446
00:21:43,094 --> 00:21:47,054
Because this opportunity
means everything to me.
447
00:21:47,098 --> 00:21:48,097
We're gonna get it.
We're gonna get it.
448
00:21:48,099 --> 00:21:53,394
Five, four, three, two, one!
449
00:21:53,396 --> 00:21:55,012
- ( crowd cheering )
- whoo!
450
00:21:55,014 --> 00:21:57,356
Yeah!
451
00:21:57,400 --> 00:22:00,776
- Getting an apron would
absolutely change my life.
- You got this!
452
00:22:00,778 --> 00:22:03,988
It would confirm that I'm more
than just a great attorney.
453
00:22:04,032 --> 00:22:07,450
I'm also an incredible cook.
454
00:22:07,452 --> 00:22:10,328
My name is kamay.
I'm an attorney for
the federal government.
455
00:22:10,371 --> 00:22:14,123
And what we have here is a
haitian inspired snapper filet
456
00:22:14,167 --> 00:22:18,002
With a jasmine rice and peas,
a spicy tomato sauce,
457
00:22:18,046 --> 00:22:21,172
And a side of pickled cabbage
that we call pikliz.
458
00:22:21,215 --> 00:22:25,718
- Sounds delicious.
- Madame, may we approach
the bench, please?
459
00:22:25,762 --> 00:22:27,011
- Shall we?
- Of course.
460
00:22:27,055 --> 00:22:29,055
- Yeah.
- Uh, right.
461
00:22:29,098 --> 00:22:32,683
Uh, visually, it looks simple.
462
00:22:32,685 --> 00:22:35,478
However, I'm just glad you've
cooked that fish beautifully.
463
00:22:35,521 --> 00:22:38,105
- 'cause it's
glistening from here.
- Thank you, chef.
464
00:22:38,149 --> 00:22:39,565
And so how long
was the fish cooked for?
465
00:22:39,567 --> 00:22:43,402
Uh, 13 to 14 minutes.
It was pan-seared.
466
00:22:43,404 --> 00:22:47,615
And then I popped it
in the oven to make sure
the thick center was cooked.
467
00:22:50,328 --> 00:22:53,329
Aarón, please.
I'm gonna start with you.
468
00:22:53,373 --> 00:22:55,122
Look, I think this is
a beautiful exercise
469
00:22:55,166 --> 00:22:58,167
In how to use herbs
and citrus and spice.
470
00:22:58,169 --> 00:23:00,536
- That is so delicious.
- So good.
471
00:23:00,588 --> 00:23:05,091
I mean, I love that
kind of heat, and it's just
so loaded with flavor.
472
00:23:05,134 --> 00:23:06,592
It's a definite yes for me.
473
00:23:06,594 --> 00:23:08,177
Thank you, chef.
474
00:23:08,221 --> 00:23:10,971
For me, I really loved every
component of this dish.
475
00:23:10,973 --> 00:23:12,390
I thought the fish
was beautifully cooked.
476
00:23:12,433 --> 00:23:14,558
I loved the sauce
and the depth of flavor.
477
00:23:14,602 --> 00:23:15,726
It's a yes for me.
478
00:23:15,770 --> 00:23:18,104
Thank you so much.
Two yesses.
479
00:23:18,147 --> 00:23:21,148
One more, you've got
yourself an apron. Joe?
480
00:23:21,234 --> 00:23:23,401
Listen, my problem
with this dish
481
00:23:23,444 --> 00:23:26,946
Is there is a consistent mistake
through every component of it,
482
00:23:27,031 --> 00:23:28,322
Which is lack of salinity.
483
00:23:28,366 --> 00:23:31,325
Salt is an amplifier for food.
484
00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:34,995
So I'm sorry.
For me, it's a no.
485
00:23:34,997 --> 00:23:36,497
Thank you for the feedback.
486
00:23:37,792 --> 00:23:40,251
So two yesses and one no.
487
00:23:40,294 --> 00:23:42,253
Listen, I'm gonna be honest.
Okay?
488
00:23:42,296 --> 00:23:45,256
The fish looked like it was
gonna get all elevated,
489
00:23:45,299 --> 00:23:48,259
And then you short of dumped it
on a huge plate of rice.
490
00:23:49,670 --> 00:23:52,096
Oh, it's a tough one. Um...
491
00:24:00,189 --> 00:24:02,523
- ( crowd groans )
- oh.
492
00:24:05,695 --> 00:24:08,529
( crowd cheering )
493
00:24:13,161 --> 00:24:14,410
I'm repping
the millennial generation.
494
00:24:14,454 --> 00:24:16,704
I have an apron.
I'm setting the bar high.
495
00:24:16,747 --> 00:24:19,415
- Proud of you.
- Thank you.
496
00:24:19,459 --> 00:24:21,542
Now I'm going for the top.
I'm gonna be the masterchef.
497
00:24:21,544 --> 00:24:24,503
- That's right!
- I just can't let
the salt thing go.
498
00:24:24,547 --> 00:24:26,538
But she seems like someone
who takes feedback.
499
00:24:26,549 --> 00:24:30,301
- Totally.
- Two aprons gone
and three left to give.
500
00:24:43,774 --> 00:24:46,850
My name is tori and I'm really
proud to be a millennial.
501
00:24:46,861 --> 00:24:51,989
You know, gotta love gen z,
but I think sometimes they have
a hard time listening to people,
502
00:24:52,033 --> 00:24:53,240
And I think we know the balance.
503
00:24:53,284 --> 00:24:55,451
So I'm happy to be a millennial.
504
00:24:55,495 --> 00:24:58,204
I am making deep fried
salmon croquettes.
505
00:24:58,247 --> 00:25:01,081
And I think this is probably
the most millennial dish
you can make.
506
00:25:01,125 --> 00:25:02,333
( laughing )
507
00:25:02,376 --> 00:25:04,835
Tori: Do we hear that...
( imitates sizzling )
508
00:25:04,879 --> 00:25:08,214
There we go.
That's what I like to hear.
Sizzle, sizzle.
509
00:25:09,800 --> 00:25:12,092
That looks so beautiful, tori.
510
00:25:12,136 --> 00:25:15,721
All: Three, two, one!
511
00:25:20,728 --> 00:25:23,395
Go, tori!
512
00:25:24,941 --> 00:25:26,190
- Hello.
- Joe: Hi.
513
00:25:26,234 --> 00:25:27,358
Gordon:
So good to see you.
514
00:25:27,401 --> 00:25:29,527
So good to see you,
my goodness.
515
00:25:29,529 --> 00:25:32,071
I'm tori.
I'm a high school
english teacher.
516
00:25:32,114 --> 00:25:34,740
And I made deep fried
salmon croquettes
517
00:25:34,784 --> 00:25:37,368
- With a purple
sweet potato purée.
- Why croquettes?
518
00:25:37,411 --> 00:25:39,328
Being a millennial,
you grow up in the kitchen,
519
00:25:39,372 --> 00:25:41,163
You watch your mother,
you watch your grandmother.
520
00:25:41,165 --> 00:25:43,958
However, you're eager
to try new things.
521
00:25:44,001 --> 00:25:45,251
Youtube at your fingertips.
522
00:25:45,294 --> 00:25:47,545
You just become a little bit
more adventurous.
523
00:25:47,547 --> 00:25:50,965
- Right, shall we? Wow.
- Yeah. Let's do it.
524
00:25:50,967 --> 00:25:54,969
Visually, it looks quirky.
A little touch of picasso
going on with the purées.
525
00:25:55,012 --> 00:25:58,180
I have to say, this doesn't feel
super millennial to me.
526
00:25:58,224 --> 00:26:03,227
The swoosh seems very '90s.
But I feel like the creativity
is all millennial.
527
00:26:03,271 --> 00:26:06,355
- Thank you.
- So let's see how they taste.
528
00:26:10,152 --> 00:26:12,903
You know, tori, it tastes
as quirky as it looks.
529
00:26:12,947 --> 00:26:15,739
When you have something
like this, which is in essence
kind of a finger food,
530
00:26:15,783 --> 00:26:19,577
This sweet potato purée
has no place being on the plate.
531
00:26:19,620 --> 00:26:21,954
It just kind of seems off
and disjointed.
532
00:26:21,998 --> 00:26:23,581
I'm sorry, for me
it's gonna be a no.
533
00:26:23,583 --> 00:26:27,543
- Okay.
- I like the flashiness
of your presentation.
534
00:26:27,628 --> 00:26:30,546
- Thank you.
- But the croquettes
are very dense.
535
00:26:30,548 --> 00:26:36,051
It's just like filleted salmon
rolled in sweet cornmeal.
536
00:26:36,095 --> 00:26:40,180
- Okay.
- So, I'm sorry.
For me it's a no.
537
00:26:40,224 --> 00:26:43,392
That's two nos unfortunately.
538
00:26:44,645 --> 00:26:47,646
( crowd groans )
539
00:26:51,319 --> 00:26:54,153
What a shame.
Yeah, it's not pedestrian,
but it is basic, right?
540
00:26:54,155 --> 00:26:57,364
This might even be from someone
from our generation.
541
00:26:57,366 --> 00:26:59,825
This really, yeah,
does not feel millennial at all.
542
00:26:59,869 --> 00:27:02,244
- This is like late '80s
kind of stuff.
- ( laughing )
543
00:27:02,288 --> 00:27:05,164
Yeah, we're stepping it up here
and that's not enough.
544
00:27:07,501 --> 00:27:10,586
We're doing this
for the millennials!
545
00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:16,133
Represent with that fish sauce.
546
00:27:16,177 --> 00:27:18,385
You already know.
Fish sauce all day.
547
00:27:18,429 --> 00:27:19,762
My name is si,
I'm 30 years old,
548
00:27:19,764 --> 00:27:21,221
I'm from the bay area
california,
549
00:27:21,265 --> 00:27:22,765
And I'm a biotech manager.
550
00:27:22,808 --> 00:27:25,476
I'm doing a vietnamese crêpes
called bánh xèo.
551
00:27:25,478 --> 00:27:28,178
I was actually born in vietnam.
I'm a vietnamese immigrant.
552
00:27:28,189 --> 00:27:30,147
I came here when I was three.
553
00:27:30,149 --> 00:27:32,274
Growing up,
we were really poor
554
00:27:32,318 --> 00:27:35,986
All we had was food, love,
and enjoying what we have,
555
00:27:36,030 --> 00:27:37,237
Even though
we didn't have much.
556
00:27:37,281 --> 00:27:38,489
With my food,
what I want to do
557
00:27:38,532 --> 00:27:41,325
Is I want to make it
an experience, a memory.
558
00:27:41,327 --> 00:27:44,119
And that's why I'm gonna
bring you back to vietnam.
559
00:27:44,121 --> 00:27:45,996
I'm shaking so hard.
560
00:27:46,040 --> 00:27:48,123
- It's okay.
You're doing great.
- Relax.
561
00:27:48,167 --> 00:27:50,542
In elementary school,
my mom would give me
562
00:27:50,544 --> 00:27:53,962
You know, a tupperware
full of rice, some chicken,
563
00:27:54,006 --> 00:27:55,923
And fish sauce on the side.
564
00:27:55,966 --> 00:27:59,885
And I would open
that bad boy in the cafeteria
and everybody ran away.
565
00:27:59,929 --> 00:28:01,178
Let's go. You can do it.
566
00:28:01,263 --> 00:28:05,265
All: Five, four,
three, two, one!
567
00:28:08,729 --> 00:28:10,270
As a kid, I was ashamed,
568
00:28:10,314 --> 00:28:13,023
But now I want everybody
in the world
569
00:28:13,067 --> 00:28:16,235
To taste how amazing
vietnamese food is.
570
00:28:16,237 --> 00:28:19,154
- Hi, chefs.
- Welcome.
571
00:28:19,198 --> 00:28:22,825
- Sorry, I'm a little nervous.
- Priya: You're good.
572
00:28:22,868 --> 00:28:26,578
Hi, my name is si.
This is a vietnamese crêpes
called a bánh xèo
573
00:28:26,664 --> 00:28:28,747
With marinated pork, shrimp.
574
00:28:28,791 --> 00:28:32,751
On the side is fish sauce
vinaigrette with fresh
herbs and veggies.
575
00:28:32,795 --> 00:28:34,169
- Mm.
- Sounds delicious.
576
00:28:34,213 --> 00:28:35,921
Tell us a little bit
about yourself.
577
00:28:35,965 --> 00:28:37,297
I'm a refugee, an immigrant.
578
00:28:37,299 --> 00:28:40,217
And my dad brought over,
you know, eight people
579
00:28:40,261 --> 00:28:42,678
With $20 in his pocket.
580
00:28:42,680 --> 00:28:44,638
He is the strongest man
in the world.
581
00:28:44,682 --> 00:28:46,890
My father passed away in 2014.
582
00:28:46,934 --> 00:28:49,935
This is one
of his favorite dishes
that my mom used to make.
583
00:28:49,979 --> 00:28:53,272
So this reminds me of him.
584
00:28:53,315 --> 00:28:54,982
Wow.
585
00:28:55,025 --> 00:28:57,234
Your passion is so apparent
586
00:28:57,278 --> 00:29:00,404
And it really seeps through you.
587
00:29:00,448 --> 00:29:03,115
- Should we take a look?
- Let's do it.
588
00:29:04,326 --> 00:29:06,118
( sighs )
589
00:29:06,162 --> 00:29:07,995
Presentation-wise,
yeah, it looks good.
590
00:29:07,997 --> 00:29:09,747
But the secret of this
is the crispiness, the texture,
591
00:29:09,790 --> 00:29:13,417
- As you well know.
- How do you want us to eat it?
592
00:29:13,461 --> 00:29:15,627
- Traditionally, it's eaten
with a lettuce wrap.
- All right.
593
00:29:15,671 --> 00:29:17,254
You can cut off a piece,
get some pickles.
594
00:29:17,298 --> 00:29:19,673
- Please dip and take a bite.
- Gordon: I'm gonna dip.
595
00:29:21,010 --> 00:29:23,385
It's like a little
vietnamese taco.
596
00:29:26,182 --> 00:29:29,725
I love vietnamese food
and the herbs, the freshness.
597
00:29:29,727 --> 00:29:31,435
I could eat this every day.
598
00:29:31,479 --> 00:29:34,897
It was a beautiful homage
to your dad. It's a yes.
599
00:29:34,940 --> 00:29:39,318
Let me tell you,
the magic of this
is the crêpes for me.
600
00:29:39,361 --> 00:29:43,405
The level of difficulty
to get that fluffy
and then still be able
601
00:29:43,449 --> 00:29:45,699
To have the integrity
to hold all the ingredients--
602
00:29:45,743 --> 00:29:47,284
So for me it's a yes.
603
00:29:47,328 --> 00:29:50,120
Gordon:
Okay, si, that's two yesses.
604
00:29:50,164 --> 00:29:54,124
You need three to get your hands
on that apron.
605
00:29:54,168 --> 00:29:56,210
Joe, please, how was that?
606
00:29:56,253 --> 00:30:00,756
This is a little
difficult for me.
I love the story.
607
00:30:00,758 --> 00:30:03,300
As a human being,
I wanna say yes.
608
00:30:03,302 --> 00:30:07,721
As a judge of "masterchef,"
there's technically some things
wrong with the dish.
609
00:30:07,723 --> 00:30:09,389
The shrimp are not
seasoned at all.
610
00:30:09,391 --> 00:30:12,267
There's a strange bitterness
in the crust of the crêpes.
611
00:30:12,311 --> 00:30:15,020
So I'm gonna say no
and I'm gonna put you
612
00:30:15,064 --> 00:30:18,357
In the hands
of my colleague gordon.
613
00:30:20,194 --> 00:30:23,070
I've been the vietnam--
multiple occasions.
614
00:30:23,113 --> 00:30:25,656
The cooling agents
are there with the mint.
615
00:30:25,699 --> 00:30:29,618
It's certainly
got the sour and the sweet,
but it's missing the heat.
616
00:30:30,996 --> 00:30:32,704
Ah, it's so hard.
617
00:30:45,010 --> 00:30:49,263
Ah, it's so hard.
I think this has been one of our
most competitive seasons.
618
00:30:51,141 --> 00:30:54,268
Um, but I know
deep down inside
619
00:30:54,270 --> 00:30:57,396
That your father
would be very proud.
620
00:31:05,030 --> 00:31:09,324
( all cheering )
621
00:31:09,368 --> 00:31:12,452
I'm so proud!
I'm so proud of you!
622
00:31:12,538 --> 00:31:14,538
Oh! You did that!
623
00:31:14,540 --> 00:31:16,623
Oh, this means the world to me!
This is crazy!
624
00:31:16,667 --> 00:31:19,251
( sighing )
625
00:31:19,295 --> 00:31:21,962
To all the immigrant kids,
don't give up.
626
00:31:22,006 --> 00:31:24,172
Keep kicking down those doors.
627
00:31:25,509 --> 00:31:29,094
Vietnamese food is where
it's at, y'all. Let's go.
628
00:31:29,179 --> 00:31:31,013
Joe: You know what, gordon?
I'm glad you said yes.
629
00:31:31,056 --> 00:31:34,224
Gordon: Yeah.
We've only got two aprons left.
630
00:31:34,268 --> 00:31:37,436
We need to be incredibly
selective, okay?
631
00:31:37,438 --> 00:31:38,562
Priya: All right.
632
00:31:42,443 --> 00:31:44,985
You're at a good pace.
Keep it smooth.
633
00:31:45,029 --> 00:31:47,946
Beautiful purple
to the potatoes.
634
00:31:47,990 --> 00:31:53,619
I am making a pan-seared duck
with purple potato purée,
a red wine sauce.
635
00:31:53,662 --> 00:31:56,288
I'm originally from ukraine,
636
00:31:56,332 --> 00:31:59,124
And growing up, I ate
a lot of these ingredients.
637
00:31:59,209 --> 00:32:00,959
It did not really taste good.
638
00:32:01,003 --> 00:32:02,336
So this dish really represents
639
00:32:02,379 --> 00:32:04,963
Taking simple bland ingredients
640
00:32:05,007 --> 00:32:06,673
And turning it
into something delicious.
641
00:32:09,720 --> 00:32:11,470
There you go. Gorgeous.
642
00:32:11,513 --> 00:32:13,221
I am a tax director.
643
00:32:13,265 --> 00:32:15,140
I am very successful,
644
00:32:15,184 --> 00:32:18,018
But it's not what
I really want to do.
645
00:32:18,020 --> 00:32:19,186
- Good?
- That's looking good.
646
00:32:19,229 --> 00:32:21,021
Make sure it gets
cooked through.
647
00:32:21,065 --> 00:32:23,482
I want to prove to my daughters
that they have to go
648
00:32:23,525 --> 00:32:25,525
And pursue their dreams
if they really believe in them.
649
00:32:25,527 --> 00:32:28,487
I just want
to be an inspiration.
650
00:32:28,530 --> 00:32:32,491
- You got this. 30 seconds.
- Come on.
651
00:32:32,534 --> 00:32:35,661
- You got it.
- Go! Come on, mama.
652
00:32:36,997 --> 00:32:41,625
All: Five, four,
three, two, one.
653
00:32:46,507 --> 00:32:49,383
I was just focusing on my career
and raising my children.
654
00:32:49,426 --> 00:32:53,053
And so pursuing my dream was
not really something I could do.
655
00:32:53,097 --> 00:32:56,139
- All right, anna!
- This is really the first time
656
00:32:56,183 --> 00:32:58,100
I'm doing something for myself
657
00:32:58,143 --> 00:32:59,977
And just really going after
what I want.
658
00:33:00,020 --> 00:33:01,561
- Welcome.
- Hi.
659
00:33:01,605 --> 00:33:03,397
Thank you. Hello.
660
00:33:03,432 --> 00:33:06,733
My name is anna,
and I'm a tax director.
661
00:33:06,735 --> 00:33:09,444
Today I made
a pan-seared duck breast
662
00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:14,992
With purple potato purée,
pickled beets, brussels sprouts,
and red wine butter sauce.
663
00:33:14,994 --> 00:33:17,411
- All right, let's do it.
- Take a look.
664
00:33:17,454 --> 00:33:20,455
Priya: Tableside service.
I love it.
665
00:33:20,499 --> 00:33:22,499
- Thank you.
- That's very millennial.
666
00:33:22,501 --> 00:33:26,336
This looks like something
I would be served in a very
high end restaurant.
667
00:33:26,380 --> 00:33:29,214
A lot of really beautiful
pops of color.
668
00:33:29,258 --> 00:33:31,758
- Thank you so much.
- A lot of complex techniques.
669
00:33:31,802 --> 00:33:35,470
Maybe it's too much,
but I hope it tastes
as good as it looks.
670
00:33:35,514 --> 00:33:36,596
Me, too.
671
00:33:45,315 --> 00:33:48,108
Duck's hard to get right
in 45 minutes.
672
00:33:48,152 --> 00:33:50,110
But tonight you've
absolutely nailed it.
673
00:33:50,154 --> 00:33:51,486
It tastes as good as it looks.
674
00:33:51,530 --> 00:33:54,156
There's so many exciting colors
and flavors.
675
00:33:54,199 --> 00:33:55,782
But don't flood the plate
with so much sauce.
676
00:33:55,826 --> 00:33:59,619
However, it is an absolute
resounding yes from me.
677
00:33:59,663 --> 00:34:01,580
- Thank you.
- Well done.
678
00:34:01,623 --> 00:34:04,291
I agree with chef gordon.
It's kind of inundated
with the sauce.
679
00:34:04,334 --> 00:34:06,334
But that's a small note.
At the end of the day,
680
00:34:06,378 --> 00:34:08,420
You did a lot
of techniques really well.
681
00:34:08,464 --> 00:34:13,041
- And for me,
it is an absolute yes.
- Thank you.
682
00:34:13,052 --> 00:34:15,719
That's two yesses.
You need three.
683
00:34:15,721 --> 00:34:17,512
I do need three.
684
00:34:17,556 --> 00:34:19,431
This is a dish you could see
in a restaurant,
685
00:34:19,475 --> 00:34:23,018
Any restaurant that I own.
The duck is cooked perfectly.
686
00:34:23,062 --> 00:34:25,103
Disagree.
I think it's the right
amount of sauce.
687
00:34:25,147 --> 00:34:28,440
I think there are three
certainties in life.
688
00:34:28,442 --> 00:34:31,359
Death, taxes...
689
00:34:34,239 --> 00:34:36,907
...And you getting
an apron right now.
690
00:34:36,950 --> 00:34:38,950
- That's a yes for me as well.
- Oh, my god!
691
00:34:38,994 --> 00:34:40,786
Thank you so much.
Thank you.
692
00:34:40,829 --> 00:34:44,122
You should know it is
a resounding yes for me
with flying colors.
693
00:34:44,166 --> 00:34:45,373
Thank you so much.
694
00:34:46,627 --> 00:34:48,585
I'm nervous.
695
00:34:50,672 --> 00:34:54,091
( crowd cheering )
696
00:34:55,219 --> 00:34:56,593
Whoo!
697
00:34:58,263 --> 00:35:01,473
I'm super stoked to wear
this apron for my children.
698
00:35:01,517 --> 00:35:03,266
I'm so happy!
699
00:35:03,310 --> 00:35:06,019
So that they can see
if they put enough time
700
00:35:06,063 --> 00:35:08,105
And effort, they can achieve
anything they want.
701
00:35:08,107 --> 00:35:10,232
This is a finale worthy dish.
702
00:35:10,275 --> 00:35:11,983
We haven't even started
the competition yet, so--
703
00:35:12,027 --> 00:35:13,026
This is someone who could
go all the way.
704
00:35:13,070 --> 00:35:14,319
Aarón: Yeah.
705
00:35:28,043 --> 00:35:29,417
I'm representing
the millennials--
706
00:35:29,461 --> 00:35:31,002
The best generation,
hands down.
707
00:35:31,046 --> 00:35:32,003
Millennials know how to learn,
708
00:35:32,047 --> 00:35:33,088
They know how to innovate,
709
00:35:33,132 --> 00:35:34,506
And they know how to listen.
710
00:35:34,550 --> 00:35:37,425
When I'm in the kitchen,
I feel the most confident.
711
00:35:37,469 --> 00:35:40,220
- Looks beautiful, michael!
- Growing up in new jersey,
712
00:35:40,264 --> 00:35:43,557
My style of cooking is
definitely more italian-based.
713
00:35:43,559 --> 00:35:46,059
But I am not italian at all.
Not even a lick.
714
00:35:46,061 --> 00:35:49,521
- Looking good.
- Go, michael!
715
00:35:49,606 --> 00:35:52,524
( crowd cheering )
716
00:35:54,236 --> 00:35:56,528
- Hey!
- Hi. Oh, my gosh.
717
00:35:56,530 --> 00:35:58,488
- Gordon: And first name?
- My name's mike.
718
00:35:58,532 --> 00:36:00,407
- Mike, where you from?
- I'm from myrtle beach,
south carolina.
719
00:36:00,450 --> 00:36:02,492
- Originally,
I'm from new jersey.
- Right, and this is?
720
00:36:02,494 --> 00:36:04,786
- This is my beautiful
sister brittany.
- Welcome.
721
00:36:04,830 --> 00:36:06,955
- And this is my best friend
vince over here.
- Nice to see you both.
722
00:36:07,040 --> 00:36:08,290
What's the dish?
What are you doing?
723
00:36:08,333 --> 00:36:10,333
So I'm doing an herb
goat cheese ravioli
724
00:36:10,377 --> 00:36:13,128
With sautéed spinach
and roasted red peppers
725
00:36:13,172 --> 00:36:15,255
And finished with a basil oil.
726
00:36:15,299 --> 00:36:17,799
- Why the dish?
- Because it kind of
really represents me.
727
00:36:17,843 --> 00:36:21,178
- Nice.
- And you're making fresh pasta
for joe bastianich?
728
00:36:21,221 --> 00:36:23,013
- Are you crazy?
- Michael: I am.
729
00:36:23,056 --> 00:36:24,598
You've taken on a lot
in 45 minutes.
730
00:36:24,641 --> 00:36:26,725
- Absolutely. Yes.
- Yes?
731
00:36:26,768 --> 00:36:28,518
Does he cook like this at home?
Is he bouncing around there?
732
00:36:28,562 --> 00:36:30,187
- Yes, he is.
- He reminds me of myself.
733
00:36:30,230 --> 00:36:31,521
- Thank you. Chef.
- Just taste everything.
734
00:36:31,565 --> 00:36:33,356
- Make sure it comes together.
- Yes, absolutely.
735
00:36:33,400 --> 00:36:35,358
- Priya: All right.
- Good. Good luck.
736
00:36:35,402 --> 00:36:38,904
- Look at that. Look at that.
- Move, move, move.
737
00:36:38,947 --> 00:36:41,406
You're making mom proud, mike.
738
00:36:41,450 --> 00:36:44,784
My mom is my biggest inspiration
through this whole thing.
739
00:36:44,828 --> 00:36:48,371
Me and her would watch
"masterchef" together
all the time.
740
00:36:48,373 --> 00:36:50,081
And she would just sit there
and be like,
741
00:36:50,125 --> 00:36:51,374
"mike, this is you.
742
00:36:51,418 --> 00:36:54,294
You can do this.
I know you can cook."
743
00:36:54,296 --> 00:36:57,464
Sadly, she passed away
earlier this year.
744
00:36:57,507 --> 00:37:00,133
When I start to feel doubt
and I start to feel down,
745
00:37:00,135 --> 00:37:03,053
I feel like she's right there
telling me that, like,
746
00:37:03,096 --> 00:37:04,137
"mike, you got this."
747
00:37:04,181 --> 00:37:07,265
One minute, one minute,
one minute.
748
00:37:07,267 --> 00:37:10,268
- Oh, yeah!
- Looks beautiful, michael.
749
00:37:10,312 --> 00:37:11,728
You got it, mike. You got it.
750
00:37:11,772 --> 00:37:16,191
All:
Four, three, two, one.
751
00:37:21,657 --> 00:37:22,989
Mike!
752
00:37:22,991 --> 00:37:26,368
It's been a really tough year.
753
00:37:26,411 --> 00:37:27,869
But my mom she always
believed in me,
754
00:37:27,913 --> 00:37:29,120
Always thought
I could do this,
755
00:37:29,164 --> 00:37:31,081
And so I wanna
prove her right.
756
00:37:36,213 --> 00:37:38,088
So my name is michael
and today I made for you
757
00:37:38,131 --> 00:37:41,132
An herb goat cheese ravioli
with a tomato cream sauce,
758
00:37:41,176 --> 00:37:45,220
With sautéed spinach,
roasted red peppers,
and finished with a basil oil.
759
00:37:45,264 --> 00:37:47,806
Me and my mom loved to eat
italian food together.
760
00:37:47,849 --> 00:37:49,599
It's one of her favorites.
761
00:37:49,601 --> 00:37:51,184
You cook for her all the time?
762
00:37:51,228 --> 00:37:54,771
I used to cook for her
all the time.
763
00:37:54,815 --> 00:37:59,609
My mom, sadly, passed away
at the beginning of this year.
764
00:37:59,611 --> 00:38:02,654
Oh, my god. Sorry to hear.
765
00:38:02,698 --> 00:38:04,698
Michael: She had cancer.
766
00:38:04,741 --> 00:38:08,076
You know, being here is--
767
00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:11,371
It's absolutely surreal
because me and her
768
00:38:11,415 --> 00:38:14,124
- Used to watch this show
together all the time.
- Aww.
769
00:38:14,167 --> 00:38:17,210
And, you know,
I remember her saying that,
770
00:38:17,212 --> 00:38:19,587
"mike, you could do this."
you know?
771
00:38:19,631 --> 00:38:22,173
And now I'm standing here.
772
00:38:22,217 --> 00:38:25,385
You took a big part
of your heart and put it on
a plate today for us to try.
773
00:38:25,387 --> 00:38:29,514
I did,
and I hope you enjoy it.
774
00:38:29,558 --> 00:38:31,266
Shall we take a look?
775
00:38:35,439 --> 00:38:38,106
Visually, it's beautiful.
I love the colors.
776
00:38:38,108 --> 00:38:40,984
And the freshness-- it's not
doused in a cream sauce.
777
00:38:41,028 --> 00:38:42,777
It's showing off
for all the right reasons.
778
00:38:42,821 --> 00:38:46,281
So, yeah, let's hope it tastes
as good as it looks.
779
00:38:46,325 --> 00:38:48,283
- Yes, chef.
- So, let's see.
780
00:38:48,327 --> 00:38:51,494
We're gonna see if the pasta
is cooked through.
781
00:38:54,041 --> 00:38:55,248
It looks right.
782
00:38:55,250 --> 00:38:58,126
Nice proportion
of filling to pasta.
783
00:38:58,170 --> 00:39:00,128
The pasta's thin.
Should we try it?
784
00:39:07,596 --> 00:39:10,263
I feel like with the ravioli
made by scratch,
785
00:39:10,265 --> 00:39:13,058
Could be gummy,
could taste like plain food.
786
00:39:13,101 --> 00:39:15,185
This really worked for me.
787
00:39:15,228 --> 00:39:19,439
I thought it tasted fresh
and bright and not too heavy.
788
00:39:19,483 --> 00:39:22,609
I think your mom
would've been really, really,
really proud of this one.
789
00:39:22,652 --> 00:39:24,361
It's definitely a yes for me.
790
00:39:24,404 --> 00:39:27,614
- Yes, chef. Thank you.
- Pasta's cooked beautifully.
791
00:39:27,616 --> 00:39:30,533
But be careful
with the garnish underneath,
'cause its lacking seasoning.
792
00:39:30,577 --> 00:39:33,119
- Yes. Chef.
- I have to remind myself
you're an amateur.
793
00:39:33,163 --> 00:39:37,665
So, for me I'm a yes
794
00:39:37,709 --> 00:39:40,126
With great confidence.
795
00:39:40,128 --> 00:39:41,753
Uh, that's two yesses.
796
00:39:41,797 --> 00:39:43,546
But you need three yesses
to get that apron tonight.
797
00:39:43,590 --> 00:39:48,551
- Joe?
- I'm not sure what I taste
more in this dish.
798
00:39:48,553 --> 00:39:53,932
An amateur cook who has
an ability to take this kind of
cooking to the next level
799
00:39:53,975 --> 00:39:59,729
Or this incredible love
that comes through a dish that
you cooked with your mother.
800
00:40:02,526 --> 00:40:04,984
And I think it's both
of those things.
801
00:40:05,028 --> 00:40:06,194
So, for me it's a yes.
802
00:40:06,238 --> 00:40:09,364
Oh, my god. Thank you.
803
00:40:09,366 --> 00:40:12,117
Michael, I was
a definite yes as well.
804
00:40:12,160 --> 00:40:13,660
- Now put that apron on.
- Gordon: Congratulations.
805
00:40:13,787 --> 00:40:16,413
You got a stain on your t-shirt.
You got to cover that thing up.
806
00:40:16,415 --> 00:40:19,249
- Come on, buddy.
- Keep that millennial
courage going,
807
00:40:19,292 --> 00:40:21,751
And keep on cooking like this--
fearless and bold.
808
00:40:21,753 --> 00:40:23,420
Absolutely. I will.
809
00:40:27,134 --> 00:40:29,592
( all cheering )
810
00:40:29,594 --> 00:40:31,386
Oh, oh, oh!
811
00:40:32,347 --> 00:40:34,180
Whoo!
812
00:40:36,518 --> 00:40:38,518
( laughing )
813
00:40:38,562 --> 00:40:42,480
This means everything to me,
getting these four yesses.
814
00:40:45,318 --> 00:40:47,402
My mom would be
over the moon ecstatic
815
00:40:47,404 --> 00:40:50,113
- If she saw me walk out
with that apron.
- Oh, mike.
816
00:40:50,157 --> 00:40:53,450
This is something
I've been working for
817
00:40:53,493 --> 00:40:56,411
For so long,
and it finally just happened,
818
00:40:56,455 --> 00:40:59,122
And I almost can't believe
that it just did.
819
00:40:59,166 --> 00:41:02,417
- What an amazing night.
- Incredible.
820
00:41:02,461 --> 00:41:03,710
I didn't know
they were gonna be that good.
821
00:41:03,753 --> 00:41:05,295
And only gonna get better.
822
00:41:05,338 --> 00:41:07,255
So which generation's
gonna land this thing?
823
00:41:07,299 --> 00:41:09,549
- Hmm.
- Millennials without a doubt.
824
00:41:09,551 --> 00:41:11,885
I am convinced.
Especially after today.
825
00:41:11,928 --> 00:41:13,761
Ah, you're just cheering
for the home team.
826
00:41:13,805 --> 00:41:16,431
- It was so amazing
to have you. Shall we?
- All right.
827
00:41:16,466 --> 00:41:19,309
- Gordon: Amazing.
- Joe: High standard
this year, guys.
828
00:41:19,352 --> 00:41:22,187
- Good stuff.
- Gordon: Next time,
829
00:41:22,230 --> 00:41:24,981
The auditions continue
with the baby boomers...
830
00:41:25,025 --> 00:41:26,357
- Boomers! Boomers!
- Go, boomers!
831
00:41:26,401 --> 00:41:30,904
Please welcome my mother
lidia bastianich.
832
00:41:30,989 --> 00:41:33,239
As more home cooks compete...
833
00:41:33,241 --> 00:41:36,242
I'm a baby boomer blooming
in the kitchen now.
834
00:41:36,244 --> 00:41:39,245
- I smell something.
Is that okay?
- You burned the venison.
835
00:41:39,289 --> 00:41:42,123
These recipes that we're cooking
are from heritage cooks.
836
00:41:42,167 --> 00:41:44,000
I'm gonna show 'em
what the old folks can do.
837
00:41:44,002 --> 00:41:46,252
...For a coveted white apron.
838
00:41:46,296 --> 00:41:48,296
The chicken, crispy,
and the flavor is excellent.
839
00:41:48,340 --> 00:41:50,548
The dish is good. I like you.
I like the energy.
840
00:41:50,550 --> 00:41:54,636
This is a perfectly executed
dish for children.