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A dessert-themed challenge inspired by MasterChef champions Posted May 2, 2021 After the combination of a week off and what turned out to be a non-elimination challenge in the last episode left us in final five purgatory, I have a feeling we may see the first double elimination of the season tonight.  Beyond that prediction, a few themes that will be interesting to keep an eye on are whether or not Andrew can extend his impressive winning streak, if Christopher can continue to fly close to the sun without getting burned, and if Thea can finally secure her elusive first individual win ...

With six cooks left standing and only four more episodes until the  MasterChef Canada: Back To Win finale, it still feels hard to single out any one of the remaining competitors as the sole favourite. Every person left in the competition has a great track record, so it will be interesting to see how things play out tonight. In today’s challenge, the chefs are being asked to replicate what Claudio describes as a luxurious seafood platter. On the particularly large demo platter, we see a seafood spread consisting of steamed mussels in a white wine broth, fritto misto (fried halibut, smelt...

Breaking down this week's Italian-themed episode of MasterChef Canada Posted March 14, 2021 After last week’s team challenge cliffhanger left us on the edge of our seats wondering who will be the next chef to exit the MasterChef Canada kitchen, we find out that for this week’s elimination challenge, the chefs are going to Italy.   Although it might feel like a step backward from previous challenges in terms of the chefs’ familiarity with the cuisine, no matter how much pasta they’ve made in their lives, it likely pales in comparison to judges Michael and Claudio, who are bo...

The second episode of MasterChef Canada: Back To Win opens up with the promise that this week, our competitors will be faced with “the toughest elimination challenge in MasterChef Canada history.”  Acknowledging that this series is known for its theatrical flare, I have a feeling it won’t be the last time we hear that statement this season. Following a brief reintroduction to the remaining home cooks, Michael Bonacini, right on cue, once again reminds the chefs that this year’s competition will be more difficult than previous seasons and for the second straight week we skip the st...