CTC - Ashley Ringelstetter

Challenge
Sauza Hornitos (substituted w/Camarena since Sauza was not available), Avocado, Shrimp, Seaweed, Mango Calpico

Menu
Avocado Seaweed Salad w/Marinated Mango Calpico Tequila Shrimp. Served w/a side of Mango Calpico Tequila Shooter.

CTC - Cindy Lai

Challenge
Green Beans, Grapes, Pork, Thai Chili Sauce, Eggs

Menu

Grilled Pork with Fried Green Beans and Grape Salad with Sweet Thai Hollandaise Sauce and Fried Egg.

CTC - Kasey Mak

Challenge
Spicy Tuna, Rice, Garlic, Flour, Shrimp

Menu

Tempura Fried Shrimp and Tuna with Garlic Fried Rice.

CTC - Tyler Richardson

Challenge
Salmon, Strawberries, Peppermint Candies, Cumin, Guacamole

Menu
Cumin Rubbed Salmon on a bed of Strawberry Peppermint Sauce. Topped with Strawberry Guacamole.

CTC - Brett Heisler

Challenge
Horseradish, Chocolate, Whiskey, Cucumber, Bratwurst

Menu
Whiskey Cucumber Brat Roll filled with Horseradish. Served with a side of Chocolate Dipping Sauce.

Below, I accidentally added an ingredient (bread) to the first time making this and did a redo as shown above. I actually liked the rolls better than the traditional brat in a bun!
Left: Bratwurst with a Horseradish Cucumber Whiskey Relish. Topped with Shaved Chocolate.
Right: Bratwurst with a Cucumber Horseradish Relish. Drizzled with Whiskey Chocolate Sauce.

CTC - Rita Kwong

Challenge
Instant Noodles, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Shrimp, Corn

Menu
Fried Noodle Shrimp with Roasted Corn, Pepper and Cherry Tomato Slaw. Served with a side of Tomato Pepper Corn Salsa.

CTC - Dawn Agridiano

Challenge
Chicken, Pineapple, Peppers, Sweet Potato, Corn

Menu
Grilled Chicken with a Red and Green Pepper Corn Salad. Served with a Pineapple Loaded Sweet Potato.

Flambe

The fun part of my job!

CTC - Theresa Johnson

Challenge
Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Fingerling Potatoes, Feta Cheese

Menu
Seared Chicken with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sauteed Artichoke Hearts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Topped with Feta Cheese.

CTC - Dawn Agridiano

Challenge
Salmon, Lime Juice, Honey, Mango, Red Onion, Ginger Root, Teriyaki Glaze

Menu
Seared Teriyaki Salmon with Honey Ginger Mango Salsa.

CTC - Joseph Ciafullo

Challenge
Scallops, Apples, Peanuts, Bacon, Cream Soda

Menu
Bacon Wrapped Scallop Lollipops with a Peanut Apple Cream Soda Dipping Sauce.

CTC - Sarah Bussell

Challenge
Fresh Pumpkin, Cheddar Cheese, Dark Beer, Grapes, Mustard

Menu
Roasted Pumkin, Dark Beer, Cheddar Cheese and Mustard Fondue served with Fresh Grapes.

CTC - Emmanuel Robinson

Challenge
Ham, Soy Sauce, Hot Sauce, Peppers, Tomatoes

Menu
Fried Ham topped with Soy and Hot Sauce, Tomatoes and Peppers.

CTC - Melissa Lai

Challenge
Raisins, Graham Crackers, Chicken, Arugula, Pumpkin

Menu
Pumpkin Graham Cracker Crusted Chicken with Wilted Arugula and Raisin Salad.

CTC - Rob Ciafullo

Challenge
Soy Sauce, Ginger, Rosemary, Steak, Asparagus

Menu
Grilled Asparagus Wrapped with Top Sirloin and Drizzled with Rosemary Soy Sauce Reduction. Topped with Crispy Fried Ginger.

CTC - Dawn Agridiano

Challenge
Zucchini, Squash, Chicken, Salt, Pepper

Menu
Roasted Acorn and Butternut Squash and Chicken Bowl served with Grilled Zucchini.

CTC - Jennifer Tylka

Challenge

Chicken, Peppers, Onions, Adobo Potatoes, Rice

Menu

Marinated Chicken, Onion and Adobo Potato Kabobs served over Jasmine Rice.

Poor "Sebastian "

Special for the weekend...LOBSTER!!! Sebastian from The Little Mermaid survived, but unfortunately this guy along with his pals did not :(

But, on the bright side, the guests thought it was delicious!