We unveil the ingredient!
Today's theme is PUMPKIN!
Don't know what I am talking about - Watch this!
Yes, this show is for real. And Yes, we did Iron Chef in real life.
RULES
(1) Iron Chef Boys vs. Iron Chef Girls
Boys prepare (a) an appetizer and (b) dessert
Girls prepare (a) a main dish and (b) a drink
(2) Team members can communicate with each other via email/phone/teleportation device, etc. as much as they'd like before Saturday evening
(3) The dishes must be completed AND plated in 1 1/2 hours or less
(4) Each recipe must be baked from scratch - no "pre-made" ingredients may be used
(5) Each team must select a "presenter" to describe the dish and its components to the taste testers
(6) Points will be awarded by the opposing team as follows - (Out of 20 points)
(3) The dishes must be completed AND plated in 1 1/2 hours or less
(4) Each recipe must be baked from scratch - no "pre-made" ingredients may be used
(5) Each team must select a "presenter" to describe the dish and its components to the taste testers
(6) Points will be awarded by the opposing team as follows - (Out of 20 points)
10 points awarded for pumpkin taste
5 points awarded for presentation
5 points awarded for originality
Gooooooo Iron Chef Pumpkin teams!
IRON CHEF BOYS
(McKay loves to whistle while he works)
IRON CHEF GIRLS
We did this right after our ward's trunk or treat so I was still dressed up. Can you tell who McKay and I were for Halloween?
The REAL IRON CHEF way to cut a pumpkin.
McKay's techniques were pretty good too.
IRON CHEF BOYS
Appetizer - Pumpkin Pico de Gallo
Dessert - Pumpkin All Spice Cupcakes
(These were so ridiculously good, wait, I can't believe I just complimented the enemy, NO!)
IRON CHEF GIRLS
Drink - Spiced Pumpkin Cider Smoothie
Main Course - Creamy Pumpkin Soup
(Ever wonder what happened to our pumpkin? Well here it is!)
Why, Yeeeees, the IRON CHEF BOYS presented their food with upper-crust British accents. We ladies may have given them more points because of it.
Tasting...
We really enjoyed our first Iron Chef battle.
Now, the verdict.
Both teams fought bravely and stretched their culinary horizons, but who takes it, who's cuisine reins supreme?
IRON CHEF BOYS!
There was much rejoicing and the boys basked in their glory for quite some time!
Now, the verdict.
Both teams fought bravely and stretched their culinary horizons, but who takes it, who's cuisine reins supreme?
IRON CHEF BOYS!
There was much rejoicing and the boys basked in their glory for quite some time!
We did, however, have one minor casualty. McKay got a steam burn from the microwave. When I asked McKay what he learned from this experience he said,
"Never to cook in the kitchen again!"
"Never to cook in the kitchen again!"
(That face was so tragic that I had to go kiss it right after this picture!)
Oh, and I had to include this adorable Haunted Gingerbread House made by our friends. What a fun idea, huh? McKay and I are definitely making one for next year! So Cute Carolyn!
Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!
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