No. Title Original air date "Catch Me Up... Quick! '' November 30, 2017 (2017 - 11 - 30) Challenge: The four returning Top Chef contestants had to create a dish that represented their current ventures as a chef. In addition, the contestants had to agree upon five ingredients which they would all have to incorporate into their dishes; they chose cauliflower, lamb, serrano peppers, fennel, and olives. Only three contestants would move on to compete against the first eliminated chef from the main cast. Jennifer: Lamb Croquettes, Crème Fraîche with Gochujang & Lemon Zest Kwame: Moroccan Lamb Stew, Castelvetrano Olives, Cashews, Fennel Lee Anne: Cauliflower Soup, Ground Lamb & Flatbread Marcel: Vadouvan Lamb Rack, Olive, Pine Nuts, Fennel Fronds, Fennel Pollen & Roasted Cauliflower WINNER: Lee Anne ELIMINATED: Jennifer "All of a Spudden '' December 7, 2017 (2017 - 12 - 07) Challenge: The chefs had to create a dish featuring potatoes. Kwame: Potato Écrasé, Potato Crumble, Lemon, Smoked Paprika, Crispy Pancetta Lee Anne: Herb, Kale & Potato Purée, Crispy Potato Batonnet, Potato Ring, Seared Scallop & Andouille Sausage Marcel: French Fry Potato with Aji Amarillo Sauce Melissa: Pan-Seared Salmon, Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Yukon Gold Potato Chips, Chive Oil with Lemon WINNER: Marcel ELIMINATED: Melissa "Miss Muffet 's Favorite '' December 14, 2017 (2017 - 12 - 14) Challenge: Inspired by the Little Miss Muffet nursery rhyme, the chefs had to create a dish using cheese curds, whey, and dried zebra tarantulas. Claudette: Ha Sikil Pak, Fried Sweet Potato Skins & Tarantula Kwame: Grilled Flatbread with Whey Sauce & Cheese Curds, Crispy Tarantula Lee Anne: Crispy Tarantula over "Grime Time '' of Fried Curds & Piquillo Pepper Compote, Whey Honey Vinaigrette Marcel: Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Whey Emulsion, Prosciutto, Tarantula Gremolata WINNER: Claudette ELIMINATED: Marcel "Two Wrongs '' December 21, 2017 (2017 - 12 - 21) Challenge: The chefs were shown seven baskets filled with unusual pairings of ingredients: vanilla beans and pickles, strawberries and garlic, liquorice and peanut butter, sour candy and gochujang, bonito flakes and chocolate, bananas and capers, and coffee and anchovy paste. Each contestant had to select one basket and create a cohesive dish using their ingredients, attempting to turn "two wrongs into a right ''. Following the judging, two chefs were eliminated. Claudette (Bonito Flakes & Chocolate): Seared Venison with Raspberry Mole Kwame (Bananas & Capers): Nigerian Red Pepper Chicken Stew, Plantain Chips, Pickled Pepper & Crispy Capers Laura (Strawberries & Garlic): Black Garlic Roasted Halibut with Strawberry, Heirloom Tomato & Garlic Salsa Lee Anne (Vanilla & Pickles): Veracruz Chicken with Dried Chiles, Vanilla, Orange & Grapefruit Juice, Cucumber Salsa Rogelio (Sour Candy & Gochujang): Sour Candy - Marinated Tuna, Fennel, Apple, Pepper & Red Onion Escabeche WINNER: Claudette ELIMINATED: Laura and Rogelio 5 "All in Your Head '' December 28, 2017 (2017 - 12 - 28) Challenge (Part 1): In the first round of a two - part challenge, the chefs had to create dishes using animal heads. Claudette: Taco de Lengua - Pork Tongue Taco with Mushrooms, Cabbage Slaw, Salsa Verde Kwame: Traditional Thai Curry with Salmon, Garlic Chips & Flat Bread Lee Anne: Braised & Fried Halibut Cheek, Sautéed Vegetables, Lamb & Black Bean Sauce Tyler: Pork Cheek Braised in Brown Butter Currant Sauce, Sweet Potato Purée, Spaghetti Squash WINNER: Kwame ELIMINATED: Tyler 6 "Cook with Your Guts '' December 28, 2017 (2017 - 12 - 28) Challenge (Part 2): In the second round of a two - part challenge, the chefs had to create dishes using the innards of various animals. The winners of the challenge earned spots in the main competition. Claudette: Picadillo Tetela with Chicken Livers & Cherries, Chintextle (Oaxacan Mother Sauce) Kwame: Chicken Heart Sofrito with Crispy Shallots, Confit Potatoes, Potato Tostones & Chicken Gremolata Lee Anne: Beef Liver Dumplings with Garlic, Shallots, Shoyu, Ginger & Chili Oil WINNERS: Claudette and Lee Anne ELIMINATED: Kwame 7 "Make Like a Tree and Leaf '' January 11, 2018 (2018 - 01 - 11) Challenge: The chefs made dishes highlighting the flavors and textures of the unconventionally eaten parts of the tree, such as spruce tips, pine tips, curry leaves, and kaffir lime leaves. Brother: Pork Chop with Avocado Leaf Ash & Guajillo Chilis, Lime & Jalapeño Syrup, Charred Pineapple & Mango Tu: Chicken Curry, Curry Leaves, Bay Leaves & Kaffir Lime Leaves WINNER: Brother ELIMINATED: Tu 8 "Speed Round '' January 18, 2018 (2018 - 01 - 18) Challenge: The chefs were allowed to cook any dish, but were only given ten minutes to do so. Brother: Seared Trout, Chorizo Vinaigrette & Cauliflower Purée Tanya: Blackened Salmon with Romesco Sauce WINNER: Brother ELIMINATED: Tanya 9 "Last Last Chance '' January 25, 2018 (2018 - 01 - 25) Challenge: The chefs had to create dishes using produce that has gone bad; they were also restricted from using any proteins. Brother: Grilled Artichoke, Charred Eggplant Purée, Miso, Nutmeg, Morels, Confit of Tomatoes & Chive Claudette: Plantain Molotes, Heirloom Tomato Caldillo, Cabbage Avocado Slaw with Crema WINNER: Brother ELIMINATED: Claudette 10 "Ultimate Top Chef Taco Bar '' February 1, 2018 (2018 - 02 - 01) Challenge: The chefs put their own spin on tacos. Instead of creating the entire dish themselves, the chefs had to lay out the components for their tacos and allow Colicchio, as well as the other eliminated contestants, to build their own. In addition, at least one component had to incorporate Hidden Valley ranch seasoning. Brother: Borracho Beans, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Grilled Carne Asada, Cotija Corn, Pickled Poblanos, Ranch Chipotle Crema Fatima: Chana Masala, Poached Quail Eggs, Seven Spice New York Strip, Tamarind Chile Sauce, Ranch & Preserved Lemon Crème Fraîche, Avocado Coconut Crema Joseph: Ranch Tostadas, Ponzu & Cilantro Cod, Mirin Pickled Onions, Corn & Napa Kimchi, Ranch Yuzu Crema, Furikake Radishes, Gochujang Salsa WINNER: Joseph ELIMINATED: Fatima 11 "Goldilocks and the Three Bears '' February 8, 2018 (2018 - 02 - 08) Challenge: Inspired by the fairy tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears '', the chefs had to create a porridge dish. Brother: White Quinoa Porridge, Seared Seabass, Cranberry Apple Chutney Bruce: Farro & Barley Porridge, Seared Sea Scallop, Poached Egg, Pickled Mustard Green & Wild Mushroom Joseph: Seared Steak, Barley Porridge Milanese, Tomato Conserva, Parmigiano Reggiano WINNER: Brother ELIMINATED: Bruce 12 "Finale '' February 8, 2018 (2018 - 02 - 08) Challenge: The finalists were allowed to cook any dish. The dishes were served to Colicchio, guest judge Lachlan Mackinnon - Patterson, and the gallery of previously eliminated chefs, who then voted for their favorite dish. The chef who received the most votes was declared the winner of Last Chance Kitchen and rejoined the main competition. Brother: Stuffed Chicken Breast with Pecorino & Jalapeno, Roasted Chili Apple, Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts Hash, Lime Crema with Nitro Raspberries Joseph: Lamb Shoulder, Fava Bean Pesto, Charred Fava Pecorino, Shallot & Balsamic Glaze WINNER: Joseph ELIMINATED: Brother
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