masterchef the professionals season 11 episode 19

Each of the cooks enter the arena in a white chef coat. Interestingly, all the final contestants are teachers or former teachers.Īt last it is time for the final challenge. She is Cesar’s driving motivation and his Mexican heritage is his inspiration. He hears the story of Cesar’s mother who left her teaching career in Mexico, essentially gave up everything, to bring her young family to the States for a better future. 19 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.Īaron eventually finds his way to Cesar’s home where a large family meal is in progress. 2” two-hour season finale episode of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, Sept. MASTERCHEF: L-R: Contestants Gerron, Ashley and Cesar in the “Finale Pt. It can be a real challenge to elevate southern comfort food and make it pretty on the plate. Joe does express concern that he needs to elevate anything he is making and also needs to be sure to plate with finesse. He is driven by his care for his students, and his influences are distinctly southern. Gerron is hoping to win and start a culinary program for his students. He attends their games and has an open door policy and many of the students see him as a role model. They talk about his connection to students and his willingness to go above and beyond. Joe arrives at Gerron’s classroom and he asks the students how Gerron has impacted them. The market is piled high with fresh citrus and locally caught fish. She also takes Gordon to her local farmer’s market so he can experience her inspiration.

Though concerned at first, her parents are very supportive and proud. She gave up her teaching career and moved home to pursue her culinary dream.

For Ashley, she wants to win for her parents and to validate her career change. The home visits are a good opportunity to get to see the influences on the final cooks and to see what is driving them in the finale. Supposedly he is prone to getting lost, so we see him with his map unfurled, trying to find his way. Aaron attempts to visit Cesar in Houston, Texas. Joe goes to visit Gerron at school in Nashville, Tennessee. Gordon goes to visit with Ashley at her parent’s home in Opa-Locka, Florida. The mentors go for a visit to their hometowns to check in with them. Who will be the MasterChef Season 9 winner? Since we were last in the MasterChef kitchen, the top three have gone home to plan and practice their finale dishes. In this recap of MasterChef, the final three cook the meal of their lives and a new MasterChef Season 9 winner is crowned!

Masterchef the professionals season 11 episode 19