Ep 12. Cora V. Symon Holiday Battle

In Iron Chef America season 7 episode 12, viewers are treated to a special holiday battle between Iron Chef Cat Cora and challenger Michael Symon. The two chefs are tasked with creating a five-course meal featuring holiday ingredients like eggnog and gingerbread.

The episode begins with the traditional introduction of the secret ingredient, which is revealed to be eggnog. Both chefs have an hour to create three dishes using eggnog as a main ingredient. Cora creates a creamy eggnog soup with smoked salmon, while Symon opts for a savory eggnog custard with mushrooms and bacon.

For the main course, both chefs are given a choice between two proteins: venison or goose. Cora chooses venison and uses a variety of holiday spices to create a flavorful dish while Symon goes with the goose and creates a roasted bird with a citrus glaze and a side of roasted brussels sprouts.

The dessert round is where the chefs really get to showcase their holiday spirit. Cora creates a playful gingerbread house dessert featuring eggnog ice cream and honeycomb candy, while Symon opts for a more traditional apple tart with an eggnog ice cream.

Throughout the episode, the judges comment on the creativity and execution of each dish, with some of the highlights being the unique use of eggnog in the soup and the peppermint-infused dessert sauce that Symon creates.

Overall, the Cora V. Symon Holiday Battle is a festive and entertaining episode filled with holiday-inspired dishes and creative flavor combinations. Fans of Iron Chef America and holiday cooking shows alike are sure to enjoy this installment.