Ep 7. The Magnificent Seven (+1)

The Magnificent Seven (+1) is the seventh episode of the fifth season of Masterchef Canada, a cooking competition show that features amateur chefs from across the country. In this episode, the remaining eight contestants face a series of challenges that test their culinary skills and creativity.

The episode begins with Chef Alvin Leung introducing the first challenge, which requires the contestants to create a dish using one of four different types of protein: duck, lamb, chicken, or tofu. Each contestant chooses their protein and has 45 minutes to prepare a dish that showcases their chosen ingredient. The judges taste each dish and provide feedback, with two contestants being deemed the best and two being deemed the weakest.

Next, the remaining six contestants head to a local farm for the elimination challenge. The challenge requires them to create a dish that features a variety of vegetables grown on the farm. The contestants have limited time to prepare their dishes and must also pick their own vegetables from the farm. The judges sample each dish and provide feedback before announcing the bottom two contestants.

In the final challenge of the episode, the remaining six contestants are joined by a veteran Masterchef Canada contestant, who won a previous season and is known for his or her exceptional culinary skills. Each contestant is paired with the veteran and together they must prepare a dish that features two types of protein. The judges taste each dish and provide feedback before declaring one team the winner and one team the loser.

Throughout the episode, the contestants demonstrate their creativity, knowledge, and passion for cooking as they face increasingly difficult challenges. The judges offer praise and criticism as they evaluate each dish, and the tension builds as the competition progresses. In the end, only one contestant will emerge as the winner of Masterchef Canada season 5.