Ep 3. Just Like Gordon

The episode Just Like Gordon from MasterChef Junior season 5 is all about giving the young contestants a chance to impress Gordon Ramsay, the host of the show. The episode starts with a mystery box challenge where the young chefs have to cook with ingredients that are favored by Chef Ramsay.

After opening their boxes, the contestants find a wide array of ingredients such as tenderloin beef, potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, and many more. They are ecstatic to be cooking with ingredients that are approved by Gordon Ramsay himself. But there is a catch. They have only 60 minutes to create a dish that is as good as or better than what Chef Ramsay would make.

As the challenge starts, the contestants get straight to their work, and it is evident that they are all very focused. Some of them decide to incorporate the ingredients in a traditional way, while others think out of the box and create a unique dish. The judges, Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi, and Aaron Sanchez, walk around the kitchen to taste the food and provide feedback to the young chefs.

Throughout the challenge, the contestants show great skills and composure, despite the pressure of cooking for Gordon Ramsay. They manage to create some stunning dishes, which include beef tenderloin with creamed spinach, roasted potatoes, and red wine reduction, asparagus salad with a poached egg, sautéed mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, and many more.

At the end of the challenge, the judges do not find it easy to pick just one winner as all the dishes are outstanding. They announce the top 3, and they are Mia, Evan, and Cydney. But there can only be one winner, and the judges pick Evan as the winner of the challenge. Evan wins the chance to cook alongside Gordon Ramsay in the next challenge, and he is thrilled.

In the next challenge, the young chefs are divided into two teams, and they are given the task of creating a dish for a VIP table at the Mastro's Steakhouse. For this challenge, they have to work together with their team, and they have to make sure that their dish is the best on the table.

The contestants have to create a three-course meal, which includes an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert. They have to work under the strict supervision of Gordon Ramsay, who is there to guide them and make sure that they are on the right track.

As the challenge progresses, the contestants face many obstacles, and tensions run high between the teams. But they manage to stay focused and complete their dishes on time. The judges taste all the dishes and pick the winner based on the overall performance of the team.

The dishes are fantastic, and they include a grilled shrimp appetizer, a dry-aged New York strip steak entrée, and a chocolate ganache dessert. The judges are impressed by the level of the cooking and the presentation of the dishes.

In the end, the judges announce the winning team, and the members of the team are thrilled. They have done an outstanding job and have created a dish that is worthy of a VIP table.

Just Like Gordon from MasterChef Junior season 5 is a thrilling episode that showcases the skills and the determination of the young contestants. They manage to impress Gordon Ramsay, who is known for his high standards, and they create some stunning dishes that are worthy of a professional kitchen. It is a must-watch episode for anyone who loves cooking or wants to see the best young chefs in action.