Ep 2. Episode 2
- October 16, 2018
In episode 2 of The Big Family Cooking Showdown season 2, the competition heats up as more families show off their culinary skills. The theme for this episode is comfort food, and each family must present a dish that not only tastes delicious, but also brings a feeling of warmth and comfort.
The hosts, Nadiya Hussain and Zoe Ball, introduce the three judges for this episode: renowned food critic, William Sitwell; Michelin-starred chef, Giorgio Locatelli; and cookery teacher, Rosemary Shrager. The judges are looking for dishes that are traditional yet innovative, and that use fresh and seasonal ingredients.
The first family to present their comfort food dish is the Williams family, who hail from Cornwall. They have prepared a classic Cornish pasty, but with a twist - it includes a filling of slow-cooked beef, caramelized onions, and roasted root vegetables. The judges are impressed with the flaky pastry and flavorful filling, and compliment the family on their use of local ingredients.
Next up is the Patel family, who come from Leicester. They have cooked a vegetarian version of a popular Indian street food, pav bhaji. Their dish consists of mashed vegetables in a tomato-based sauce, served with buttered rolls. The judges appreciate the family's efforts to make a healthy and flavorful version of a popular dish, and praise their use of fresh herbs and spices.
The third family to showcase their dish is the Morris family, who are from the Lake District. They have prepared a hearty beef stew, using locally sourced meat and vegetables. The judges are impressed with the rich flavors and tender meat of the stew, and they also appreciate the family's use of homemade stock.
The fourth family is the O'Connor family, who come from Dublin. They have made an Irish classic, Colcannon, but have added a twist with the addition of smoked haddock. The judges are impressed with the resulting dish, as the flavors of the smoked haddock complement the creamy mashed potatoes and cabbage.
The fifth and final family to showcase their comfort food dish is the Nishimura family, who come from London but have Japanese roots. They have cooked a dish that combines Japanese and British influences - a toad in the hole, but with a filling of Japanese-style pork and cabbage. The judges are intrigued by this unique fusion dish, and they appreciate the creativity and skill involved in making it.
The judges deliberate and deliberate, ultimately naming the Morris family as the winners of the comfort food challenge. The family is thrilled and emotional at the win, and they thank the judges and hosts for the opportunity to showcase their cooking skills.
The episode ends with the families saying their goodbyes and heading home, while the hosts tease the next challenge for the remaining families. Will they be able to rise to the occasion and create more dishes that impress the judges? Only time will tell in the next episode of The Big Family Cooking Showdown.
