Thu, Mar 1, 2018
40 junior home cooks come to Los Angeles, ready to compete. The junior home cooks are split up into two groups - girls and boys. All 20 girls are tasked with making a flawless medium-rare filet mignon dish, while the boys must prepare the perfect chicken breast dish. Only 12 winners from each group will earn an apron and a chance to move on. The competition is tougher than ever as the judges separate the best junior chef-testants from all the rest.
Thu, Mar 8, 2018
The Top 24 face their first mystery box challenge of the season, during which they must cook dishes using ingredients that start with each letter of the alphabet. The winner receives a huge advantage in the elimination challenge. Later in the MASTERCHEF kitchen, the contestants must prove their technical skills as they are tasked with crafting a French classic - fruit tart. Then, it is up to the judges to decide who stays and who goes home.
Thu, Mar 15, 2018
The Top 22 split up into teams and must prepare as many perfect-looking milkshakes as they can in just 10 minutes. The winning teams will be safe from elimination and one unlucky judge will get a sweet surprise! Then, the rest of the junior cooks will each have to put their own personal twist on a classic chicken-and-waffles dish. It is then up to the judges to decide who stays and goes home.
Thu, May 17, 2018
Entrée: Avery serves seared ribeye cap with mustard greens, glazed onions, chimichurri and bone marrow butter. Quani serves duck fat fried catfish with spicy greens, pickled okra and corn purée. Beni serves grilled veal chop with beet-potato fondant, red cabbage sauerkraut and mustard cream sauce. Dessert: Beni serves deconstructed apple tartlet with walnut crumble, apple-brandy cream and cranberry coulis. Quani serves blueberry tart with marshmallow meringue, blueberries and lemon poppy seed tuile. Avery serves tres leches cake with salted caramel sauce, kettle corn and whipped cream. Final three: Avery Meadows, Beni Cwiakala and Quani Fields. Winner Announced: Beni is announced as the sixth MasterChef Junior winner, taking home the trophy and the $100,000 prize. MasterChef Junior Winner: Beni Cwiakala.