Programme 7: Semi-Final
Tuesday 7 April 2009
The semi final has arrived, the penultimate round.
The six remaining chefs, Niamh Switzer, Trevor Thornton, Patricia George, Peter Wyse, Juyong Kim and Dermot McDonnell, can almost touch the glory now. They have all been though the ringer of the HEAT restaurant and come out the right side.
Some, like Dermot, have made the most of their second chance. Others like Juyong and have looked really impressive in the heat of the kitchen.
The stakes have been raised considerably in the semi finals. Each of the chefs must design and execute a three course meal for a table of expert critics. They will be judged at a much higher standard.
Only the very best is acceptable at this stage...and there will be some surprises in store along the way!
At the end of the day, only two chefs will be left standing, and they will go through to the HEAT final, one step away from a prize of ¤10,000 and the title of HEAT champion.
Click on the chefs (right) to view their profile...
Recipes
Starters
- Tina of crabmeat and smoked salmon served with ruby grapefruit, Dill Crème fraîche and guacamole
- Pan Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Velouté, Cep Ravioli and a Parmesan Crisp
- Warm Oysters and Scallops in Broth with Herbed Whipped Cream and Caviar
- Squid with Black Pudding Stuffing and Tomato and Herb Sauce
Main
- Prime Irish Rib eye steak, honey roasted root vegetables, fondant potato and béarnaise sauce
- Tournedos of Fillet Beef, with seared Foie Gras, Pomme Maxime and Madeira Jus
- Beef Medallion with Creamy Cashel Blue Leeks served with Rosemary Mash and Port Sauce
- Roast Rib of Beef on Creamed White Beans and Leeks, topped with Crispy Onion Strings; Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato
Dessert
