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Ryan Competes in Top Chef Cook-off
Ryan heads to the Heirloom Tomato Festival in Sonoma to compete in a cook-off against fellow Top Chef contestant Casey Thompson.
After Ryan juggles cooking for his restaurant and filling out a big order for his catering business, he heads to Sonoma County to participate in a chef's competition. He goes against his fellow Top Chef alum and fan favorite Casey Thompson.
Before he gets to the competition, Ryan stops by a nearby olive press where he gets inspiration to cook seasonal tomatoes with fresh olive oil.
Ryan meets up with celebrity chef Guy Fieri at the Heirloom Tomato Festival at the Kendall-Jackson Winery before the competition gets underway. And, Ryan makes him a batch of orange-olive oil shortbread cookies.
Ryan and Top Chef contestant Casey Thompson need to make three dishes in 30 minutes and incorporate tomatoes. The judges tell Ryan he needs to use two main proteins in his dish -- salmon and pork. On top of that he must use plenty of heirloom tomatoes in all three of his dishes.
Ryan prepared the following dishes for the cook-off:
Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
Gremolata with a Tomato Twist
Bagna Cauda
Babaganoush with Grilled Japanese Eggplant
For more information on the Heirloom Tomato Festival:
Kendall-Jackson Wine Center
5007 Fulton Road
Fulton, California 95439
707.571.7500
kj.com
- Segment 1
- Tomato Jam
- Ryan's tomato based jam/relish is mixed with onions, garlic, and ginger. It is a great way to extend the use of tomatoes during season.
- See Recipe
- Segment 2
- Orange-Olive Oil Shortbread Cookies
- Ryan shares a recipe for shortbread cookies featuring the unique flavors of olive oil, oranges and lavender.
- See Recipe
- Segment 3
- Ryan Takes on Casey Thompson
- Ryan prepares to take on fellow Top Chef Casey Thompson in a cook-off. Both chefs need to make three dishes in 30 minutes and incorporate tomatoes.
- Watch Segment
- Segment 4
- Does Ryan Win the Cook-Off?
- The judges pick a winner for the cook-off. Will Ryan or fellow Top Chef Casey Thompson take home the trophy?
- Watch Segment
- Segment 5
- What Makes Great Olive Oil?
- Ryan learns the secret to great olive oil.
- Watch Segment
- Photo Gallery
- Behind-the-Scenes Photos: Top Chef Cook-off
- Go behind the scenes as Chef Ryan Scott competes in a cook-off against fellow Top Chef Casey Thompson.
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