: Other contestants presented innovative takes on staples like marinated cabbage, Ukrainian cheeses intended to rival Italian varieties, and elevated versions of "salo with potatoes".
: Prepared a traditional local borscht with fried crucian carp , a specific regional recipe. : Other contestants presented innovative takes on staples
: Chefs had 45 minutes to prepare extraordinary dishes. Some took high-risk paths, such as cooking types of fish they had never handled before or attempting to elevate "ordinary" baked potatoes in foil. Season Context : Other contestants presented innovative takes on staples