WWBC? - Next Food Network Star - ep. 1

Oh crap, here we go again.

Brian has an idea.
It is a project.
An idea.
CAN HE KEEP IT UP?

Maybe. Let's see how I do.

The project?

What Would Brian Cook?

Here is the basic idea. When the contestants get a challenge, I will come up with my ideas of what to do. the next day I will write it up here with a short method of preparation/grocery list/recipe and you can tell me if you think I would have been the winner, safe, or eliminated. If you think it would be a winner, I am going to make it and tell you all about it. Sound fun?

The beginning of the Next Food Network Star was a challenge to create a buffet for the networks 16th anniversary. As they began to clamor for who was going to lead and who was going to cook what, my mind started winding up.

If I could have gotten myself into a leadership position, I would have done a simple, but flavorful appetizer to start the buffet. Nothing too labor intensive so i could keep moving around the kitchen. What is simple?

Shredded, glazed duck breast
in a bib lettuce wrapper with a reduced citrus dipping sauce

- Rendered and seared duck breast, fork shredded(to reduce cost on the budget) after glazing and RIGHT BEFORE service.
- Three citrus fruit reduction. Lime, orange and the sweetest third citrus available
- Quickly blanched Celery root, carrot and maybe a spring onion added in to add some crunch

Would it be tasty, I am sure.
Would it get me the win? Who knows.
Would I have been safe from elimination, TOTALLY!

I can't say I am too impressed with this package of contestants but we will see if I can keep keeping up.