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Student Chefs Battle for the Title of Iron Chef CHS
Using the culinary skills and knowledge gained this semester, teams of Culinary Arts 1 students battled it out in a friendly Iron Chef Challenge on Thursday, Dec. 15. The Clayton High School students had only their class period to cook and plate an entrée or dessert using the secret ingredient – citrus fruits.
To prepare for the Iron Chef Challenge, which counts as part of the students’ final Culinary Arts course grade, the teams of students spent time during their previous class period to plan their menu and prepare their ingredients for the competition.
During each class period of the Iron Chef Challenge, four CHS teachers or other District staff served as guest judges. The judges rated the meals based on several criteria, including the appearance, taste, smell and plating of the dish. An average of the judges’ scores declared the winning kitchen for each class period.
To prepare for the Iron Chef Challenge, which counts as part of the students’ final Culinary Arts course grade, the teams of students spent time during their previous class period to plan their menu and prepare their ingredients for the competition.
During each class period of the Iron Chef Challenge, four CHS teachers or other District staff served as guest judges. The judges rated the meals based on several criteria, including the appearance, taste, smell and plating of the dish. An average of the judges’ scores declared the winning kitchen for each class period.
Congratulations to this year’s Iron Chef Challenge winners:
First Period: Bagel with Lox
Koy Range
Gavin Pasnik
Ben Yaffee
Third Period: Ginger Snap Cookies
Sarah Schmidt
Esther Klein
Hannah Ryan
Eighth Period: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Lauren Aiello
Sarah Franzel
Tessa O’Bryan
William Taube
Koy Range
Gavin Pasnik
Ben Yaffee
Third Period: Ginger Snap Cookies
Sarah Schmidt
Esther Klein
Hannah Ryan
Eighth Period: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Lauren Aiello
Sarah Franzel
Tessa O’Bryan
William Taube