Stephanie

AGE: 31

HOMETOWN: Stamford, CT - currently resides in Chicago, IL

CULINARY EDUCATION: University of Michigan (undergrad); Scottsdale Culinary Institute

FAVORITE SIMPLE SPRING RECIPE: Anything with green garlic such as gnocchi with clams, white asparagus and green garlic

ELIMINATION CHALLENGE WINS: 4/14

QUICKFIRE WINS: 2/14

STATUS: Season 4 Winner!

BIO:

Until recently, Stephanie was the chef/owner of Scylla in Chicago. She is now enjoying traveling, both domestically and abroad, while planning her next exciting venture. Stephanie's biggest lure in cooking is seafood because the same fish can be cooked so many different ways - grilled, poached, cured, pan roasted - and this brings out different attributes, flavors and textures. Stephanie says in her cooking, contrasting and complementary elements are essential, but balance is non-negotiable. She has always been very driven and a bit of a risk-taker. "Once I set my mind to something, I follow through. It always has to be 110%."

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