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Give Me Your Huddled Masses

It was a family affair as the cheftestants cranked out dishes that celebrated their history (and made dishes along the way to discovery). Judge their genealogy-inspired dishes here.

Grilled Cheese with Apples and Raisin Bread
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Credit: Antonia Lofaso
Orange and Papaya Salad with Carrot and Rosemary Juice
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Credit: Carla Hall
Bread Soup with Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Green Chili and Pork Rinds
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Credit: Mike Isabella
Hot Dog and Beef Jerky Sandwich with Jalapeño, Pork Rinds, Lettuce and Apple
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Credit: Richard Blais
Nachos with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Jalapeño, Banana Pepper and Sour Cream; Popcorn with Candied Mangoes and Pineapples
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Credit: Tiffany Derry
Braised Veal, Rapini Leaf, and Fava Bean Risotto
Quickfire: Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish Based on your Ancestry

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Credit: Antonia Lofaso
Braised Pork Shoulder, Fried Grits, Corn and Sweet Potato Hash and Cheddar Biscuits
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Credit: Carla Hall
Potato Gnocchi with Braised Pork Shank Ragu and Burrata Cheese
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Credit: Mike Isabella
Short Ribs, Potatoes, Fried Bone Marrow, Corn Purée, and Pickled Glass Wart
Quickfire: Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish Based on your Ancestry

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Credit: Richard Blais
Braised Short Rib with Mustard Greens, Stewed Okra, and Oxtail Marmalade
Quickfire: Elimination Challenge: Create a Dish Based on your Ancestry

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Credit: Tiffany Derry