Top Chef Season 9 - Sweet or Not-so-Sweet 15 - Photo Gallery

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Sweet or Not-so-Sweet 15

Now's your turn to judge the snake-filled and birthday party worthy dishes from the cheftestants first standard challenges of the season.

Rattlesnake Nigiri
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Beverly Kim

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Beef Short Rib Asada with Pina Kimchi
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Beverly Kim

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Rattlesnake Nicoise with Olive Oil Pudding and Olive Panko
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Chris Crary

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Choclo Con Chile
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Chris Crary

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Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Edward Lee

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Cumin Breaded Rattlesnake with Bacon
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Chris Jones

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Green Chile, Mushroom, and Oaxaca Cheese Empanadas
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Chris Jones

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Adobo Seasoned Rattlesnake with Pasilla Balsamic BBQ Sauce
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Chuy Valencia

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Braised Goat Birria, Cabbage, Red Peanut Salsa, and Handmade Queso Fresco
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Chuy Valencia

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Beer Battered Tempura Rattlesnake
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Dakota Weiss

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Pineapple Strawberry Cake
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Dakota Weiss

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Rattlesnake Gumbo with Habanero Orange Sauce
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Edward Lee

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Tomatillo Gazpacho with Watermelon, Jicama, and Pork Rinds
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Edward Lee

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Rattlesnake with Lime Zest, Fried Plantain with Avocado and Tequila Lime Sauce
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Grayson Schmitz

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Chicken in Ancho Pepita Mole with Pickled Red Onion, Crema, Lime
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Grayson Schmitz

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Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Heather Terhune

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Vanilla Tres Leches Cake
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Heather Terhune

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Sweet Corn Rattlesnake Griddle Cake, Beer Battered Rattlesnake Crudité
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Keith Rhodes

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Enchiladas en Salsa Verde
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Keith Rhodes

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Grilled Rattlesnake with Spanish Chorizo, Avocado and Crispy Farro
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Lindsay Autry

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Pork Tenderloin Huarache with Pineapple Salsa
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chefs: Keith Rhodes and Lindsay Autry

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Rattlesnake Braised with Tequila, Citrus, and Jalapeno
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Nyesha Arrington

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Ceviche with Crispy Plantain Chips and Spiced Popcorn
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Nyesha Arrington

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BBQ Rattlesnake with Peaches, Fried Peanuts, and Southeast Asian Spices
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Paul Qui

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Shrimp Yuzu Ceviche with Corn Salsa and Yucca Chips
Challenge: Cook for Family & Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Paul Qui

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Grilled Jerk Seasoned Rattlesnake with Roasted Corn
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Richie Farina

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Tapioca Chicharron with Pork Carnitas
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Richie Farina

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Flash Fried Rattlesnake in a Brown Butter Sauce
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Sarah Grueneberg

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Cochinita Pibil
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chefs: Sarah Grueneberg and Lindsay Autry

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Chicken Fried Rattlesnake, Slaw, Pickled Vegetables and Salsa
Challenge: Create a Dish Using Rattlesnake

Chef: Ty-Lör Boring

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Fire Roasted Summer Fritter with Avocado Mousse
Challenge: Cook for Family & Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chef: Ty-Lör Boring

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Carne Asada with Pinto Beans
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chefs: Ty-Lör Boring and Nyesha Arrington

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Pan Seared Rattlesnake, Fennel, Avocado and Pomegranate Seeds
Challenge: Create a Dish using Rattlesnake

Chefs: Whitney Otawka

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Green Chili Pozole
Challenge: Cook for Family and Friends at Blanca's Quincenera Party

Chefs: Whitney Otawka

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