Who is Sophie? Aaron Sanchez has interesting take on ‘MasterChef: Generations’ star’s dumplings
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sophie is a 23-year-old software engineer from Virginia who appeared on 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14. On the show, she made Pork & Shrimp Dumplings with Spicy Cucumber Salad and Spicy Chili Dipping Sauce.
Joe Bastianich complimented the dish's restaurant-quality plating and good dumpling construction, giving it a "yes," though he noted it wasn't "mind-blowing." However, Aarón Sanchez found the sauce to be the best part of the dish but criticized it for being boring, resulting in a "no" from him.
Later, Gordon Ramsay pointed out that the dumpling dough was too thick and the filling was dry, also giving a "no." Despite her efforts and some positive feedback, Sophie did not advance in the competition and couldn't get the coveted white apron.
How to watch 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14?
Viewers can watch the new episodes of 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 on Fox Network. The channel can be accessed via television, app, and browser. The new episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu with a subscription. Additionally, viewers can stream the Fox channel online by using a live TV streaming service.
What is the concept of 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14?
'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 introduces a unique concept where contestants are divided into groups based on their generational backgrounds: Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Generation X (born 1965-1980), Millennials (born 1981-1996), and Generation Z (born 1997-2010s). This format aims to explore the diverse cooking styles, culinary influences, and food preferences across different age groups spanning more than seven decades.
The season kicked off with thousands of hopefuls vying for a spot, and each generational group was initially given five aprons. Contestants compete through a series of cooking challenges and trials under the guidance of expert judges to showcase their culinary skills and creativity.
Ultimately, one contestant from among the generational groups will be crowned the winner of 'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14, earning a grand prize of $250,000 and, more importantly, earning the title and bragging rights as the best home cook across multiple generations.
'MasterChef: Generations' Season 14 airs every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on Fox.