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Hometown: Miami, FL
Lamb And Veal Burger With Pepper Duck Pate
The richness of the pate as a topping, along with the tanginess of the goat cheese, separate this burger.
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Samantha de Silva
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Who was your first cooking inspiration?
My grandmother. Watching her effortlessly mix pastry, butter and milk together with a random assortment of spices, and then seemingly with no measurement or recipe bake a delicious creation. It was pure artistry!
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What is the first dish you ever mastered?
The first thing that I mastered was ham bouchee. It was a tiny, savory pie and I would make them for every occasion to the delight of my brother's friends at the tender age of 10.
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What is your favorite thing to cook?
One of my favorite things to cook has to be black truffle and pancetta brioche bread pudding topped with a poached egg. I adore the earthiness of the truffle, mixed with the rich saltiness of pancetta and the wonderful creaminess of the egg yellow! Truly decadent!
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What did you learn as a contestant on MasterChef?
I learned that it is never a good idea to overdo a dish. Sometimes simplicity is the finishing touch!
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