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Sancho Cruz Manchego Potato Dumpling, Cheese Foam and Olive Tapenade
Chef Dan (presenting to the judges): "I was lucky enough to get a cheese from Door County, Wisconsin. It's Sancho Cruz, Manchego. I'm doing this with some potato dumplings. I've aerated the cheese and olive and charred scallion sauce, and then finish it off with some fried potatoes."
Judges (behind the scenes)
"Fantastic."
"I like it."
"It's amazing dumpling texture, really nice."
"Yeah, he did an awesome job. Well, I thought there were some powerful descriptors there that came across in a very strong and subtle way, which is not an easy thing to pull off."
"He not only gave us a really good dish, but he gave us something that still felt light and summery."
"Exactly."
"I think because of the texture of the foam and the sauce, and I think he really understood how to pair his cheese."
"Texture of these dumplings is perfect."
