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Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Roulade
Lexi: "So I'm a kitchen witch. And basically what that means is just, like, I mix my herbs and spices, and I put my energy into my spellwork. I do the same thing in the kitchen. I put all my positive, happy energy into it, and that's what makes it taste so good. It's magic. This is vegan chicken roulade. It's a soy base, and I'm using it kind of like a ground meat."
Gordon Ramsay: "Do you eat vegan normally? Is that your deal?"
Lexi: "Yes. So I'm showing people that it's not just rabbit food, and salads, and you can be creative.
Later, presenting to the judges ...
Lexi: "I'm Lexi. I made a spinach and artichoke vegan chicken roulade."
Judge: "Wow. Right? Visuals. Listen, it's hard to say. That looks like a roulade."
Judge: "It's looking like it's going to be a little dry and chalky, but the vegetables look good. So let's see. I'm keeping an open mind, shall we?"
"Right. What's in the middle here?"
Lexi: "Spinach and artichoke and vegan cream cheese."
Judges' comments
"All right, so you're going to need three yeses in order to garner an apron. We're going to start with chef Gordon."
"Oh, dear. I'm desperate for you to maybe cast a spell on my palate to help it taste better. It tastes strange and a sponge-like texture like no other. I love your spirit and the energy, but I'm not in love with your food. Lexi. I'm sorry. That's a no from me."
Judge: "Look, I like you, but for me, it just kind of misses the mark. It's not cooked properly for me, unfortunately, it's a no."
Gordon Ramsay: "Okay, so sadly, that's two no's. Sorry."
"Good luck to you. Thank you so much."
