Padma Lakshi: "I love that you made dessert. It's great to see that. I thought the sweet potato was just a great foil because it's inherently sweet, and it also created another texture, even though it was soft. And then the crispy rice cracker was spectacular."

Tom Colicchio: "The fact that this is a dish that was inspired by your mom and your grandma just makes it even more special. So well done. "

Gail Simmons: "You really honored the women in your family. You did a beautiful job."