Minicap: Hell’s Kitchen

This Tuesday’s episode of Hell’s Kitchen centers on the remaining 12 aspiring chefs as they try to cobble together a dinner for a high school reunion some planning committee was dumb enough to place in their hands.Each team is dealing with its own special set of handicaps, not the least of which seems to be rampant stupidity.

On the Red team, we find out that even Carrie thinks Elizabeth is a few mint leaves short of a julep. Elizabeth works very hard to prove her right, as evidenced by the following: she seems to think Hawaii and Asia are the same place; she’s convince lentils are a staple of the Far East; the word “pescetarian” holds little to no meaning in the grand scheme of things. Who’d have thought Elizabeth would have trouble with vocabulary?

As far as the Blue team is concerned, we learn they are very good at sunning themselves, getting drunk, and taking lecherous photographs of each other, regardless of anyone’s marital status. They’re also good at menu planning, yet sadly lacking in the art of fish cooking or holding it together when it matters. Paul exhibits enough self-loathing to go around, which is for the best, as the rest seem to think their poo clouds bear aromas of jasmine and cotton candy to our waiting nostrils.

There’s also the bonus of a standoff between Jonathon and Monterray, and the huge, gaping landfill beneath Elise’s nose actually comes in handy for once. Good times. Don’t miss the full recap later this week!

To catch up on the last Hell’s Kitchen recap, click here.