MasterChef Legends episode 8 preview: California Mystery Box
After learning the beauty of making pasta from Nancy Silverton, MasterChef Legends episode 8 takes a trip to California. With the help of the godfather of California cuisine, Jonathan Waxman, the home cooks better learn to play winning tune.
According to FOX, MasterChef Legends episode 8, “Legends: Jonathan Waxman – California Mystery Box” features the following:
"The top 10 home cooks take on a Californian Mystery Box Challenge, with Michelin Star Chef Jonathan Waxman as guest judge. It’s the highest stakes challenge yet with an elimination no one sees coming in the all-new “Legends: Jonathan Waxman – California Mystery Box” episode of MASTERCHEF airing Wednesday, July 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX."
Welcoming Jonathan Waxman to the MasterChef kitchen is huge opportunity for these home cooks. Many chefs look to Waxman as a wise cooking sage. While it is clear that Aaron Sanchez is ecstatic about having this legend in the kitchen, it will be interesting to see how the home cooks appreciate this cooking style.
California cuisine seems to be having a moment. From the Wolfgang Puck documentary to even Nancy Silverton on last week’s episode, the reality is that California cuisine has impacted current food trends in more ways that people initially appreciate.
While a few preview videos show some home cooks hammering those delicate prawns, the reality is that one key component is letting the fresh, locally sourced ingredients shine. It isn’t about all the extras. In some ways, it is about the simplicity.
Given that this challenge is a Mystery Box, it can unnerve some of the home cooks. As Aaron Sanchez said, the mystery box is the hardest challenge. Even with great ingredients, the home cooks need to think on their feet and execute well. Cooking mistakes can make a good home go home.
Ready to watch MasterChef Legends: Jonathan Waxman – California Mystery Box? Here’s how.
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET
Episode: “Legends: Jonathan Waxman – California Mystery Box”
TV Channel: FOX
Live Stream: Watch live on Fubo TV. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial. You can also watch on FOX’s website or app.
MasterChef Legends airs on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT.