Next Level Chef Season 2 episode 10 exclusive clip: Meat, cheese, and another minimal grab

While some of the chefs might be wishing for a night off sipping on last week’s cocktails, another challenge awaits. From the new Time Token to cheese challenge, culinary creativity requires more than another minimal grab. Which chef learns a hard lesson on Next Level Chef Season 2 episode 10?

According to FOX, Next Level Chef Season 2 episode 10, “That’s What Cheese Said,” features the following:

"As the competition narrows down and the challenge heats up, the chefs must put their best foot forward. Yet, cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate. The recently introduced “time token” causes one chef to make a hard decision between sabotage or security. One chef will shine while one chef’s journey comes to an end in the all-new “That’s What Cheese Said” episode of Next Level Chef airing Thursday, April 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX."

First, the Time Token could be a much bigger influence than the immunity pin. Although 10 seconds might be minuscule in a regular kitchen, it is a huge difference in this competition. Even if the time might be gone in a blink of an eye, the pressure of the potential sabotage could rattle a chef. Just losing focus for a moment can lead a chef down the wrong path.

Regardless of the Time Token, the chefs need to tackle the challenge at hand. In this episode, it is combining a protein with cheese. Although this idea might seem elementary, it really depends on the pairing, and the other ingredients in the dish.

In this exclusive Next Level Chef Season 2 episode 10 clip, Melissa’s minimalistic grab has everyone shaking their head.

Looking at this clip, two cheeses and a salmon are the most unlikely ingredients. Even though Melissa struggled with her platform grab and found a solution in the previous episode, this combination is not smart. It is a combination of fatty flavors. Finding a way to bring some acidity to this dish will be key. The fennel will help, but there is not a lot of directions for this dish to go.

While Melissa has pulled out a decent dish in the past, her luck might only go so far. With fewer challenges remaining, these mistakes are not showing the judges an upward progression. Sometimes it is not where you start this culinary competition, it is how a chef learns and adapts from the previous ones.

One chef will be leaving the kitchen in this episode and to find out which one, be sure to watch Next Level Chef Season 2 episode 10 at 8 p.m. on March 13 on FOX. In addition, it can be streamed the next day on Hulu.