When the chefs had to make a sexy dessert, Miguel went all out with his sensual creation. Mango pillows with tapioca and chocolate shots left the judges begging for more.
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Chef: Dave Martin
When: Season 1, Episode 9
Definitely not your mamas Mac n' Cheese. Dave won by pairing a simple comfort food with a fancy-schmancy ingredient of the culinary world: the truffle. Who knew pungent fungus could be so delicious?
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Chef: Harold Dieterle
When: Season 1, Episode 12 (Part 2)
Perhaps the dish that sealed Harold's win, complete with delicious Kobe and Braised Short Ribs. It was love at first bite for the judges.
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Chef: Sam Talbot
When: Season 3, Episode 5
When the chefs are asked to cater a party for actress Jennifer Coolidge AKA Stiflers mom, Sam wins with this epic creation
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Chef: Lee Ann Wong
When: Season 1
In a season 1 Quickfire Challenge, LeeAnn made the most of her low budget with this citrus seafood treat.
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Chef: Elia Aboumrad
When: Season 2, Episode 7
When the chefs had to prepare a meal for a bunch of hungry athletes, Elia pulled out all the stops with this deliciously filling breakfast.
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Chef: Ilan Hall
When: Season 2, Episode 11
Padma admitted that she still dreams about this culinary masterpiece.
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Chef: Howie Kleinberg
When: Season 3, Episode 3
Howie won the healthy classics challenge with these almost-too-pretty-to-eat chops.
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Chef: Hung Huynh
When: Season 3, Episode 15
Hung impressed the best (ahem, Rocco and Todd English) with this perfectly prepared 3rd course finale dish. He won Top Chef only moments later. Enough said.
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Chef: Richard Blais
When: Season 4, Episode 7
Richard made these babies more than once and can you blame him? Definitely a dessert to remember.
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Chef: Stephanie Izard
When: Season 4, Episode 9
Season 4's Wedding Wars called for an entire wedding cake and Stephanie stepped up to the challenge with a full-on 5-layer creation. The icing on this cake was when she impressed world-renowned pastry chef Gale Gand. Not an easy feat.
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Chef: Lisa Fernandes
When: Season 4, Episode 14
Lisa may not have won Top Chef, but she won over the judges in the finale with this soup. The judges raved and lapped it up happily. Gail exclaimed, "I could eat a giant bowl of this, and be completely satisfied!"
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Chef: Stephanie Izard
When: Season 4, Episode 14
Stephanie's second course in the Season 4 finale won the judges over with this sublime concoction, a definite contribution to her taking of the Top Chef title.
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Chef: Kevin Gillespie
When: Season 6, Episode 8
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Chef: Bryan Voltaggio
When: Season 6, Episode 13
Bryan's Goat Cheese Ravioli, Delicata Squash Puree, and Bronze Fennel and Fig-Glazed Short Ribs, Celeriac Puree, Wax Beans, and Wild Arugula
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Chef: Fabio Viviani
When: Season 5, Episode 12
Fabio's Roasted Chicken with Herb Roasted Potatoes, Caramelized Cipollini Onions and Grilled Lemon with Leafy Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
