All good things must come to an end (as our very own @MC4Lynn found out recently when he was eliminated) and sadly today is the final episode of Pickle Week. After delivering so many mouthwatering and unique pickle recipes we decided that we couldn’t leave you without knowing exactly how to pickle your very own vegetables at home. It’s a lot easier than you think so DO NOT be afraid to try! Just remember to be patient – you don’t want to pull one of your jars too early and find out that the seasonings and spices hasn’t properly done their job yet.

More pickle week action coming your way with these guilt-free Baked Fish Sticks. Of course we all love the traditional deep fried cod thats dripping in grease and piled on top of a bed of salty chips – now we finally have a version that we can eat without feeling the need to take a shower after. Beautiful pieces of cod, sliced into fingers, covered in Panko bread crumbs and then baked until golden brown and crispy. Add a healthy homemade tartar sauce made with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and chopped dill pickles – and you’ve got a perfectly healthy and delicious recipe.

Buckle your seat belts – it’s Pickle Week! For centuries mankind has been pickeling all manner of fruits and vegetables, and this week we honor that tradition by focusing solely on pickles in our cooking. After some discussion about how/when/what to pickle, our first recipe of the week is this delicious grilled cuban sandwich. Be prepared this week for much more Livecast fun with Sam – he definitely loves pickles.

Perhaps the most important MasterChef Friday is upon us. We are sad to say with a heavy heart that our very own Lynn Chyi has been eliminated from the competition. After a baking mishap leads to Gordon dubbing Lynn’s dish “the worst in MasterChef history”, the elimination challenge ends with Lynn taking off his apron. Today we bring Lynn out from the shadows of the control room to the main desk for a tell-all interview about his demise from MasterChef season 4.

To cheer their monstrous friend up, Sam and Max did the only thing that made sense: bring him special food. Sam picked up almost $50 worth of Asian dumplings, while Max made a special trip to Santa Monica to pick up the first incarnation of the Cronut (croissant/donut) on the west coast. He shall live to fight another day.

To continue the celebration of our 300th episode Sam has decided to go all out and cook only the crew’s favorite dishes. Monday started with the sous-vide filet mignon topped with crab and béarnaise. To follow up, you only need to know one word: LOBSTER. With a few beautiful lobster tails, Sam went on to create some of the most delicious lobster tacos we’ve ever tasted. Simply add rice and beans (and a few drips of butter on the lobster once its in the taco) and you’re set – a summertime Mexican fiesta for your family and friends.