Next Foodnetwork Star-Finale

I'm jumping up and down on my couch in protest, can you see me? Boo Hoo, hiss, hiss!! No, no, no...what are the judges THINKING!!!!! Can you tell, the one I wanted to win, didn't? HISS!!! Since the judges couldn't decide on who would be the final two and didn't make the right choice for the winner, but more on that later, we meet up with the final three in New York, Lisa and the two A's, Adam and Aaron. The final challenge will be a short 4 minute pilot of their show, with producer Gordon Elliot at the reins. Doesn't Gordon have that smooth voice over announcer thing going on? Lisa, a woman of apparently many talents, brings in a cart loaded with 3 different presentations. Obviously, this woman is very organized and is very creative, move over Martha! I was impressed, I'm like I don't even need to see what the others are going to do..... you're like hired! Next walks in Aaron, with just himself to do his pilot, where he keeps thinking I'm missing something?? Ya, like maybe a good idea for a new show? Gordon says backstage that Aaron looks like a deer caught in the headlights. Adam goes in with his handwritten notes for his show. Typical, that's exactly what I would have expected from him. They come up with a show idea of a person emailing him their cooking problem. Right then, they cut to commercial where there's a clip for a new show, Ask Aida, based on the same premise. Adam doesn't look too comfortable working the show, cooking and talking to someone online. I think Lisa's pilot worked the best and didn't that cod and zabaglione sauce look scrumptious?! Adam cooked beer can chicken, hasn't that one been done already? In the deliberation room, it seemed like Bobby Flay, in his peppermint tie and gingham shirt, was for Lisa, he knows talent. Ok so it must have been Susie and little Maltese, Bob (tushie)man that made the choice. All we heard was they need someone to star in their own show next week, so whose ready to work? Well, I guess it was Aaron. Aaron wins the crown and his own show. I know at first, I was rooting for Aaron, but became a fan of Lisa's, for her recipes, and because she's a mother, wife, and chef and is so creative and talented, even if she does look comical. In the end, the judges still said her performance was wooden. Well, being Gepetto's daughter and sister to Pinocchio, I guess she should of asked the Blue Fairy to turn her into a human! Interesting to listen to Susie's video after the show. Susie looks more relaxed and real, throwing her wavy tresses constantly and moving her hands around like an Italian mafia princess. Well, another good season comes to a close. Hopefully Aaron won't disappear like Amy Findly, last season's winner. Whatever happened to her? She must have went by way of Jimmy Hoffa and the Lindberg baby!-Single D -- Aaron McCargo's winning recipe-Jerk Ribeye with Honey Plantains and Collard Greens! 1 (12-ounce) rib-eye steak Jerk seasoning, recipe follows Plantains, recipe follows Collard Greens, recipe follows Preheat grill or grill pan on high heat. Rub jerk seasoning on steak. Place steak in a plastic bag to marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator. After marinating for 1 hour, remove steak from refrigerator and let sit for 15 minutes. Grill steak for 12 minutes (6 minutes on each side). Remove from grill with tongs and let rest for 8 to 12 minutes. Serve with plantains and collard greens. Jerk seasoning: 1 tablespoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients with 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Plantains: Canola oil 1 ripe plantain 4 ounces butter 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh scallions 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves Preheat a medium frying pan and coat with canola oil. Slice plantains on bias, then saute until brown. Mix in butter and scallions. Then remove from the heat. Stir in honey and parsley with a large spoon. Collard greens: 12 ounces fresh collard greens, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup finely diced onion Crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup chicken stock Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Wash collard greens thoroughly. In a medium stock pot, place collards in hot water for 3 minutes, remove and drain. In a large saute pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, then add onions and crushed red pepper, saute. Then add collards and chicken stock to saute pan. Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.