Giorgio Rapicavoli Wins Heart of a Chef Competition (Photos)

Both chefs were presented with a mystery basket, which included Parmigiano-Reggiano, couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, cauliflower, spinach, chickpeas, squash, and salmon.

Chef Rapicavoli chose dried cherries and wine to make a heart-healthy reduction for the pan-seared salmon.

Chef Wahler made creamy couscous to accompany his salmon dish.

Chef Wahler's salmon two ways featured a seared salmon over warm spinach and creamy couscous, topped with salmon tartare.

Chef Rapicavoli's winning dish paired salmon with a dried-cherry reduction (made with Truvia) over couscous, accompanied by pan-roasted cauliflower.

Chefs Wahler and Rapicavoli after their friendly competition.

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