The Blue Team secured the win, praising their ability to balance the sweetness of the onion with spicy local ingredients. Pressure Test: The "Poverty Food" Evolution

The contestants were presented with ingredients that were aesthetically unappealing or "ugly"—such as monkfish head, knobby roots, and misshapen vegetables. The goal was to transform these ingredients into a "beautiful and delicious" fine-dining dish.

In episode 7 of , the competition reaches a high-pressure midpoint as the remaining home cooks face technical challenges and a world-class guest. The Mystery Box: The "Ugly but Good" Challenge

The contestants traveled to the stunning coast of in Calabria.

The cooks had to replicate or interpret dishes based on Perbellini's "Pop" philosophy, which balances simplicity with sophisticated technique.

The tension was high between Sara and Francesco , as the judges looked for more than just a "home-cooked" meal—they demanded a professional elevation of humble ingredients.

Bubu (Abubakar) stood out by demonstrating high technical skill and aesthetic plating, earning him a significant advantage for the Invention Test. Invention Test: Technical Mastery with Giancarlo Perbellini

This test proved fatal for Giuseppe , whose lack of technical refinement on such high-level dishes led to his departure from the kitchen. External Challenge: Tropea and the "Red Gold"