Bake Off 4.5: Guinness Cake by Flan Man 3000

Finally somebody introduced alcohol into this competition - yes, we really had two full previous bake off rounds without anyone baking with the magical elixir.

Not only did this scrumptious cake sound good to everyone's ears, it also delivered on the taste front and quite likely opened the door to future alcoholic treats.
We aren't sure yet, if this is a blessing or a curse on a Monday morning, but there are surely worse ways to start the week.

And here is what the experts said:

An interesting and original effort
Bearing in mind the catalogue of errors that occurred, it was amazing that a cake was actually produced!
A lot nicer than it was build up to be, Very original as well - never thought stout and cake could mix!
Love the icing.
Appreciate the risk taking and enjoyed the first entry of alcohol infused baking good in this competition to date.
Mixing my two life's passions: Chocolate and beer? You are a smart man, Flan Man 3000!

Bake Off 4.4: Bean Porrige and Chicken Wings by the Beijing Baker

Sticking with her concept of avoiding ingredients that share the same flavour compounds and instead pairing food that contrasts in flavour, the Beijing Baker introduced us 'Westerners' to the combination of  sweet porridge made with a variety of beans and rice to go with some mouthwatering chicken wings.

Interesting at first this proved to be one of those Chinese great sweet and savoury combinations, we would like to see more of - the originality scores went through the roof!

And below are the panel's comments.

Interesting bake off concept. Very original.
Top marks for originality, a crazy combination of chicken and sweet porrige.
One of the most original dishes ever seen in the bake off!
Got to love the obvious combination of chicken wings and beany-rice pudding!

Bake Off 4.3: Cheese, Spinach and Artichoke Tarte from the Dixie Chick

After a little break and a big confusion over whose turn it was to bake, the Dixie Chick scored once again some impressive points with yet another savoury fancy.

The delivery of this divine bite, however did not come along as smooth as you might think as the she first attempted some cinnamon swirls, which did not turn out quite the way she expected, to say the least.

We are, of course, sharing the good, the bad and the ugly, so below are the piccies for both her grand brakes, and we will let you guess which is which.... yes, it is a toughie.

Comments:
Like the garlic and cheesy taste!
Lovely bit of artichoke. A brave and successful return to the bake off.
Another savoury delight by the Dixie Chick
Really, really nice! More please :)
Personally preferred the cinnamon twists...KIDDING, second attempt redemption.
The queen of savoury. Why did she attempt a sweet dish in the first place?