My First Iron Chef Competition

After years of watching the original Iron Chef and Iron Chef: America, I finally got a chance to participate in my own Iron Chef-style battle. The build-up was weeks in the making along with excessive trash talking and high hopes. The battle took place a few weeks ago...and alas I lost. The secret ingredient was Peppers and Chilies. The battle entailed three courses. And we used the Food Network scorecards. My opponent was a fierce competitor. In the coming days I will slowly reveal my recipes of defeat.