For those who enjoy watching a dish being made, a cooking competition is a treat. Ingredients, sauces, meats mingle to form a perfect balanced dish, or atleast, that's the idea behind it. If you have been an avid watcher of the "MasterChef US" series, you might wonder where your favourite contestants headed, or which culinary delights they've managed to invent. But wonder not, for we have listened to you and put together a list of favourite contestants from the "MasterChef US" series so far and tracked their life after the show.

Christine Ha

The only blind contestant to have participated and won the MasterChef trophy in season 3 is an inspiration. The 36-year-old amateur home cook amazed judges restaurateur Joe Bastianich, Chef Gordon Ramsay and Chef Graham Elliot. After she won the title and produced her cookbook titled, "Recipes From My Home Kitchen: Asian and American Comfort Food," Ha started her own blog. "The Blind Cook" is an amalgamation of all things exciting from fashion to restaurant reviews and recipes. Ha is also one of the judges of "MasterChef Vietnam" and is a host on Canadian cooking show titled, "Four Senses."

Luca Manfè

Season 4 winner, Luca Manfe's journey on "MasterChef US" was inspiring. From being one of the bottom three contestants in several challenges, the Italian home cook went on to win the trophy. Now, his cookbook "My Italian Kitchen: Favorite Family Recipes" is famous. Manfè started his catering company, "Dinner with Luca" and recently opened his food truck called "The Lucky Fig", which serves modern Italian cuisine.

Claudia Sandoval

The newest winner of "MasterChef US," Claudia won the season 6 title of Master Chef. Her modern Mexican flavours will perhaps be on offer in her dream restaurant, "Claudia's Cocina". Right now, Sandoval has started her blog and will be a part of MasterChef US cruise in 2016.

Elizabeth Cauvel

The season 4 finalist, who has admitted that she loves her job, is Creative Director at MRY. Furthermore, she has her own catering business and is also a menu consultant. Her blog, ElizabethCauvelCooks, lists her recipes for anything from Italian to tex mex, to Japanese.

 Courtney Lapresi

Season 5 winner Courtney Lapresi's cookbook "Everyday Fancy: 65 Easy, Elegant Recipes for Meals, Snacks and Drinks" is on Amazon's best sellers list. Lapresi, who was previously an ariel dancer, impressed judges with her modern European technique.

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