TORONTO (December 14, 2015) – CTV’s THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW and The Little Potato Company held a Creamer potato cook-off on today’s show, and declared a tie, selecting two Little Chef Champions following submissions from hundreds of 8 to 13-year-old aspiring Little Chefs from across Canada.

MASTERCHEF CANADA’s Michael Bonacini encouraged and coached both Little Chefs, as they prepared their original recipes using Creamer potatoes. Both Little Chefs showed exceptional skill, passion, and creativity. Chris de Henestrosa (12) from Aurora, Ont. and Naia Tement (9) from Richmond Hill, Ont. were chosen as the Little Chef Champions.

Chris wowed the judges with his Patatas Bravas, and Naia impressed with Braised Massaman Curry Creamers with Thai Basil and Kaffir Lime Leaves to accompany a traditional holiday turkey dinner. Both winning recipes are available on Marilyn.ca.

The Grand Prize featured a family adventure for three people in Paris, courtesy of The Little Potato Company, including airfare, accommodation, two-day park passes to an entertainment resort, and an ultimate culinary experience.

THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW and The Little Potato Company would like to thank all the Little Chefs who took the time to enter the contest; their parents for their enthusiastic support and commitment to helping their kids learn about cooking and good food and, finally, everyone who voted in and followed the contest.

The Little Chef contest launched on Sept. 21 with a casting call that attracted hundreds of video entries from Little Chefs all across Canada. After a challenging review of the many talented and creative entries, the Top 10 Little Chef semi-finalists were announced on November 2. Their videos received over 11,000 votes on Marilyn.ca from enthusiastic friends, family and fans throughout November.

The Little Potato Company is committed to feeding the world, better, and believes that helping kids and parents cook together is a great start. Their Little Chef Program provides tools and tips to help parents cook with their kids. The program includes Little Chef Approved recipes, age-appropriate tasks for kids 5 to 7, 8 to 10, and 11 to 13 years old, and information about the important skills they’ll learn as their kitchen skills evolve. The Little Chef-Approved recipes are popular not only with kids, but with adults, too. Recipes include Smashed Potato Pizza and Bacon Wrapped Creamer Potatoes, Little Chef Potato Skins, and more.

The contest was promoted and featured at major retailers across Canada and supported at the store level with “Little Chef Program” promotional material and programs.