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Iron Chef youth make dishes featuring citrus at annual 4-H event

STEUBENVILLE -- Jefferson County 4-H had "a fantastic performance" from many of its youth during the Iron Chef competition held March 26 at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School.

This marked the first year for the event to an in-person one as last year's edition was conducted through Zoom, according to officials.

Teams were asked to make dishes from the main ingredient -- citrus, which could be oranges, lemons, limes, blood oranges, grapefruit, etc. The categories where appetizers, main dish and dessert.

The competition was for 4-H who are 8 or in third grade up 18-years-old. Cloverbuds -- 5- to 8-year-olds in second grade -- smoothies, all citrus related.

The Iron Chef competition is one of the main activities offered through the 4-H, which is open to youth ages 5 to 18. For general information or for information on becoming a member, call (740) 264-2212.

Placings for the 4-H youth follow:

Appetizers

First, Windy Ridge, Marmalade Meatballs;

First, Cross Creek Tomahawks, variety of dips;

Second, Steubenville City Seedlings, Citrus Ceviche;

Second, Country Rangers, Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta;

Third, Warren Ridge Wranglers, Orange Venison Meatballs;

Third, 4-H Varieties, Citrus Trio Charcuterie;

Fourth, Broken Fences, Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta; and

Fifth, Happy Hooves and Fancy Feathers, Spicy Citrus Smokies.

Main Dish

First, Broken Fences, Lemon Pepper Chicken with Pasta;

First, Steubenville City Seedlings, Citrus Chicken and Sweet Potato Mash Up;

Second, Country Road Runners, Lemon Chicken Pasta;

Second, Town and Country, Cilantro Lime Chicken Street Tacos;

Third, Dirt Diggers, Citrus Cream Pasta;

Third, Friends and Neighbors, Lemony Chicken Asparagus Linguine;

Fourth, Country Rangers, Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo;

Fourth, Windy Ridge, Chicken Citrus Salad; and

Fifth, Warren Ridge Wranglers, Chicken Picatta

Desserts

First, Friends and Neighbors, Lemon Lime Cake N Cream;

First, Broken Fences, Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Parfait;

First, Steubenville City Seedlings, Citrus Cisters Lemon Cups;

Second, Wildwood Critters, Valencia Orange Layered Chocolate Cake

Second, Dirt Diggers, Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Icing;

Second, Dirt Diggers, Zesty Lemon Bars;

Third, Happy Hooves and Fancy Feathers, No Bake Lemon Parfait;

Third, 4-H Varieties, Mandarin Orange Dreamsicle Fluff;

Third, Town and Country, Coconut Surprise Cupcakes;

Fourth, Country Roadrunners, Lemon Orange Poke Cake;

Fourth, Town and Country, Dessert Lemon Bisque; and

Fifth, Liberty Gals and Guys, Portokalopita (Greek Orange Cake).

All Cloverbuds received a certificate and a participation ribbon.