Need menu help for son who is entering Ohio State Fair

[A HERETIC I AM]

11. I've made Polenta exactly ONE time!

So I am by far the right person to ask. It was easy, but it might be a bit time consuming for an hour long Iron Chef type thing.

While I've never competed in one of these events, I've watched plenty of Iron Chef episodes, (not to mention I am posting from a Holiday Inn Express - seriously!! LOL) so the way I see it, no single dish should take more than 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking so that all three can come out at the same time and none of them will be sitting too long before the hour is up.

I think the stuffing can be as varied as his and your imaginations can take you. Your idea above sounds yum!

Are either of you handy with a knife? If you get half pound steaks handed to you (him) at the event, can he butterfly them or slice them evenly in two? It isn't hard at all, just takes a SHARP knife and a bit of care.