Traitors Finale: What time is the Traitors on tonight? Season finale, reunion
The traitors finale arrives amid renewed attention on the program’s most talked-about food moments and a host of recipes inspired by the castle table. The best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox! Something tasty this way comes. Spoilers ahead.
Traitors Finale food moments
Players’ obsession with smoked salmon in the castle has become a defining detail of the run-up to the season-ending episode. Ron Funches said the salmon was one of the only significant sources of protein available at the breakfast table, and that frenzy helps explain why players repeatedly fought over smoked salmon. This mouthwatering salmon quiche is described in the context as having a symphony of flavors between the smoked salmon, nutty gruyere, and lemony dill.
Black Banquet dishes and reactions
The Black Banquet produced memorable moments and lines. One main course drew attention because players were convinced it had been poisoned; Mark Ballas shouted, "IT'S NOT THE TURKEY!" The traitors and faithfuls enjoyed a similar salad at the Black Banquet: a raw salad made with juicy tomato, creamy avocado, and vibrant lime juice. A simple side served at the banquet requires only a few minutes of boiling. A combination of The Traitors' famous hard-boiled eggs and the famous smoked salmon?! The world will never recover.
Eggs, pastries and on-set notes
Hard-boiled eggs recur across scenes. Players knock back hard-boiled eggs with what the coverage calls some "interesting chewing techniques. " Kristen Kish described the eggs on set as "hard HARD boiled. " Breakfast pastries also feature heavily: danishes at the breakfast table inspired a pastry filled with luscious spiced cream cheese, with the instruction to "Make sure they're completely cool before piping on the two-ingredient glaze. " The piece also highlights Homemade Chocolate Croissants (Pain Au Chocolat) as a beloved French treat seen on set.
Recipes inspired by the castle
Several recipes tie directly to the castle menu. One vegan dish is presented as inspired by traditional Scottish stew, with the text urging readers to "Pretend you're in the Scottish Highlands" when making it; that dish keeps in the fridge for three to four days and can be frozen for three to four months. A traditional Scottish meal suggested for anyone "just spent the day rowing a boat or chilling in a coffin" is Recipe: Steak Pie with Peas, Mashed Potatoes, and Gravy, with the note to use any good-quality stew meat.
Quirks, quotes and cultural moments
Other lines and moments are woven into the food coverage. One writer signs on as "I'm Adriana, an NYC-based freelance writer who covers all things food, " and the piece opens with the headline exhortation that reads like newsletter copy: "The best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox!" It also contains lighter touches: "Yam Yam might be toast toast, " a riff on a viral moment, and a jam-toast cookie recipe that includes real sourdough toast and raspberry jam, along with rich white chocolate and nutty browned butter. For a campfire feel, the piece suggests swapping graham crackers for Digestive Biscuits to make a s'more and to "Just pretend there's a bonfire. "
There are also brief, elegiac references and jokes. The copy includes "RIP Kristen. 'Like a pan-fried steak, you are now resting. '" — wording presented as a line from Alan Cumming — and other playful exclamations about the intersection of the show’s food and drama.
Technical notices and viewing
Separately, two websites displayed notices stating that their sites were built to take advantage of the latest technology to make them faster and easier to use, and that "Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. " Each notice urged readers to download a supported browser for the best experience.
As viewers tune in for the season finale and the reunion tonight, conversation around the traitors finale will include not only the outcome for contestants but the recipes, quotes and pantry drama that have become part of the story.
