Laura made Smoked King George Whiting, Ooray Plums, Salt Baked Turnips, Cinnamon Myrtle & Turnip Broth. Although looking simple, it was flavoursome and well balanced.  525682067_18519090472...

Depinder made Curry Leaf & Pepper Ice Cream, Solkadhi (Mangosteen) Granita, Charred Pineapple, Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Puree & White Pepper Meringue Twigs. Her dish was faultless, flawless...

Top 3: Callum made Jerusalem Artichoke Choux, Smoked Milo Ice Cream, Pine Mushroom Chantilly, Pickled Persimmon & Milo Biscuit. His ice cream was a little too smoky though.  525646958_1...

At the beginning of the current MasterChef season, the judges asked the contestants what they would add to a Mystery Box if they had a choice. I was curious about this request, but gave it no further ...

This meant unfortunately we said farewell to Sarah who made Caviar & Pork Assiette (pork cooked three ways - ham, braised & crispy), but her flavours were awkward and unbalanced so she was Eli...

The Bottom 2 were Sarah & Jamie who were sent to Round 2. However, this time, Sarah had to use Nat's ingredients while Jamie had to use Julie's ingredients. Jamie tried to make gnocchi but he ...

Ben - Pork Tortellini & Aromatic Thai Broth  uogxs9rj.png

The Top 2 were Depinder & Ben who were automatically announced safe. Depinder - Thai Curry Ice Cream, Roti, Chilli Caramel & Lime Ginger Crumb.  c6ow0txm.png

Julie & Nat each had their own set of ingredients which Depinder, Sarah, Ben & Jamie had to choose between. Remember, Laura & Callum won Immunity from this Elimination Challenge last week....

Tonight on MasterChef, the first MC champion Julie Goodwin and last year's winner Nat Thaipun returned to the kitchens to set a challenge.  523913919_18522148870047388_3739094439267458333_n.jpg

Sadly, as of this week, the show is no longer screened on Wednesdays. They've got some other show taking its slot on that day. I guess the end is coming sooner than later. Still, in a few months we ...

Tuesday night is One Bite Wonders!  524338873_18521792146047388_2959500231529075506_n.jpg

On Monday night, apparently there is a BYO Mystery Box, I've never seen that challenge before, I wonder what it involves. Callum & Laura are back in the contest after this weekend's Immunity. &nbs...

It will be amazing to see the first MasterChef champion (Julie Goodwin) and last year's winner (Nat Thaipun) to bookend the night. I wonder what Home Comforts are featured in the challenge, after whi...

With Callum & Laura safe, I'm hoping with all my heart that Depinder & Sarah get through the Elimination Challenge unscathed on Sunday. This would mean Ben or Jamie going home, which I am OK w...

The ladies surpassed the gentlemen tonight. The winner of tonight's Immunity was Laura who will join Callum in Immunity from Sunday's Elimination with a challenge set by the iconic original Master...

Sarah made Shichimi Togarashi Boudin Blanc Sausages, Japanese Milk Bread & Sarah's Hot Toddy Sriracha.  523098151_18521451799047388_4487589950858852852_n.jpg

Laura made a dessert called A Native Australian Summer consisting of: Paperbark Ice Cream, Wattleseed Puff, Cinnamon Myrtle Creme Patisserie, Appleberry Caramel & Green Ants. Yes, it's those blast...

Top 3: Depinder made Sadhya (a variety of traditional Indian vegetarian dishes usually served on a banana leaf).  524313218_18517210129046722_400264306171733211_n.jpg

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this, but the contestants stay in a hotel near the MasterChef premises during the course of the season. Tonight our contestants were given letters from their fami...

The judges ended up with a problem. Except for Ben, the other three dishes were so spectacular that they were faced with a very rare three-way tie between Callum, Depinder & Laura. In the end, the...

Depinder's ingredient was green ants and her task was the dessert course. She made Coriander & Green Ant Ice Cream, Yoghurt Sorbet, Pineapple Granita & Ginger Meringue. *Could somebody pleas...

Laura's ingredient was golden beetroot and her task was the main protein course. She made Steak, Salt Baked Golden Beetroot & Watercress Sauce. Given my vegetarian status, this was obviously my le...

Ben's ingredient was kelp and his task was the seafood course. He made Butter Poached Marron, Freekeh Risotto & Kelp Broth. His dish was not as impressive as the others although it looked good to ...

Tonight on MasterChef, last night's Top 4 (Ben, Callum, Depinder & Laura) got to cook at the Vue De Monde restaurant, headed by guest chef Hugh Allen. I thought it would be a Pressure Test, but si...