Vinnie (Main) - Porchetta, Celeriac Puree, Fig & Radicchio Salad  Screenshot-2026-08-03-21.37.49.png

Petro (Dessert) - Greek Pistachio Eclairs  Screenshot-2026-08-03-21.52.18.png

Petro (Main) - Beef, Pine Mushroom Jus, Artichoke & Parsnip Puree, Artichoke Crisps  Screenshot-2026-08-03-21.45.12.png

Aaron (Dessert) - Basil White Pepper Ice Cream, Strawberry Tomato Granita, Hazelnut Crumb & Olive Oil  Screenshot-2026-08-03-21.59.24.png

Here are the dishes: Aaron (Main) - Pork Treviso, XO Glaze, Miso Mustard & Pork Veal Jus. Unfortunately, the pork was severely undercooked and none of the embellishments made sense when eaten ...

Tonight on MasterChef was a hell of a Semi-Final (I mean in the best sense of the word of course) as Aaron, Vinnie & Petro cooked against each other to secure a spot in next weekend's Grand Finale...

In the end it was Poh & JC who won the second round because the trio of boys made a gratin that was wet and soggy which was their only flaw, but it was enough to lose. Tonight is back to busines...

Aaron, Petro & Vinnie - Herb Butter Prawns, Zucchini Salad & Tarragon Lemon Dressing, Endive Fig Salad & Orange Balsamic Dressing, Steak & Red Wine Jus, Potato Gratin, Olive Oil Mastih...

Aaron, Petro & Vinnie - Herb Butter Prawns, Zucchini Salad & Tarragon Lemon Dressing, Endive Fig Salad & Orange Balsamic Dressing, Steak & Red Wine Jus, Potato Gratin, Olive Oil Mastih...

Poh & JC - Crispy Spicy Chicken, Ratatouille, Gratin Dauphinois, Red Pepper Brandade, Charred Fennel, Orange & Ouzo Agrodolce, Radish Parsley Salad, Lemon Anchovy Dressing & (Iles Flottant...

Poh & JC - Crispy Spicy Chicken, Ratatouille, Gratin Dauphinois, Red Pepper Brandade, Charred Fennel, Orange & Ouzo Agrodolce, Radish Parsley Salad, Lemon Anchovy Dressing & (Iles Flottant...

ROUND 2: In the second round, Poh & Jean-Christophe had to team up while Aaron, Petro & Vinnie had to team up in a Judges Versus Contestants battle. Sofia chose two of the previously Elimina...

Jean-Christophe - Potato & Chicken Mousse Dariole, Crispy Potatoes, Chives, Asparagus & Shiitake Mushrooms & Madeira Jus.   In the end it was Poh who won and JC ended up with dish dut...

ROUND 1: The judges had to use potato as a hero ingredient. Poh - Potato, Pecorino & Mint Culurgiones & Jerusalem Artichoke Puree  Screenshot-2026-08-03-16.38.03.png

Last night on MasterChef was a bit of fun to create a diversion from the competition as it heats up (pun intended) toward tonight's Semi-Final & next week's Grand Finale. Our three finalists Aaron...

Sadly, it was Casper's last cook in the competition as he was Eliminated because he did not hero his ingredient enough.   This means our Top 3 are Aaron Kher, Petro Papathomas & Vinnie Gibald...

Vinnie - Sardines. He made Grilled Sardines, White Beans, Braised Zucchini & Agrodolce Sauce. He failed to remove the scales before he cooked the sardines which gave an unpleasant eating experienc...

Bottom 2: Casper - Green Grapes. He made Almond Biscuit, Pickled Grapes In Chardonnay Verjus, White Chocolate Grape Cremeux, Grape Juice & Verjus Granita & Fresh Grapes. This was the only ...

Best Dish: Aaron - Garlic. He made Spanner Crab & Garlic Linguine. The garlic was prepared four ways - confit, oil, chips and flowers - this dish was deemed flawless.  Screenshot-2026-07-2...

Tonight on MasterChef was the last challenge before next week's Semi-Final & Grand Finale. Petro won Immunity last night, so Aaron, Casper & Vinnie were given a parcel from their loved ones...

2026 has been a tough year, but I hope 2027 will be better.

I am trying best to learn to deal with grief and how to also get back into life with out guilt or regrets.

*The third prize of $10,000, the second prize of $40,000 and the first prize package of $250,000, the title of MasterChef Australia 2026 and the winning contestant's name etched on the trophy for all ...

There were no bottom dishes tonight, all the dishes were flawless. However, it was Petro's outstanding dessert that won him Immunity from tomorrow's Elimination (the theme is family nostalgia). He als...

Vinnie - Crusted Eye Fillet, Celeriac Puree & Celeriac Flowers  Screenshot-2026-07-26-21.12.53.png