Tue, Jan 29, 2013
Tonight, it's Tasmania's turn as father and son Mick and Matt prepare their three-course menu. Will their love of seafood translate to the plate? Or will abalone diver Matt be left red-faced? It's plate versus plate as 12 teams of two attempt to out-dine and out-wine each other to see whose kitchen rules.
Wed, Feb 13, 2013
With Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach as a backdrop, NSW personal trainers Luke and Scott have the ambience taken care of tonight on My Kitchen Rules. Is food going to be as fantastic? As the foodie tour intensifies, the table critics are getting harder to impress so the boys will need to work extra hard to scale the leaderboard.
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Teams were challenged to cook in the kitchens of small compact apartments. Five teams chose to cook a main, and four teams cooked a dessert. Their meals were served to 50 guests for the annual block party. Guests voted for their favourite dish and the team with the most votes won the People's Choice.
Mon, Mar 4, 2013
During the rapid cook-off, teams were challenged to create a dish in 30 minutes using one of four types of herb namely: basil, coriander, mint, and thyme. At the 15 minute mark, the clock was unexpectedly stopped and a twist was thrown in. For the remaining 15 minutes, only one team member was allowed to cook. All teams were reviewed by the judges, with the top 3 teams safe from elimination and the bottom 4 competing in a following showdown. Spice was the main component of the second showdown. Once again, teams were reviewed and the weakest headed to the sudden death cook-off to face Kieran and Nastassia.
Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Two teams, VIC's Sam and Chris and WA's Kieran and Nastassia battle it out, producing a three course meal for Pete and Manu as well as four guest judges. The teams are judged and scored, with the weakest team eliminated from the competition. This is the first sudden death in MKR to introduce Blind Tastings, where the judges will not know who cooked which dish.
Wed, Mar 6, 2013
Teams were given 90 minutes to buy their produce, cook and set up their stalls ready to sell their meals to the public. They were to set their own pricings and food offers. The team who made the most money won the People's Choice, whilst Pete and Manu chose the weakest team. The winners of the People's Choice were not only safe from elimination themselves, but were able to choose one other team to be safe with them.
Thu, Mar 7, 2013
In a My Kitchen Rules first, teams will join forces tonight to create a four-course meal during the rapid cook-off. And teamwork will be imperative, with all four teams from the losing group going into the showdown. The weakest team from the showdown, as chosen by the judges, will head straight to the next Sudden Death Cook-Off.
Wed, Mar 13, 2013
The eight teams were split into two groups of four: white group and black group. Each group had to cook a combined four-course meal in 30 minutes. This challenge involved teamwork within the group as the meal was judged as a whole. The weaker group headed to the showdown which challenged teams to create a dish using two ingredients that go together really well.
Mon, Mar 18, 2013
Teams headed to the 2012 Melbourne Cup serving canapés to the A-Listers at the Emirates Marquee. Like previous People's Choice challenges, guests voted for their favourite dish, whilst Pete and Manu chose the weakest. This particular challenge was difficult for the judges as they themselves claimed that all teams cooked the best food across all series of My Kitchen Rules.
Sat, Mar 19, 2022
Teams were challenged to use one of eggplant, pumpkin, prawns or salmon to cook a pasta dish in 30 minutes. Both the challenge and ingredients were selected by the Australian public through Facebook. Similar to previous rapid cook-offs, the four weakest teams competed in a following showdown. For the showdown, teams showcased their own favourite dishes. The weakest team from this challenge will head to sudden death.
Mon, Apr 1, 2013
Teams must cook to a budget of $10 each, however they were split into two groups of four and were required to pool their money together, resulting in $40 of ingredients per group. Dishes are judged and scored out of 10 by the opposite group through a blind tasting. There was a People's Choice winner from both groups, resulting in two teams being safe from elimination.
Tue, Apr 2, 2013
For the Rapid cook-off, teams were to create a winter warmer dish. As a twist, only one member of the team could use the stove, whilst the other can only prepare the ingredients. Only one of the five teams was safe after the cook-off. For the Showdown, teams were challenged to produce a decadent chocolate dessert. The weakest team from the showdown headed to the Sudden Death cook-off.
Sun, Apr 7, 2013
My Kitchen Rules enters a new phase tonight when eliminated teams return to fight for a place back in the competition. Unbeknown to the teams still competing, those who depart after a loss at the sudden death cook-off will be given the opportunity to view for a spot back in Kitchen HQ.
Mon, Apr 8, 2013
This challenge was split into two parts. The first mini challenge required teams to head into the water and fish. The team who caught the heaviest load was given the power to choose their choice of seafood for the cooking challenge and determine the order in which the remaining teams pick. The seafood chosen in order were; Threadfin Salmon, Red Emperor, Barramundi, Tropical Perch, Rock Lobster, Squid and Prawns and Mud Crab. Teams must use their chosen seafood and create a five-star platter for tourists of the region. A People's Choice winner was declared and the weakest team headed to the next sudden death.
Tue, Apr 9, 2013
The teams continue their west coast travels tonight, making their way south to the famed Margaret River region. Arriving at a beautiful winery, they are tasked with cooking for 100 farmers celebrating the WA Farmers Association 100th anniversary in just 100 minutes. And the catch - they'll pick their produce straight from the garden!
Sun, Apr 14, 2013
Jenna and Joanna join Mick and Matt and Angela and Melina in the second Comeback kitchen to compete for a place in the finals. All teams must design and create a two course menu to be served to paying customers and Pete and Manu for a full operational restaurant. It was decided that all three teams progressed to the next round of serving the dishes. In the end, the team who made the most money automatically headed to the final Comeback kitchen, whilst the weakest team is re-eliminated from the competition.
Mon, Apr 15, 2013
Teams had to cook in food truck kitchens to a theme according to whichever truck key they pulled out of a hat. Teams were split into two groups and were to serve their food to the public. Pete and Manu chose two winning teams and they were then granted the advantageous opportunity to decide which two teams will cook against them in the next elimination round.
Tue, Apr 16, 2013
The MKR competition heats up tonight with the first of the finalists decided by the end of the evening. The winner from last night's food truck challenge has chosen their two adversaries for tonight, and in a surprise twist they will also choose the ingredients that each team cooks with for the challenge. The strongest dish will be safe, while the two weakest teams will have to compete.
Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Second round of finals deciders. This time under the reigns of Luke and Scott. From winning the previous truck challenge, Luke and Scott were able to allocate the three main ingredients for the other teams and themselves. Ingredients available were ginger, cherries and eel. One team progressed to the finals after the first cook-off and the other teams competed in a subsequent sudden death cook-off with the losing team being eliminated.
Sun, Apr 21, 2013
After two eliminations from the main competition, Ashlee and Sophia along with Kerrie and Craig join Angela and Melina and Mick and Matt in the final Comeback Kitchen. As per usual, all four teams were to design a two course, Main and Dessert meal. These were presented to Colin who only allowed three teams to progress to the next round of restaurant operation. In the end, the team who made the least amount of money was immediately out of the running, while the judges picked one of the two remaining teams to return into the finals.
Mon, Apr 22, 2013
The Top 4 teams were given a surprise announcement when an eliminated team returned to the competition after their victory from Comeback Kitchen. Teams had to create an Amuse-bouche, a single bite-sized creation in 60 minutes. The three best teams progressed to the Semifinals, whilst the weakest two competed in a Sudden death, the losing team was eliminated. Teams were also ranked from 1st to 4th to determine who cooks against whom in the semifinals. For Semifinal 1, 2nd place will play 3rd and for Semifinal 2, 1st place will play 4th.
Tue, Apr 23, 2013
The finals have arrived, commencing with Semifinal 1, Queensland's Dan and Steph versus New South Wales' Luke and Scott. Both teams will cook their ultimate three-course meal for guest judges and Pete and Manu. The winning team advances to the Grand Final for a chance at the $250,000 prize.
Sun, Apr 28, 2013
Dan and Steph are the first team to enter the MKR 2013 grand final followed by fellow Queensland team, Jake and Elle. Both teams take on the challenge for the MKR 2013 title and the $250,000 prize. Serving a five-course meal, totalling 100 plates of food each, to guest judges and Pete and Manu for the final verdict. Friends, family and eliminated contestants are all back to join the party, as Costa Del Sol and Decadence open their doors. This is the second grand final of MKR where both teams are from the same state, following the South Australian teams from the 2012 finale.