The third series of My Kitchen Rules was an Australian reality television cooking programme which aired on the Seven Network.
Following the ratings success of the second series, the Seven Network announced the show was renewed for a third season.[1] The third season of My Kitchen Rules started on 30 January 2012.[2] For the first time, a team from New Zealand[3] took part in the show.
Game variations
This season, there would be twelve teams, two teams from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. Only one team from Tasmania (last season had two), and one from New Zealand (show's first).
Instant Restaurant Elimination Round - the three lowest scoring teams from each group would take part in this round and the lowest scoring team would be eliminated (similar to the first season).
The prize money for this season and all future seasons increased to AU$250,000.
Team won a challenge, People's Choice, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round.
Team must compete in an additional instant restaurant round
Safe
Team was safe after the showdown or Sudden Death Cook-off
Team was eliminated after round or lost the Sudden death cook-off
—
Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round.
Note:
^1 – In Round 3 after winning the peoples choice, David & Scott won immunity for the rest of the week and a holiday in Far North Queensland, Pete & Manu stated that they could pick one team to join them on the holiday, also granting that team immunity, they chose Nic & Rocco.
Competition details
Instant Restaurants
During the Instant Restaurant rounds, each team hosts a three-course dinner for judges and fellow teams in their allocated group. They are scored and ranked among their group. After all six teams from the first group had been assessed, it was revealed that the three teams who scored the lowest in each group would be facing elimination. After all six teams from the second group had been assessed, it was revealed that the teams who were facing elimination had to do another round of instant restaurant. After all six teams involved had been assessed, the team who scored the lowest would be eliminated from the competition.
Round 1
Episodes 1 to 6
Airdate — 30 January to 7 February
Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. The three lowest scoring teams at the end of this round go into the elimination round.
Saganaki Prawns with Tomato, Feta and Homemade Bread
Main
Steve and Helen’s Open Style Moussaka with Greek Salad
Dessert
Cypriot Pancake with Vanilla Ice Cream
WA
Angela & Justine
7
—
7
8
6
6
7
7
8
7
6
9
78
1st
Safe
Ep 2
31 January
The Garden of Eden
Dishes
Entrée
Warm Duck Salad with Beetroot, Pomegranate and Redcurrant Vinaigrette
Main
Pork Chops with Prosciutto, Apple, Gorgonzola and Pea and Asparagus Risotto
Dessert
Chocolate Brownie and Mixed Berry Nougat Semifreddo with Berry Coulis
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
7
6
—
7
7
7
9
9
3
9
8
4
76
2nd
Safe
Ep 3
1 February
Burlesque
Dishes
Entrée
Fish Floss with Green Mango and Pork Belly Salad
Main
Crispy Skin Mulloway with Micro Herbs, Daikon Salad and Chilli Tamarind Sauce
Dessert
Custard Pandan Chiffon with Sago and Passionfruit Mousse
NZ
Simon & Meg
6
4
5
—
7
4
8
6
2
8
5
3
58
5th
Through to Round 3
Ep 4
2 February
The Kiwi Kitchen
Dishes
Entrée
Pan Seared Scallops with Broccoli Ginger Purée and Lemon Beurre Blanc
Main
New Zealand Rack of Lamb with Kumara Purée, Asparagus, Tomatoes and Port Plum Jus
Dessert
Mini Pavlovas with Pastry Cream, Strawberries and Kiwifruit
QLD
David & Scott
5
5
6
5
—
6
4
5
9
5
4
10
64
4th
Through to Round 3
Ep 5
6 February
The Diggers Rest
Dishes
Entrée
Red Claw Salad with Coriander Blini and Mint, Lychee and Kiwifruit Salsa
Main
Beef Fillet and Moreton Bay Bug with Sweet Potato Cake, Broccolini and Bearnaise Sauce
Dessert
Mango and Macadamia Flan with Vanilla Cream, Toffee Shards and Mango Coulis
VIC
Thomas & Carla
4
4
4
4
4
—
8
4
1
9
3
1
46
6th
Through to Round 3
Ep 6
7 February
Grazed
Dishes
Entrée
Wheat Beer and Mussel Soup
Main
Lamb Kofte with Baba Ganoush, Pistachio Tabbouleh and Homemade Roti
Dessert
Miniature Lavender and Blueberry Cheesecake with Honeycomb
Round 2
Episodes 7 to 12
Airdate — 8 to 16 February
Description — The second group now start their Instant Restaurant round. The same rules from the previous round apply and the three lowest scoring teams go into the elimination round.
Sesame Encrusted Tuna with Pan Fried Potato, Ginger & Garlic Aioli, Asparagus & Jamon Crumbs
Dessert
Earl Grey Tea Bombe Alaska with a Fiery Twist
WA
Emma & Andrew
5
—
6
6
6
7
6
7
2
7
6
4
62
5th
Through to Round 3
Ep 8
9 February
Obscura
Dishes
Entrée
Baked Marron in Citrus Sauce with Orange and Truffle Salad
Main
Venison and Beer Pie with Relish, Mash and Baby Carrots
Dessert
Fig Galettes with Maple and Macadamia Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
SA
Nic & Rocco
9
9
—
8
8
9
8
8
10
8
8
10
95
1st
Safe
Ep 9
13 February
Double Trouble
Dishes
Entrée
Potato String Prawns with Lime Mayonnaise, Sashimi Tuna on Seaweed, Scallop and Chorizo Stack with Avocado and Salsa Fresca
Main
Nic and Rocco's Signature Roast with Rosti, Chilli Spiked Broccoli and Brandy Jus
Dessert
Gateau Opera with Gold Leaf and Affogato
TAS
Megan & Andy
4
6
6
—
5
5
7
4
4
7
5
3
56
6th
Through to Round 3
Ep 10
14 February
Baggy Green
Dishes
Entrée
Crispy Skin Rainbow Trout with Ruby Red Grapefruit Salad
Main
Wild Rabbit, Chorizo & Mushroom Ragout with World Cup Vegetable Stack and Baby Potatoes
Dessert
Apple Tarte Tatin with Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
QLD
Peter & Gary
4
5
6
4
—
5
9
6
4
9
6
5
63
4th
Through to Round 3
Ep 11
15 February
La Côte d'Or
Dishes
Entrée
Gruyere and Tomato Tarts
Main
Beef Fillet en Feuilletons and Duxelles with Green Beans and Port Jus
Dessert
Poached Pears Suterne with Two Sauces
VIC
Carly & Emily
6
7
8
6
6
—
5
3
9
7
4
8
69
2nd
Safe
Ep 12
16 February
Harvest Moon
Dishes
Entrée
Pork and Prawn Bean Curd Rolls in Oyster Sauce
Main
Tea Smoked Quail with Pork Fried Snake Beans and Steamed Rice
Dessert
Steamed Malay Cake with Ginger Mascarpone Cream and Ginger Syrup
Round 3
Episodes 13 to 18
Airdate — 20 February to 28 February
Description — The bottom three teams from each instant restaurant group compete against each other in Round 3. The lowest scoring team at the end of this round is eliminated.
Asparagus, Leek and Tarragon Soup with a Poached Egg
Main
Fig and Pistachio Crusted Lamb Leg with Beetroot, Parsnip & Goat's Cheese Roulade and Homemade Bread
Dessert
Lemon and Lime Tartlet with a Passionfruit Coulis
NZ
Simon & Meg
5
—
7
7
8
6
8
7
8
7
7
7
77
1st
Safe
Ep 14
21 February
The Kiwi Kitchen
Dishes
Entrée
Whitebait Fritters with Watercress and Horseradish Cream
Main
Pan Seared Snapper with Creamy Chowder Sauce on Carrot and Leek Confit
Dessert
Feijoa and Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream and Maple Syrup
TAS
Megan & Andy
7
6
—
6
7
6
9
9
4
8
8
5
75
2nd
Safe
Ep 15
22 February
Baggy Green
Dishes
Entrée
Seared Scallops on Pork Crackling with Salmon Roe
Main
Bouillabaisse with Rouille and Croutons
Dessert
Sticky Date Cheesecake with Caramel Fudge Sauce
WA
Emma & Andrew
1
4
5
—
4
3
5
2
4
7
3
4
42
6th
Eliminated
Ep 16
23 February
Obscura
Dishes
Entrée
Vietnamese Chicken and Prawn Salad with Vermicelli and Sugar Peanuts
Main
Twice Cooked Duck with Pork and Prawn Wonton Soup
Dessert
Coconut Rice with Tropical Salsa, Toasted Macadamias and Coconut
QLD
David & Scott
5
6
6
3
—
4
9
6
1
8
6
2
56
4th
Safe
Ep 17
27 February
The Diggers Rest
Dishes
Entrée
Thai Noodle Rolls with Prawn and Tofu Filling and Sweet Chilli Sauce
Main
Thai Lamb Green Curry with Rice
Dessert
Coconut Parfait with a Ginger Brandy Snap
QLD
Peter & Gary
7
6
7
6
6
—
3
6
9
5
5
9
69
3rd
Safe
Ep 18
28 February
La Côte d'Or
Dishes
Entrée
Moreton Bay Bugs with Lemon and Garlic and a Fresh Baguette
Main
Duck Galantine with Orange Sauce, Duck Fat Roast Potatoes and Snow Peas
Dessert
Rhubarb Crème Brûlée
Top 11
People's Choice Challenge: Bed & Breakfast
Episode 19
Airdate – 29 February 2012
Description – For the First People's Choice Challenge, the teams took over Bed and Breakfast and are headed to the Blue Mountains. Each team cooked in different Bed and Breakfast kitchens. For this first round Meg and Simon were immune from elimination due to coming first in the third round of instant restaurant and thus not taking part in the challenge. They served to the B&B owners, their families. They had 1 and a half hours to cook for 50 guests and each voted for their favorite dish. Whoever got the most votes would join Meg and Simon in the safety zone and Manu and Pete would choose the worst dish and they would go to an elimination sudden death cook-off. The teams had 15 minutes to get all their ingredients for their dish in a local supermarket.
Teams
Dish
Result
NZ
Simon & Meg
Immune
VIC
Carly & Emily
Blueberry Brioche Cup with Labneh Yoghurt
People's Choice
NSW
Steve & Helen
Mediterranean Pancakes with Fig Compote and Yoghurt Cream
Competing in Rapid Cook Off
WA
Angela & Justine
Baked Pancetta Eggs with Italian Beans and Corn Muffins
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Slow Cooked Eggs with Green Sauce
QLD
David & Scott
Field Mushrooms with Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, Poached Eggs and Chutney
NSW
Sam & Jillian
French Toast with Banana Cream and Strawberry Syrup
SA
Nic & Rocco
Bacon, Egg and Spinach Parcels
TAS
Megan & Andy
Bacon, Leek and Gruyere Tarts with Roasted Tomatoes and Rocket
QLD
Peter & Gary
Breakfast Crepe with Chive Veloute
VIC
Thomas & Carla
Honey Chicken and Roasted Almond Filo with Blueberry Marmalade and Goats Cheese
Through to Sudden Death
Kitchen Cook Off
Episode 20
Airdate – 1 March 2012
Description – For the Kitchen Cook off, teams were fighting it out to see who would go against Thomas and Carla in the sudden death elimination challenge. Simon and Meg along with Emily and Carly served as diners as they were already safe, while Thomas and Carla were waiting to see who they would face in the sudden death cook-off. The eight remaining teams would be in a rapid fire cook off where they would have 30 minutes at the end of the rapid fire – 4 would be safe and 4 would not and had to cook in a showdown to see who would go head to head with Thomas and Carla. The key ingredient for the Rapid Cook Off was chicken and how they cook the chicken was predetermined by what bench they chose. Under each bench was a piece of equipment they must use and hell was breaking loose. However, the teams had a minute to switch equipments, but no teams switch equipments. For the Showdown, the new ingredients were salt and pepper. Salt or pepper had to play a critical role in the flavour of the team's dish and they had one hour to finish their dish.
Rapid Cook Off
Teams
Equipment
Dish
Result
NSW
Steve & Helen
Wok
Basil Chicken with Snow Peas and Rice
Safe
WA
Angela & Justine
Deep fryer
Crispy Chicken on Asian Rice Noodle Salad
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Baking tray
Drunken Chicken with Chilli Bean Sauce and Cucumber Salad
QLD
David & Scott
Baking tray
Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Snow Peas and Mash
NSW
Sam & Jillian
Wok
Chicken Roulade with Glazed Vegetables
Through to Showdown
SA
Nic & Rocco
Griddle pan
Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Risotto and White Basil Sauce
TAS
Megan & Andy
Deep fryer
Mexican Schnitzel with Salsa Verde and Cous Cous Salad
QLD
Peter & Gary
Griddle pan
Chicken Mango Salad
Showdown
Teams
Dish
Result
SA
Nic & Rocco
Pepper Crab with Egg Noodles
Safe
TAS
Megan & Andy
Blackened Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce and Potato Stack
QLD
Peter & Gary
Roast Beef with Green Peppercorn Sauce, Potatoes and Carrots
NSW
Sam & Jillian
Poached Pears with Pepper Spiced Syrup and Pepper Tuile
Through to Sudden Death
Sudden Death
Episode 21
Airdate – 5 March 2012
Description – After the Sudden Death, a second team would be eliminated with Thomas & Carla would face off against NSW’s team Sam & Jillian in the sudden death cook off. The two teams were told that they would serve not only Pete and Manu but as well as the guest judges which were composed of Guy Grossi, Tobie Puttock, Karen Martini and Liz Egan. The teams would be serving a three course meal of Entree, Main and Dessert. After serving three courses each judge would give a score out of 10. They had one and a half hours to serve their entree, an hour before serving their main and 30 minutes before dessert.
Slow Cooked Pork Belly with Pea Puree and Potato Rosti
Dessert
Carla’s Chocolate Cups
NSW
Sam & Jillian
5
5
5
6
5
6
32
Eliminated
Dishes
Entree
Seared Scallops with Parsnip Puree and Prosciutto Crumbs
Main
Spiced Lamb Cutlets with Onion Sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Martini with Raspberries
Top 10
People's Choice Challenge: Melbourne Cook-off
Episode 22
Airdate – 6 March 2012
Description – For the second People's Choice Challenge, they would be cooking in the industrial kitchen, before selling their food on the streets through spruiking. The team who makes the most money would be the people’s choice and would be safe however if the judges deem your food as the worst, they would be sent into the sudden death cook-off. They had an hour and a half to cook their food. The teams would then be selling their dish in a ‘Pop up’ food stalls ‘on wheels’. They would have an hour to sell in the streets. Pete and Manu then announced that there was only a $20 difference between first and second place. The two top scoring teams were Steve & Helen and Carly & Emily, with Steve & Helen coming on top with $348 and winning the people's choice.
Teams
Dish
Result
NSW
Steve & Helen
Mezze Platter with Lamb Souvlaki
People's Choice
WA
Angela & Justine
Chocolate Chilli Con Carne with Salsa & Guacamole
Through to Rapid Cook Off
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Pork Tortilla with Salsa & Cheesy Corn
QLD
David & Scott
Mediterranean Club Sandwich with Chicken, Roasted Vegetables & Prosciutto
VIC
Thomas & Carla
Beef & Bean Tacos with Guacamole & Salsa
NZ
Simon & Meg
Beef Noodles with Coriander Pesto
SA
Nic & Rocco
Profiteroles with Chocolate & Strawberries
TAS
Megan & Andy
San Choy Bow with Prawns and Sweet Chilli Sauce
VIC
Carly & Emily
Thai Green Curry with Baked Rice and Roti Bread
QLD
Peter & Gary
Deep Fried Chicken Strips with Vegetable Skewers
Through to Sudden Death
Kitchen Cook-off
Episode 23
Airdate – 7 March 2012
Description – In the Rapid Cook-off, the 8 remaining teams had to cook at Kitchen Headquarters to decide who would join Peter & Gary in the next sudden death cook-off. The teams would have 30 minutes to cook with the 4 weakest dishes heading to the showdown and only one team member can cook. However, for the second twist, the ones who chose the ingredients would be the decision maker as the other would be the cook, they were then told to swap. Their challenge for the showdown was to make a dish that represented what they mean to the competition and they only had one hour to make it.
Rapid Cook Off
Teams
Cook
Dish
Result
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Leigh
Thai Cured Salmon Salad with Raw Vegetables
Safe
NZ
Simon & Meg
Meg
Whiting with Smashed Potatoes
TAS
Megan & Andy
Megan
Chocolate Volcano Cake with Strawberry Coulis
VIC
Thomas & Carla
Thomas
Ricotta Ravioli with Tomato and Vegetable Salad
WA
Angela & Justine
Angela
Pistachio Crusted Pork Cutlet with Tomatoes, Asparagus and Sweet Potato
Through to Showdown
QLD
David & Scott
Scott
Tempura Octopus with Tempura Vegetables and Soy Sauce
SA
Nic & Rocco
Rocco
Capsicum Tart with Salad and Sticky Balsamic
VIC
Carly & Emily
Emily
Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Ganache and Praline
Showdown
Teams
Dish
Result
WA
Angela & Justine
Fettuccine with Salami, Tomato and Fennel Sauce
Safe
SA
Nic & Rocco
Herb Printed Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce, Asparagus and Pancetta
QLD
David & Scott
Roasted Spatchcock with Sweet Potato Puree, Broccolini and Beurre Blanc
VIC
Carly & Emily
Duck with Cherry Marsala Sauce, Potato Gratin and Chargrilled Asparagus
Through to Sudden Death
Sudden Death
Episode 24
Airdate – 8 March 2012
Description – For the sudden death, it would be rivals Peter & Gary and Carly & Emily where one would be eliminated after the cook-off. The two teams rivalry began at the Instant Restaurant round where Peter & Gary felt that they deserved to be in the top 3 over Carly & Emily. Peter thinks that the girls will do anything to win this competition. Emily then replied "Our young age is on our side because we are speedy, we can run around like no one’s business", with a reply from Peter "Your young age which equates to me as inexperience". Carly then said "We will find out today". Peter & Gary scored the lowest score in MKR history.
Steamed Rock Ling with Ginger, Soy, Snow Pea Leaves and Steamed Rice
Dessert
Black Rice Pudding with Mango and Coconut Mousse
QLD
Peter & Gary
3
3
3
2
3
3
17
Eliminated
Dishes
Entree
Cauliflower and Spinach Soup with Damper
Main
Kangaroo Stroganoff with Garlic Mash and Sweet Roast Baby Carrots
Dessert
Custard Tartlets with Bananas Foster
Top 9
People's Choice Challenge: North Queensland Festival
Episode 25
Airdate – 11 March 2012
Description – For this week the teams headed to Tropical North Queensland. The remaining teams find themselves in Ingham, a small quintessential sugar cane town. Their challenge was to create sweet treats for the town’s annual Harvest Festival using an ingredient the locals known best sugar. The locals would vote for their favourite sweet treat and would be awarded People’s Choice and be safe at the next elimination, while Manu and Pete would decide the day’s worse dish and would head to sudden death. The winners would also receive a very special surprise reward of handing another team immunity. They had one and a half hours and great Queensland produce.
Teams
Dish
Result
QLD
David & Scott
Banana Tartlet with Mascarpone Cream and Praline
People's Choice
SA
Nic & Rocco
Tropical Fruit and Custard Tarts
Given Immunity and shared reward
NSW
Steve & Helen
Fruit and Nut Scroll
Through to Rapid Cook Off
WA
Angela & Justine
Banana Lounge Cake
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Ginger Wafer with White Chocolate Cream and Tropical Fruits
VIC
Thomas & Carla
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Cookies and Buttercream
NZ
Simon & Meg
White Chocolate Caramel Mudcakes with Brandy Snaps
VIC
Carly & Emily
Chocolate Honeycomb Cheesecake Cones
TAS
Megan & Andy
Tropical Fruit Crepes with Passionfruit Syrup
Through to Sudden Death
Camper Kitchen Cook Off
Episode 26
Airdate – 12 March 2012
Description – In this Rapid Cook-off, the teams would be racing for their ingredients, teams had to cook on makeshift camp kitchens. Their guests tonight were people who knew camp cooking better than anyone. At Port Douglas the teams embarked on an Amazing Race style challenge to source the best ingredients the quickest and get to their campsite first. The first three teams to arrive would cook mains and the last three would do desserts. The weakest team would go sudden death against Megan and Andy.
Teams
Course
Dish
Result
NSW
Steve & Helen
Dessert
Blueberry Mahalabia with Strawberry Sugar Syrup and Berries
Safe
WA
Angela & Justine
Main
Asian Style Prawns
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Main
Beef Fillet with Green Papaya Salad and Wing Beans
NZ
Simon & Meg
Main
Prawn, Scallop and Avocado Salad
VIC
Carly & Emily
Dessert
Passionfruit Brulee Tarts with Drunken Pineapple
VIC
Thomas & Carla
Dessert
Peach and Raspberry Streusel
Through to Sudden Death
Sudden Death
Episode 27
Airdate – 13 March 2012
Description – The contestants rock up to a poolside meeting with the judges. Pete introduces the team to the Mission Beach, before Manu debriefs on the challenge ahead. They had to cook the best three course meal, tropical style, using ingredients that symbolize North East Queensland. The key ingredients they had to use were Moreton Bay Bugs, Macadamia Nuts and Mango. They could use the ingredients however they like, but they had to shine through at least one of their courses. They had one and a half hours before the entrees had to be on the tables.
Description – For the first time the teams were cooking at Kitchen HQ for the People's Choice Challenge. The judges announced that since Easter was just around the corner, the theme for their dishes was Easter. They had to create an Easter-themed banquet with seafood. The teams would be cooking for 40 VIP’s. The winners would be immune from elimination while the weakest dish chose by Pete and Manu would be thrown straight into sudden death cook-off. They would all have an hour and a half to prepare their dishes. They all head to off for a fifteen-minute shopping run to ‘create’ their dishes. The VIP's were the friends and family of the teams. The teams would be the one voting for each other and deciding the People's Choice
Teams
Dish
Result
TAS
Megan & Andy
Warm Ocean Trout Nicoise Salad
People's Choice
NSW
Steve & Helen
Sweet and Spicy Barramundi with Prawns
Through to Rapid Cook Off
WA
Angela & Justine
Barramundi with Roasted Capsicum Salsa and Parmesan Crusted Mussels
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Tarator Crusted Whole Salmon with Tabbouleh
QLD
David & Scott
Basil and Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Kipfler Salad and Beurre Blanc
SA
Nic & Rocco
Ocean Trout Cartoccio
VIC
Carly & Emily
Japanese Seafood Platter
NZ
Simon & Meg
Stuffed Baby Squid with Almond and Lemon Cous Cous and New Zealand Mussels
Through to Sudden Death
Kitchen Cook-off
Episode 29
Airdate – 15 March 2012
Description – With Simon & Meg up for elimination, the 6 remaining teams would fight to avoid the sudden death cook-off. Manu then asks them what ingredient did they absolutely hate as a kid. The teams had to use those ingredients. The 4 weakest teams would cook-off in the showdown. For the showdown, The judges announced that since they have cooked with unpopular ingredients, they would now cook with a key ingredient that kids and adults love - Chocolate. They would have 90 minutes to make a dish that would make chocolate as its stand-out ingredient.
Rapid Cook Off
Teams
Key Ingredient
Dish
Result
WA
Angela & Justine
Liver
Chicken Livers with Mashed Potato and Brandy Cream Sauce
Safe
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Sardines
Sardines Escabeche with Parsley Salad and Crostini
QLD
David & Scott
Olives
Olive Damper with Olive Tapenade and Cream Cheese
Through to Showdown
NSW
Steve & Helen
Brussels sprouts
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon Chicken
SA
Nic & Rocco
Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese and Caramelised Onion Tart
VIC
Carly & Emily
Tofu
Asian Stuffed Tofu
Showdown
Teams
Dish
Result
SA
Nic & Rocco
Chocolate Rum Delight
Safe
QLD
David & Scott
Chocolate Three Ways - Sponge, Ganache and Mousse on a bed of Custard
VIC
Carly & Emily
Bittersweet Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse and Brandy Raisin Sauce
NSW
Steve & Helen
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Through to Sudden Death
Sudden Death
Episode 30
Airdate – 18 March 2012
Description – National pride was on the line as Kiwi’s Meg and Simon went head to head against New South Wales brother and sister team Steve and Helen in the sudden death cook-off. The cook-off would be a Trans Tasman challenge – Australia vs New Zealand. The two teams were making a three dish course.
In the Elimination Week, The judges announced that one team would be eliminated from the competition every night until only four teams remained. The judges also revealed that they were not the only one that the teams had to impress. In another surprise twist, the teams would face their harshest critics yet with the shock arrival of a jury. The teams are left dumbfounded when they see who came to dinner. The jury was composed of eliminated contestants. Manu and Pete revealed that the jury would determine one of the weakest teams while Pete and Manu would decide the other. The Jury would score each dish out of 10 as a team. The weakest team chosen by the Jury and the one chosen by Pete and Manu would head straight to a sudden death cook-off.
Round 1
Episode 31
Airdate – 19 March 2012
Description – Pete and Manu announced that the key ingredient for the first round of the elimination week was found in every home in Australia. The key ingredient was meat mince, however the teams could choose their type of meat mince whether it be chicken, lamb, veal, pork or the classic beef. The dishes for the teams were as follows
Team
Dish
Results
NSW
Steve & Helen
Lamb Mince with Polenta Bake
Safe
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Beef and Lamb Dumplings with Butter Sauce and Yoghurt
QLD
David & Scott
Open Beef Lasagne with Chilli and Tomato Concasse
SA
Nic & Rocco
Pork and Fennel Meatballs with Fresh Pasta
VIC
Carly & Emily
Thai Pork Stuffed Omelette with Chilli Cucumber Salad
WA
Angela & Justine
Beef Meatballs with Pasta
Through to Sudden Death (Jury Vote)
TAS
Megan & Andy
Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Homemade Tortillas and Minted Yoghurt
Through to Sudden Death (Judges Choice)
Verdict – After the down-the-line Cook-off, the jury's verdict was that Angela & Justine was the weakest dish with a score of 12/50. Although the individual votes of jury wasn't revealed. Peter then revealed the reason why Angela & Justine was the weakest dish was that packet pasta and tasteless meatballs won’t cut it. Pete and Manu reveal that the team to go to the elimination cook off was Megan and Andy.
Coral Trout with Crab & Prawn Bisque and Asparagus
WA
Angela & Justine
8
7
8
8
8
8
47
Eliminated
Signature Dish
Vietnamese Duck with Coconut Rice and Asian Salad
Round 2
Episode 32
Airdate – 20 March 2012
Description – For the second round of elimination week, the key ingredient for the down-the-line cook-off was cheese. The teams similar to round 1 had a choice of what type of cheese they wanted to use. The dishes for the teams were as follows:
Team
Dish
Results
NSW
Steve & Helen
Cheese & Spinach Gozleme with Cypriot Salad
Safe
TAS
Megan & Andy
Cheese Arancini Balls with Tomato Relish
SA
Nic & Rocco
Lemon Curd Cheesecake with Italian Meringue
VIC
Carly & Emily
Four Cheese Ravioli with Basil Pesto
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Four Cheese Borek with Parsnip Skordalia
Through to Sudden Death (Jury Vote)
QLD
David & Scott
Seafood Mornay with Rough Puff Pastry
Through to Sudden Death (Judges Choice)
Verdict – After the down-the-line cook-off. The jury's vote was first revealed and the jury chosen Leigh & Jennifer as the weakest team with a score of 13/60. Peter as the jury spokesperson, stated "We the jury find you guilty of not meeting the brief and laziness.” Leigh accused the jury of foul play stating "I wish people would just judge the food. Not because people have been doing well and they want to bring them down". Pete & Manu then selected their weakest dish as David & Scott's Seafood Mornay. Jennifer stated she doesn't want cook against them with both girls teared up after it was announced they were facing David & Scott.
Description – For the third round of elimination week, the key ingredient for the all-line cook-off was citrus fruit. They could however choose whichever citrus fruit they want maybe like lime, lemon, etc. The dishes for the teams were as follows:
Team
Dish
Results
SA
Leigh & Jennifer
Chocolate and Orange Surprise with Filo Cigar
Safe (Through to Semifinals)
SA
Nic & Rocco
Limoncello Chicken with Orange Salad
VIC
Carly & Emily
Lemon Tart with Orange Glazed Strawberries and Orange Syrup
TAS
Megan & Andy
Citrus Cake with Sticky Orange Syrup and Lemon Mascarpone
Through to Sudden Death (Jury Vote)
NSW
Steve & Helen
Pork Fricassee with Egg and Lemon Sauce
Through to Sudden Death (Judges Choice)
Verdict – After the down-the-line cook-off. With a score of 42/70, the jury choose Andy & Megan as the weakest team. Pete & Manu then chose the team of Helen & Steve. With the nomination of the two teams, Nic & Rocco, Carly & Emily, and Leigh & Jennifer headed to the finals. As Helen & Steve and Andy & Megan fight it off in a sudden death cook-off for a place in the finals.
Rolled Chicken with Greek Cheese Sauce and Spinach Rice
Semifinals
Kitchen Cook-off: Seeding Round
Episode 34
Airdate – 22 March 2012
Description – The teams had to compete in 2 challenges and fight for point and be ranked 1 to 4 to see who would go head to head in the semi-finals. The 1st place would cook against 4th place, while 2nd would cook against 3rd. Manu and Pete would be the one giving points to each dish.
Round 1
Description – The first test was a rapid cook off and would be their last and they only have 30 minutes The key ingredient was chosen by the jury and was chilli. Tonight only one person could cook each dish for 15 minutes and then swap – while the other was cooking, the partner could not watch what the other was making. Leigh, Nic, Megan, and Carly were the first ones to cook. While, Jennifer, Rocco, Andy, and Emily were the last ones to cook and were the one that was going to plate-up.
Description – After round 1 Carly & Emily took first place. For round 2, the only limit the teams were given was their own imagination. The dish needed to show their skills, techniques and capabilities in 1 and a half hours. After the end of the two rounds, Jennifer & Leigh came in first with 37 points and would be taking on Megan & Andy who came in fourth with 31 points for the first semifinal. In the second semifinal it would see Carly & Emily who came in second with 36 points taking on third place Nic & Rocco with 34 points.
Description – In the first semi-final it would be South Australia’s Princess and florist, Jennifer and Leigh taking on Tassies seafood superchef’s Megan and Andy. Whoever won tonight was through to the grand final, while we would say goodbye to the other team tonight. The challenge for the semifinals was to make the ultimate 3 course meal.
Confit of Murray Cod with Spring Onion, Ginger and Fennel
Main
Twice Cooked Pigeon with Farro and Beetroot Puree
Dessert
Chocolate and Earl Gray Tea Tart with Chocolate Chantilly
TAS
Megan & Andy
7
8
7
8
8
8
46
Eliminated
Dishes
Entree
Sesame Seed Pork Rice Paper Rolls
Main
Rich Seafood Chowder in a Cobb Loaf
Dessert
Chocolate Marquise with Creme Anglaise and Almond Tuiles
Semifinal 2
Episode 36
Airdate – 26 March 2012
Description – In the second semifinal childhood mates Nic & Rocco took on siblings Carly & Emily. Where, the winner would take on Leigh & Jennifer for the My Kitchen Rules title. Like the 1st Semifinal teams had to cook the ultimate three course dish for the judge.
Dukkah Crusted Scallops with Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad
Main
Duck Confit with Duck Neck Sausage and White Bean Puree
Dessert
Persian Love Cakes with Panna Cotta and Fresh Figs
Grand final
Episode 37
Airdate – 27 March 2012
Description – In the Grand Finale it was South Australia vs South Australia as Leigh & Jennifer took on Nic & Rocco. The final test for the South Australians' was faultless food. Each team had to cook 5 courses and produce 100 plates of food. The teams instant restaurant names were behind their respective benches – “Burlesque” for the girls and “Double Trouble” for the boys. The two teams had the eliminated teams and their love ones as diners. After the five courses, the judges scored the menu of each team, the highest scoring team was crowned the My Kitchen Rules 2012 champions and walked away with the $250,000 prize money.