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My Kitchen Rules (series 3)
Series 3
No. of episodes37
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release30 January –
27 March 2012
Series chronology
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Series 2 (2011)
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Series 4 (2013)

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.

Teams

Home Origin Team/Group Members Relationship Status
South Australia 'SA 1' Leigh Sexton & Jennifer Evans Florist & 'Princess' Winners 27 March 2012 (Grand Final)
South Australia 'SA 2' Nic Mazzone & Rocco La Bella Childhood Friends Runners-up 27 March 2012 (Grand Final)
Victoria 'VIC 2' Carly & Emily Cheung Sisters Eliminated 26 March 2012 (Semifinals)
Tasmania 'TAS' Megan Woodman & Andy Appleby Sales Reps Eliminated 25 March 2012 (Semifinals)
New South Wales 'NSW 1' Steve Georgiou & Helen Demetriou Siblings Eliminated 21 March 2012 (Elimination Week, Top 5)
Queensland 'QLD 1' David Hopgood & Scott Bradshaw Soldier Mates Eliminated 20 March 2012 (Elimination Week, Top 6)
Western Australia 'WA 1' Angela Schlegel & Justine Matchitt Teacher & Truckie Eliminated 19 March 2012 (Elimination Week, Top 7)
New Zealand NZ Simon Yandall & Meg Dangen Kiwis Eliminated 18 March 2012 (Top 8)
Victoria 'VIC 1' Thomas Carr & Carla Mangion Just Friends Eliminated 13 March 2012 (Top 9)
Queensland 'QLD 2' Peter Hamilton & Gary Rogers Lawyer & Doctor Eliminated 8 March 2012 (Top 10)
New South Wales 'NSW 2' Sam Bui & Jillian Beilby Potential In-Laws Eliminated 5 March 2012 (Top 11)
Western Australia 'WA 2' Emma Donnelly & Andrew Paton Engaged Scientists Eliminated 28 February 2012 (Instant restaurant round)

Elimination history

Results per team
Round: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Instant restaurant round Top 11 Top 10 Top 9 Top 8 Elimination week Semifinals Finale
Team Result
Leigh & Jennifer 2nd
(76)		 — — Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe Sudden Death
(52)		 Safe 1st
(52)		 — Champions
(58)
Nic & Rocco — 1st
(95)		 — Safe Safe Safe1 Safe Safe Safe Safe — 1st
(44)		 Runners-up
(52)
Carly & Emily — 2nd
(69)		 — People's
Choice		 Sudden Death
(51)		 Safe Safe Safe Safe Safe — 2nd
(43)		 Eliminated
(Episode 36)
Megan & Andy — 6th
(56)		 2nd
(75)		 Safe Safe Sudden Death
(41)		 People's
Choice		 Sudden Death
(57)		 Safe Sudden Death
(50)		 2nd
(46)		 Eliminated
(Episode 35)
Steve & Helen 3rd
(75)		 — — Safe People's
Choice		 Safe Sudden Death
(38)		 Safe Safe Sudden Death
(36)		 Eliminated
(Episode 33)
David & Scott 4th
(64)		 — 4th
(56)		 Safe Safe People's
Choice		 Safe Safe Sudden Death
(49)		 Eliminated
(Episode 32)
Angela & Justine 1st
(78)		 — — Safe Safe Safe Safe Sudden Death
(47)		 Eliminated
(Episode 31)
Simon & Meg 5th
(58)		 — 1st
(77)		 Immune Safe Safe Sudden Death
(37)		 Eliminated
(Episode 30)
Thomas & Carla 6th
(46)		 — 5th
(49)		 Sudden Death
(39)		 Safe Sudden Death
(32)		 Eliminated
(Episode 27)
Peter & Gary — 4th
(63)		 3rd
(69)		 Safe Sudden Death
(17)		 Eliminated
(Episode 24)
Sam & Jillian — 3rd
(65)		 — Sudden Death
(32)		 Eliminated
(Episode 21)
Emma & Andrew — 5th
(62)		 6th
(42)		 Eliminated
(Episode 18)
Colour key:
  – Team was the top scorer or won People's Choice
  – Team participated in a Showdown or must compete in an additional instant restaurant round
  – Team won the Sudden death cook-off
  – Team was eliminated after round or lost the Sudden death cook-off
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 restaurant round

In the instant restaurant round, each Episode focused on one team's day of cooking, setting up their instant restaurant and serving a three course dinner for the judges and their opposing teams. Teams could only start cooking three hours before the other teams arrive at their house. After the team served all three meals to the judges and their opposition, each opposing team gave them a score out of ten for the overall performance (i.e. food, service, entertainment, etc.). Then, each judge gave a score out of ten for each of the three dishes.

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 show.

Round 1

New South Wales (Group 1)
  • Episode 1
  • Airdate – 30 January 2012
  • Description – For the first couple was New South Wales siblings Steve and Helen, who were 1st generation Aussies from a Greek Cypriot heritage. Steve’s an electrician but his passion was running the soccer canteen on weekends. Their passion came from their mum and as she passed away when Helen was only 16 – she had to learn to cook. They set up their Greek restaurant, “Glendi” (Greek for joy), with Greek columns, statues, Mediterranean paintings. The sibling impressed with Entree and Dessert, but served an average Main.
Instant Restaurant: Glendi
Course Dish Manu Pete WA 1 SA 1 NZ QLD 1 VIC 1 Total (110)
Entree Saganaki prawns with tomato, feta with homemade bread 8 7 7 6 7 7 7 75
Main Steve and Helen’s open style moussaka with Greek salad 5 5
Dessert Cypriot pancake with vanilla ice cream 8 8
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 NSW (G1) Steve & Helen 75
- WA (G1) Angela & Justine
- SA (G1) Leigh & Jennifer
- NZ Simon & Meg
- QLD (G1) David & Scott
- VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla
Western Australia (Group 1)
  • Episode 2
  • Airdate – 31 January 2012
  • Description – For the second team in round 1 of the Instant Restaurant stage, it was best mates of 27 years, teacher Angela and trucker Justine. The ladies were representing Western Australia. The theme and name for their restaurant was “The Garden of Eden” – they put out plants, apples and plastic snakes. For their entree, the judges were impressed by the flavour combination, however the duck was not well rested and the servings were too large. For their main, Pete liked it while Manu found it boring. For the dessert, Manu loved the semifreddo but Pete thought there was too much on the plate and that the brownie wasn’t needed.
Instant Restaurant: The Garden of Eden
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 1 SA 1 NZ QLD 1 VIC 1 Total (110)
Entree Warm duck salad with beetroot, pomegranate and red currant vinaigrette 7 7 7 7 8 6 6 78
Main Pork chops with prosciutto, apple and gorgonzola,
served with a pea and asparagus risotto 		7 6
Dessert Chocolate brownie and mixed berry nougat semifreddo with a berry coulis 8 9
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 WA (G1) Angela & Justine 78
2 NSW (G1) Steve & Helen 75
- SA (G1) Leigh & Jennifer
- NZ Simon & Meg
- QLD (G1) David & Scott
- VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla
South Australia (Group 1)
  • Episode 3
  • Airdate – 1 February 2012
  • Description – For the next team for the 1st round of instant restaurant round, its friends florist Leigh and 'Princess' Jennifer. They named their instant restaurant “Burlesque”. In the theme of burlesque it’s all red draping, red roses and Parisian. Leigh & Jennifer served lychee and lemongrass mojitos to welcome the guests to their instant restaurant. For their Entree, Manu likes it, Pete criticizes the amount of floss and presentation. In their main, Manu said they put the salad on to of the fish so it has lost it’s crispy skin, Pete disagrees and thinks it’s nearly perfect. For dessert, Pete says that just the cake should have been served with cream or ice cream, Manu thinks that cake and sago doesn’t go together. They scored high for the their main and entree but got very low scores for their dessert and cost them as they only made it to second place with 76.
Instant Restaurant: Burlesque
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 1 WA 1 NZ QLD 1 VIC 1 Total (110)
Entree Fish floss with green mango and pork belly salad 9 9 7 6 7 7 7 76
Main Crispy skin mulloway with micro herbs, daikon salad and a chilli tamarind sauce 8 9
Dessert Custard pandan chiffon with sago, a sesame seed praline and passionfruit mousse 4 3
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 WA (G1) Angela & Justine 78
2 SA (G1) Leigh & Jennifer 76
3 NSW (G1) Steve & Helen 75
- NZ Simon & Meg
- QLD (G1) David & Scott
- VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla
New Zealand
  • Episode 4
  • Airdate –2 February 2012
  • Description – For the first time in My Kitchen Rules it would be country versus country rather than state versus state, as non-Australians were competing, they were Simon and Meg from New Zealand. The name of their restaurant was “The Kiwi Kitchen” and was decorated with native New Zealand fauna and mini kiwi birds. The guests were treated to a traditional Maori welcome. For their Entree, Peter thinks they have done a tremendous job and it’s faultless, Manu is even impressed with the buerre blanc. For their New Zealand Lambs Manu thinks it’s yum and pleasant, Pete thinks the lamb is lovely but wishes it had been rested more. Their Pavlovas turned disaster as they were having oven problems, Pete says he felt sorry for them because it’s pretty bad and Manu says they should have served something else if the oven failed.
Instant Restaurant: The Kiwi Kitchen
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 1 WA 1 SA 1 QLD 1 VIC 1 Total (110)
Entree Pan seared scallops with broccoli ginger puree and a lemon beurre blanc 8 8 6 4 5 7 4 58
Main New Zealand rack of lamb with kumara puree, asparagus, tomatoes and a port plum jus 5 6
Dessert Mini pavlovas with pastry cream, strawberries and kiwifruit 3 2
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 WA (G1) Angela & Justine 78
2 SA (G1) Leigh & Jennifer 76
3 NSW (G1) Steve & Helen 75
4 NZ Simon & Meg 58
- QLD (G1) David & Scott
- VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla
Queensland (Group 1)
  • Episode 5
  • Airdate – 6 February 2012
  • Description – It’s now Queensland’s turn to cook as soldier mates David and Scott hosted their instant restaurant. The soldier mates having entered the army a week after each other. The guys were calling their instant restaurant “The Diggers Rest” and the theme was the military. There were sandbags, WW1 memorabilia and Diggers statues all about and of course poppies. The boys welcome everyone with a glass of sherry. For their first dish, Judges thinks that the fruit doesn't work. They serve the main and Pete isn't happy with the presentation, Manu is unhappy with his steak that is so well done. Pete says that the dessert is amazing and the pastry is wonderful and he's really impressed, Manu thinks it’s perfect and loves the mango shaped like Australia. As the scores were given they got the first ten of the season from Manu for their dessert.
Instant Restaurant: The Diggers Rest
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 1 WA 1 SA 1 NZ VIC 1 Total (110)
Entree Red claw salad with a coriander blini and a mint, lychee and kiwi fruit salsa 5 4 5 5 6 5 6 64
Main Surf and Turf – beef fillet and Moretan Bay Bug with a sweet potato cake, broccolini and bearnaise sauce 4 5
Dessert Mango and macadamia nut flan, with vanilla cream, toffee shards and a mango coulis 10 9
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 WA (G1) Angela & Justine 78
2 SA (G1) Leigh & Jennifer 76
3 NSW (G1) Steve & Helen 75
4 QLD (G1) David & Scott 64
5 NZ Simon & Meg 58
- VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla
Victoria (Group 1)
  • Episode 6
  • Airdate –7 February 2012
  • Description – "Friends" Thomas and Carla from Victoria were the last team to compete in group one’s cook off. They were calling their restaurant “Grazed” with a polo theme, which they had decorated with daffodils and clean crisp linen. As the guests were sitting Carla was serving Pimms cocktails. After their scores were given the twist would be revealed. For their Entree, Manu is in love and Pete thinks it’s gorgeous. After two and a half hours of waiting, they served their main, which disappointed the judges. They then served their dessert an hour and a half after main. Manu stated that it is the worst dish he has ever had. Pete says it's inedible, it tastes like dirty soap. They were also the second team to score in the 40's in My kitchen rules history. The lowest scoring team usually faces elimination but there is a twist. Now it’s the bottom three teams that would face elimination.
Instant Restaurant: Grazed
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 1 WA 1 SA 1 NZ QLD 1 Total (110)
Entree Wheat beer and mussel soup 9 8 4 4 4 4 4 46
Main Lamb Kofte with smoked eggplant, pistachio tabboleh and home made roti 3 4
Dessert Miniature lavender and blueberry cheesecake with honeycomb 1 1
Group 1 Final Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110) 		Notes
1 WA (G1) Angela & Justine 78 Through to the next round
2 SA (G1) Leigh & Jennifer 76
3 NSW (G1) Steve & Helen 75
4 QLD (G1) David & Scott 64 Must contest the elimination round
5 NZ Simon & Meg 58
6 VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla 46

Round 2

New South Wales (Group 2)
  • Episode 7
  • Airdate – 8 February 2012
  • Description – The first pair to cook for group 2 was New South Wales potential in-laws Jillian and her son's fiancé Sam, Their restaurant was called “Food Republic” to represent Carnivale. For their Entree, Pete is upset there is no Parmesan and thinks the soup is one dimensional. For their Main, judges were looking for the seasoning, and Pete said if the Aioli was there it would have been a great dish. Their dessert lifted the night.
Instant Restaurant: Food Republic
Course Dish Manu Pete WA 2 SA 2 TAS QLD 2 VIC 2 Total (110)
Entree Pea Soup with Parmesan Pillows 5 5 5 6 5 6 6 65
Main Sesame Encrusted Tuna w/ Pan Fried Potato, Ginger & Garlic Aioli w/ Asparagus & Jamon Crumbs 5 4
Dessert Earl Grey Tea bombe Alaska with a fiery twist 9 9
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 NSW (G2) Sam & Jillian 65
- WA (G2) Emma & Andrew
- SA (G2) Nic & Rocco
- TAS Megan & Andy
- QLD (G2) Peter & Gary
- VIC (G2) Carly & Emily
Western Australia (Group 2)
  • Episode 8
  • Airdate – 9 February 2012
  • Description – The next to cook for group two is newly engaged couple from Western Australia Emma and Andrew. The couple are decorating their restaurant with a science theme from the 1890s and they call it ‘Obscura”. For their first dish, Manu says the marron is cooked to perfection but the orange overpowers the truffle. Pete’s marron is undercooked and thinks the indulgent ingredients need to be treated carefully. For their main, Pete says the fillet is actually tender but Manu disagrees he thinks the menu doesn’t match what was delivered and that he can’t tell that the meat is venison. In their final dish, both Pete and Manu agreed it was a disappointment.
Instant Restaurant: Obscura
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 2 SA 2 TAS QLD 2 VIC 2 Total (110)
Entree Baked Marron in Citrus Sauce with an Orange and Truffle Salad 7 6 5 6 6 6 7 62
Main Venison and Beer Pie with Relish, Mash and Baby Carrots 6 7
Dessert Fig Galettes with Maple and Macadamia Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream 4 2
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 NSW (G2) Sam & Jillian 65
2 WA (G2) Emma & Andrew 62
- SA (G2) Nic & Rocco
- TAS Megan & Andy
- QLD (G2) Peter & Gary
- VIC (G2) Carly & Emily
South Australia (Group 2)
  • Episode 9
  • Airdate – 13 February 2012
  • Description – Third team is childhood friends Nic and Rocco from South Australia. Both of Italian heritage, they learnt to cook from their mums. They call their instant restaurant “Double trouble” and have a casino theme. They have a $400,000 Ferrare, a Roulette wheel, and chips. Childhood friends impressed with their Entree, with the only negative from Manu that the scallop is raw. Their Main received a good impression from the table as well. For their Dessert Manu said it's amazing and offers them a job. Pete says it’s perfect – the structure, the flavour and presentation. Nic and Rocco scored a 95, the highest total score in Instant Restaurant in My Kitchen Rules. This score was matched in season 5 by Helena and Vikki.
Instant Restaurant: Double Trouble
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 2 WA 2 TAS QLD 2 VIC 2 Total (110)
Entree Potato String Prawns w/ Lime Mayonnaise, Sashimi Tuna on Seaweed & Scallop & Chorizo Stack w/ Avocado & Salsa Fresco 8 8 9 9 8 8 9 95
Main Nic and Roccos Signature Roast with Roschti, Chilli Spiked Broccoli and a Brandy Jus 8 8
Dessert Gateau Opera with Gold Leaf and Affogato 10 10
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 SA (G2) Nic & Rocco 95
2 NSW (G2) Sam & Jillian 65
3 WA (G2) Emma & Andrew 62
- TAS Megan & Andy
- QLD (G2) Peter & Gary
- VIC (G2) Carly & Emily
Tasmania
  • Episode 10
  • Airdate – 14 February 2012
  • Description – Fourth team to cook for group 2 is couple Megan and Andy from Tasmania who have been engaged for 9 months. The theme for this Instant restaurant is cricket and they name their restaurant Baggy Green. For their Entree, Manu feels that the fish is cooked to perfection yet Pete says there is little grapefruit and no crispy skin. Both feel the red onion over powered the salad. For Main, Pete loves the vege stack and that is it, Manu says it’s chewy and dry and they should have cooked it longer and that the rabbit is pink and awful. For dessert, Manu is very upset and Pete says the pastry is under cooked.
Instant Restaurant: Baggy Green
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 2 WA 2 SA 2 QLD 2 VIC 2 Total (110)
Entree Crispy Skin Rainbow Trout with Ruby Red Grapefruit Salad 7 7 4 6 6 5 5 56
Main Wild Rabbit, Chorizo & Mushroom Ragout w/ World Cup Vegetable Stack & Baby Potatoes 5 4
Dessert Apple Tarte Tatin w/ Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 3 4
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 SA (G2) Nic & Rocco 95
2 NSW (G2) Sam & Jillian 65
3 WA (G2) Emma & Andrew 62
4 TAS Megan & Andy 56
- QLD (G2) Peter & Gary
- VIC (G2) Carly & Emily
Queensland (Group 2)
  • Episode 11
  • Airdate – 15 February 2012
  • Description – The next team is this round's villain Gary and Peter, from Goldcoast, Queensland. The couple decide not to rush and instead go out for breakfast. They have a French restaurant but with a Gold Coast theme and call their restaurant “La Cote d’Or”. For their 1st Dish, Pete and Manu are obviously unimpressed with the disc and say is the biggest no-no. They both though think the dish is wonderful and they both love the mustard that was added to the dish. For Main, Judges say it tastes great but the time and presentation is bad as they had to wait three hours for Main. For dessert, Pete thinks the pears are cooked to perfection, but when the sauces mix – it’s a deal breaker. Manu hates that the pips and says are a turn off that they have left them in and is unhappy with the sauces too.
Instant Restaurant: La Côte d'Or
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 2 WA 2 SA 2 TAS VIC 2 Total (110)
Entree Gruyere and Tomato Tarts 9 9 4 5 6 4 5 63
Main Beef Fillet en Feuilletons and Duxelles with Green Beans and Port Jus. 6 6
Dessert Poached Pears Suterne with Two Sauces 5 4
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 SA (G2) Nic & Rocco 95
2 NSW (G2) Sam & Jillian 65
3 QLD (G2) Peter & Gary 63
4 WA (G2) Emma & Andrew 62
5 TAS Megan & Andy 56
- VIC (G2) Carly & Emily
Victoria (Group 2)
  • Episode 12
  • Airdate – 16 February 2012
  • Description – The final to serve their instant restaurant will be sisters Carly and Emily. The girls set up their restaurant “Harvest Moon” to represent their dual cultures. It’s a very elegant black and white theme with Asian touches such as the napkins made into cranes, orchids and Japanese wall dividers. For their Entree, Pete says it’s extremely salty but liked the salad. Manu didn’t find his salty and liked it but would have liked chopsticks. The girls re-taste the rolls and they agree is too salty. For their Main, Manu says smoking is an art and that the quail is burnt by the smoking yet the quail is cooked perfectly, Pete agrees and the nasties are smirking. For the final dish of the round, Pete is really impressed with this dessert and Manu also loved it and calls it brilliant.
Instant Restaurant: Harvest Moon
Course Dish Manu Pete NSW 2 WA 2 SA 2 TAS QLD 2 Total (110)
Entree Pork and Prawn Bean Curd Rolls in Oyster Sauce 7 5 6 7 8 6 6 69
Main Tea Smoked Quail With Pork Fried Snake Beans and Steamed Rice 4 3
Dessert Steamed Malay Cake with Ginger Marscapone Cream and Ginger Syrup 8 9
Group 2 Final Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110) 		Notes
1 SA (G2) Nic & Rocco 95 Through to the next round
2 VIC (G2) Carly & Emily 69
3 NSW (G2) Sam & Jillian 65
4 QLD (G2) Peter & Gary 63 Must contest the elimination round
5 WA (G2) Emma & Andrew 62
6 TAS Megan & Andy 56

Round 3

The bottom 3 teams of each round will have another Round of Instant Restaurant, where the team with the lowest score will be eliminated.

Victoria (Group 1)
  • Episode 13
  • Airdate – 20 February 2012
  • Description – For the first stop in of the third round of instant restaurant, It is Victorian friends Thomas and Carla to start things off. For Entree, has never had a poached egg in soup before and thinks it’s weird but ok, Pete’s egg is raw and he thinks they have over thought it and it’s quite average. For Main, Pete says the lamb is way over cooked and Manu says there is no crust and where is the sauce. Both judges are disappointed that the team didn't learn from their first instant restaurant. For Dessert, Pete says “finally – simple and uncomplicated” but it’s too acidic and he struggled to eat it. Manu disagrees he thinks it’s wonderful and he loved it.
Instant Restaurant: Grazed
Course Dish Manu Pete NZL TAS WA 2 QLD 1 QLD 2 Total (110)
Entree Asparagus, Leek and Tarragon Soup with a Poached Egg 5 5 4 4 3 4 4 49
Main Fig and Pistachio Crusted Lamb Leg with a Beetroot, Parsnip and Goat Cheese Roulade and Homemade Bread 3 2
Dessert Lemon and Lime Tartlets with a Passionfruit Coulis 9 6
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla 49
- NZ Simon & Meg
- TAS Megan & Andy
- WA (G2) Emma & Andrew
- QLD (G1) David & Scott
- QLD (G2) Peter & Gary
New Zealand
  • Episode 14
  • Airdate – 21 February 2012
  • Description – For the second stop, It is Kiwi couple Simon and Meg. For their first dish, Manu thinks it’s really nice, Pete says presentation is not good but he loved the taste of the dish and it’s near perfect. For their next dish, Pete likes the dish. Manu says Hallelujah he finally has sauce on his plate, he enjoyed it. For their final dish, Pete says they followed their instincts and it’s remarkable but the ice cream was too icy. Manu says the apple and feijoa were unevenly cooked but it was fantastic.
Instant Restaurant: The Kiwi Kitchen
Course Dish Manu Pete VIC 1 TAS WA 2 QLD 1 QLD 2 Total (110)
Entree Whitebait Fritters with Watercress and Horseradish Cream 7 8 5 7 7 8 6 77
Main Pan Seared Snapper with Creamy Chowder Sauce on a Carrot and Leek Confit 7 7
Dessert Feijoa and Apple Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream and Maple Syrup. 7 8
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 NZ Simon & Meg 77
2 VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla 49
- TAS Megan & Andy
- WA (G2) Emma & Andrew
- QLD (G1) David & Scott
- QLD (G2) Peter & Gary
Tasmania
  • Episode 15
  • Airdate – 22 February 2012
  • Description – Megan and Andy, the couple from Tasmania are next to give it a second go. For their Entree, Pete says this is the type of food he is looking for in this competition and Manu says it was so good he just wishes there was more, the only criticism was there was too much crackling to scallop. For Main, Manu says this dish is fantastic despite not being a bouillabaisse. Pete loves it and thinks the seafood was cooked amazingly. Pete says this is the dish he has enjoyed the least, Manu said the first bite was nice but then he struggled.
Instant Restaurant: Baggy Green
Course Dish Manu Pete VIC 1 NZL WA 2 QLD 1 QLD 2 Total (110)
Entree Seared Scallops on Pork Crackling with Salmon Roe 8 9 7 6 6 7 6 75
Main Bouillabaisse with Rouille and Croutons 8 9
Dessert Sticky Date Cheesecake with a Caramel Fudge Sauce 5 4
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 NZ Simon & Meg 77
2 TAS Megan & Andy 75
3 VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla 49
- WA (G2) Emma & Andrew
- QLD (G1) David & Scott
- QLD (G2) Peter & Gary
Western Australia (Group 2)
  • Episode 16
  • Airdate – 23 February 2012
  • Description – Scientist couple from Western Australia Emma and Andrew will attempt to create a winning formula with their second chance. Entree is served and Pete says that the dressing has no heat and needs salt. Manu really likes it but doesn’t like the presentation. Manu says the broth has reduced too much as it tastes like sea water and Pete says it’s basically inedible. Manu likes the rice and salsa and says it’s good, but not good enough. Pete says the paw paw and passionfruit took over from the coconut rice and it’s average.
Instant Restaurant: Obscura
Course Dish Manu Pete VIC 1 NZ TAS QLD 1 QLD 2 Total (110)
Entree Vietnamese Chicken and Prawn Salad with Vermicelli and Sugar Peanuts 7 5 1 4 5 4 3 42
Main Twice Cooked Duck with Pork and Prawn Wonton Soup 3 2
Dessert Coconut Rice with Tropical Salsa, Toasted Macadamias and Coconut 4 4
Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110)
1 NZ Simon & Meg 77
2 TAS Megan & Andy 75
3 VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla 49
- WA (G2) Emma & Andrew 42
- QLD (G1) David & Scott
- QLD (G2) Peter & Gary
Queensland (Group 2)
  • Episode 18
  • Airdate – 28 February 2012
  • Description – The last for the instant restaurant round is Peter and Gary . For their opening dish. Manu says it’s definitely French inspired, but thinks there is far too much garlic in this dish, plus the bread is not a baguette. Pete's was overcooked. For Main, Both judges though think the duck is wonderful but the sauce is a let down. For the final dish of the instant restaurant round, Pete says it was exciting and a pleasure to eat. Manu thinks it’s wonderful.
Instant Restaurant: La Côte d'Or
Course Dish Manu Pete VIC 1 NZL TAS WA 2 QLD 1 Total (110)
Entree Moreton Bay Bugs with Lemon and Garlic with a Fresh Baguette 5 3 7 6 7 6 6 69
Main Duck Galantine with Orange Sauce with Duck Fat Roast Potatoes and Snow Peas 5 6
Dessert Rhubarb Creme Brulee 9 9
Elimination Round Final Leaderboard
Place Team Score
(110) 		Results
1 NZ Simon & Meg 77 Through to Next Round
2 TAS Megan & Andy 75
3 QLD (G2) Peter & Gary 69
4 QLD (G1) David & Scott 56
5 VIC (G1) Thomas & Carla 49
6 WA (G2) Emma & Andrew 42 Eliminated

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 - Through to the next round
VIC Carly & Emily Blueberry brioch cup with labneh yoghurt People's Choice - Through to the next round
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 Through to the next round
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 Through to the next round
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.
Sudden Death cook-off results
Team Judge's scores Total
(out of 60) 		Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
VIC Thomas & Carla 7 6 6 7 6 7 39 Through to the next round
Dishes Entree Seared scallops with parsnip puree and prosciutto crumbs
Main 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 tuna with bitter greens
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 Souviaki People's Choice - Through to the next round
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 Vegetable & Prosciutto
VIC Thomas & Carla Beef & Bean Tacos with Guacamole & Salsa
NZ Simon & Meg Beef Noodles with Corlander 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 Through to the next round
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 thempura 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 Through to the next round
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 with Potato Gratin and Char Grilled 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.
Teams' dishes in the Sudden death cook-off
Course Carly & Emily Peter & Gary
Entree Dumplings with Chineses red vinegar and ginger Cauliflower and spinach soup with damper
Main Steamed rock ling with ginger and soy, snow pea leaves and steamed rice Kangaroo Stroganoff with garlic mash and sweet roast baby carrots
Dessert Black rice pudding with mango and coconut mousse Custard tartlets with bananas Foster
Teams' performances on the Sudden Death cook-off
Teams Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
VIC Carly & Emily 8 8 9 8 9 9 51 Through to the next round
QLD Peter & Gary 3 3 3 2 3 3 17 Eliminated

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 marscapone cream and praline People's Choice - Through to the next round and received reward
SA Nic & Rocco Tropical fruit and custard tarts Given Immunity and shared reward by David & Scott
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 Choc 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 Through to the next round
WA Angela & Justine Main Asian Style prawns
SA Leigh & Jennifer Main Beef fillet with green papaya salad with 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 streusal 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.
Teams' dishes in the Sudden death cook-off
Course Thomas & Carla Megan & Andy
Entree Moreton Bay bug cakes with sweet chilli sauce Mango salsa with prawns and rocket
Main Paneer and macadamia Kofta with coriander sauce Angel hair pasta with Moreton Bay bugs
Dessert Mango cream with coconut tuile Pear and macadamia tart with honey glaze
Teams' performances on the third Sudden Death cook-off
Teams Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
TAS Megan & Andy 7 7 6 7 7 7 41 Through to the next round
VIC Thomas & Carla 6 5 5 6 5 5 32 Eliminated

Top 8

People's Choice Challenge: Seafood Platter Meal

  • Episode 28
  • Airdate – 14 March 2012
  • 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 - Through to the next round
NSW Steve & Helen Sweet and spicy barramundi cooked 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 tabhoull
QLD David & Scott Basil and Parmesan crusted salmon with kipfler salad and buerre 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 Through to the next round
SA Leigh & Jennifer Sardines Sardines escabeche with parsley salad and crostini
QLD David & Scott Olives Olive Damper, Olive Tapenade with 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 Through to the next round
QLD David & Scott Chocolate three ways – sponge, ganache and mousse on a bed of custard
VIC Carly & Emily Bitter sweet chocolate cake with chocolate mousse with a brandy and 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.
Teams' dishes in the Sudden death cook-off
Course Steve & Helen Simon & Meg
Entree Black ink cuttlefish with fennel salad Salmon and prawn roulade
Main Rabbit Stifado with garlic mash Crusted lamb with pomegranate salad
Dessert Orange trifle cake Individual cherry and chocolate cake
Teams' performances on the fourth Sudden Death cook-off
Teams Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
NSW Steve & Helen 6 7 6 6 7 6 38 Through to the next round
NZ Simon & Meg 6 6 6 6 7 6 37 Eliminated

Elimination week

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 Through to the next round of Elimination Week
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 tortilla’s 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.
Teams Dish Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
TAS Megan & Andy Coral Trout with crab and prawn bisque with asparagus 9 9 10 9 10 10 57 Through to the next round of Elimination Week
WA Angela & Justine Vietnamese duck with coconut rice and Asian salad 8 7 8 8 8 8 47 Eliminated

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. With David & Scott calling it Pacman. 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 Through to the next round of Elimination Week
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.
Teams Dish Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
SA Leigh & Jennifer Mulloway with Celeriac Puree and Buerre Rough 9 9 8 8 9 9 52 Through to next round of Elimination Week
QLD David & Scott Lobster with Gnocci and Prawn Sauce 8 8 8 8 8 9 49 Eliminated

Round 3

  • Episode 33
  • Airdate – 21 March 2012
  • 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 it lime, lemon, etc. The dishes for the teams were as follows:
Team Dish Results
SA Leigh & Jennifer Choc and orange surprise with filo cigar Through to Finals
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.
Teams Dish Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
TAS Megan & Andy Jambalaya with Mussels, Prawns 8 8 8 9 8 9 50 Through to Finals
NSW Steve & Helen Rolled Chicken with Greek Cheese Sauce and Spinach Rice 6 6 6 6 6 6 36 Eliminated

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.
Teams Dish Pete Manu Sub-Total Place
TAS Megan & Andy Chilli Pork with noodle salad 7 8 15 3rd
SA Nic & Rocco Crispy Spicy Kingfish with Chilli lime dressing 7 7 14 4th
SA Leigh & Jennifer Chilli Prawns 8 9 17 2nd
VIC Carly & Emily Prawn and Chicken Laksa 9 9 18 1st
Round 2
  • 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.
Teams Dish Pete Manu Round 1 Total Place
TAS Megan & Andy Calamari schnitzel with scallops and crab mash 8 8 15 31 4th
SA Nic & Rocco Macarons 6 ways – Mango, lemon, chocolate, pistachio, raspberry and blueberry 10 10 14 34 3rd
SA Leigh & Jennifer Massaman Curry with roti and pickled salad 10 10 17 37 1st
VIC Carly & Emily Chinese duck two ways – Peking duck with pancakes and duck san choy bow 9 9 18 36 2nd

Semifinal 1

  • Episode 35
  • Airdate – 25 March 2012
  • 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.
Teams' dishes in the first semifinal
Course Leigh & Jennifer Megan & Andy
Entree Confit of Murray cod with spring onions, ginger and fennel Sesame seed pork rice paper rolls
Main Twice cooked pigeon with farro and beetroot puree Rich seafood chowder in a cobb loaf
Dessert Chocolate and Earl Gray tea tart with chocolate chantilly Chocolate Marquise with creme Anglaise and almond tuiles
Teams' performances in the first semifinal
Teams Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
SA Leigh & Jennifer 8 9 8 9 9 9 52 Through to Grand Final
TAS Megan & Andy 7 8 7 8 8 8 46 Eliminated

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.
Teams' dishes in the second semifinal
Course Nic & Rocco Carly & Emily
Entree Bird’s Nest Pasta Dukkah crusted scallops with beetroot & goat cheese salad
Main King George Whiting with Shellfish Mousseline Duck confit with duck neck sausage and white bean puree
Dessert Dolci Misti – Chocolate Mousse Panna Cotta and Zuppa Inglese Persian Love Cakes with panna cotta and fresh figs.
Teams' performances in the second semifinal
Teams Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
SA Nic & Rocco 7 7 7 8 8 7 44 Through to Grand Final
VIC Carly & Emily 8 7 7 7 7 7 43 Eliminated

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.
Course Leigh & Jennifer
~ Burlesque ~ 		Nic & Rocco
~ Double Trouble ~
1st Course Crab Congee Seared Moroccan Tuna with cured salmon
2nd Course Scallops in XO sauce Bug tails with fennel puree and chorizo essence
3rd Course Quail with Barberry and quinoa Spatchcock two ways with heirloom carrots and thyme crumbs
4th Course Wagyu beef ribs with bone marrow and cauliflower puree Poached pork belly with potato discs and fresh horseradish
5th Course Chocolate Hazlenut cake Chocolate raspberry pop delight

After the five courses, the judges scored the menu of each team. With Leigh & Jennifer winning with a 58 and was crowned the My Kitchen Rules 2012 champions and walked away with the $250,000 prize money. The two finalist were scored as follows:

Teams Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu Total (60) Notes
SA Leigh & Jennifer 9 10 9 10 10 10 58 Champions
SA Nic & Rocco 8 9 8 9 9 9 52 Runners up

Ratings

Colour key:
  – Highest rating during the series
  – Lowest rating during the series
Wk # Original airdate Timeslot Viewers
(millions) 		Nightly
rank 		Ref
1 1 30 January 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.484 #1 [4]
2 31 January 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.466 #1 [5]
3 1 February 2012 Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.503 #1 [6]
4 2 February 2012 Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.439 #1 [7]
2 5 6 February 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.565 #1 [8]
6 7 February 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.658 #1 [9]
7 8 February 2012 Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.453 #1 [10]
8 9 February 2012 Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.560 #1 [11]
3 9 13 February 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.673 #2 [12]
10 14 February 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.535 #1 [13]
11 15 February 2012 Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.933 #1 [14]
12 16 February 2012 Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.797 #1 [15]
4 13 20 February 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.810 #1 [16]
14 21 February 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.682 #1 [17]
15 22 February 2012 Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.633 #1 [18]
16 23 February 2012 Thursday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.638 #1 [19]
5 17 27 February 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.842 #1 [20]
18 28 February 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.924 #1 [21]
19 29 February 2012 Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.796 #1 [22]
20 1 March 2012 Thursday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.683 #1 [23]
6 21 5 March 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.840 #2 [24]
22 6 March 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.828 #1 [25]
23 7 March 2012 Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.721 #1 [26]
24 8 March 2012 Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.799 #1 [27]
7 25 11 March 2012 Sunday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.799 #1 [28]
26 12 March 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.921 #1 [29]
27 13 March 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.849 #1 [30]
28 14 March 2012 Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.692 #1 [31]
29 15 March 2012 Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.646 #1 [32]
8 30 18 March 2012 Sunday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.710 #1 [33]
31 19 March 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.830 #1 [34]
32 20 March 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.846 #1 [35]
33 21 March 2012 Wednesday 7:30 pm–8:45 pm 1.744 #1 [36]
34 22 March 2012 Thursday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.791 #1 [37]
9 35 25 March 2012 Sunday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.715 #1 [38]
36 26 March 2012 Monday 7:30 pm–8:30 pm 1.899 #1 [39]
37 27 March 2012 Tuesday 7:30 pm–9:40 pm 2.186 #2 [40]
2.675 #1 [40]

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