My Kitchen Rules series 2

The second season of the Australian competitive cooking competition show My Kitchen Rules premiered on the Seven Network on 31 January 2011.

My Kitchen Rules
Series 2
No. of episodes33
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release31 January (2011-01-31) –
13 April 2011 (2011-04-13)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 1 (2010)
Next →
Series 3 (2012)

Teams

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State Group Members Relationship Status
New South Wales NSW 1 Sammy & Bella Jakubiak Sisters Winners 13 April (Grand Final)
Victoria VIC 1 Kane Lillywhite & Lee Chan Housemates Runners-up 13 April (Grand Final)
South Australia SA 2 Anne-Marie Battista & Nick Sharp Newlyweds Eliminated 12 April (Semi-Finals)
Western Australia WA 1 Daniela Pirone & Stefania Muscara Cousins Eliminated 11 April (Semi-Finals)
New South Wales NSW 2 Bill Ringland & Alex McCann School Mates Eliminated 6 April (Top 5)
Tasmania TAS 2 Esther Rupenovic & Ali Elphinstone Cops Eliminated 4 April (Top 6)
Victoria VIC 2 Kelly & Ash Cooke High Achievers Withdrew 30 March (Top 7)
Tasmania TAS 1 Melanie & James Maddock Recently Married Eliminated 23 March (Top 8)
Queensland QLD 1 Artie Vella & Johnnie Brown Butchers Eliminated 16 March (Top 9)
Queensland QLD 2 Mal Gill & Bec Saul Urban Hippies Eliminated 9 March (Top 10)
South Australia SA 1 Donna & Reade Chandler Used Car Dealers Eliminated 2 March (Top 11)
Western Australia WA 2 Kerry & Holly Zilko Mother and Daughter Eliminated 23 February (Instant Restaurant Round)

Elimination history

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Teams' Competition Progress
Round: Instant Restaurants Top 11 Top 10 Top 9 Top 8 Top 7 Top 6 Top 5 Semi-Finals Grand Final
1 2 SD 1 2
Teams: Progress
Sammy & Bella 1st
(89)
Immune HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
1st
(53)
Champions
(56)
Kane & Lee 6th
(59)
SD
(16)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
SD
(48)
SD
(Saved)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
1st
(46)
Runners-up
(52)
Anne-Marie & Nick 5th
(65)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
SD
(38)
2nd
(40)
Eliminated
(Episode 32)
Daniela & Stefania 2nd
(83)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
People's
Choice
HQ
(Safe)
People's
Choice
SD
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
2nd
(50)
Eliminated
(Episode 31)
Bill & Alex 1st
(86)
Immune SD
(34)
SD
(41)
People's
Choice
People's
Choice
HQ
(Safe)
SD
(24)
Eliminated
(Episode 30)
Esther & Ali 2nd
(72)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
SD
(Lose)
Eliminated
(Episode 28)
Kelly & Ash 4th
(70)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
HQ
(Safe)
SD → Quit Withdrew
(Episode 26)
Melanie & James 4th
(75)
HQ
(Safe)
People's
Choice
HQ
(Safe)
SD
(35)
Eliminated
(Episode 24)
Artie & Johnnie 3rd
(76)
SD
(41)
HQ
(Safe)
SD
(38)
Eliminated
(Episode 21)
Mal & Bec 3rd
(71)
People's
Choice
SD
(33)
Eliminated
(Episode 18)
Donna & Reade 5th
(73)
SD
(34)
Eliminated
(Episode 15)
Kerry & Holly 6th
(55)
SD
(14)
Eliminated
(Episode 12)
Cell Descriptions
Team won a challenge, People's Choice, cooked the best dish or received the highest score for the round.
Team lost a challenge, cooked the weakest dish or received a low score and must compete in an additional round or challenge.
Safe Team was safe from elimination after passing a challenge. (If applicable, team was safe after the challenge listed in bold)
PC = People's Choice, HQ = Kitchen Headquarters challenge, SD = Sudden Death
Team advanced to next round.
SD Team competed in a Sudden Death Cook-Off and became safe from elimination.
SD Team was eliminated after losing in a Sudden Death Cook-Off or round.
SD → Quit Team quit the competition.
Immune From winning the previous challenge, the team was immune from elimination and was not required to participate.
Results do not apply as the team was not allocated to this challenge or round.

Competition details

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Instant Restaurants

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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, with the lowest scoring team from each group competing in a Sudden Death Cook-Off, where one team is eliminated.

Round 1

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  • Episodes 1 to 6
  • Airdate — 31 January to 9 February
  • Description — The first of the two instant restaurant groups are introduced into the competition in Round 1. At the end of the round, the lowest scoring team goes to Sudden Death, with a risk of being eliminated.
Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 1
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 110)
Rank Result
A&J K&L S&B D&R M&J D&S Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
QLD Artie & Johnnie 7 7 7 7 7 5 8 8 5 8 7 76 3rd Safe
Ep 1 31 January The Beach Shack
Dishes Entrée Chicken & Bug Meat Roulade with Frangelico & Chive Sauce
Main Twice Cooked Pork Belly with Scallops, Cauliflower, Cabbage & Carrots
Dessert Poached Pears in Chocolate & Almond Cake
VIC Kane & Lee 6 5 6 5 6 3 6 7 4 6 5 59 6th Through to Sudden Death
Ep 2 1 February Masquerade
Dishes Entrée Duck Spring Rolls with Zucchini & Broad Bean Salad & Hoisin Sauce
Main Crispy Skin Salmon with Saffron Braised Fennel & Asaparagus
Dessert Sweet Red Bean Soup with Pandan Ice Cream & Almond Praline
NSW Sammy & Bella 7 7 8 7 8 10 9 8 10 8 7 89 1st Safe
Ep 3 2 February Olka Polka!
Dishes Entrée Clear Beetroot Soup with Wild Mushroom Parcels
Main Roast Rainbow Trout with Baby Vegetables & Smoked Trout Scotch Egg
Dessert Cheesecake Mousse with Poppy Seed & Almond Tuile
SA Donna & Reade 6 5 7 5 8 7 8 7 7 5 7 73 5th Safe
Ep 4 7 February Chandler's Grill
Dishes Entrée Stuffed Field Mushrooms with Chorizo & Buffalo Mozzarella
Main Prosciutto Wrapped Tuna on Peperonata & Aioli
Dessert Coconut Ice Cream with Mango Salsa & Chocolate Barrell
TAS Melanie & James 7 5 8 7 8 8 4 8 8 5 7 75 4th Safe
Ep 5 8 February Hot Plate
Dishes Entrée Crispy Fried Prawns with Egg Noodles & Vietnamese Salad
Main Eye Fillet with Blue Cheese Butter & Mushrooms
Dessert Choux Pastry filled with Chocolate Creme Patissiere with Rum Cream Anglaise
WA Daniela & Stefania 7 8 8 9 7 6 8 8 6 8 8 83 2nd Safe
Ep 6 9 February Saporito
Dishes Entrée Gnocchi a Tagamino with Gruyere Cheese
Main Marinated Baby Goat with Roast Potatoes & Cabbage
Dessert Chocolate Pavlovas with Berries & Chocolate Syrup

Round 2

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  • Episodes 7 to 12
  • Airdate – 14 February to 23 February
  • Description – The second group now start their Instant Restaurant round. The same rules from the previous round apply and the lowest scoring team goes to Sudden Death, with a chance of being eliminated.
Instant Restaurant Summary
Group 2
Team and Episode Details Guest Scores Pete's Scores Manu's Scores Total
(out of 110)
Rank Result
M&B K&A E&A B&A A&N K&H Entrée Main Dessert Entrée Main Dessert
QLD Mal & Bec 6 6 7 7 6 8 7 6 7 6 5 71 3rd Safe
Ep 7 14 February Marmalade Bistro
Dishes Entrée Stuffed Courgette Flower with Pumpkin Puree & Edible Flowers
Main Tea Smoked Duck with Brussels Sprouts & Duck Fat Potato Stack
Dessert Berry Frangipane Tart with Elderflower and Honey Cream
VIC Kelly & Ash 5 6 7 7 6 5 4 9 7 6 8 70 4th Safe
Ep 8 15 February The Village Green
Dishes Entrée Gorgonzola Panna Cotta with Roast Tomatoes, Crispy Speck & Balsamic Reduction
Main Feta Stuffed Lamb Cutlets with Porcini & White Bean Ragout & Mini Yorkshire Puddings
Dessert Salted Peanut Brittle Parfait with Brulee Banana & Butterscotch Sauce
TAS Esther & Ali 5 6 6 7 7 6 6 8 5 7 9 72 2nd Safe
Ep 9 16 February Estali
Dishes Entrée Seared Scallops with Cheddar Arancini
Main Pork Saltimbocca with Polenta & White Wine Jus
Dessert Raspberry Mirior with Raspberry Coulis & Cream
NSW Bill & Alex 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 86 1st Safe
Ep 10 21 February Una Mas...
Dishes Entrée Drunken Pears with Goats Cheese Cream
Main Roast Pheasant with Crispy Sage, Witlof, Orange and Juniper Berries
Dessert Baked Blueberry Cheesecake with Strawberries
SA Anne-Marie & Nick 6 5 7 7 5 5 8 5 6 8 3 65 5th Safe
Ep 11 22 February Elements
Dishes Entrée "Taste of the Sea" Stuffed Prawn, Scallop with Parsnip Puree, Calamari & Oyster
Main Surf & Turf Gumbo with Spicy Sausage, Prawns & Blue Swimmer Crab
Dessert Chocolate Risotto Balls with Ice Cream Centres
WA Kerry & Holly 5 4 6 6 5 4 4 6 4 4 7 55 6th Through to Sudden Death
Ep 12 23 February Cardamom
Dishes Entrée Lamb and Fennel Crépes with Relish and Pesto
Main Pan Fried Snapper with Smoked Trout Sausage
Dessert Créme Caramel with Raspberry Sorbet

Sudden Death Cook-off

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  • Episode 12
  • Airdate – 23 February
  • Description – The two lowest scoring teams from each Instant Restaurant round will now compete in a cook-off, with the lowest-scoring team being eliminated.
Sudden Death Cook-off Results
Instant Restaurant Sudden Death Cook-Off
Team Scores Total
(out of 20)
Result
Pete Manu
VIC Kane & Lee 8 8 16 Safe
Signature Dish Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Rice and Sweet Potato Chips
WA Kerry & Holly 7 7 14 Eliminated
Signature Dish Duo of Pork:
Pork Fillet Stuffed with Apricot and Prunes - Pork Belly & Crackling, Bean & Peas Purée and Caramelised Pear

Top 11

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People's Choice Challenge: Street Party

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  • Episode 13
  • Airdate - 28 February 2011
  • Description - This is the first People's Choice Challenge. While Sammy & Bella, Bill & Alex are immuned for being on top of the leader board in the Instant Restaurant Challenge, the 9 teams left have to cook for an annual street party. Each team has to cook in the resident house and can choose to cook either sweet or savoury dishes. The team with the most votes from the residents who enjoy the party will be People's Choice and get immuned from the Kitchen HQ. The team with the weakest dish decides by Pete & Manu will join the Sudden Death Cook-off.
Teams Dishes Result
NSW Sammy & Bella Immune
NSW Bill & Alex
QLD Mal & Bec Savoury Bush Spiced Lamb with Trail Couscous Salad Peoples' Choice
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Savoury Crusted Chicken with Roasted Summer Salad Competing in the Kitchen HQ
TAS Melanie & James Sweet Lemon Tart with Pistachio Nut Toffee
TAS Esther & Ali Sweet Chocolate & Raspberry Brownies with Raspberry Frosting
VIC Kane & Lee Savoury Turkey San Choy Bow with Crispy Fried Wonton Skin
VIC Kelly & Ash Sweet Rhubarb & Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake
WA Daniela & Stefania Sweet Meringue Trifle with Passionfruit Syrup
SA Donna & Reade Savoury BBQ King Prawn with Fennel Risotto
QLD Artie & Johnnie Savoury Lamp Swag Surprise with Avocado, Basil and Asparagus Salad Through to Sudden Death

Kitchen Cook off

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  • Episode 14
  • Airdate - 1 March 2011
  • Description - After the People's Choice, beside Bill & Alex, Sammy & Bella and Mal & Bec. The rest teams has to join the Kitchen Headquarter. Each team has to cook a dish with meat and 3 types of vegetable. However, the rule changes and all the ingredients must be in a pie and have to make it in 1 hour left. The team with the weakest dish chosen by Pete and Manu will join the Sudden Death Cook-off with Artie & Johnie.
Teams Dishes Result
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Beef & Port Pie with Leek & Bean Crust and Garden Veggies Safe
TAS Melane & James Lamb Cutlet Shepherd's Pie with Roast Beetroot, Tomatoes and Potatoes
TAS Esther & Ali Chicken & Mushroom Pie with Bean, Cabbage and Prosciutto Salad
VIC Kane & Lee Spanish Chicken Open Pie with Potato Chips
VIC Kelly & Ash Pork & Apple Pie with Parsnip Purée and Fennel Salad
WA Daniela & Stefania Beef & Veg Calzone with Capsicum and Eggplant Peperonata
SA Donna & Reade Lamb Pie Floater with Red Cabbage, Pear and Walnut Salad Through to Sudden Death

Sudden Death

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  • Episode 15
  • Airdate – 2 March 2011
  • Description – Artie & Johnnie compete against Donna & Reade. Each team has to cook a 3-course meal for the judges. The team with the lower score from the judges will be eliminated from the competition.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 1
Team Judge's Scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
QLD Artie & Johnnie 7 6 7 7 7 7 41 Safe
Dishes Entrée Twisted Prawn Cocktail with Paw Paw and Avocado Salad
Main Thai-Style Duck Breast with a Trio of Oriental Mushrooms
Dessert Sticky Fig Pudding with Chocolate Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
SA Donna & Reade 5 5 6 6 6 6 34 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Char Grilled Quail with Polenta and Grape Salad
Main Pan Fried Snapper with Cannellini Beans and Zucchini Flowers
Dessert Espresso Panna Cotta with Almond Bread

Top 10

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People's Choice Challenge: Channel 7 Studios Breakfast

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  • Episode 16
  • Airdate - 7 March 2011
  • Description - Top 10 has to cook breakfast for all the employees and celebrities who are working in Channel 7 Studio. The team with the most votes from everyone who enjoy the breakfast will be People's Choice and get immuned from the Kitchen HQ. The team with the weakest dish decides by Pete & Manu will join the Sudden Death Cook-off.
Teams Dishes Result
TAS Melanie & James Blueberry Hotcake with Berry and Mango Compote and Honeyed Pecan Cream Peoples' Choice
QLD Artie & Johnnie Sausage Brekkie Wrap with Maltese Sausage and Scrambled Eggs Competing in the Kitchen HQ
TAS Esther & Ali Vietnamese Pho: Vietnamese Breakfast Soup with Beef and Rice Noodles
VIC Kelly & Ash Corn Fritters with Zucchini & Halloumi, Tomato Relish, Avocado Cream
NSW Bill & Alex Poached Eggs on Broad Bean Stack with Avocado Prosciutto and Breakfast Palmiers
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Breakfast Burrito: Prawn and Corn Omelette in a Tortilla
NSW Sammy & Bella English Breakfast with a Twist: Potato Cakes, Pea Sorbet, Homemade Bread, Poached Egg
WA Daniela & Stefania Brekkie Skewers with Fried Polenta, Italian Sausage, Frittata, Baked Tomatoes
VIC Kane & Lee Chinese Tasting Plate: Beef Congee, Crispy Pancakes, Quail Eggs, Pork Dumplings
QLD Mal & Bec Burger vs Brioche: Halloumi & Avocado Burger and Feta & Mushroom Brioche Through to Sudden Death

Kitchen HQ: Lunch Challenge

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  • Episode 17
  • Airdate - 8 March 2011
  • Description - In the Kitchen Cook-off, teams have 30 minutes to impress the judges by cooking a Gourmet sandwich dish for lunch. However, only one person in the team can cook; and the other person has to sit aside, only able to offer verbal and tasting help. The 4 teams with the weaker dishes than the others will join in the 2nd round. In the Showdown, teams have to use the minimum of 3 ingredients in the sandwich to make a soup dish in 45 minutes. The team with the weakest dish in the second round will join the Sudden Death Cook-off with Mal & Bec.
Kitchen Cook-off
Teams Cook Dishes Result
NSW Sammy & Bella Bella Rare Roast Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Beetroot Safe
VIC Kane & Lee Lee Seared Tuna Sandwich with Wasabi Mayonnaise
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Nick Tuna Tartare Sandwich with Aioli
TAS Esther & Ali Esther Salmon Sandwich with Thai Salad and Nam Jim Dressing
QLD Artie & Johnnie Artie Greek Lamb Sandwich with Chargrilled Vegetables Through to showdown
VIC Kelly & Ash Kelly Eye Fillet Sandwich with Salad Verde
WA Daniela & Stefania Stefania Chicken Focaccia Sandwich with Eggplant and Mushrooms
NSW Bill & Alex Alex Stuffed Chicken Breast Sandwich with Pine Nuts, Feta, Spinach and Sweet Potato Spread
Kitchen Showdown
Teams Dishes Result
QLD Artie & Johnnie Tomato, Lamb and Vegetable Soup Safe
VIC Kelly & Ash Mushroom, Beef and Barley Soup with Goat's Cheese Croutons
WA Daniela & Stefania Chinese Soup with Dumplings
NSW Bill & Alex Tomato Soup with Chicken & Pork Meatballs Through to Sudden Death

Sudden Death

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  • Episode 18
  • Airdate – 9 March 2011
  • Description – Mal & Bec compete against Bill & Alex. Each team has to cook a 3-course meal for the judges. The team with the lower score from the judges will be eliminated from the competition.
Sudden Death Cook-Off Results
Sudden Death Cook-Off 2
Team Judge's Scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
NSW Bill & Alex 6 6 6 6 5 5 34 Safe
Dishes Entrée Lobster Soup with Truffle
Main Twice Cooked Duck with Citrus Sauce, Chat Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas
Dessert Baked Custard and Citrus Salad with Pistachio Biscotti
QLD Mal & Bec 5 6 5 6 5 6 33 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Polenta, Beetroot, Orange and Goat's Cheese Salad
Main Roast Lamb Rack with Sweet Pepper Purée and Potato Croquette
Dessert Banana and Caramel Tart with Praline

Top 9

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People’s Choice Challenge: Children Festival

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  • Episode 19
  • Airdate - 14 March 2011
  • Description - Top 9 has to cook for hundred thousand people who attend the Sydney's Children Festival. All the food has to be suitable and delicious for both kids and adults. Teams have 1 hour to cook and 90 minutes to serve. The team with the most votes from the public will be People's Choice and get immuned from the Kitchen HQ. The team with the weakest dish decides by Pete & Manu will be straight into the Sudden Death Cook-off.
Teams Dish Result
WA Daniela & Stefania Zeppole - Italian Doughnut 1 Peoples' Choice
TAS Esther & Ali Chocolate Cream Puffs Competing in the Kitchen HQ
TAS Melanie & James Spaghetti with Meatballs
VIC Kelly & Ash Chicken Burrito Baskets with Guacamole and Sour Cream
NSW Bill & Alex Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Dipping Sauces
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Beef Sliders with Potato Crisps and Coleslaw
NSW Sammy & Bella Fresh Fish Fingers with Noodles
VIC Kane & Lee Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki, Tomato Relish, Hummus and Pita
QLD Artie & Johnnie Hawaiian Pizza with Chicken and Bacon Through to Sudden Death
Note:
  • ^1 – The dish included Chocolate Sauce before, but they decided not to use it because it kept burning.

Kitchen HQ

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  • Episode 20
  • Airdate - 15 March 2011
  • Description - In the Kitchen Cook-off, teams have 30 minutes to impress the judges by cooking a pasta dish from scratch. However, the person who cooked in the last Kitchen Cook-off has to sit out and not allowed to cook. The 4 teams with the weaker dishes than the others will join in the 2nd round. In the Showdown, teams have to make a dessert with the ingredients: egg and flour for 90 minutes. The team with the weakest dish in the second round will join the Sudden Death Cook-off with Artie & Johnny.
Kitchen Cook-off
Teams Cook Dishes Result
TAS Melanie & James James Fettuccine with Capers, Anchovies and Tomatoes Safe
VIC Kane & Lee Kane Pumpkin Agnolotti with Napoli Sauce
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Anne-Marie Porcini Handkerchiefs with Roasted Hazelnuts
TAS Esther & Ali Ali Pork Masala and Cream Fettuccine Through to showdown
NSW Sammy & Bella Sammy Crab Cappelletti with Burnt Butter Sauce
VIC Kelly & Ash Ash Spiced Eggplant Fettuccine with Saffron Sauce
NSW Bill & Alex Bill Fettuccine with Tomato & Prosciutto Sauce
Kitchen Showdown
Teams Dishes Result
TAS Esther & Ali Black Forest Delight with Cherry Soup Safe
NSW Sammy & Bella Triple Chocolate Dream: Chocolate Fudge Cake - Chocolate Mousse - Chocolate Ganache with Blood Orange Sauce
VIC Kelly & Ash Chocolate Torte with Mousse and Frangelico Jelly
NSW Bill & Alex Pear Mousse on Macadamia Crumbles with Chocolate Tuile and Poached Pear Through to Sudden Death

Sudden Death

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  • Episode 21
  • Airdate – 16 March 2011
  • Description – Artie & Johnnie compete against Bill & Alex. Each team has to cook a 3-course meal for the judges. The team with the lower score from the judges will be eliminated from the competition.
Sudden Death Cook-Off 3
Team Judge's Scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
NSW Bill & Alex 7 6 7 7 7 7 41 Safe
Dishes Entrée Scallops and Blood Sausage with Broad Bean Purée and Pancetta
Main Rabbit (Two Ways) with Peas and Watercress Purée
Dessert Chocolate Orange Tart with Orange Mousse
QLD Artie & Johnny 7 6 6 6 7 6 38 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Kingfish and Tuna Carpaccio with Campari Dressing
Main Beef Cheeks with Sweet Potato Purée and Zucchini Ribbons
Dessert Apple and Pecan Rum Cake with Rum Cream Sauce

Top 8

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People’s Choice Challenge: Outdoor Picnic

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  • Episode 22
  • Airdate - 21 March 2011
  • Description - Top 8 has to cook for picnickers who attend the Sydney International Food Festival. Each team has to cook 20 picnic plates including 3 dishes that involves a salad dish and a dish that can be eaten cold. Teams have 90 minutes to cook in the Kitchen HQ. The team with the most votes from the public will be People's Choice and get immuned from the Kitchen HQ Challenge. The team with the weakest dish decides by Pete & Manu will be straight into the Sudden Death Cook-off.
Teams Dish Result
NSW Bill & Alex Herb Crusted Lamb
Couscous Stuffed Capsicum
Goat's Cheese Salad
Peoples' Choice
TAS Esther & Ali Lemon & Herb Chicken
Potato Salad
Side of Greens
Competing in the Kitchen HQ
VIC Kelly & Ash Stuffed Squid
Pea Crostini
Pomegranate Fennel Salad
WA Daniela & Stefania Polpettone (Lamb Meatballs)
Damper
Pasta Salad
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Salmon Patties
Fried Rice
Thai Salad
NSW Sammy & Bella Leek & Capsicum Salad
Potato Tortilla
Mackerel Escabeche
VIC Kane & Lee Rice Paper Rolls
Asian Coleslaw
Chicken Wings
TAS Melanie & James Baked Honey Ham
Potato Salad
Savoury Muffins
Through to Sudden Death

Kitchen HQ

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  • Episode 23
  • Airdate - 15 March 2011
  • Description- In the Kitchen Cook-off, teams have to make a canapé in 30 minutes. However, teams are separate. The first person will cook in the first 15 minutes and the second one will cook in the last 15 minutes and two people are not allowed to see each other cooking. Only 2 teams are saved after this Cook-off and the four left have to cook in the Showdown. In the showdown, teams have an hour to make a dish that is composed of a classing flavour pairing. The team with the weakest dish will join the Sudden Death Cook-off against Melanie & James.
Kitchen Cook-off
Team Dishes Result
VIC Kelly & Ash Steak Tartare on Mini Toast Safe
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Prawn Tail Bites with Mango & Avocado Salad
TAS Esther & Ali Potato and Gorgonzola Soup Shooter Through to showdown
NSW Sammy & Bella Poached Tuna with Japanese Salad and Sesame Seed Dressing
WA Daniela & Stefania Parmesan Baskets with Goat's Cheese, Salmon and Caviar
VIC Kane & Lee Beef Tataki with Sushi Rice and Wasabi
Kitchen Showdown
Teams Pairings Dishes Result
TAS Esther & Ali Coconut and Lime Coconut Pudding with Poached Pear and Lime Syrup Safe
NSW Sammy & Bella Pork and Apple Pork with Peas, Artichoke Purée and Apple Sauce
WA Daniela & Stefania Seafood and Lemon Fettuccine with Seafood and Gremolata
VIC Kane & Lee Duck and Apple Duck with Apple Purée, Red Cabbage and Baked Apple Through to Sudden Death

Sudden Death

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  • Episode 24
  • Airdate – 16 March 2011
  • Description – Melanie & James compete against Kane & Lee. Each team has to cook a 3-course meal for the judges. The team with the lower score from the judges will be eliminated from the competition.
Sudden Death Cook-Off 1
Team Judge's Scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
VIC Kane & Lee 8 8 8 8 8 8 48 Safe
Dishes Entrée Korean Beef Tartare with Cucumber, Nashi Pear and Pine Nuts
Main Haianese Chicken with Rice and Chicken Broth
Dessert Sweet Black Rice Pudding with Kaffir Lime Leaf, Banana and Toasted Coconut
TAS Melanie & James 6 6 5 6 6 6 35 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Stuffed Quail with Mushroom, Spinach, Pine Nuts and Bacon
Main Fish Stew with Rouille
Dessert Chocolate Fondant with Créme de Menthe and Chocolate Ice Cream

Top 7: Outback North Territory Adventure

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Round 1

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  • Episode 25
  • Airdate - 28 March 2011
  • Description - This is the first round of the NT Adventure. In the first round, teams will have to cook a damper and make the sauce for the damper in 30 minutes . The team with the best dish will be immuned from the whole adventure. In the second round, teams have to cook for cattle farmers: 2 cook Entrée, 2 cook Main and 2 cook Dessert. The team with the most votes from the public will be People's Choice and don't have to cook in the next challenge. The team with the weakest dish decided by Pete & Manu will be straight into the Sudden Death Cook-off.
Round 1: Kitchen Cook-off: Damper Challenge
Teams Dishes Result
NSW Bill & Alex Bacon, Rosemary and Thyme Damper with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Egg Safe
WA Daniela & Stefania Sundried Tomato Damper with Four Cheese Sauce Through to next round
TAS Esther & Ali Golden Syrup Damper with Dates
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Damper with Strawberries & Cream
NSW Sammy & Bella Macadamia & White Chocolate Damper with Raspberry Coulis
VIC Kane & Lee Sweet Damper with Peaches and Gorgonzola Sauce
VIC Kelly & Ash Feta Stuffed Bacon and Apple Damper with Onion Jam
Round 2: People's Choice: Cattle Farmers
Teams Dishes Result
WA Daniela & Stefania Beef Involtini with Potato Dumplings and Chargrilled Vegetables Peoples' Choice
VIC Kane & Lee Lamb Stew with Roasted Potato and Corn Safe
TAS Esther & Ali Butterscotch Dumplings with Vanilla Bean Custard and Lady Finger Bananas
NSW Sammy & Bella Layered Crepe Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Caramel Bananas
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Lamb Cutlet with Rosemary Skewers and Rustic Beer Bread
VIC Kelly & Ash Marinated Spatchcock with Herb Dipping Sauce and Watermelon Salad Through to Sudden Death

Round 2

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  • Episode 26
  • Airdate - 29 March 2011
  • Description- 4 teams left have to cook lunch for passengers on the Ghan Train. Teams have to cook Main and Dessert and the teams that cooked Dessert in the previous round will cook Main. Each team has to cook their dishes in 90 minutes. The weakest team will be sent to Sudden Death by Pete and Manu.
Teams Course Dish Result
TAS Esther & Ali Main Beef Eye Fillet with Potato Gratin and Spinach Safe
NSW Sammy & Bella Moroccan Chicken with Root Vegetables and Fried Cauliflower
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Dessert Fruit Millefeuille with Mango Coulis and Lime & Macadamia Sand
VIC Kane & Lee Chocolate Pancakes with Strawberry Coulis, Brandy Snap and Cream Through to Sudden Death

Round 3

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  • Episode 27
  • Airdate – 30 March 2011
  • Description - This is the Sudden Death between Kelly & Ash and Kane & Lee. However, Kelly & Ash have to withdraw from the competition due to a medical issue. All teams have to cook instead. Teams are divided to cook a three-course meal. Two teams will cook one course and the dish has to include a Darwin products: Mud Crab (Entrée), Barramundi (Main) and Tropical Fruit (Dessert). After the Cook-off, the winner team will be safe from the nest elimination round.
Teams Dishes Result
NSW Sammy & Bella Pan Fried Barramundi with Crushed Potatoes, Mussels and Pea Sauce Safe
(Be safe from elimination)
WA Daniela & Stefania Chilli Mud Crab with Focaccia Bread Safe
TAS Esther & Ali Passionfruit Syrup Cake with Tropical Fruit Ratatouille
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Macadamia Crusted Barramundi with Lentil and Vegetable Broth
NSW Bill & Alex Passionfruit Zabaglione with Puff Pastry Crisp and Passionfruit Coulis
VIC Kane & Lee Salt & Pepper Mud Crab with Chilli & Soy Dipping Sauce
VIC Kelly & Ash Withdraw from the competition due to medical issues

Top 6

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  • Episode 28
  • Airdate - 4 April 2011

Urban Challenge: Chinese Banquet

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  • Description- Apart Sammy & Bella, who won the last challenge, teams have to cook Chinese dishes. The judges include Pete, Manu and the China Town Top Restauranteer. Teams have 60 minites to cook their food. However, their shopping time will effect their cooking time: the faster you arrive the restaurant, the sooner you cook. There will be no People's Choice in this challenge. Two teams with the weakest dishes will go to Sudden Death Cook-off
Teams Dishes Result
VIC Kane & Lee Steamed Oysters with XO Sauce & Vermicelli and Vegetables Safe
NSW Bill & Alex Coral Trout with Black Bean Sauce, Lotus Root, Cucumber Salad
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Cantonese Lobster and Pork Stir Fry with Black Bean Sauce
WA Daniela & Stefania Prawns with Vegetables and Seafood Dumplings Through to Sudden Death
TAS Esther & Ali Mu Shu Pork with Mandarin Pancakes and Salt & Pepper Tofu

Sudden Death

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  • Description- After the Urban Challenge, Daniela & Stefania compete against Esther & Ali in the Sudden Death. Teams have 90 minutes to cook their signature dish. The team with the weaker dish decided by Pete & Manu will be eliminated.
Sudden Death
Team Result
WA Daniela & Stefania Safe
Signature dish Braised Rabbit on Mashed Potato with Vegetables
TAS Esther & Ali Eliminated
Signature dish Slow Cooked Chicken with Sauerkraut

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Kitchen HQ

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  • Episode 29
  • Airdate - 5 April 2011
  • Description- In the first round, teams have to cook international prawn dish in 30 minutes. The team with the weakest dish will be straight through the Sudden Death. In the second round, teams have to cook dishes that represent the cultural chosen in the first round in 60 minutes. Team with the weakest dish will compete against Anne-Marie and Nick in the Sudden Death while the others were in the Semi-finals.
Kitchen Cook-off
Teams Dishes Result
NSW Sammy & Bella Spanish Stuffed Tomatoes with Romesco Sauce and Prawns Through to Showdown
VIC Kane & Lee Moroccan Prawns with Chermoula and Couscous
NSW Bill & Alex Vietnamese Hot and Sour Prawn & Fish Soup
WA Daniela & Stefania Indian Prawn & Cashew Nut Curry with Cucumber Raita and Rice
SA Anne-Marie & Nick Thai Riesling Poached Prawns with Apple Salad and Shallot Dressing Through to Sudden Death
Kitchen Showdown
Teams Dishes Result
VIC Kane & Lee Moroccan Coffee & Dates with Sesame and Cinnamon Cookies Safe
(Through to Semi-Finals)
NSW Sammy & Bella Spanish Layered Cinnamon Pastry with Sherry Figs and Custard
WA Daniela & Stefania Indian Rice Pudding with Orange Syrup and Cardamom Puffs
NSW Bill & Alex Vietnamese Stuffed Squid and Crispy Prawns with Mango and Cucumber Salad Through to Sudden Death

Sudden Death

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  • Episode 30
  • Airdate – 6 April 2011
  • Description – Anne-Marie & Nick compete against Bill & Alex. Each team has to cook a 3-course meal for the judges. The team will the higher score will be in the Semifinals. The team with the lower score from the judges will be eliminated from the competition.
Sudden Death Cook-Off 5
Team Judge's Scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
SA Anne-Marie & Nick 6 7 6 7 6 6 38 Safe
(Through to Semi-Finals)
Dishes Entrée Seared Tuna with Paprika Mayonnaise and Pancetta
Main Champagne Risotto with Scallops and Bugs
Dessert Gin & Lime Meringue Tart
NSW Bill & Alex 4 4 4 4 4 4 24 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Beetroot Tart with Horseradish Cream
Main Pork Shoulder in Apple Cider with Celeriac Mash
Dessert Passionfruit Soufflé with Banana and Mango

Semi-finals

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Semi-final 1

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  • Episode 31
  • Airdate – 11 April 2011
  • Description – Sammy & Bella compete against Daniela & Stefania in the first Semifinal. Each team has to cook a 3-course meal for the judges. The team will the higher score will have their spot in the Grand Final with the opportunity to win $250,000.
Semi Final 1
Team Judge's Scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
NSW Sammy & Bella 9 9 8 9 9 9 53 Through to Grand Finale
Dishes Entrée Szechuan Style Soup with Pork, Prawns and Wood Ear Mushrooms
Main Smoked Duck Breast with Duck Sausage and Spicy Eggplant
Dessert Spiced Crème Caramel with Ginger Wafer and Caramelised Pineapple
WA Daniela & Stefania 8 9 8 9 8 8 50 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée Potato & Ricotta Ravioloni in a Butter & Mint Sauce
Main Osso Bucco with Polenta
Dessert Zuccotto filled with Ricotta, Chocolate and Mascarpone

Semi-final 2

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  • Episode 32
  • Airdate – 12 April 2011
  • Description – Kane & Lee compete against Anne-Marie & Nick in the second Semifinal. Each team has to cook a 3-course meal for the judges. The team will the higher score will have their spot in the Grand Final against Sammy & Bella with the opportunity to win $250,000.
Semi Final 2
Team Judge's Scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
VIC Kane & Lee 8 8 8 8 7 7 46 Through to Grand Finale
Dishes Entrée Crab Larb with Cabbage and Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab
Main Pork Spare Ribs with Fried Green Beans and Rice
Dessert Orange & Hazelnut Cake with Mandarin Syrup and Roasted Hazelnut
SA Anne-Marie & Nick 7 7 7 7 6 6 40 Eliminated
Dishes Entrée King George Whiting Roll with Lemon Butter Sauce
Main Stuffed Veal and Salsa Verde with Artichoke Purée
Dessert Fried Custard with Fresh Raspberries and Cream

Grand Finale

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  • Episode 33
  • Airdate — 13 April 2011
  • Description — Each finalist cooked a five-course meal, with 20 plates per course for the eliminated teams, friends and family. The guest judges then scored their dishes for a final verdict.
Grand Final Results
Grand Final
Team Judge's Scores Total
(out of 60)
Result
Karen Tobie Liz Guy Pete Manu
NSW Sammy & Bella 10 9 10 9 9 9 56 Winners
Dishes Olka Polka!
1st Course Raw Kingfish with Cuttlefish Ceviche
2nd Course Porcini Mushroom Risotto
3rd Course Pan Fried Blue-Eye Trevalla
4th Course Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Quail
5th Course Pear & Almond Tart with Saffron Ice Cream
VIC Kane & Lee 9 9 9 8 9 8 52 Runners-up
Dishes Masquerade
1st Course Crab and Avocado Stack
2nd Course Agedashi Tofu with Pork Gyoza
3rd Course Chargrilled Octopus, Blue Eye Trevalla and Smoked Scallop
4th Course Beef Sukiyaki Broth
5th Course Sake Sautéed Figs with Sesame Balls

Ratings

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Colour Key:
  – Highest Rating
  – Lowest Rating
  – Elimination Episode
  – Finals Week
Wk. Episode Air date Viewers
(in millions)
Nightly
rank
Source
1 1 Instant restaurant 1–1: Artie & Johnnie Monday, 31 January 1.205 #5 [1]
2 Instant restaurant 1–2: Kane & Lee Tuesday, 1 February 1.278 #3
3 Instant restaurant 1–3: Samny & Bella Wednesday, 2 February 1.146 #6
2 4 Instant restaurant 1–4: Donna & Reade Monday, 7 February 1.332 #2 [2]
5 Instant restaurant 1–5: Melanie & James Tuesday, 8 February 1.551 #2
6 Instant restaurant 1–6: Daniela & Stefania Wednesday, 9 February 1.400 #1
3 7 Instant restaurant 2–1: Mal & Bec Monday, 14 February 1.191 #2 [3]
8 Instant restaurant 2–2: Kelly & Ash Tuesday, 15 February 1.432 #2
9 Instant restaurant 2–3: Esther & Ali Wednesday, 16 February 1.386 #1
4 10 Instant restaurant 2–4: Bill & Alex Monday, 21 February 1.457 #1 [4]
11 Instant restaurant 2–5: Anne-Marie & Nick Tuesday, 22 February 1.626 #2
12 Instant restaurant 2–6: Kerry & Holly
Instant Restaurant Sudden Death
Wednesday, 23 February 1.384 #2
5 13 People's Choice Challenge: Street Party Monday, 28 February 1.461 #1 [5]
14 Kitchen Cook off 1 Tuesday, 1 March 1.595 #2
15 Sudden Death 1 Wednesday, 2 March 1.394 #1
6 16 People's Choice Challenge: Channel 7 Studios Breakfast Monday, 7 March 1.406 #1 [6]
17 Kitchen Cook off 2 Tuesday, 8 March 1.428 #2
18 Sudden Death 2 Wednesday, 9 March 1.325 #1
7 19 People's Choice Challenge: Children's Festival Monday, 14 March 1.373 #2 [7]
20 Kitchen Cook off 3 Tuesday, 15 March 1.424 #2
21 Sudden Death 3 Wednesday, 16 March 1.360 #1
8 22 People's Choice Challenge: Outdoor Picnic Monday, 21 March 1.391 #3 [8]
23 Kitchen Cook off 4 Tuesday, 22 March 1.552 #2
24 Sudden Death 4 Wednesday, 23 March 1.333 #1
9 25 People's Choice Challenge: NT Outback Adventure Monday, 28 March 1.444 #1 [9]
26 Kitchen Cook off 5 Tuesday, 29 March 1.499 #2
27 Kitchen Cook off 6 Wednesday, 30 March 1.426 #1
10 28 Urban Challenge: Chinese Cuisine
Sudden Death
Monday, 4 April 1.388 #1 [10]
29 Kitchen Cook off 7 Tuesday, 5 April 1.424 #1
30 Sudden Death 5 Wednesday, 6 April 1.352 #1
11 31 Semi-final 1 Monday, 11 April 1.517 #1 [11]
32 Semi-final 2 Tuesday, 12 April 1.604 #1
33 Grand Final Wednesday, 13 April 1.719 #2
Winner Announcement 2.020 #1
Series Average 1.426 #2

References

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  1. ^ "Week 6 | TV Tonight".
  2. ^ "Week 7 | TV Tonight".
  3. ^ "Week 8 | TV Tonight".
  4. ^ "Week 9 | TV Tonight".
  5. ^ "Week 10 | TV Tonight".
  6. ^ "Week 11 | TV Tonight".
  7. ^ "Week 12 | TV Tonight".
  8. ^ "Week 13 | TV Tonight".
  9. ^ "Week 14 | TV Tonight".
  10. ^ "Week 15 | TV Tonight".
  11. ^ "Week 16 | TV Tonight".
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