March 2012
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scallops in xo sauce
If you caught this week’s epic My Kitchen Rules finale, then you would’ve seen champions Leigh & Jennifer serving up Scallops in XO Sauce. Though they had their fair share of difficulties putting it together, the dish was a wild success, and the judges universally praised the XO Sauce. Rather make it for yourself than read about it? Then read on… Preparation time: 30 mins...
Mar 29th
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"the best dish I have tasted in this competition."
Tonight on My Kitchen Rules, Leigh & Jennifer served up an Oxtail Massaman Curry with Roti and Pickled Salad that blew the judges away. It’s a simple dish - and a risky choice at such a late stage in the competition - but Leigh & Jennifer pulled it off with aplomb, delivering a sumptuous dish that Pete called “phenomenal”, insisting that it was “the best dish I have...
Mar 21st
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orange and chocolate surprise with filo cigar
On tonight’s My Kitchen Rules, the contestants were challenged to create a competition dish using citrus flavours. Rising to the challenge, Leigh & Jennifer delivered this delectable dessert, perfectly combining chocolate and orange, that Pete and Manu both loved.  Preparation time: 2 hourrs Cooking time: 30 mins Serves: 4 [[MORE]] Ingredients General 16 Chocolate Ripple biscuits,...
Mar 20th
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Anonymous asked: can i have tonights recipe for the cheese ravioli
Mar 20th
Anonymous asked: Can i have the recipe for Angela and Justines chicken liver
Mar 18th
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chocolate rum delight
Tonight on My Kitchen Rules, Nic & Rocco wowed the judges with this amazing, innovative, rum-flavoured dessert. Manu was “really, really impressed”, Pete dubbed it “fantastic” and both of them were particularly enamoured with the unique presentation. It’s a delicious dish. From the chocolate base, to the beautiful, rum-flavoured chocolate mousse, to the crunch...
Mar 14th
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tarator-crusted whole salmon
Tonight on My Kitchen Rules, Leigh & Jennifer cooked up this sumptuous dish which Pete called “banquet food at its best”. He continued to heap praise on the dish, declaring that it was “beautiful to look at, and even more amazing to eat… It was spectacular.” We tend to agree. The delicious tarator sauce gives the salmon a unique flavour, and the fresh herbs cap...
Mar 13th
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pear and macadamia tart with honey glaze
OK, we’re not just going to keep posting up dessert recipes, but this season of My Kitchen Rules is offering up so many gems it’s hard not to. Case in point: On tonight’s  My Kitchen Rules, Megan & Andy served up this divine tart, which helped keep them in the competition. It was a personal favourite of Pete’s, but also of guest judge Guy Grossi, who declared his love...
Mar 12th
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Anonymous asked: can u sing
Mar 11th
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black rice pudding with mango and coconut mousse
Asian desserts are very hard to get right, but this black rice pudding from Carly & Emily is the perfect close to your fusion meal. On tonight’s show, Pete even went as far as saying that it was one of the best desserts this season. Don’t take his word for it though, make it for yourself… Preparation time: 30 mins (+ refrigeration) Cooking time: 1 hour, 20 mins (+ cooling)...
Mar 7th
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basil chicken and snow peas with rice
Need a simple recipe for a tasty chicken dish?  Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 10 mins Serves: 4 [[MORE]] Ingredients 1 tbs peanut oil  1 long red chilli, thinly sliced 2cm-piece fresh ginger, finely chopped  1 garlic clove, finely chopped 4 chicken thigh fillets, cut into 4cm pieces  125ml (1/2 cup) Shaoxing wine 60ml (1/4 cup) light soy sauce  55g caster sugar 200g snow...
Mar 1st
Anonymous asked: Who is the best judge Pete or Manu?
Mar 1st
February 2012
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rhubarb crème brûlée
This delicious Rhubarb Crème Brûlée was awarded almost full marks on Tuesday night’s MKR. Preparation time: 30 mins (+ refrigeration) Cooking time: 50 mins Serves: 4 [[MORE]] Ingredients General 4 rhubarb stems, cut into 1cm pieces 110g (½ cup) caster sugar, plus 2 tbs extra, to sprinkle 80ml (⅓ cup) water 300ml cream 125ml (½ cup) milk 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped 5 egg...
Feb 27th
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Feb 22nd
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lemon and lime tartlets with passionfruit coulis
This is a simple but very tasty dessert… Preparation time: 15 mins (+ refrigeration) Cooking time: 30 mins Serves: 6  [[MORE]] Ingredients Pastry Thick cream, to serve 225g plain flour, plus extra, to dust 55g almond meal 60g icing sugar  125g butter, chilled 1 egg yolk 1 tbs ice water Lemon and lime curd 2 eggs 75g caster sugar 40g butter, chopped 2 tsp grated lime zest ...
Feb 20th
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steamed malay cake with ginger mascarpone cream...
You wouldn’t think the Mascarpone would go with the Malay Cake, but it really, really does.  Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 [[MORE]]Ingredients Malay cake 3 eggs 250g brown sugar 100ml evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract  1 tsp bicarbonate soda 125g butter, melted 225g flour 3 tsp baking powder Ginger Mascarpone Cream 300ml thickened cream 2...
Feb 16th
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