Matt Preston, George Colombaris, Shannon Bennett, Justine Schofield, Larissa Takchi and Adam Liaw;we’ve seen some amazing talent come out of the show we love to watch, hate and love. Here’s our pick of the best recipes to come from MasterChef’s best.
MasterChef's Sashi Cheliah's jaggery cheesecake
An Indian twist delivers sweet results in a cheesecake from MasterChef winner Sashi Cheliah that might see you go weak at the knees.
Mussels and 'nduja
MasterChef‘s Larissa Takchi serves up a tasty seafood snack that would fit right in to an afternoon of good food and good company.
Matt Preston's cheesy lasagne recipe is definitely worth the work
"Lasagne is without doubt the heavyweight champion of Italian food," says Matt Preston. Begin this recipe 4 hours ahead.
This chocolate peanut caramel tart is everything you love about Snickers and more
"This is an absolute treat, an incredibly rich tart that will mend even the most broken of hearts ... well, it doesn’t really, but it’s yum," says Khanh Ong. This is an edited extract from A Gay Guy's Guide to Life, Love, Food by Khanh Ong. Published by Plum, RRP $34.99, photography by Lauren Bamford.
This crazy-good dessert only has three ingredients
It sounds impossible, this delicious recipe results in a cakey loaf with a crunchy crust - Matt Preston
Justine Schofield's roast pork belly with chargrilled peach salsa
“I love changing the hero protein on the table. Pork, with its succulent meat and crispy crackling, is paired here with a hint of spice,” says Justine Schofield.
Pistachio and rose halva
MasterChef ‘s Larissa Takchi whips up an Arabic staple that can boost any dish, from simple breakfasts to sweet snacks.
Matt Preston's choc malt tiramisu
"To me, there is only one exemplary dessert in the Italian kitchen. It is tiramisu – a dessert that popped up in the ’60s. The trouble is that the classic combination of biscuits, coffee and mascarpone is looking a little tired these days. Even with the modern addition of a liqueur such as Strega, Marsala, Kahlúa, amaretto or Frangelico, it needs a little updating" - Matt Preston
Honey vinegar pie with spiced whipped cream
MasterChef ‘s Larissa Takchi discovers the genius of using vinegar in lieu of lemons in a Stateside dessert that’s sweet and sharp.
MasterChef Gary Mehigan's monkfish with kohlrabi, cauliflower and dates
The MasterChef judges went head-to-head last night, with Gary Mehigan coming out on top. Here's what he cooked – we hope you're not scared off by the number of steps!
Adam Liaw's Green tea ice cream
Although green tea ice cream is now found all over Japan and in Japanese restaurants abroad, it only really became popular in the 1990s. It’s simple to make at home.
Shannon Bennett's porcini mushroom soup
Black truffle adds a layer of decadence to this dish.
Spaghetti with pipis
Inspired by childhood memories of hunting pipis in the sand, Elena Duggan creates a simple shellfish dish with more than a hint of Italian about it.
Matt Preston's banh mi
“The carrot and daikon ideally need at least an hour to pickle, but they're still fine after just 10 minutes.”
Shannon Bennett's famously secret cheesecake recipe
Introducing the baked white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. “I have kept this recipe since my days as an apprentice at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. It was in fact the speciality of the hotel,” says Shannon.
Lamb rack with sprout salad and crispy potatoes
In her final delicious. column, MasterChef winner Elena Duggan bows out with a recipe that puts her own spin on a classic Aussie lamb roast.
Korean lava wraps with crispy rice cakes, avocado and jalapeno
Matt Preston's mouth-watering Korean lava wraps with crispy rice cakes, avocado and jalapeno recipe is a dinner party must!
George Calombaris' saganaki hot dogs with beetroot relish
Fried cheese hot dogs, need we say more?
Crispy potatoes with salsa verde and fried rosemary
"Hearty salads to go with frilled seafood or slow-roasted meats are still our go-to for hosting at home, and it reminds us of our time in Oz with friends" - George Calombaris.
Matt Preston's self-saucing chocolate pudding
"When I arrived in Australia over 20 years ago, I was blown away with this country’s love of a good chocolate pudding, sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and the rightfully venerated lemon delicious! That same self-sauciness blesses this pudding that’s based on a recipe found in a vintage cookbook from Victoria." – Matt Preston
Koulourakia (Greek bread with sesame seeds)
I love the fact that to this day there are single industries in Athens. The sock man sells the socks, and the mushroom lady sells the mushrooms. When I was in Athens, I would visit the platia (square) every morning and buy a koulouraki. The round piece of bread, crusted in seasame seeds, was a little bit chewy but so good. I found it incredibly inspiring to walk through the ancient city eating such humble traditional food. Start this recipe the night before so the dough can prove slowly in the fridge.
Popcorn chicken with basil
Taiwanese food is a great mix of local dishes with influences from China, Japan and Southeast Asia.Popcorn chicken is a popular street food in Taipei, and once you try it you’ll see why. The crunchy texture of the sweet potato flour coating is incredible.
Cook Shannon Bennett's MasterChef chocolate peanut bar at home
In a pressure test to secure the final white aprons for MasterChef Australia 2016, contestants last night had to recreate Shannon Bennett's intimidating chocolate peanut bar. Now you can try it at home.
Lamb shank pies
This is an edited extract from The Slow Cook by Justine Schofield, (Plum, $39.99), Photography by Rob Palmer.
Potato tortilla
“For best results, cook the potatoes in a large frying pan so they become crisp all over, then switch to a smaller frying pan to end up with a nice thick tortilla” - Justine Schofield. This is an edited extract from The Weeknight Cookbook by Justine Schofield with photography by Jeremy Simons (Plum, $34.99).
Matt Preston's trofie with nasturtium and macadamia pesto
Matt Preston throws nasturtium leaves on prosciutto pizza instead of rocket, tosses flowers or leaves into salads that need a peppery bite, and even adds them to green smoothies. Plant some this weekend. They will not disappoint.
This butter chicken moussaka hybrid is the Monday treat we've been waiting for
With moussaka, it's the idea that it's warming, it makes you feel fantastic. It's not fine dining; it just really hits the soul, says George.
Matt Preston's strawberry sour spritz
"Vanilla, black pepper and lemon are three flavors that both ripe strawberries and whisky love. Here they provide a bridge between the two in the long vibrant version of a whisky sour," says Matt Preston.
Matt Preston's miso corn fritters with chilli bacon caramel
"If insight confirms Mars is made of miso, what will we do with all that miso paste?" - Matt Preston.
Matt Preston's Mexican black bean and corn nachos
This nacho tray bake might be the greatest Mexican dish of all time! Just go heavy on the corn, sour cream and greenery to make you feel better about its 3am postprandial decadence. Vegans: use melty vegan cheese and mash two avocados with the lime juice to make a creamy ‘mole’, says Matt Preston.
