Masterchef addiction

I am so sad that Masterchef has finally come to an end. Now I no longer have 7.00 pm shows to look forward too. Boohoo. T_T It took Aus by a craze: People taking about it at work; Pastors talking about it at church...

Masterchef Australia gives amateur, budding chefs with no prior professional cooking experience the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop their cooking skills, to be mentored by the best, and ultimately make a change in their lives. I'm usually not a reality show person but this is an exception because IT IS about food. :P

I have always been rooting for Poh (pic above) simply because she's from Adelaide and she's a Malaysian born Chinese. She has introduced otak-otak, century egg, abacus seeds and squid ink cubik noodles to field and has unleashed a whole new world of culinary experience to the Aussies. Her being crowned the first Masterchef would have made us as a Malaysian, Chinese and Adelaidian proud. Second place is pretty great I suppose.

After seeing these pictures, there's no way you don't want to watch the show. Please ensure your stomach is filled beforehand.

Paella a la Maestre



Vanilla Pannacotta with Macaroons



Stuffed Loin of Lamb with Pommes Gallette and Beetroot Glaze



Slow Cooked Pigeon with Perigord Black Truffles



Lobster with Russian Salad



Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly



Twice baked Gruyere Cheese Souffle



Chocolate Mousse Cake with 10 elements using 50+ ingredients O_O



Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Almond Praline

There's too many pictures to choose from. Season 2 come already! For more info and recipes, visit the Masterchef website.