MasterChef Australia
MasterChef Australia
2009
Season 1
1 Sydney Sizzles
2009-04-27
The auditions begin!
2 Audition 2
2009-04-28
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
3 Audition 3
2009-04-29
Melbourne
4 Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
2009-04-30
In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.
5 Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
2009-05-01
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
6 The Top 20 Revealed
2009-05-03
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
7 20 Ways with Chicken
2009-05-04
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
8 Sam And The Sausage
2009-05-05
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
9 Sushi Stress
2009-05-06
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
10 The First Cut
2009-05-07
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
11 Cooking With The Masters
2009-05-08
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
12 Rabbit Season
2009-05-10
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
13 The Tarte Tatin Test
2009-05-11
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
14 Brent vs Boetz
2009-05-12
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
15 Banquet Wars
2009-05-13
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
16 A Blow for Brent
2009-05-14
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
17 Class Is In
2009-05-15
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
18 Julia's Divine Dumplings
2009-05-17
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
19 Attack of the Killer Squid
2009-05-18
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
20 Julia and the Duck
2009-05-19
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
21 Aisle Panic
2009-05-20
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
22 An Emotional Elimination
2009-05-21
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
23 Soufflés and Stir-fries
2009-05-22
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
24 The Steaks are Raised
2009-05-24
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
25 Sweet Success
2009-05-25
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
26 Chris vs Alex Herbert
2009-05-26
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
27 Feeding Frenzy
2009-05-27
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
28 Kate's Tough Decision
2009-05-28
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
29 The Perfect Chip
2009-05-29
Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach
30 Best of British
2009-05-31
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
31 Paella Pain
2009-06-01
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
32 Justine vs Guy Grossi
2009-06-02
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
33 Fishy Business
2009-06-03
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
34 The Great Bait Debate
2009-06-04
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
35 Lemon Goodness
2009-06-05
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
36 Double Trouble
2009-06-07
Invention Test 5
37 Not So Sweet
2009-06-08
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
38 Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
2009-06-09
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
39 Canape Frenzy
2009-06-10
Martini Club Team Challenge
40 And Then There Were Seven
2009-06-11
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
41 Sweet Treats
2009-06-12
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
42 Hits and Misses
2009-06-14
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
43 Terrine Trauma
2009-06-15
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
44 Justine vs Matt Moran
2009-06-16
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
45 Here Comes the Bride
2009-06-17
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
46 Grain Pain
2009-06-18
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
47 Cocktail Hour
2009-06-19
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
48 Hello Hong Kong!
2009-06-21
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
49 Old Faces Return
2009-06-22
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
50 Truffletastic!
2009-06-23
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
