Ep 1. Instant Restaurant - Round 1: Steve & Helen
- January 30, 2012
- 54 min
In the first episode of the third season of My Kitchen Rules, the instant restaurant round begins with Steve and Helen hosting their dinner party. The couple, who have been married for 39 years, are aiming to impress their fellow contestants and judges with their three-course menu.
Steve, a former football player, and Helen, a retired nurse, are known for their traditional cooking style and family recipes. They have decided to stick to their roots and serve classic Australian dishes with a modern twist.
As the guests arrive at their home, Steve and Helen put the finishing touches on their meal. The decor of their instant restaurant is warm and inviting, with candles and flowers adorning the table. The judges, Pete Evans and Manu Feildel, are also in attendance and take their seats at the head of the table.
To start, Steve and Helen serve up a prawn and avocado cocktail with a twist - the prawns are smoked and the avocado comes in the form of a sorbet. The dish is well-received by the guests, with compliments flying around the table.
For the main course, the couple has prepared a slow-cooked lamb shank with a side of roasted vegetables. The lamb is tender and falls off the bone, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. However, there is a slight hiccup when one of the guests finds a hair in their meal. Steve and Helen handle the situation well, apologising and offering a replacement dish.
Finally, for dessert, the couple has created a lemon meringue pie with a twist - the pastry is made from shortbread instead of traditional pastry. The dish is a hit with the judges, who praise the creativity of the shortbread pastry.
As the night comes to an end, Steve and Helen are feeling confident about their performance. The judges give their scores and comments, and the guests vote on the overall experience. It's a nail-biting moment as Steve and Helen wait to find out if they've made it through to the next round.
Overall, the episode showcases the first instant restaurant of the season and introduces us to the contestants and judges. It sets the tone for the rest of the competition and leaves viewers excited for what's to come.
