Recap | MKR on Channel 7 S15E11 – Pastry perfection. Dessert queen Rielli outshines meat-master on MKR.
Tonight on MKR, Michael and Rielli hosted their second Instant Restaurant, serving up a bold French-inspired menu with high hopes of topping the leaderboard.
More composed than their previous cook, the self-proclaimed meat-master and dessert queen were determined to impress.
Although their goal of topping of the leaderboard fell short, Rielli’s pastry skills stole the spotlight, helping them secure a total score of 72 out of 110.
Safe from elimination, they have locked in a spot at Kitchen HQ, but with Mark and Tan scoring higher, Michael lost the shoey bet and must drink from Manu’s shoe at the next Instant Restaurant.
They received the lowest guest team score so far – 26 out of 50 – a “disappointing” result, leading them to believe that Amy, Lara, Mark, and Tan strategically lowballed them.
Michael and Rielli’s ambitious menu featured a Confit Duck Tart with Caramelised Onion for entrée, a Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Rack with Leek Purée and smashed, crispy potatoes for main and a Paris-Brest with hazelnut praline cream for dessert.
The choice to serve French dishes to Manu had the other teams talking. Was it a bold move or a risky gamble?
Around the table, tensions simmered. After hyping himself up all season, this was the Gatecrasher teams’ first chance to taste Michael’s meat. Amy didn’t hold back: “He’d better put his meat where his mouth is.”
The table talk also turned with the last Instant Restaurant as Mark recounted his walkout from Lol and Lil’s. Maria said: “You get what you give.” Bailey compared Mark and Michael to schoolchildren.
Back in the kitchen, Michael was thrilled with the duck, declaring: “I have absolutely nailed this duck. It is perfect.” The entrée impressed visually, especially Rielli’s puff pastry, earning an eight from Manu and a seven from Colin.
Manu called it “top notch”, “a lesson on making puff pastry” and “perfect”.
Colin agreed: “A lot of work went into that pastry, and you can taste it,” though he noted the duck lacked moisture. Michael was visibly disheartened, insisting it was juicy.
For the main dish, ever modest Michael again believed the lamb was cooked perfectly. His rival, Mark, disagreed, declaring it undercooked. Michael stood firm: “That is exactly how lamb should be cooked, take a lesson from the meat-master.”
Colin backed him, calling it “beautiful and pink,” though he felt the meat and three veg dish was “missing the sparkle” Manu agreed the lamb was well-cooked but reminded them: “You cannot serve a piece of meat without a sauce.”
Both judges scored a seven for the main.
Rielli, a perfectionist who dreams of opening her own patisserie, felt the pressure most when it came to dessert.
Her skills shone bright, scoring a nine from Manu, who noted again the “pastry was perfect,” while Colin scored an eight for the “very Moorish dessert.”
| Judges’ Scores | Entrée | Main | Dessert | |
| Manu Feildel | 8/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | 24/30 |
| Colin Fassnidge | 7/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 22/30 |
| Total Score | 46/60 | |||
| MKR Team Scores | |
| Danielle and Marko | 6/10 |
| Mark and Tan | 5/10 |
| Maria and Bailey | 6/10 |
| Amy and Lara | 4/10 |
| Lol and Lil | 5/10 |
| Total Score | 26/50 |
| Leaderboard | |
| Danielle and Marko | 84 |
| Mark and Tan | 80 |
| Michael and Rielli | 72 |
| Lol and Lil | 69 |
| Maria and Bailey | 62 |
Monday on MKR: In the final InstantRestaurant, Amy and Lara pull out the big guns but their A-list party gets out of control. Who will be eliminated?
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Recap | MKR on Channel 7 S15E11
About the Show
Get ready, Australia – the table is set, and the heat is back on!
A brand-new season of My Kitchen Rules returns to Seven and 7plus at 7.30pm on Monday, 1 September.
This year, MKR is serving up more than just food. Real kitchens, real stories and unforgettable flavours – MKR celebrates the heart of home cooking.
The competition is fierce, the stakes are high and the pressure is on.
Presiding over the table, culinary icons Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge return as co-hosts and judges, united by friendship and a shared passion for discovering Australia’s top home culinary talent.
Manu said:
“Cooking continues to evolve – in households across Australia and around the world. This year’s MKR contestants bring new recipes, fresh ingredients and innovative tactics and techniques. We’re in for a very interesting season around the dinner table.”
Added Colin:
“There are many different personalities at the table, all firing at 110%. Also upping the ante this year, we have some controversial dishes, one in particular that will divide the table and the nation.”
From cherished family recipes passed down through generations to bold new twists on traditional favourites, this season is a celebration of heritage, heart and homegrown talent.
Expect big personalities, bigger flavours and a whole lot of sugar and spice on the plate and around the table.
