Recap | MKR on Channel 7 S15E5 – Besties shake off “Logan bogan” tag. Lol and Lil serve bold flavours, but dinner drama and a table walk-out steal the spotlight.
Tonight on MKR, best friends Lol and Lil set out to make their mark, determined to prove that their youth and inexperience should not be underestimated.
Their Instant Restaurant – Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice – delivered bold and flavourful dishes, though not without technical missteps. The life-long besties earned a total score of 64 out of 110, landing at the bottom of the leaderboard by just one point.
Their menu featured Grilled Prawn and Mango Tortilla Bites for entrée, a hearty Chicken and Leek Pot Pie for main, and a Lemon Meringue Pie for dessert.
Meanwhile, Meat-master Michael set his sights on the Queensland town again, saying:
“I would never come to Logan unless it was for a very, very, very good reason…all I know is you have a meat pie and a pack of durries.”
The entrée impressed with its punchy flavours, particularly appreciated by Colin, who scored the dish a six. Manu, however, noted that the prawns were slightly overcooked and the salsa had lost its texture, scoring it a five.
The main course drew mixed reactions: while the pie filling was praised for its delicious flavour and moist chicken, the burnt pastry and overly sweet peach salad detracted from the dish. Manu felt a puff pastry would have elevated it, and both judges scored the dish a six.
Dessert was the standout, both visually and emotionally resonant, with a modern twist on a much-loved recipe from Lol’s late grandmother.
Manu and Colin, alongside the other teams, admired the restaurant-quality presentation and vibrant lemon curd. However, both judges scored the dessert a seven and noted the biscuit could have been thinner.
Around the table, Mel and Jacinta’s plotted to avoid drama and keep a low profile given they are next to cook. It did not go to plan.
Mel, visibly upset, left the table mid-dinner following a tense exchange with Maria and Bailey over past business claims and alleged strategic scoring. Accusations flew, with Bailey calling out Mel and Jacinta’s “temper tantrums” and Maria slamming their “victim mentality”.
Meanwhile, Michael didn’t hold back, branding the menu “easy” and “average” and declaring the main course boring.
Reflecting on their scores, Lil admitted she was “a bit disappointed, to be honest,” while Lol remained optimistic, sharing: “We’re still in the competition, so we can’t lose hope.”
With only Mel and Jacinta left to cook in this round, Lol and Lil are facing potential elimination from MKR.
| Judges’ Scores | Entrée | Main | Dessert | |
| Manu Feildel | 5/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 18/30 |
| Colin Fassnidge | 6/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 19/30 |
| Total Score | 64/60 | |||
| MKR Team Scores | |
| Justin and Will | 6/10 |
| Michael and Rielli | 5/10 |
| Maria and Bailey | 5/10 |
| Anne and Maree | 5/10 |
| Mel and Jacinta | 6/10 |
| Total Score | 27/50 |
| Leaderboard | |
| Justin and Will | 79 |
| Anne and Maree | 78 |
| Maria and Bailey | 68 |
| Michael and Rielli | 65 |
| Lol and Lil | 64 |
*Mel and Jacinta yet to cook
Monday on MKR: After five instant restaurants at the centre of controversy, feisty cousins Mel and Jacinta from Sydney will be put to the test in the kitchen. As the final instant restaurant of this round, the pressure is on. Mel and Jacinta must beat Lol and Lil’s score of 64 or be eliminated.
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Recap | MKR on Channel 7 S15E5
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.
