Recap | MKR on Channel 7 S15E8 – Round two redemption in ruins. Maria and Bailey fail to impress as their bland ragu goes sideways.
Last night on MKR, Maria and Bailey returned to the kitchen seeking redemption, but their second Instant Restaurant overpromised and underdelivered.
The boss friends from Adelaide ended the night with a disappointing score of 62 out of 110, six points lower than their first cook.
Determined to wow the table, Maria and Bailey presented a technically ambitious menu: Modern Moussaka for entree, Sous Vide Chicken Skewer with Celeriac Purée and Salsa Verde for main and a Dulce de Leche Chocolate Whisky and Pear Tart for dessert.
Maria, proud of her Greek heritage, infused the entrée with a modern twist, substituting the traditional base with a potato rosti.
Colin scored the dish a seven and noted the textures were promising, but the flavours fell short. Manu called it a “bland ragu” and scored the dish a five.
Tensions simmered around the table as Michael and Rielli backed their OG teammates while Amy and Lara stirred the pot, questioning whether the OGs had strategically lowballed the Gatecrashers at Danielle and Marko’s Instant Restaurant.
Gatecrashers Mark and Tan weren’t intimidated, cheekily dismissing the OGs’ culinary prowess, but as the table banter escalated, Lara openly hoped the OGs would “fall flat on their face.” Michael confidently declared he’d be thrilled to see Amy and Lara, or Mark and Tan, go home.
Back in the kitchen, Maria stepped in to rescue the chicken marinade with extra seasoning, and they were hopeful the sous vide method would deliver moist, elegant skewers.
While Michael and Rielli praised the dish, others found the chicken dry and uninspiring. Both judges questioned the cooking method used for the skewers. Manu scored the main a seven and praised the purée and salsa verde, but admitted the chicken was missing a charred flavour. Colin scored a five, suggesting grilling the chicken would’ve been a better method.
By dessert, cracks were forming. Literally. The tart’s base broke during plating, forcing a last-minute change to a more abstract presentation.
Manu and Colin both scored dessert a five: while they acknowledged the ambition, the flavours were muddled, and the technique overreached.
Colin summed it up: “Sadly, that is not redemption for you.” Bailey admitted, “It’s really heartbreaking that we’re not as good as we said we were.”
| Judges’ Scores | Entrée | Main | Dessert | |
| Manu Feildel | 5/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 17/30 |
| Colin Fassnidge | 7/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 17/30 |
| Total Score | 34/60 | |||
| MKR Team Scores | |
| Mark and Tan | 5/10 |
| Michael and Rielli | 6/10 |
| Danielle and Marko | 6/10 |
| Amy and Lara | 5/10 |
| Lol and Lil | 6/10 |
| Total Score | 28/50 |
Tonight on MKR:Michael cops a serve fromManu as competitive mates Mark and Tan hope their rustic Thai menu can topple fellow Gatecrashers Danielle and Marko from the top of the leaderboard.
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Recap | MKR on Channel 7 S15E8
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.
