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Aubrey Ngcungama declined spot on MasterChef SA

The star of the BBC series Come Dine South Africa, Aubrey Ngcungama, respectfully declined a position on the first ever MasterChef SA series. Aubrey who auditioned for a place in the finals at the Cape Town auditions in December 2011 was offered a place by the producers of show. Aubrey told Gourmet Guys that he…

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MasterChef SA Prize: The biggest in SA television history!

Sue-Ann Allen and Deena Naidoo are competing for the biggest prize in South African television history. Up for grabs are prizes worth over R8 million: R250 000 in cash from MasterChef South Africa’s headline sponsor, Robertsons, for the winner to realize their culinary dream. A Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GLS, valued at over R190 000. An…

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Sue-Ann Allen sails close to the wind but makes it through.

Sue-Ann Allen nearly got it wrong when she most needed to get it right. Of the three choices available from Margot Janse’s kitchen Sue-Ann opted to go with the Beetroot sponge and spinach purée with buttermilk labne and dill and cucumber granita. She said the it was an incredibly beautiful dish and realised that it would…

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Deena Naidoo favourite to win MasterChef SA

Deena Naidoo is leading the poll to take the title of South Africa’s first MasterChef. The man from Durban just keeps on getting stronger and stronger in the competition and is quickly becoming the viewers choice to walk away with the title. Deena has had some close encounters with elimination along the way but seems…

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Deena Naidoo wins another episode of MasterChef SA and powers on.

Deena Naidoo hits the sweet spot with a Chocolate fondant with with Amarula crème anglaise and caramelised pears. Deena showed his street smart savvy with this dessert challenge as he set about preparing a dish that he knew would walk away with the episode. Everybody loves chocolate and despite not having any chocolate solids to help…

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Sarel Loots prepares his final dish on MasterChef SA

Sarel Loots bids farewell to the MasterChef SA kitchen. It has been a good run for the man from Sabie as he said his final farewell to the MasterChef SA kitchen in episode seventeen of the cooking competition. He has no doubt achieved more than he ever dreamed possible and his consistency in the kitchen…

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Sue-Ann’s Mom doesn’t like her dessert

In an episode where the contestants loved ones have to pick a winner, Sue-Ann’s Mom picks the wrong one to criticise. Sue-Ann Allen along with Sarel Loots had to face the pressure test after Deena Naidoo won the Mystery Dessert Box challenge with a Chocolate Fondant and Manisha Naidu doing enough to satisfy the judges.…

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Manisha Naidu keeps the family’s happy with a Poached Pear dessert

In an emotional episode for the contestants they are reunited with loved ones for the Dessert Mystery Box Challenge. While her main rival for the title Deena Naidoo won the challenge with a craftily chosen Chocolate Fondant, Manisha did enough to stay in the competition with her Poached pear with Amarula custard and chocolate sauce.…

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Deena Naidoo chats about his winning Ballotine.

Deena Naidoo is the only one to present a proper Ballotine on the day. Deena Naidoo once again displayed immense character when under incredible pressure, than walked away with the prize, an advice bell that he can use to call upon the judges to help him out in the next round of MasterChef SA. Deena…