MasterChef's top 5 wonder what surprises this week's Mystery Boxes contain.
A devious Ellie knows exactly which ingredients to trip Dani up on.
Desperate for the win, Alana tries to make the best of her curious ingredients.
Preparing seafood has MasterChef's Queen of Desserts totally flumoxed.
Dani knows all too well that her tortellini is unlikely to leave much of an impression with the judges.
Michael is over the moon after winning his long overdue chance to cook for a precious Immunity Pin.
Michael's fellow contestants congratulate him as he enjoys the winning moment he so craved.
The Top 5 still find time to smile despite being at the business-end of the competition.
The elated MasterChef contestants rush to embrace their loved ones.
Like the judges, Kate's youngest daughter Maya isn't an easy one to read.
The families shout their support as they watch the action from the balcony.
The chaos of the MasterChef kitchen is even more evident from overhead.
The judges and families sit down to taste the contestants' heartfelt food.
Alana and husband Rob rejoice after her Challenge performance wins her a trip home.
A beaming Michael finally gets to enjoy a hard-earned Immunity Pin Challenge.
Teage knows full well whats underneath the cloche, but how will Michael react?
Prawn dumplings, deep fried polenta, stuffed quail egg and parmesan sauce, roasted pork belly with mustard jus - meet The Ezard.
It's Weldon vs Ezard as the two chefs race to plate up their three dishes.
A valiant effort by Michael ends with him giving winner Teage Ezard a round of applause.
Dani and Ellie try to mask their wardrobe embarrassment after George stops by unannounced.
George welcomes guests Colin Fassnidge, Donovan Cook and Ashley Hicks, who prepare to reveal the nightmare core ingredients.
Michael tries to alert Alana to the fact that her dish is literally smokin'.
While Alana tries to deal with her fire hazard, Michael tries to ensure his sea urchin is served minus spines.
Ellie tries her best to conceive a dish that incorporates the curious vegetable known as salsify.
After a rocky start to the Challenge, Ellie's bid to reach finals week starts to look a lot more promising.
Dani knows she's taking a gamble with her licorice ice-cream - will it have time to set?
A proud Kate and Michael wait to hear which one of them will be awarded the overall win.
In the bottom two, Dani has a decision to make - face Elimination, or use her Immunity Pin and send Alana in her place?
Alana wait to hear whether she'll need to cook in Dani's place.
Dani's distraight but using her Immunity Pin is the only sensible option.
Matt Moran gives Kate some personalised Masterclass schooling.
Gary informs Alana that her 45 minutes cooking time has now commenced, sending her springing into action.
Alana gets busy trying to rectify the lamb cutlets that so nearly saw her eliminated in an earlier Pressure Test.
Getting it out of the mould may have been a mission, but Ellie's dessert is looking just as she wants it.
Alana gives her good friend a squeeze and wishes her well, as Ellie readies herself to leave the MasterChef kitchen.
MasterChef's Top 4 look to absorb as many Masterclass tips as possible going into finals week.
George's flounder dish is a far cry from Kate's dubious Mystery Box effort.
George talks assistant Alana and the rest of the contestants through the importance of balanced flavours.
Gary tries to banish the memory of Dani's disastrously plated rabbit dish by showing her how it should be done.
Sweet Art owner Anthea Leonard prepares to give the hopefuls a valuable lesson in cakes and sweets.
Michael ponders whether to apply the icing directly onto the cake or directly into his mouth.
2011 Recipe Collection
Cronulla Challenge Behind-The-Scenes
2011 Episode Gallery 3
Bakery Challenge Behind-The-Scenes
2011 Episode Gallery 2
First Week Behind-The-Scenes
2011 Episode Gallery 1
MasterChef 2011, Top 50
2011 Judges Gallery