Top 12 Contestants

Alex, 11

Alex loves cooking British food. He also admires Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver.

Gout De La Mer

Alex's signature dish translated from French means 'taste of the sea'.

What's Mixing?

It looks like Alex could be cooking up something delicious.

Anthony, 10

Anthony is inspired by his mum and grandma's cooking and he loves experimenting with European recipes.

Garlic Prawns

Anthony's signature dish is Garlic Prawns. Look how well those prawns have been shelled.

Stirring, Stirring

Something's stirring in the kitchen with Anthony. What is it?

Cassidy, 12

When she's not inventing her own recipes, Cassidy is barracking for her beloved Geelong football club.

Chicken and Mushroom Risotto

This is Cassidy's signature dish which she says she cooked originally with her dad.

Ready to Cook!

Mixing bowl at the ready, Cassidy is ready to create more yummy treats.

Emily, 11

Cooking runs in Emily's family. Her grandma was a chef and her uncle was a cook for the Navy.

Rabbit and Mushroom Ragu on Soft Polenta

Emily's dish reflects her love of cooking Rabbit. She likes it because it's different.

A Whisk Away

Emily looks comfortable whisking up delicious meals.

Isabella, 12

Isabella says she and her sister Sofia would like to own their own restaurant in the future.

Ricotta Gnocchi with Eggplant Sauce

This Sicilian dish was taught to Isabella by her mum.

All Smiles

Smiling always adds sunshine to any dish.

Jack, 12

Jack's also got a musical talent and can play several instruments like the bagpipes, double bass and trumpet.

Jack's Lamb Cutlets

Jack normally cooks this same dish with Goat instead of Lamb as the core ingredient.

A Mixture of Delights

No matter what the dish, Jack is ready for anything.

Lucy, 11

Lucy's already won awards for baking, which is good ground for her food technologist future.

Sponge Cake with Strawberries and Cream

Lucy's mum has won awards with this cake which is Lucy's grandma's recipe. A lucky cake don't you think?

Bright and Bubbly

Two things that are always a good mix.

Nick, 10

Nick's the tap dancing, hip-hopping chef who's already started a recipe book called 'How Do You Like Your Lamb?'.

Chocolate Fondant with Raspberry Coulis

This dessert by Nick would sit well in his French restaurant which he hopes to open when he's older.

Rolling, Rolling

Rolling out the pastry. Nick will get those kinks out of any tough dough.

Pierre, 12

Pierre would love to open a theatre restaurant so his family can perform in it.

Herb Crusted Lamb Cutlets with Stuffed Mushrooms and Green Beans

Pierre says he loves how the flavours of the Lamb and Mushrooms comes through.

Bold Stripes

Pierre has many ideas to mix up in his bright red and white striped bowl.

Sam, 11

Sam learnt to cook by playing a computer cooking game…and that's his secret to tempering chocolate.

Quarte-Quarts

This delicious dessert is Sam's favourite dish to cook.

It's in the Mixing

Hold the bowl the right way, and you're sure of a thumbs-up dish.

Siena, 9

Siena's made up a cooking club at her school where she teaches her friends to cook.

Lemon and Lime Curd Tarts

Siena's signature dessert would be worthy of any patisserie shop shelf.

Secret Ingredients?

Siena's grin looks like she knows something we don't…but what?

Sofia, 12

Sofia and her twin sister Isabella often do their own cooking shows at home.

Falsomagro

This is a Sicilian celebration dish which has been handed down through the generations of her family.

The Next Generation

Sofia's been handed the power of the recipe. What will she cook up next?

Junior MasterChef Top 12, 2010

Meet the Junior MasterChef Class of 2010. Standing (l-r): Pierre, Jack, Sam, Isabella, Sofia, Alex, Emily and Cassidy. Sitting (l-r): Nick, Siena, Anthony and Lucy.

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