Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey

Season 2

MasterChef's Simon Toohey presents a mix of his unique recipes in his own kitchen, featuring some of Australia's fresh produce producers.

Where to Watch Season 2

30 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Simon prepares his weeknight pumpkin curry, a rice cake with a crispy finish, and some fast food with a twist.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Simon creates a cannelloni without the pasta, a Sri Lankan fried cabbage, and a Japanese-style tofu sandwich.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Simon prepares some very chunky eggplant burgers, and shares some sneaky tips to make enhanced fritters.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Simon checks out the Kynd butcher in Ascot Vale, the first plant-based butcher in Melbourne, and creates a healthy middle eastern dish before demonstrating three ways to prepare edamame.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5Simon transforms some leeks, adds some 'wow factor' to a side of broccolini, and makes a peanut butter slice.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6Simon Toohey gets creative in the kitchen with a tomato baked casserole and performs some tricks on whole baked potatoes.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7Simon Toohey takes on his mum's spring onion pasta, but adds a surprise from the garden; he gives tips and tricks on how to make a meal all about herbs.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8Simon Toohey shows the best vegetables for a Japanese ramen, how to make flavoursome sauerkraut, and how to get the best out of old vegetables.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9Simon prepares a dip that's perfect for raw vegetables, visits a farm, and makes some chickpea croquettes.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10Simon makes a dish with pumpkin and pomegranates, invites a friend into the kitchen, and prepares a family favourite.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11Simon makes something special with asparagus, and wraps up some burgers; Nadia prepares an olive oil lemon cake.
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12Simon shows a step-by-step guide on how to make mushroom kebabs, vegetarian koftas, and how to make sushi.
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13Simon learns more about how native plant foods can pack a punch, shares a recipe with cauliflower and tomato, and tries a sweet breakfast.
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14Simon shares the recipes for butter bean stew with saffron rice, tandoori cauliflower pizza, and kombucha berry trifle.
  • Episode 15
    E15
    Episode 15Simon prepares a quick and easy tofu dish, a simple dessert, and helps a guest make a vegan moussaka.
  • Episode 16
    E16
    Episode 16Simon takes tofu to the next level with an Indian-inspired dish, and also cooks some lettuce; a guest prepares a warrigal greens damper.
  • Episode 17
    E17
    Episode 17Simon prepares strawberries and cream doughnuts, and a mushroom and cheese calzone; Blayne Bertoncello shares his recipe for blistered radish with apple core sauce.
  • Episode 18
    E18
    Episode 18Simon prepares chilli jam and white bean dip, baked macaroni and cauliflower cheese, and spiced potato salad.
  • Episode 19
    E19
    Episode 19Simon Toohey prepares a roast pumpkin wellington, experiments with fruit toast, and is joined by MasterChef alum Monica Mignone to make rocky road.
  • Episode 20
    E20
    Episode 20Bush foods that can be incorporated into your breakfast; an Italian plant based cheese fondue; a potato and bean stew.
  • Episode 21
    E21
    Episode 21Simon tries the unique taste of Queensland's tropical fruit, creates a mushroom and chickpea combo, and samples zero-waste roast pumpkin.
  • Episode 22
    E22
    Episode 22Simon prepares muhammara, caramelised papaya with granola and coconut yoghurt, cacio a pepe, and a smoky eggplant relish.
  • Episode 23
    E23
    Episode 23Simon reveals how to make ful and prepares a simple sweet potato gnocchi ideal for the whole family, then a tropical salad; Afik Gal makes his delicate strawberry perfume.
  • Episode 24
    E24
    Episode 24Simon makes roasted parsnip and fennel soup, a puffed rice salad also known as muri makha, and a mixed berry pull-apart.
  • Episode 25
    E25
    Episode 25Simon travels to Tropical North Queensland, where he goes bananas at the Skybury Plantation and makes a pulled banana skin burger; Simon makes a Moroccan tagine, but without using a tagine.
  • Episode 26
    E26
    Episode 26Smoked tofu masala; braised eggplant in tea masterstock; Lebanese lentils and lemon; frangipane roll up.
  • Episode 27
    E27
    Episode 27Simon makes cauliflower and turmeric curry, one-pot smoked chilli, berry crumble bars, and creamy mushrooms on toast.
  • Episode 28
    E28
    Episode 28Simon gives some tips and tricks to make the best out of broccoli and spinach together; Michael's dessert pizza tastes as good as a restaurant's.
  • Episode 29
    E29
    Episode 29Simon makes stuffed potato gnocchi with plant-based cheese that could be served for either lunch or dinner, and double lemon slice.
  • Episode 30
    E30
    Episode 30The best way to get your daily dose of vegetables with spiced potato patties; ricotta filled ravioli; at home recipe for churros.

 

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