We’re down to seven contestants on MasterChef South Africa. It’s time to take a look back at the recipes, all available on the official site, that wowed the judges and had the viewers at home reaching for their notepads and rushing out to their nearest Woolies.

Khaya’s Salmon Roulade with Sweet Potato Mash and Rocket Sauce
During the Childhood Memory challenge, Khaya was quick to show off her sophisticated palate with this dish:



Manisha: Chicken Three Ways with Curry Sauce
Manisha showed a serious amount of skill and ingenuity to come up with this creation during the Childhood Memory challenge:



Deena’s Prawn Curry with Jeera Basmati Rice
During the Curry challenge, Deena earned his reputation as the “Spice King” with this dish:



Lungile's Pork Tails with Chakalaka and uGeqe
Judge Benny fell in love with Lungi’s homestyle cooking during the Nose to Tail pressure test:



Ilse's Citrus Sherry Pork Shoulder with Braised Cabbage and Mash Potatoes
Ilse put her shoulder to the wheel and came up with this gem under serious pressure during the Nose to Tail pressure test:



Khaya's Chicken Ballotine, Turned Vegetables and Mash
Khaya’s tribute to French cooking showed skill and flair during the Around the World challenge:



Manisha's Roast Chicken with Vegetables and Sauce
During the Budget challenge, Manisha came up with this dish, that would take pride of place on any family table:



Deena's Parmesan and Herb Chicken Schnitzel with Mash Potatoes and Vegetables
Deena’s budget-friendly family-style feast also proved to be a winner:



Lungile's Ostrich Salad and a Fruity Dressing with Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé
Lungi’s salad paired perfectly with her chosen Neederburg wine and knocked the socks off the celebrity guests:



Khaya's Chocolate Fondant and Berry Coulis with Noble Late Harvest
Khaya ended the Wine Pairing challenge on a perfect note :



For more of the contestant's fabulous recipes, check out the official MasterChef South Africa website.