← Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey

Season 2

30 episodes · 2021

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

  1. 1Episode 1

    04 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon prepares his weeknight pumpkin curry, a rice cake with a crispy finish, and some fast food with a twist.

  2. 2Episode 2

    05 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon creates a cannelloni without the pasta, a Sri Lankan fried cabbage, and a Japanese-style tofu sandwich.

  3. 3Episode 3

    06 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon prepares some very chunky eggplant burgers, and shares some sneaky tips to make enhanced fritters.

  4. 4Episode 4

    07 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon 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.

  5. 5Episode 5

    08 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon transforms some leeks, adds some 'wow factor' to a side of broccolini, and makes a peanut butter slice.

  6. 6Episode 6

    11 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon Toohey gets creative in the kitchen with a tomato baked casserole and performs some tricks on whole baked potatoes.

  7. 7Episode 7

    12 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon 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.

  8. 8Episode 8

    13 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon Toohey shows the best vegetables for a Japanese ramen, how to make flavoursome sauerkraut, and how to get the best out of old vegetables.

  9. 9Episode 9

    14 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon prepares a dip that's perfect for raw vegetables, visits a farm, and makes some chickpea croquettes.

  10. 10Episode 10

    15 Oct 2021 · 22 min

    Simon makes a dish with pumpkin and pomegranates, invites a friend into the kitchen, and prepares a family favourite.

  11. 11Episode 11

    06 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon makes something special with asparagus, and wraps up some burgers; Nadia prepares an olive oil lemon cake.

  12. 12Episode 12

    07 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon shows a step-by-step guide on how to make mushroom kebabs, vegetarian koftas, and how to make sushi.

  13. 13Episode 13

    08 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon learns more about how native plant foods can pack a punch, shares a recipe with cauliflower and tomato, and tries a sweet breakfast.

  14. 14Episode 14

    09 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon shares the recipes for butter bean stew with saffron rice, tandoori cauliflower pizza, and kombucha berry trifle.

  15. 15Episode 15

    10 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon prepares a quick and easy tofu dish, a simple dessert, and helps a guest make a vegan moussaka.

  16. 16Episode 16

    13 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon takes tofu to the next level with an Indian-inspired dish, and also cooks some lettuce; a guest prepares a warrigal greens damper.

  17. 17Episode 17

    14 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon prepares strawberries and cream doughnuts, and a mushroom and cheese calzone; Blayne Bertoncello shares his recipe for blistered radish with apple core sauce.

  18. 18Episode 18

    15 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon prepares chilli jam and white bean dip, baked macaroni and cauliflower cheese, and spiced potato salad.

  19. 19Episode 19

    16 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Simon Toohey prepares a roast pumpkin wellington, experiments with fruit toast, and is joined by MasterChef alum Monica Mignone to make rocky road.

  20. 20Episode 20

    17 Dec 2021 · 22 min

    Bush foods that can be incorporated into your breakfast; an Italian plant based cheese fondue; a potato and bean stew.

  21. 21Episode 21

    07 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Simon tries the unique taste of Queensland's tropical fruit, creates a mushroom and chickpea combo, and samples zero-waste roast pumpkin.

  22. 22Episode 22

    08 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Simon prepares muhammara, caramelised papaya with granola and coconut yoghurt, cacio a pepe, and a smoky eggplant relish.

  23. 23Episode 23

    09 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Simon 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.

  24. 24Episode 24

    10 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Simon makes roasted parsnip and fennel soup, a puffed rice salad also known as muri makha, and a mixed berry pull-apart.

  25. 25Episode 25

    11 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Simon 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.

  26. 26Episode 26

    14 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Smoked tofu masala; braised eggplant in tea masterstock; Lebanese lentils and lemon; frangipane roll up.

  27. 27Episode 27

    15 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Simon makes cauliflower and turmeric curry, one-pot smoked chilli, berry crumble bars, and creamy mushrooms on toast.

  28. 28Episode 28

    16 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Simon 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.

  29. 29Episode 29

    17 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    Simon makes stuffed potato gnocchi with plant-based cheese that could be served for either lunch or dinner, and double lemon slice.

  30. 30Episode 30

    18 Mar 2022 · 22 min

    The best way to get your daily dose of vegetables with spiced potato patties; ricotta filled ravioli; at home recipe for churros.