Australia’s culinary showdown continues this Tuesday, June 24, at 7:30 PM AEST on Channel 10, as MasterChef Australia welcomes back a familiar face: Aussie chef Curtis Stone. In an episode titled Keeping Up with Curtis Stone (Season 17, Episode 34), contestants will face a demanding cook-along challenge, tasked with creating Stone’s slow-cooked lamb raviolo.
Stone’s return to the MasterChef kitchen is always a highlight, and this time, he’s putting the aspiring chefs through their paces with a dish that requires both precision and patience. The cook-along format means contestants must keep pace with the renowned chef, mirroring his techniques and timing while under the intense pressure of the kitchen.
For longtime devotees of the show, seeing contestants grapple with a dish from a master like Stone provides a good measure of their current skills and potential. The episode will focus on the technical execution of the lamb raviolo, a dish that combines rich flavor with delicate pasta work. It’s a true test of their culinary chops.
“MasterChef Australia” airs Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM AEST on Channel 10.