Name: Ben's Menu
Genre: Lifestyle

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Ben moves his kitchen outside into the beautiful Tasmanian sunshine and whips up some Ricotta Pancakes. He then heads back into the kitchen to bake cute, creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pies.

Episode 1

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Ben starts his menu with a simple Spanish-style Prawns With Olive Salsa, before travelling to the Clover Hill vineyards in Lebrina, where he meets his good friend, Adam for a rich 3 Cheese Risoni.

Episode 2

Ben sets up the barbecue in his backyard for some smoky Pork and Apple Koftas cooked over charcoals. Ben then serves some simple Pork Hot Dogs with fresh slaw.

Episode 3

Ben serves a fresh and colourful Taco Bowl, before heading back inside to make a fast Chicken & Turkey Bolognese. He then prepares some Caramelised Brussels Sprouts in an Asian-inspired dressing.

Episode 4

Ben goes back to basics to cook one of his favourite dishes; Salt & Pepper Abalone, before demonstrating his ever-popular Roast Chicken With Gravy and a tangy Passionfruit Curd.

Episode 5

Ben starts his day with a spicy breakfast of Scrambled Eggs before heading east to visit a cooking workshop. He uses some beautiful, fresh produce to make a vegetarian Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup.

Episode 6

Ben starts his menu with a hot and spicy Inferno Pizza, followed by a fresh Prawn & Avocado Salad before experimenting with local flavours to make a Mongwong Grapefruit Ceviche.

Episode 7

Ben assembles some well-seasoned Pulled Pork Burgers before a special friend Teresa, pops in to share her sweet Pikelet recipe. He finishes his menu with a decadent French Toast with Salted Caramel.

Episode 8

Ben grills some simple Rosemary Lamb Kebabs and makes a delicious, fresh Nacho Tart for lunch before catching up with his brother Grant for a gourmet Pork Belly With Fennel dish.

Episode 9

At home in his kitchen, Ben starts his menu with a side of well-seasoned Roast Vegetables before good friend and host of 'A Taste Of Travel', Scott McRae drops in for a hearty Lamb Pot Pie.

Episode 10

Ben starts his menu with a deconstructed Mexican entrée Chicken Burrito Bowl before deep-frying some crispy KEEN'S Butter Fried Fish on location at Avalon Coastal Retreat.

Episode 11

Ben heads back to school to share his recipes for making a range internationally flavoured burgers with the students of St Brendan-Shaw College.

Episode 12

Ben takes his kitchen on the road and stays at the award winning Ocean Retreat in Falmouth, where he takes a local catch and gives pointers on how to Break Down A Fish.

Episode 13

Ben catches up with Jessie Spiby, a season 7 Masterchef finalist, to learn her top tips on fermenting homemade Pickles. Ben then prepares a classic Italian Pappardelle Bolognese.

Episode 14

Ben finds a sunny spot outside to serve a fresh Pork Belly & Snapper ceviche. Scott McRae, good friend and host of 'A Taste Of Travel' then pops in to try Ben's Grand Pacific Mussels dish.

Episode 15

Ben starts his menu with a classic Italian flavours to make a simple Tomato Bocconcini Tart. Back home in his kitchen once more, Ben finishes his menu with a rustic Pear Pecan Crumble.

Episode 16

Ben visits Willie Smith's Apple Shed in the Huon Valley to discover their tips for making a classic Apple Pie. Back home in his own kitchen, Ben tosses together an effortless Crab & Lemon Spaghetti.

Episode 17

Ben creates an Italian-Indian fusion with his Curried Meatballs With Baked Eggs. He then shares his recipe and a quick history lesson on the origins of spicy Empanadas.

Episode 18

Ben invites special guest Olivia Wells, the Blue Ribbon Foundation ambassador and former Miss World Australia into his kitchen to learn a couple of her delicious, fresh and healthy recipes.

Episode 19

Ben bakes a rustic Steak & Mushroom Pie to share, and a small one to enjoy himself. His good friend Scott McRae then pops in for a visit and a slice of fresh Passionfruit & Pineapple Pavlova.

Episode 20

Ben learns the secret recipe for Bessemer's Sticky Date Pudding from a special friend before improving a university-diet staple into Fancy Mac & Cheese. 

Episode 21

Ben sets his kitchen up outside in his orchard to enjoy the autumn sunshine while cooking a classic Chicken Curry. Back inside once more Ben presents a café-style Open Chicken Sandwich.

Episode 22

Ben is inspired to make a delicious Chicken Wellington before assembling a sweet and savoury KEEN'S Chicken Salad. Ben catches up with his good friend Adam and serves him a creamy Mushroom Gnocchetti.

Episode 23

Ben begins his menu with an Authentic Carbonara from whole basic ingredients before roasting a premade Scotch Delight, delivered by his local butcher in a previous episode.

Episode 24

At home in his kitchen, Ben creates a menu full of weekend brunch inspiration, with a spicy tomato Shakshuka, a decadent Trout and Cream Cheese and a hearty Tomato Minestrone.

Episode 25

Ben sets up his kitchen outside, and makes some Campfire Patatas Bravas. Ben's friend from Bessemer pops over to share their recipe for spicy Chelsea Rolls and Ben creates a Risotto.

Episode 26

Ben makes the most of some fine Tasmanian weather to prepare a Fresh Kingfish Salad al fresco in his picturesque backyard before heading back into this kitchen to put together a fresh Tortellini.

Episode 27

Ben is joined by Scotty Bramich, a butcher from O'Hallorans Spreyton Butchery, for a quick lesson on proper Knife Care and then they transform budget cuts of meat.

Episode 28

Ben enjoys some beautiful Tasmanian sunshine in his backyard while he transforms the catch of the day into a stunning Swordfish Burger.

Episode 29

Ben rustles up a gourmet Brussels Sprouts dish before travelling to Sheffield and surprising his audience at the Family Support House with a fancy steak and veggie combination Mystery Box. 

Episode 30

Ben serves a fast Arrabbiata Mussels entrée before slow cooking the traditional French-inspired Coq Au Vin. Ben then stops by Hubert & Dan for a lesson on making Eclairs with hand-made choux pastry.

Episode 31

Ben invites his local butcher into his kitchen for masterclass Schnitzels. He then treats Scotty to a café-style Open Schnitzel Sandwich and fresh Chicken Caeser Salad.

Episode 32

Ben bakes a simple, crowd pleasing Brie and Rosemary Tart before Jessie Spiby shows him how to make her take on a light, vibrant Vietnamese Hainanese Chicken.

Episode 33

Ben starts the day with a healthy Vegetable Hash, perfect for a weekend breakfast before his special friend from Bessemer pops in to make an incredible Apricot Loaf on the stovetop.

Episode 34

Ben shares his secret Pickled Red Onion recipe and then uses it as a garnish for a tangy Potato Salad With Celery Pickle. He then bakes a simple but tasty gourmet Mushroom Tarte Tatin.

Episode 35

Ben ducks into one of his favourite cafés in Launceston, Thirty Three Cups for some gourmet Zucchini Fritters for breakfast. Ben combines classic flavours to make a fast Olive & Tomato Fettuccine

Episode 36

Ben prepares the perfect menu for the weekend, starting with a Spiced Lamb With Hummus dish, followed by a savoury Bacon French Toast breakfast-in-bed dish.

Episode 37

Ben visits Brooks High School, where he serves up some lessons on how to stretch 1 recipe into 2 dishes. Ben makes a Taco Bowl + Sausage Roll combination, followed by Sliders + Meatball Bake.

Episode 38

Ben roasts a crispy Lamb Noisette basted in a citrus-infused oil. Ben sets up at the Avalon Coastal Retreat, where he serves a light Striped Trumpeter with Risoni Salad for dinner.

Episode 39

Ben sets up his barbecue outside and flame-grills some spicy Peri-Peri Chicken Skewers before heading back into the kitchen to make some delicious Fried Chicken With Blue Cheese.

Episode 40

Ben bakes up a storm beginning with a cheesy Cauliflower Pasta Bake, before preparing a simple English Beef Wellington and then finishing his menu with a light and syrupy Blueberry Drizzle Cake.

Episode 41

Ben bakes some simple, tasty KEEN'S Pasties snacks, before visiting the Clover Hill vineyard in Lebrina to cook his good friend Adam Torpy the classic Italian pasta, Cacio E Pepe.

Episode 42

Ben shares his simple Spanish-inspired Prawns With Salsa and whips up a fast and tasty Lemon & Prawn Oil Tagliatelle. Ben's old university friend, Simon makes Ben his signature Pumpkin Quiche recipe.

Episode 43

Ben begins with a classic Italian Rigatoni All'amatriciana pasta entrée before his friend pops in to demonstrate their incredible Beer Bread. Ben then prepares a simple Chicken & Cheese Toastie.

Episode 44

Ben ventures outside to prepare a light Pickled Beetroot With Raw Snapper entrée perfect for entertaining. Back inside the kitchen, Ben slow cooks a Ragu and then caramelises some Candied Bananas.

Episode 45

Ben creates a gourmet Pork Belly With Charred Sprouts dish at Peppermint Ridge before inviting a special friend from Bessemer over to prepare a rich, crusted Paella. 

Episode 46

Ben experiments with one of Bessemer's signature pans to make some cute Salmon & Ricotta Quiches, before travelling to Wineglass Bay.

Episode 47

Ben is inspired by the beautiful Clover Hill vineyards to create a stunning Prawns With Salsa Verde summer entrée. In his kitchen, Ben bakes a creamy English Polenta Cake.

Episode 48

Ben learns the secrets to making a 10 minute Pasta Al Presto. Then after taking a short trip to Launceston, Ben pops into Geronimo's to try their Almond Milk Panna Cotta.

Episode 49

Ben prepares his delicious KEEN'S American Beans for breakfast before lunching on a Chicken & Chipolata Carbonara fusion and assembling some groovy Popcorn Prawn Sliders for dinner.