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Ben Milbourne moves his kitchen outside into the beautiful Tasmanian sunshine and whips up some light and fluffy Ricotta Pancakes to share with the family. He then heads back into the kitchen to bake cute, creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pies and a simple, decadent Chocolate Mousse.

Episode 1

Lifestyle

Food & Drink

Ben's Menu is an exciting foodie series hosted by Masterchef favourite, Ben Milbourne. Filmed at Ben's picturesque farmhouse in northwest Tasmania, Ben's Menu unearths Australia's best produce to create dishes that'll make your mouth water.

Ben's Menu

Series 3

Ben's Menu is an exciting foodie series hosted by Masterchef favourite, Ben Milbourne.

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 Torpy for a rich 3 Cheese Risoni. Back home in his kitchen, Ben creates a mega Catch Up Cookie, perfect for sharing with friends on the weekend.

Episode 2

Ben sets up the barbecue in his backyard for some smoky Pork and Apple Koftas cooked over charcoals. Continuing the snack theme, Ben then serves some simple Pork Hot Dogs with fresh slaw before taking his time cooking a Char-Grilled Curried Leg of Lamb. Finally, Ben puts the left overs to good use and slow-cooks a Lamb Olive and Fennel Braise.

Episode 3

Swapping his kitchen for a beautiful spot out in his backyard, Ben serves a fresh and colourful Taco Bowl, before heading back inside to make a fast Chicken & Turkey Bolognese perfect for lunch. He then prepares some Caramelised Brussels Sprouts tossed 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 the cooking workshop, Hundred Acres at Ghost Rock, where he cooks a simple Forest Mushrooms With Chicken Pasta. Back home again, Ben uses some beautiful, fresh produce to make a vegetarian Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup.

Episode 6

At home in his kitchen Ben, starts his menu with a hot and spicy Inferno Pizza, followed by a fresh Prawn & Avocado Salad before checking out the view at Avalon Coastal Retreat and experimenting with local flavours to make a Mongwong Grapefruit Ceviche.

Episode 7

At home in his kitchen Ben assembles some well-seasoned Pulled Pork Burgers before a special friend Teresa, from Bessemer pops in to share her sweet Pikelet recipe. Continuing the breakfast theme, finishes his menu by dishing up a decadent French Toast With Salted Caramel.

Episode 8

At home in his kitchen Ben, grills some simple Rosemary Lamb Kebabs and makes a delicious, fresh Nacho Tart for lunch before travelling to Hobart to stay at The Last Villa, where he catches 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. Back home again Ben bakes a rich Chocolate Pound Cake perfect for afternoon tea.

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. He invites the students participate in making their own Indian Lamb, Italian, Japanese and American-Cheese Burgers.

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. Ben then prepares the fillets of locally sourced fish into 2 different delicious Crispy Skin Stripy Trumpeter and Baked Stripy Trumpeter recipes. Back home in his kitchen Ben treats his sweet tooth with chewy Choc Current Cookies.

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 before sharing his secret to making some Hidden Veggie Sausage Rolls that the kids will love. 

Episode 14

Ben finds a sunny spot outside in his garden is inspired to serve a fresh and seasonal 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, before venturing east to the Clover Hill vineyards to visit his good friend Adam Torpy and cook a delightful Wild Mushroom Spaghettoni. Back home in his kitchen once more, Ben finishes his menu with a rustic Pear Pecan Crumble.

Episode 16

Taking his show on the road, 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 before one of his special friends from Bessemer surprises him by cooking a Pizza on the stove.

Episode 17

At home in his kitchen, 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; before relaxing at the Avalon Coastal Retreat with a quick and simple entrée of Oysters With Italian Sausage Vinaigrette.

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. Olivia creates 2 great recipes, sharing her Mexican Fiesta & Chicken Quinoa Salad.

Episode 19

At home in his kitchen, 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.