"The girl from Hackney did good" and reveals the secret to her success - Rescue Remedy

The TV chef has revealed how she was axed in the '80s

The last show of the semis week saw the contestants cooking for their toughest judges yet

An off day for the people's favourite sees John Torode disappointed, while Marcus Wareing refuses to even taste his dessert

Food your grandad would love, out-of-the-box thinking and kitchen gadgetry. Plus cardomom - the new lavender

Watch the MasterChef judge demonstrates his take on an Asian classic, featuring a roast chilli dressing

Spice things up but don't play with fire. Forget the fondants but remember your classics. Oh, and be lucky...

Don't get a mixologist mixed up with a chef, don't forget to cook your potatoes - and always wipe around the rim

Sometimes simple, traditional fare beats molecular gastronomy. Don't pair pears with fish. Anyone for skordalia?

Beware of sibling rivalry (and duck in a pineapple), learn to tell a Pad Thai from a salad, accept lavender into your culinary life - oh, and remember, Gregg likes a pudding...