Ep 1. Episode 1

My Kitchen Rules is a cooking competition show where teams made up of two people compete against each other to create the best dishes. Each week, the teams host dinner parties in their own homes, where the other teams score their meals. The team with the lowest score overall is eliminated each week until the final two compete in a grand finale.

In season 9 episode 1, the competition begins with five new teams from all over Australia. The first team to cook is Victorian sisters, Stella and Jazzey. Their menu is inspired by their Italian heritage, with a starter of melon with prosciutto and mozzarella, followed by a main of handmade pasta with a lamb ragu. For dessert, they make a traditional tiramisu.

Next up is married couple, Kim and Suong, also from Melbourne. They draw on their Vietnamese heritage for their menu, with a starter of prawn and pork net spring rolls, followed by a steaming hot pho for the main course. For dessert, they make a sticky rice pudding with mango and coconut cream.

The third team to cook is mother and daughter duo, Pat and Louisa from Parramatta in New South Wales. Their menu is inspired by their Greek heritage, with a starter of spanakopita, followed by a moussaka for the main course. For dessert, they make a traditional baklava.

Fourth to cook is Queensland couple, Alex and Emily. They are aiming for a modern Australian menu, starting with seared scallops for the entree and serving a beef fillet for the main course. For dessert, they are making a chocolate tart with a raspberry coulis.

Finally, Western Australian couple, Josh and Amy are cooking last. With their farm-to-table approach, their menu includes locally sourced produce, starting with grilled prawns for the entree, a lamb rack for the main course, and finishing with poached peaches for dessert.

As the cooking begins, tensions are high in the kitchen as the teams scramble to get their dishes ready on time. Stella and Jazzey have issues with their pasta machine, while Kim and Suong's pho isn't quite ready when it's time to serve.

When it comes time for the other teams to score, there are mixed reactions to the dishes served. Stella and Jazzey's tiramisu receives high praise, while Josh and Amy's peaches are a hit with some but not all of the teams. Pat and Louisa's moussaka is a favourite for some, but others find it too heavy.

At the end of the night, the scores are tallied up, and the first team to be eliminated is announced. It's a close race, but the team with the lowest score is revealed to be Kim and Suong. They are disappointed but vow to improve for any future cooking competitions.

With the first elimination out of the way, the remaining four teams prepare for the next round, with new challenges and new dishes to impress the judges and their fellow competitors.

Overall, My Kitchen Rules season 9 episode 1 is an exciting and intense start to the season, with each team bringing their own unique flair to the competition. The challenges and scoring system keep the tension high, while the camaraderie between the teams adds a fun and friendly element to the show.