John Torode webchat Thurs 10th Sept 3pm

Hello John What a great show a delight to watch and see such a great combination of foods and contestants.
This series you seem to be much more "trim" yourself have you altered your diet and if so what have you cut out of your daily menu.
Love your programme
glamma

Hi John
Do you ever just have beans on toast for a change instead of all that 'posh' (and what I consider to be uncooked) meat!

John, when you are tasting food on Masterchef, do you ever have a moment when you simply can NOT put the food into your mouth? Something that really invokes a gag reflex, or maybe a day when you aren't feeling well, or one of your nightmare foods? If so, what do you do about it?
Jane

A non-cooking question, John, if you don't mind. I believe Torode is a Guernsey name. Are you from that rock?

Hi.

What do you use to make rhubarb crumble extra special? Oats? Ginger? Any help please.

Thanks.

What's the most surprising combination of foods that you didn't think would work but you loved?

Do you have any amazing marinade ideas for prawns?

What makes the perfect omelette?

Love watching Masterchef but just wonder how much tuition the entrants especially the celebrities get behind the scenes as they start as complete beginners then suddenly produce restaurant standard food.
By the way I would love to join in with the tasting one day - any chance?

Hi John, I am pleased to see that your new book is about home cooking and look forward to purchasing a copy.
I have a question about Masterchef. When the participants have been given the ingredients or brief for the invention type rounds, are they given some time to look up recipes before they begin? Apart from the basics, I wouldn't have any idea of quantities, especially for desserts/puddings.

How do your Christmas Dinners shape up? I always struggle with catering for that many people on the big day, any tips would be appreciated!

Hi John, thanks for answering our questions.

I love roasting vegetables in the oven and sometimes get a lovely caramelised bunch of them (what I aim for!) but more often than not, just get a watery, bland mess . Can you tell me where I'm going wrong?

Hi John,
Big fan here. We watch every Masterchef programme. My question is, which Masterchef dish was the best ever and which was the worst.
Also, has there been a contestant that, in your opinion, was a winner from the word 'go' .
Love it when you introduce some Aussie-speak, like 'That's a ripper!' More please.

Maggemaybe has beaten me to it. Aunt Bessie's is the way to go. Success every time.

Aunt Bessie's, mbody, around £1.50 for 12. I gave up years ago.

Please tell me how I can get good Yorkshire Puddings. Mine are either flat and crisp or the bottom stays in the pan!

Hi John,
A somewhat quirky question for you, to break from the norm ... If you were transported to a desert island for 2 weeks, and you could have a maximum of 6 different types of food or drink with you, what would you take? (the quantities of each would be enough to last you the fortnight, and cooking/heating appliances would be made available).

Hellooo John, tell me what is your failsafe superquick creation for a starving family when time is short that doesn't involve oven chips and some sort of freezer chicken!!! Many thanks. Boo.

Hi John,

I've always had trouble trying to get rice really sticky. I cook it in a bamboo steamer for a good half hour but it never quite does the job. Do you have any tips? Many thanks!

Hi John, Really love the show, Have you ever owned a restaurant, or is there a venue where I can taste some of your cooking, as its very difficult to Judge the true taste of a recipe as every one has different types of taste buds, likes and dislikes. Any plans to launch a Waitrose cookery Demo, If so I will be FIRST IN LINE - wink

Do you have a favourite marinade recipe for BBQ'd vegetables?

Hello John
Another big fan here!
My question is: If you were planning an extra special celebration meal...
* What would you eat?
* Where?
* Who would prepare it?
* Who would you invite as your guests....
* and Why?

What do you have to eat when you can't be bothered to cook?

If you were cooking for vegetarians, what would you serve?

Food wise what has been the most inspiring country you've visited...?