It's the semi-final and a secret twist surprises the home cooks as they compete to create their best weekend recipes - from brunch, to a Sunday roast.

It's time to fire up the BBQ as the remaining home cooks head outside to create their best BBQ recipes, as judged by frontline volunteers of the SES.

With the competition now entering the home stretch, our eight remaining home cooks return to the barn for a challenge that's all about creativity on a budget.

From backyard get-togethers to milestone birthdays and everything in between, today our home cooks celebrate the recipes that bring people together.

The competition continues as our 10 home cooks dive into the ultimate source of comfort - the treasured recipes passed down through generations.

The gates of the farm open as our 20 home cooks arrive from across Australia, each bringing a recipe that represents their story.