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07-11-2009, 12:17 PM
Jayne Middlemiss gave her competition a roasting to be crowned the winner of Celebrity MasterChef 2009 tonight.
The presenter beat athlete Iwan Thomas and former Coronation Street actress Wendi Peters in the BBC1 show's final cook-off.
Her abilities were tested to the limit throughout the gruelling final week of the competition.
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The star chef wannabes were asked to produce exquisite fine dining using only open fires and clay ovens at Sir Richard Branson's hotel in the Moroccan mountains, cook for 90 crew members of hit BBC drama 'Ashes to Ashes', and prepare a meal for Michelin-starred chefs including Michel Roux Jr.
Middlemiss, who has battled her nerves during the contest, said: 'It's so exciting to be crowned MasterChef champion. It was a truly incredible experience, and it's given me confidence and allowed me to realise my passion for cooking.
'I hope this is just the start of my culinary journey.'
Her title was awarded by the show's judges and presenters, John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
Middlemiss's winning menu
A starter of seared scallops on apple puree with ground walnut sauce and fresh herbs.
A main course of pan fried veal on a bed of baby red chard with truffle potatoes and a veal jus.
A dessert of lavender panacotta with crystallised violets.
RTE
The presenter beat athlete Iwan Thomas and former Coronation Street actress Wendi Peters in the BBC1 show's final cook-off.
Her abilities were tested to the limit throughout the gruelling final week of the competition.
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The star chef wannabes were asked to produce exquisite fine dining using only open fires and clay ovens at Sir Richard Branson's hotel in the Moroccan mountains, cook for 90 crew members of hit BBC drama 'Ashes to Ashes', and prepare a meal for Michelin-starred chefs including Michel Roux Jr.
Middlemiss, who has battled her nerves during the contest, said: 'It's so exciting to be crowned MasterChef champion. It was a truly incredible experience, and it's given me confidence and allowed me to realise my passion for cooking.
'I hope this is just the start of my culinary journey.'
Her title was awarded by the show's judges and presenters, John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
Middlemiss's winning menu
A starter of seared scallops on apple puree with ground walnut sauce and fresh herbs.
A main course of pan fried veal on a bed of baby red chard with truffle potatoes and a veal jus.
A dessert of lavender panacotta with crystallised violets.
RTE