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Day 35: Double rooms equals double moneyWith one of the biggest hurdles behind them will the couples finally get a breather from reno hell?

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Day 32: Return of the eliminated couples!It was challenge day and Scotty Cam sent a text message to the contestants, tempting them with more cash. He had a beaut, and the teams raced to his workshop for...

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Day 6: Four couples in four housesWhat an opening week, the Elimination Challenge produced everything from high-drama to laugh-out-loud funny.

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Day 2: Youth and experience face offIt was a case of youth and enthusiasm versus age and experience as Polly and Waz battled Chrissy and Toby.

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Elimination Challenge, Day 2 — Toby and ChrissyThe Queensland couple decided on a spare bedroom-cum-office. The gift that had to be included was a silver chair, and it made the addition of a home-office...

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Minestrone Emilia-Romagna¾ cup olive oil 3 onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 leek, sliced 100g pancetta, chopped (optional) 4 sticks celery, chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped 1 bunch spinach, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped ½ bunch parsley, chopped (including stalks) 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp tomato paste Water 80g wedge Italian parmesan, grated finely, rind removed and set aside Salt flakes & cracked black pepper Equipment Sharp knife Fine grater Medium saucepan Metal spoon Colander Mixing bowl Ladle Chicken, leek, broccolini, lentil and spinach soup1½ tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, trimmed & sliced 3 tsp fresh thyme leaves 3 celery stalks, sliced 1.7L water 3 x 28g chicken stock pots (we used Continental brand; see "Tip") 600g chicken breasts 1 bunch broccolini, cut into bite-size pieces 400g tin lentils, drained & rinsed 160g baby spinach leaves Salt & black pepper Crusty bread, to serve Equipment Sharp knife Chopping board Colander Large saucepan Spoon Medium bowl Chunky bean and tomato soup4 large truss or Roma tomatoes Olive oil Sea salt Ground black pepper 1 red onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, minced 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 1 tsp smoked paprika 400g tinned cannellini beans 400g tinned chickpeas Large handful fresh basil, torn Small handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely 2 handfuls of grated parmesan Cup of water (optional) Crusty bread rolls, to serve Equipment Sharp knife Grater Baking tray Large, heavy-based, casserole-style saucepan Potato masher Airtight container Faki (greek vegetable and lentil soup)1 large brown onion, quartered 2 carrots, peeled & roughly chopped 3 celery stalks, trimmed & roughly chopped 1½ tsp dried oregano leaves 4 garlic cloves, minced 1½ tbsp olive oil 3 bay leaves 1½ cups dried green lentils 2 x 400g tins diced tomatoes 3 tsp sugar 4 cups vegetable stock 2 cups water 2½ tbsp red wine vinegar Sea salt & cracked black pepper Large handful parsley leaves, chopped roughly 2/3 cup Greek yoghurt 1 cucumber, halved lengthways, seeds removed & grated 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind Equipment Sharp knife Peeler Fine grater Food processor Large saucepan Wooden spoon Medium mixing bowl Kitchen spoon Ladle Butternut pumpkin soup with caramelised maple pear800g butternut pumpkin, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped 5 cups (1.2 litres) vegetable or chicken stock Pinch of ground salt and black pepper 2 pears, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup Small pinch of cinnamon

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