John Torode and Lisa Faulkner live together, work together and even cook together and once again they have welcomed us into their kitchen for John and Lisa's weekend kitchen season 9.
Along with a new cookbook to accompany the series - the first that the couple have written together - we have been treated to more mouth-watering meal ideas, time-saving tricks and perfect autumnal recipes that will keep everyone in the family happy.
"I think we’re still a bit shocked actually to be here chatting about series 9!" John admitted. "It all started with a little idea and we’re both so pleased that people still enjoy watching the show. I guess the joy of Weekend Kitchen is that we demonstrate recipes that people can easily cook at home, and we always try to make them as accessible as possible."
"We love meal times with our friends and family", adds Lisa. "So many people come up to us and say, ‘we love the show’, and I think it's because the recipes are so easy to follow."
Here is everything we know about John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen season 9...
John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen season 9 release date
John & Lisa's Weekend Kitchen season 9 started on Saturday, September 21 at 11.40 am on ITV1 and ITVX — the series is 10 episodes long and each episode airs in the same time slot.
The last epsiode in the series aired on Saturday, November 23 and all episodes are now available to watch on ITVX.
John & Lisa's debut cookbook John and Lisa's Kitchen is available now (Quadrille, £25) and has all the recipes from the series included.
What can we expect from John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen season 9?
They might have eight seasons under the belt, but John and Lisa promise that season 9 is going to be packed with new twists and tricks, while also giving the viewers what we really want, which is amazing recipes that are easy to recreate at home.
"We've got things like ‘top tray bakes’, we've got ‘fake away feasts’, we've got ‘time saving treats’ and we do ‘take five’, where we do dishes with just five ingredients. There’s just more of the same with different twists, tips and tricks!" reveals Lisa.
"We try to be aware of what people want and what they really like, so we learn what people really want to see. The themes Lisa just mentioned are what people want to see more of. They want stuff which is really simple, and stuff they can just chuck in the oven. But at the same time, we also know they want to be able to see a bit of glamour along the way. So maybe something a little bit more fancy. We've still got the odd cocktail, and dishes that make people feel as though they might want to dress up if they want to. Equally, there’s plenty of recipes where you can just relax and put food and drinks in the middle of the table for everyone to dig in!"
John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen season 9 episodes
Episode 1 - Saturday, September 21
John and Lisa kick things off with a show dedicated to traybakes, including a chocolate orange and brioche breakfast one. There is also a steak bolognese pasta bake, a tangy and punchy traybake of roast chicken legs and potatoes with lime and capers, and a butternut squash, oyster mushroom and tofu one with a miso glaze.
Episode 2 - Saturday, September 28
John and Lisa make four meals with only five main ingredients, starting with a brie, fresh tomatoes and tarragon pasta dish. There is also a take on chicken and chips, as well as John's grilled squid and lemon with chilli and rocket, and Lisa's moreish vanilla Breton cake and flavoured creme fraiche.
Episode 3 - Saturday, October 5
John and Lisa demonstrate comforting and warming autumn dishes, starting with smoked haddock with barley and salsa verde. Next up is John's Singapore vegetable curry, a meat-free meal that is packed with vegetables, flavour and colour, while Lisa makes an apple and marzipan lattice pie.
Episode 4 - Saturday, October 12
Josh and Lisa are sharing all things Brunch-related this week, starting with a stack of thick and fluffy American-style pancakes with sweet toppings. There is also a cheese and bacon hash brown bake, a bit of decadence with a sausage and onion gravy rarebit, and vegetarian feta fried eggs in a tortilla for a multi-flavoured dish that takes minutes to make.
Episode 5 - Saturday, October 19
John and Lisa demonstrate four indulgent dishes, including cod with a chilli sambal butter and rice, and a braised shoulder of lamb.
Episode 6 - Saturday, October 26
John and Lisa demonstrate four fuss-free recipes that are perfect for busy families or those who are tight for time. They start with a minute steak and chimichurri noodles, followed by a speedy chicken Milanese with garlic butter and a side of spinach and peas that is affordable, quick and easy to do. There is also a delicious pasta dish of pappardelle with mushrooms and pangritata, and chocolate chip cookies with a cheat's banana ice cream.
Episode 7 - Saturday, November 2
John and Lisa demonstrate four home-cooked takeaway options, starting with pull-apart doughball pizza, and shrimp patty bao buns with shredded fennel and a gherkin pickle, and buffalo cauliflower wings with spicy sauce. Lisa's blondies include John's foolproof brittle to impress guests
Episode 8 - Saturday, November 9
John and Lisa make lamb kebab taco and there is a dish close to John's heart in the form of a calzone filled with leftover pasta bake. Lisa also makes her tomato and shallot tarte tatin with burrata and a filo pastry cannoli with no need for deep-frying.
Episode 9 - Saturday, November 19
John and Lisa celebrate flour, making breakfast muffins packed with vegetables, and a hearty and filling Tuscan pot soup with garlic and herb dumplings. There is also an affordable alternative to a roast dinner in their Yorkshire puddings filled with sausages, sage and onions with chestnuts, and Lisa's syrup sponge and custard for a pudding that is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Episode 10 - Saturday, November 23 (Last in the series)
John and Lisa make an eye-catching classic prawn and avocado cocktail followed by a surprisingly easy pork fillet wrapped in Parma ham with crispy rosemary potatoes. There is also sea bass with a caper butter and herby couscous where John's clever trick will ensure a crispy skin every time, and a tiramisu roulade to finish.
Is there a trailer for John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen season 9?
No, sadly we haven't got a trailer, but you can watch all episodes of the series on ITVX.
