By Dan Laurie
John Torode MBE and his wife, home cook extraordinaire Lisa Faulkner, are back for the tenth series of John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen. The pair, who united in marriage back in 2019, return to our screens with an array of mouth-watering, budget-friendly recipes just in time for the sunnier days ahead. This season will treat audiences to a smorgasbord of seasonal produce, starting off with a bang thanks to their ‘Masterclass Magic’ episode that promises to reveal crucial cooking tips set to revolutionise how we operate in the kitchen. As summer fades, John and Lisa have a special festive treat in store with the upcoming ‘John and Lisa’s Christmas Kitchen’, featuring five episodes of Yuletide recipes expected to launch in 2025. Reflecting on how their on-screen partnership has evolved, John shared: “Lisa and I learn from each other all the time.”, reports Leicestershire Live . He elaborated on the growth they’ve experienced, noting, “As we have been cooking and working together for many years, I am sure things have changed but as it’s been a constant and consistent journey, it’s not something that we feel is noticeable.” John expressed his continued passion for the culinary arts, emphasising, “What is evident is that we love cooking, food and travel as much, if not more, now than we did when we first met.” Echoing her husband’s sentiments, Lisa remarked, “We’re always learning from each other, the kitchen is a place we both love to be, we get to see how the other cooks and to hear each other’s ideas. “We often have differing approaches, so I’m constantly picking up new ideas from John, and I’m sure he’d say the same about me!”. John, 59, is a familiar face as a judge on BBC’s MasterChef and a chef on ITV’s This Morning, whereas Lisa, 52, has primarily built her career as an actress. Her extensive TV credits include appearances in popular soaps like Holby City and Eastenders , as well as a recent role in the BBC and HBO thriller The Girl Before. Discussing their forthcoming scenes, they commented: “We love our little show and we feel so grateful we get to do it. “We have such an amazing team who give us so much freedom to just cook together and it’s always the food we love and believe in. We never take it for granted as we just love doing our show!”. John & Lisa鈥檚 Weekend Kitchen returns to ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player from Sunday, July 6