Not off the menu: The unforgettable dishes of the "MasterChef" contestants

Throughout the history of MasterChef, contestants have invented unforgettable dishes, broken culinary glass ceilings, and impressed the judges with their creativity, but in every season there can only be one winner. 12 of the past contestants who did not take first place are returning to the kitchen soon (Monday, after the news, Keshet 12), and this is an excellent opportunity to remember the dishes that put them on the map.

• Jackie Azulay — Lamb and onion stew on couscous: A pampering and comforting dish from mom's house that established her as one of the best cooks in the competition.

• Manal Ismail — Fattet al-hummus: The dish that combines spiciness and acidity and brought the famous "yogurt stone" into our lives.

• Aviva Pivko — Rösti and fried egg: If in most latkes you will find the egg inside the mixture, here it becomes the diamond in the crown.

• Eliav Shashon — Tomato stuffed with matbucha and anchovies: A dish that is nothing less than a new invention in the culinary world.

• Bar Levi — Lemon tart and ceviche: A fun fish dish for lovers of sour food and those who like to combine textures.

• Kosta Osadchy — Eggs Benedict: The classic dish and the unique method that managed to excite the judges.

• Nissim Zalait — Potato tart: A satisfying and tasty dish, without many ingredients and simple to prepare.

• Gal Kaspers — Layer cake: A classic and airy dessert with a nutty twist that upgrades every meal.

• Eden Harel — Scones with mascarpone and jam: A traditional British dish that fits perfectly next to a cup of tea.

• Danit Sofer — Ptitim risotto with pesto: A dish that takes the most Israeli basic product and raises it to a gourmet level.

• Haim Cohen — Stuffed onions: A brilliant combination of bulgur in a dish that is in every home.

• Tair Murdoch — Thai chraime: Moroccan fish that took a flight to Bangkok, and the result is out of this world.