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The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Cooking
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Chef Adam Liaw invites special guests, including celebrities and fellow chefs, into his kitchen to help him cook some delicious meals.

New episode Mondays to Wednesdays
Weeknight Hits
Weeknight Hits
26m
ARIA award-winning guests, Guy Sebastian and Sarah McLeod, join Adam Liaw to share weeknight hits.
Subtitles:
English (CC), العربية, 简体中文, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, 繁體中文, English
Country:
Australia
Advice:
Mature Themes, Coarse Language, Sex References
Reinventing The Meal

1. Reinventing The Meal

Chef and restaurateur of the Ho Jiak brand Junda Khoo, and Executive Chef of Nour and Aalia Paul Farag join Adam as they share their takes on some classic dishes.
Aussie Italian

2. Aussie Italian

Adam welcomes Samantha Harris and Karl Firla to explore Italian dishes with a unique Australian twist.
Super Soups

3. Super Soups

Social media foodie Morgan Hipworth and chef Sharon Salloum join Adam to upgrade the humble soup into something extraordinary.
Great British Grub

4. Great British Grub

Executive chef of Nel Restaurant Nelly Robinson and British High Commissioner to Australia Vicki Treadell join Adam to make some British grub.
One PAN Dinner

5. One PAN Dinner

Creative Jenevieve Chang and journalist Jason Om show that great dinners don't always require a lot of equipment, cooking with just one pan.
Celebration Food

6. Celebration Food

Adam, performer Mitch Tambo, and chef Aline de Freitas put their skills to the test in the kitchen making celebration food.
Food On Tour

7. Food On Tour

Former Bachelorette Brooke Blurton and satirist Mark Humphries join Adam to share their favourite dishes to cook while travelling.
Dish From My Travels

8. Dish From My Travels

Luci Khan, one of the youngest head chefs in Australia, and presenter Sofia Levin join Adam to make delicious dishes from their travels.
Go To Weeknight Dinner

9. Go To Weeknight Dinner

Adam, Paralympian gold medallist Ellie Cole, and Tristan Rosier, head chef of Arthur's in Surry Hills, cook their go-to weeknight dinners.
Citrus

10. Citrus

Journalist Mahnaz Angury and head chef Danielle Alvarez join Adam in the kitchen to create three delicious dishes using citrus.
Stupendous Stews

11. Stupendous Stews

Singer-songwriter Emma Donovan and Ben Devlin, chef at Pipit Restaurant, join Adam in the kitchen to make stupendous stews.
Chicken Drumstick

12. Chicken Drumstick

Chef Mark Olive, comedian Shiralee Hood and Adam get into the kitchen to cook delicious dishes using chicken drumsticks.
Grand Finale

13. Grand Finale

Adam, musician Satu Vanska, and chef Adam D'Sylva bring impressive desserts to the kitchen's Grand Finale dinner party.
From The Vine

14. From The Vine

Maggie Beer and baker Natalie Paull join Adam in the kitchen to create dishes using produce from the vine.
Ready In 10

15. Ready In 10

Chef Nina Huynh and actor Aaron Fa'Aoso join Adam in the kitchen, racing against the clock to prepare dishes in just 10 minutes.
High Engagement

16. High Engagement

A popularity contest erupts in the kitchen as Adam, restaurateur Sharon Salloum, and social media star Morgan Hipworth create dishes with high engagement.
Pasta Or Noodles

17. Pasta Or Noodles

Adam, chef Frank Shek and presenter Alex Lee are put to the test when they must decide if they cook with pasta or noodles.
One Or One Hundred

18. One Or One Hundred

Restaurateur Callum Hann and comedian Lizzy Hoo produce meals that can be just as good if you are making them for one person, or a hundred.
Best In Class

19. Best In Class

Adam, food icon Stephanie Alexander, and Paralympian Kurt Fearnley are competing to see who is the best student in class.
Spring In Your Step

20. Spring In Your Step

Adam, Junda Khoo and Paul Farag put together a spread of spring-themed foods to welcome the seasonal change.
Takes The Cake

21. Takes The Cake

Adam welcomes Steph Stanhope and Madison Bronte from the Country Women's Association of New South Wales to bake their favourite cakes.
Florentine

22. Florentine

Adam welcomes cookbook author Emiko Davies and journalist Anthony Huckstep to explore the recipes of Florence.
Brilliant Breakfast

23. Brilliant Breakfast

Adam welcomes food photographer Luisa Brimble and chef Matteo Zamboni to make some brilliant breakfasts.
Posh Sandwiches

24. Posh Sandwiches

Adam welcomes head chef Nelly Robinson and TV personality Lyndey Milan to make some sandwiches they consider to be posh.
Faster Than Delivery

25. Faster Than Delivery

Adam welcomes actor and writer Jenevieve Chang as well as journalist Jason Om to create dishes that take little time.
Cheese Please

26. Cheese Please

Chef Jo Barrett and food writer Nida Degutiene help Adam to create their favourite cheese-inspired recipes.
Steam

27. Steam

Comedian Alex Lee and head chef of China Doll Frank Shek help Adam to use their steaming techniques for certain foods.
Shoots & Leaves

28. Shoots & Leaves

Executive chef Jacqui Challinor, and winner of the Australian Professional Chef of the Year, Andrew Ballard help Adam to make shoots and leaves inspired dishes.
Quick Curries

29. Quick Curries

Chef Mark Olive and comedian Shiralee Hood help Adam to create delicious and speedy curry-inspired recipes.
Sizzle

30. Sizzle

Adam is joined by head chef of Stanley Restaurant Louis Tikaram and executive chef and owner of Arkhe Jake Kellie, who prepare foods that have a real sizzle.
Current Obsession

31. Current Obsession

Adam is joined by journalist Benjamin Law and actor Lucy Durack, who share their current food obsessions.
Emotive Eating

32. Emotive Eating

Adam is joined by violinist Satu Vänskä and chef Adam D'Sylva to share their emotionally charged recipes and provide the ultimate food experience.
Parcels Of Joy

33. Parcels Of Joy

Adam is joined in the kitchen by chef Anna Polyviou and Professor Steve Smith as they prepare parcels of joy.
Date Night Dish

34. Date Night Dish

Adam is joined by former Bachelorette Brooke Blurton and comedian Mark Humphries to create date night dishes.
Oh Dough

35. Oh Dough

Adam is joined by singer-songwriter Emma Donovan and Chef Ben Devlin as they get creative with dishes using dough.
TV Snacks

36. TV Snacks

Adam is joined by chef Luci Khan and travel journalist Sofia Levin as they share some delicious TV snack ideas.
One Dish You Should Know How To Cook

37. One Dish You Should Know How To Cook

Adam is joined by chef Nelly Robinson and `appearance activist' Carly Findlay as they prepare the dishes they believe are necessary to know.
Midweek Mediterranean

38. Midweek Mediterranean

Adam is joined by singer-songwriter Christine Anu and George Calombaris to make some marvellous midweek Mediterranean meals.
Meatless Marvels

39. Meatless Marvels

Adam is joined in the kitchen by performers Courtney Act and Mitch Tambo to make some meatless marvels.
Coconut

40. Coconut

Chef Nina Huynh and actor Aaron Fa'Aoso join Adam in the kitchen and go nuts for dishes featuring the humble coconut.
Savoury Pastry

41. Savoury Pastry

Cookbook author Nida Degutiene and sustainable chef Jo Barrett join Adam in the kitchen to bake savoury pastries.
Ingredient Vego

42. Ingredient Vego

Journalist Anthony Huckstep and cookbook author Emiko Davies join Adam to cook using just six ingredients to create vegetarian dishes.
Gourmet To Go

43. Gourmet To Go

Comedian Lizzy Hoo and restaurateur Callum Hann join Adam in the kitchen to prepare portable meals that are pure perfection.
Homage To Grandma

44. Homage To Grandma

Head chef Tristan Rosier and Paralympian Ellie Cole join Adam to cook up dishes they learnt in their grandmas' kitchens.
Food To Make Your Heart Sing

45. Food To Make Your Heart Sing

Chefs Paul Farag and Junda Khoo join Adam to bring edible happiness to the kitchen, with food to make the heart sing.
Faster Pasta

46. Faster Pasta

Food photographer Luisa Brimble and chef Matteo Zamboni join Adam in the kitchen where they make pasta, but faster.
Disco Dinner

47. Disco Dinner

Comedian Shiralee Hood and chef Mark Olive join Adam in the kitchen to create two separate dinners based on disco.
In A Pickle

48. In A Pickle

Chefs Andrew Ballard and Jacqui Challinor join Adam in the kitchen to prepare all sorts of pickles and preserves.
Kitchen Garden

49. Kitchen Garden

Food icon Stephanie Alexander and Paralympian gold medallist Kurt Fearnley join Adam in the kitchen to create dishes using garden ingredients.
Sweet Dreams

50. Sweet Dreams

Chef Luci Khan and travel journalist Sofia Levin join Adam in the kitchen to create some mouth-watering desserts.
I Grew Up On This

51. I Grew Up On This

Author Jenevieve Chang and journalist Jason Om join Adam to create dishes that evoke their childhood memories.
Sweet And Sour

52. Sweet And Sour

Adam, chef Nelly Robinson, and appearance advocate Carly Findlay cook Adam's favourite tastes: sweet and sour.
Spice Up Your Life

53. Spice Up Your Life

Chef George Calombaris and singer Christine Anu join Adam in the kitchen to create dishes to spice up life.
Crowd Pleaser

54. Crowd Pleaser

Adam Liaw, Alex Lee, and Frank Shek get together to cook the dishes that are their greatest crowd-pleasers.
Is It Sweet Or Savoury?

55. Is It Sweet Or Savoury?

Emma Donovan and Ben Devlin join Adam in the kitchen to explore dishes that could be sweet or savoury.
Brilliant Biscuits

56. Brilliant Biscuits

Bakers Madison Bronte and Steph Stanhope assist Adam Liaw in creating a selection of moreish biscuits.
Animal Instincts

57. Animal Instincts

Professor of life and environmental sciences Stephen Simpson and political writer Annabel Crabb make food that follows the way people's bodies are programmed to provide nutrition.
Elements

58. Elements

Jake Kellie from Arkhé in Adelaide and Louis Tikaram from Stanley in Brisbane use the elements: fire, water, air and earth.
Memory Lane

59. Memory Lane

Maggie Beer and her former pupil baker, Natalie Paull, join Adam in the kitchen for a journey down memory lane with nostalgia-inspired dishes.
Zero To Hero

60. Zero To Hero

ABC journalist Mahnaz Angury and chef Danielle Alvarez join Adam to make dishes that require only the most humble ingredients.
Easy, Quick And Fancy

61. Easy, Quick And Fancy

Jo Barrett and Nida Degutiene join Adam Liaw in the kitchen and try to make dishes that are easy, quick and fancy.
Sweet Nectar

62. Sweet Nectar

Comedian Shiralee Hood and chef Mark Olive assist Adam in the kitchen to cook dishes with sweet nectar.
Hand Me Down Recipe

63. Hand Me Down Recipe

Journalist Mahnaz Angury and chef Danielle Alvarez join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to cook hand-me-down recipes.
Fast And Fruity

64. Fast And Fruity

TV personalities Mark Humphries and Brooke Blurton join Adam Liaw to make fast and fruity dishes in the kitchen.
Sauce

65. Sauce

Acclaimed chefs Jacqui Challinor and Andrew Ballard join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to make dishes that feature a sauce.
Food To Lift Your Mood

66. Food To Lift Your Mood

Adam is joined by Middle Eastern chef Sharon Salloum and social media food star Morgan Hipworth to cook uplifting food.
Fruits Of The Sea

67. Fruits Of The Sea

Model Samantha Harris and chef Karl Firla join Adam to make ocean-inspired dishes containing the fruits of the sea.
Retro Desserts

68. Retro Desserts

Paralympian Ellie Cole and Victoria Rose, head chef of Jane Restaurant, join Adam in the kitchen to make retro desserts from their childhoods.
Sustainable Seafood

69. Sustainable Seafood

Cookbook author Emiko Davies, journalist Anthony Huckstep and Adam cook meals that feature sustainable seafood.
Noodle Salads

70. Noodle Salads

Adam is joined by restaurateur Callum Hann and comedian Lizzy Hoo in the kitchen to make noodle salads.
Off The Beaten Track

71. Off The Beaten Track

Journalist Sofia Levin and chef Luci Khan cook with foods that are off the beaten track, laying down a dare for the brave.
That's A Wrap

72. That's A Wrap

Journalist Benjamin Law and actor Lucy Durack join Adam in the kitchen to show off their favourite wraps.
New Tricks

73. New Tricks

Food and lifestyle photographer Luisa Brimble and chef Matteo Zamboni join Adam in the kitchen to share their favourite cooking tricks.
Rice In A Trice

74. Rice In A Trice

Singer Christine Anu and chef George Calombaris join Adam in the kitchen to make quick and delicious rice dishes.
High Steaks

75. High Steaks

Chef Aline de Freitas and performer Mitch Tambo join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to cook up a steak-themed storm.
Before Or After Snacks

76. Before Or After Snacks

Adam welcomes violinist Satu Vanska and chef Adam D'Sylva to the kitchen to make their favourite snacks for any time of the day.
Secret Vice

77. Secret Vice

Adam, metabolic scientist professor Stephen Simpson, and pastry chef Anna Polyviou indulge in their secret vice dishes.
Toast Toppers

78. Toast Toppers

Singer-songwriter Emma Donovan and chef Ben Devlin join Adam to create their favourite toast toppers.
Twist On A Classic

79. Twist On A Classic

Adam is joined in the kitchen by Nelly Robinson and Carly Findlay to add a culinary twist to a classic dish.
Slice Of Life

80. Slice Of Life

Journalist Mahnaz Angury and chef Danielle Alvarez join Adam in the kitchen to make meals that are best served sliced.
A Little Bit Fancy

81. A Little Bit Fancy

Chefs Jacqui Challinor and Andrew Ballard join Adam to prepare some dishes that can be a little bit fancy.
A Ten In Ten

82. A Ten In Ten

Comedian and presenter Alex Lee, and chef and restaurateur Frank Shek join Adam to make a 10 out of 10 in 10 minutes.
All Fired Up

83. All Fired Up

Chefs Louis Tikaram and Jake Kellie join Adam for an evening of cooking some of their barbecue favourites.
Showstoppers

84. Showstoppers

Actor and singer Lucy Durack and journalist Benjamin Law join Adam to make their amazing showstopper dishes.
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In The Open Air

85. In The Open Air

Cookbook author Nida Degutiene and chef Jo Barrett join Adam to make dishes that can be consumed al fresco.
Christmas Crackers

86. Christmas Crackers

Australian performers Courtney Act and Mitch Tambo help Adam create Christmas-themed snacks to serve up at family functions and parties.
Take A Plate For Christmas

87. Take A Plate For Christmas

Samantha Harris and Karl Firla assist Adam to create a selection of dishes for a festive take-a-plate.
Christmas Savoury

88. Christmas Savoury

Adam is assisted by food icon Maggie Beer and baker Natalie Paull to make savoury dishes for Christmas buffets.
Christmas At Mine

89. Christmas At Mine

Chef George Calombaris and singer Christine Anu join Adam to prepare festive food that is unique to their homes.
Christmas Dessert

90. Christmas Dessert

Culinary queen Stephanie Alexander and Paralympian gold medallist Kurt Fearnley join Adam to prepare some Christmas desserts.
My Secret Ingredient

91. My Secret Ingredient

Adam, actor Aaron Fa'Aoso and chef Nina Huynh are in the kitchen to cook with their secret ingredients.
In The Middle

92. In The Middle

Paralympian Ellie Cole and chef Victoria Rose join Adam in the kitchen to create dishes that are perfect for sharing.
Eat With Your Eyes

93. Eat With Your Eyes

Adam, Matteo Zamboni and Luisa Brimble are in the kitchen to make dishes that are visually appealing.
Self Care

94. Self Care

Brooke Blurton and Mark Humphries join Adam in the kitchen to make dishes that bring warm little hugs.
Short But Sweet

95. Short But Sweet

Adam, Sharon Salloum, and Morgan Hipworth are in the kitchen to make meals that combine short with sweet.
Stress Free Starters

96. Stress Free Starters

Adam, Junda Khoo, and Paul Farag make the kitchen feel Zen, as they create some stress-free starters.
Red Hot Summer

97. Red Hot Summer

Adam, restaurateur Callum Hann, and comedian Lizzy Hoo head to the kitchen to prepare red-hot summer recipes.
Pantry Panic

98. Pantry Panic

Scientist Steve Simpson and political journalist Annabel Crabb join Adam to make dishes for when ingredients are running low.
Signature Salad

99. Signature Salad

Appearance advocate Carly Findlay and chef Nelly Robinson join Adam in the kitchen to share their signature salads.
Sweet Heat

100. Sweet Heat

Chefs Jake Kellie and Louis Tikaram join Adam in the kitchen, bringing their favourite summer desserts.