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The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Season 3

2022 · 100 episodes

  1. 1. Reinventing The Meal

    2022-08-08 · 26m

    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.

  2. 2. Aussie Italian

    2022-08-09 · 25m

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

  3. 3. Super Soups

    2022-08-10 · 26m

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

  4. 4. Great British Grub

    2022-08-11 · 27m

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

  5. 5. One Pan Dinner

    2022-08-12 · 26m

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

  6. 6. Celebration Food

    2022-08-15 · 26m

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

  7. 7. Food On Tour

    2022-08-16 · 25m

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

  8. 8. Dish From My Travels

    2022-08-17 · 26m

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

  9. 9. Go To Weeknight Dinner

    2022-08-18 · 26m

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

  10. 10. Citrus

    2022-08-19 · 26m

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

  11. 11. Stupendous Stews

    2022-08-22 · 25m

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

  12. 12. Chicken Drumstick

    2022-08-23 · 25m

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

  13. 13. Grand Finale

    2022-08-24 · 26m

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

  14. 14. From The Vine

    2022-08-25 · 26m

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

  15. 15. Ready in 10

    2022-08-26 · 25m

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

  16. 16. High Engagement

    2022-08-29 · 26m

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

  17. 17. Pasta Or Noodles

    2022-08-30 · 26m

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

  18. 18. One Or One Hundred

    2022-08-31 · 26m

    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.

  19. 19. Best In Class

    2022-09-01 · 25m

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

  20. 20. Spring In Your Step

    2022-09-02 · 26m

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

  21. 21. Takes The Cake

    2022-09-05 · 25m

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

  22. 22. Florentine

    2022-09-06 · 26m

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

  23. 23. Brilliant Breakfast

    2022-09-07 · 26m

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

  24. 24. Posh Sandwiches

    2022-09-08 · 26m

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

  25. 25. Faster Than Delivery

    2022-09-09 · 24m

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

  26. 26. Cheese Please

    2022-09-12 · 26m

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

  27. 27. Steam

    2022-09-13 · 23m

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

  28. 28. Shoots & Leaves

    2022-09-14 · 26m

    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.

  29. 29. Quick Curries

    2022-09-15 · 26m

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

  30. 30. Sizzle

    2022-09-16 · 25m

    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.

  31. 31. Current Obsession

    2022-09-19 · 26m

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

  32. 32. Emotive Eating

    2022-09-20 · 26m

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

  33. 33. Parcels Of Joy

    2022-09-21 · 26m

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

  34. 34. Date Night Dish

    2022-09-22 · 25m

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

  35. 35. Oh Dough

    2022-09-23 · 26m

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

  36. 36. TV Snacks

    2022-09-26 · 25m

    Adam is joined by chef Luci Khan and travel journalist Sofia Levin as they share some delicious TV snack ideas.

  37. 37. One Dish You Should Know How To Cook

    2022-09-27 · 26m

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

  38. 38. Midweek Mediterranean

    2022-09-28 · 26m

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

  39. 39. Meatless Marvels

    2022-09-29 · 26m

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

  40. 40. Coconut

    2022-09-30 · 26m

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

  41. 41. Savoury Pastry

    2022-10-03 · 26m

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

  42. 42. Ingredient Vego

    2022-10-04 · 26m

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

  43. 43. Gourment To Go

    2022-10-05 · 26m

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

  44. 44. Homeage To Grandma

    2022-10-06 · 24m

    Head chef Tristan Rosier and Paralympian Ellie Cole join Adam to cook up dishes they learnt in their grandmas' kitchens.

  45. 45. Food To Make Your Heart Sing

    2022-10-07 · 25m

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

  46. 46. Faster Pasta

    2022-10-10 · 26m

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

  47. 47. Disco Dinner

    2022-10-11 · 25m

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

  48. 48. In A Pickle

    2022-10-12 · 26m

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

  49. 49. Kitchen Garden

    2022-10-13 · 26m

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

  50. 50. Sweet Dreams

    2022-10-14 · 26m

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

  51. 51. I Grew Up On This

    2022-10-17 · 26m

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

  52. 52. Sweet And Sour

    2022-10-18 · 25m

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

  53. 53. Spice Up Your Life

    2022-10-19 · 26m

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

  54. 54. Crowd Pleaser

    2022-10-20 · 26m

    Adam Liaw, Alex Lee, and Frank Shek get together to cook the dishes that are their greatest crowd-pleasers.

  55. 55. Is It Sweet Or Savoury?

    2022-10-21 · 25m

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

  56. 56. Brilliant Biscuits

    2022-10-24 · 25m

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

  57. 57. Animal Instincts

    2022-10-25 · 26m

    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.

  58. 58. Elements

    2022-10-26 · 25m

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

  59. 59. Memory Lane

    2022-10-27 · 26m

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

  60. 60. Zero To Hero

    2022-10-28 · 25m

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

  61. 61. Easy, Quick and Fancy

    2022-10-31 · 26m

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

  62. 62. Sweet Nectar

    2022-11-01 · 26m

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

  63. 63. Hand Me Down Recipe

    2022-11-02 · 26m

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

  64. 64. Fast And Fruity

    2022-11-03 · 25m

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

  65. 65. Sauce

    2022-11-04 · 25m

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

  66. 66. Food To Lift Your Mood

    2022-11-07 · 26m

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

  67. 67. Fruits Of The Sea

    2022-11-08 · 26m

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

  68. 68. Retro Desserts

    2022-11-09 · 24m

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

  69. 69. Sustainable Seafood

    2022-11-10 · 26m

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

  70. 70. Noodle Salads

    2022-11-11 · 26m

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

  71. 71. Off The Beaten Track

    2022-11-14 · 26m

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

  72. 72. That's A Wrap

    2022-11-15 · 26m

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

  73. 73. New Tricks

    2022-11-16 · 26m

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

  74. 74. Rice In A Trice

    2022-11-17 · 25m

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

  75. 75. High Steaks

    2022-11-18 · 25m

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

  76. 76. Before Or After Snacks

    2022-11-21 · 25m

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

  77. 77. Secret Vice

    2022-11-22 · 25m

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

  78. 78. Toast Toppers

    2022-11-23 · 24m

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

  79. 79. Twist On A Classic

    2022-11-24 · 26m

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

  80. 80. Slice Of Life

    2022-11-25 · 25m

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

  81. 81. A Little Bit Fancy

    2022-11-28 · 26m

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

  82. 82. A Ten In Ten

    2022-11-29 · 26m

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

  83. 83. All Fired Up

    2022-11-30 · 25m

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

  84. 84. Showstoppers

    2022-12-01 · 25m

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

  85. 85. In The Open Air

    2022-12-02 · 26m

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

  86. 86. Christmas Crackers

    2022-12-05 · 26m

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

  87. 87. Take A Plate For Christmas

    2022-12-06 · 26m

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

  88. 88. Christmas Savoury

    2022-12-07 · 26m

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

  89. 89. Christmas At Mine

    2022-12-08 · 26m

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

  90. 90. Christmas Dessert

    2022-12-09 · 25m

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

  91. 91. My Secret Ingredient

    2022-12-12 · 26m

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

  92. 92. In The Middle

    2022-12-13 · 26m

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

  93. 93. Eat With Your Eyes

    2022-12-14 · 26m

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

  94. 94. Self Care

    2022-12-15 · 25m

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

  95. 95. Short But Sweet

    2022-12-16 · 26m

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

  96. 96. Stress Free Starters

    2022-12-19 · 26m

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

  97. 97. Red Hot Summer

    2022-12-20 · 25m

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

  98. 98. Pantry Panic

    2022-12-21 · 26m

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

  99. 99. Signature Salad

    2022-12-22 · 25m

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

  100. 100. Sweet Heat

    2022-12-23 · 25m

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

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