The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Season 2

Adam Liaw is joined by special guests - chefs, cooks and celebrities - and together they cook up a variety of dishes, share knowledge, tips and tricks of the trade, and provide everyday inspiration for foodies and non-foodies alike.

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100 Episodes

  • Mozzarella
    E1
    MozzarellaChef Morgan McGlone and comedian and TV presenter Julia Zemiro cook their favourite mozzarella treats with Adam Liaw.
  • Food with a Story
    E2
    Food with a StoryNornie Bero, owner and chef of Mabu Mabu, and actor Andy Trieu delve into their lives and cook food with a story with Adam Liaw.
  • Family Dinner
    E3
    Family DinnerMasterChef season one winner Julie Goodwin and comedian Aaron Chen create their favourite family dinner recipes with Adam Liaw.
  • 80s Dinner Party
    E4
    80s Dinner PartyGet the boombox and Fluro legwarmers out, we're going back to the 80's baby. Looking For Alibrandi actress Pia Miranda and chef Justin North join Adam in the Cook Up kitchen to create their ultimate 80's inspired dishes.
  • Fresh
    E5
    FreshChef and author Jason Roberts and Sydney restaurant Red Lantern's head chef Mark Jensen cook up easy, simple and fresh dishes with Adam Liaw.
  • Sustainability
    E6
    SustainabilityKing of sustainability Tim Flannery and chef Tom Walton cook delicious dishes that use the whole ingredient with Adam Liaw.
  • Tomatoes
    E7
    TomatoesAdam, chef at The Old Fitz Anna Urgate and comedian Gen Fricker whip up some delicious meals based around the theme of tomatoes.
  • Vice
    E8
    ViceNITV presenter Rae Johnston and Paralympian Ellie Cole cook their favourite vice inspired dishes with Adam Liaw.
  • Ten-Minute Dinner
    E9
    Ten-Minute DinnerNilgiri's chef Ajoy Joshi and bushfood educator Jody Orcher create their ultimate 10-minute dinners with Adam Liaw.
  • Canada
    E10
    CanadaHappyfield owners Chris Theodosi and Jesse Orleans join Adam Liaw to cook some Canadian-inspired meals.
  • Farm To Table
    E11
    Farm To TableTV host extraordinaire Marc Fennell and chef and host Colin Fassnidge present their ultimate farm to table dishes.
  • Five-Ingredient Dinner
    E12
    Five-Ingredient DinnerChef Jessie Singh and Studio 10's roving reporter Daniel Doody drop by to create their ultimate five-ingredient dinners.
  • 5-Minute Dinner
    E13
    5-Minute DinnerDinner in five minutes? Say less. Adam and Delicious curators Phoebe Wood and Warren Mendes create their versions of a five-minute dinner in the kitchen.
  • France
    E14
    FranceLooking for Alibrandi star Pia Miranda and chef Justin North join Adam to create their ultimate French-inspired dishes.
  • Coriander
    E15
    CorianderTo some people Coriander tastes like soap, but to Adam, Tamale Queen Rosa Cienfuegos and Chica Bonita chef Alejandro Huerta, it tastes amazing, so they're creating dishes that reflect their love for coriander in the Cook Up kitchen.
  • Bittersweet
    E16
    BittersweetAdam, ABC Radio Sydney host Simon Marnie, and fashion designer and TV presenter Claudia Chan Shaw whip up some of their favourite bittersweet concoctions.
  • Finger Licking' Good
    E17
    Finger Licking' GoodAdam and guests TV presenter Julia Zemiro and chef Morgan McGlone are whipping up some delicious dishes inspired by the American south.
  • The Great Outdoors
    E18
    The Great OutdoorsThree Blue Ducks owner and chef Mark LaBrooy and zero waste expert Sarah Wilson join Adam to create some easy dishes ready to take on an adventure.
  • Shortcuts
    E19
    ShortcutsThe first ever winner of MasterChef Julie Goodwin and comedian extraordinaire Aaron Chen are in the Cook Up kitchen with Adam to whip up some easy recipes that use shortcuts for when life just gets that little bit too busy.
  • Snacks
    E20
    SnacksAdam, pastry chef Lauren Eldridge, and TAFE student Kirsty Lea prepare some of their favourite go-to snacks.
  • Grains
    E21
    GrainsCoach and former NRL player Dean Widders, and Mabu Mabu owner and chef Nornie Bero get creative in the kitchen to create hearty dishes using a staple, grains.
  • Taco Tuesday
    E22
    Taco TuesdayFood writer Katie Gibbs and former MasterChef contestant Aaron Harvie cook their favourite taco recipes with Adam Liaw.
  • Dessert
    E23
    DessertDelicious curators Warren Mendes and Phoebe Wood join Adam in the kitchen to make their ultimate desserts.
  • Stolen Goods (Recipes Stolen from Someone Else)
    E24
    Stolen Goods (Recipes Stolen from Someone Else)Adam is joined by comedians Jennifer Wong and Suren Jayemanne as they prepare their own versions of recipes they have stolen.
  • Favourite Ingredient
    E25
    Favourite IngredientChef Jayde Harris and comedian, actor, and writer Nakkiah Lui join Adam to prepare dishes starring their favourite ingredients.
  • Simple But Sensational
    E26
    Simple But SensationalIndigenous advocate and newsreader Narelda Jacobs and chef Bridget Foliaki Davis join Adam to make some simple but sensational meals.
  • Flashback
    E27
    FlashbackNITV presenter Rae Johnston and Paralympian Ellie Cole join Adam in the kitchen to cook food inspired by a flashback.
  • Decadent Breakfast
    E28
    Decadent BreakfastJesse Orleans and Chris Theodosi head to the kitchen with Adam to create a breakfast that's a little naughty and a little nice.
  • Hearty, but Healthy
    E29
    Hearty, but HealthySustainability King Tim Flannery and chef Tom Walton join Adam in the Cook Up Kitchen to create some hearty but nourishing dishes.
  • Lazy Sunday
    E30
    Lazy SundayActor and performer Virginia Gay and political satirist Mark Humphries help Adam create dishes inspired by a lazy Sunday.
  • Keep A Lid On It
    E31
    Keep A Lid On ItRadio host Simon Marnie and fashion designer Claudia Chan Shaw join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to create easy-to-store dishes.
  • Waste Not Want Not
    E32
    Waste Not Want NotThree Blue Ducks owner Mark LaBrooy and zero waste warrior Sarah Wilson join Adam to create dishes that use the whole ingredient.
  • Sweet Comfort Food
    E33
    Sweet Comfort FoodThe Old Fitz chef Anna Urgate and comedian Gen Fricker create sweet comfort food in the kitchen with Adam.
  • Breakfast For Dinner
    E34
    Breakfast For DinnerAdam works with TV personality and chef Jason Roberts and Head Chef Mark Jensen to create a series of breakfast dishes for dinner.
  • Mexican
    E35
    MexicanAdam works with Mexican Deli owner Rosa Cienfuegos and Chica Bonita chef Alejandro Huerta to create a series of unique and traditional dishes from Mexico.
  • 90's Dinner Party
    E36
    90's Dinner PartyGrab your hyper colour t-shirt and bum-bag, because were going back to the 90's. Adam, actress Virginia Gay and political satirist Mark Humphries are in the Cook Up kitchen creating their ultimate 90's dinner party dishes.
  • Locally Sourced
    E37
    Locally SourcedSBS News presenter Janice Petersen and comedian Dane Simpson join Adam Liaw to create some dishes using locally grown and sourced products.
  • Tasmania
    E38
    TasmaniaLecturer and author Bruce Pascoe and chef Jared Ingersoll create some Tasmanian dishes in the kitchen with Adam.
  • Movie Night
    E39
    Movie NightFormer MasterChef contestant Aaron Harvie and food writer Kate Gibbs create fun movie night meals in the kitchen.
  • Blast From the Past
    E40
    Blast From the PastNewsreader and Indigenous advocate Narelda Jacobs and chef Bridget Foliaki Davis join Adam to make dishes that remind them of the past.
  • An Apple A Day
    E41
    An Apple A DayThe old saying of an apple a day keeps the doctor away is taken literally on The Cook Up, as Adam and guests, Zero Waste Warrior Sarah Wilson and Three Blue Ducks owner Mark LaBrooy, whip up their favourite apple dishes.
  • Noodles
    E42
    NoodlesVideo game critic Steph Bendixen and comedian Matt Okine whip up their ultimate noodle dishes in the kitchen.
  • Midnight Feast
    E43
    Midnight FeastWho doesn't love a little midnight meal? To give you some more options for that late-night feast, Adam and guests Studio 10 roving reporter Daniel Doody and chef Jessi Singh create theirs in the Cook Up Kitchen.
  • Bring A Plate
    E44
    Bring A PlateEver get asked to bring a plate to the family BBQ and never know what to bring? Adam and NITV presenters Rae Johnston and Natalie Ahmat have you sorted as they create their favourite bring-a-plate idea in the Cook Up kitchen.
  • The Land Of Milk & Honey
    E45
    The Land Of Milk & HoneyAdam and guests, pastry chef Lauren Eldridge and TAFE student Kirsty Lea, are in the kitchen to create dishes inspired by 'the land of milk and honey'.
  • Breakfast of Champions
    E46
    Breakfast of ChampionsNilgiri's chef Ajoy Joshi and bush food educator Jody Orcher join Adam to make the ultimate Breakfast of Champions dishes.
  • Use It Up Spag Bol
    E47
    Use It Up Spag BolDo you ever have leftover spag bol sauce and just don't know what to do with it? Well never fear, Adam and guests author and lecturer Bruce Pascoe and chef Jared Ingersoll have some quick and easy ideas.
  • After-Show
    E48
    After-ShowAdam Liaw is joined by comedians Suren Jayemanne and Jennifer Wong to make their ultimate after-show eats.
  • Mum's Kitchen
    E49
    Mum's KitchenHappyfield owners Chris Theodosi and Jesse Orleans make recipes they have learnt and perfected from their mums.
  • Five Ingredient Lunch
    E50
    Five Ingredient LunchChef and author Bridget Foliaki Davis and apprentice chef Kyah Lulman join Adam Liaw to make their ultimate five-ingredient lunches.
  • Peanut Butter
    E51
    Peanut ButterHospitality consultant Justin North and Survivor Australia winner Pia Miranda join Adam to create their favourite peanut butter dishes.
  • Zero Waste
    E52
    Zero WastePhoebe Wood and Warren Mendes team up with Adam to create some zero waste dishes that use all the ingredients.
  • Vego Isn't A Flavour
    E53
    Vego Isn't A FlavourCosta Georgiadis and chef Tom Walton join Adam in the kitchen to create their vegetarian-inspired dishes.
  • Musicals
    E54
    MusicalsActress and performer Virginia Gay and political satirist Mark Humphries join Adam to sing their favourite musicals and create dishes inspired by them.
  • Couch Potato
    E55
    Couch PotatoMexican deli owner Rosa Cienfuegos and Chica Bonita chef Alejandro Huerta join Adam to cook up their ultimate couch day recipes.
  • Pastry
    E56
    PastryTV hosting extraordinaire Marc Fennell and chef Colin Fassnidge join Adam in the kitchen to create their favourite pastry-inspired dishes.
  • Chopsticks or Fork
    E57
    Chopsticks or ForkAdam is joined by Suren Jayemanne and Jennifer Wong as they create dishes that require some skill when eating, needing chopsticks or forks.
  • Fave Flavour Forever
    E58
    Fave Flavour ForeverAdam, actor Matt Okine, and video game critic Steph Bendixen make dishes inspired by their favourite flavours.
  • Root Vegetable
    E59
    Root VegetableHead chef at Sydney restaurant Red Lantern Mark Jensen and author and chef Jason Roberts are with Adam to create easy and simple dishes that showcase root vegetables.
  • Weekend Bakes
    E60
    Weekend BakesPastry chef Lauren Eldridge and food writer Lorraine Elliott create their favourite weekend sweet treats with Adam.
  • Favourite Books
    E61
    Favourite BooksAdam and guests TV presenter Julia Zemiro and chef Morgan McGlone whip up some dishes in the kitchen inspired by their favourite books.
  • Will It Blend?
    E62
    Will It Blend?Julie Goodwin and comedian extraordinaire Aaron Chen join Adam to whip up their favourite soup recipes.
  • Modern Indian
    E63
    Modern IndianAdam, Nilgiri's chef Ajoy Joshi and head chef at Foreign Return Siddarth Kalyanaraman join Adam in the kitchen to create Indian dishes with a modern twist.
  • Pantry Dinners
    E64
    Pantry DinnersDelicious curators Warren Mendes and Phoebe Wood join Adam in the kitchen to make dishes inspired by items they have in their pantries.
  • Secondary Cuts
    E65
    Secondary CutsChef at The Old Fitz Anna Ugarte-Carral and comedian Gen Fricker join Adam in the kitchen to create dishes using secondary cuts.
  • Refugee: Our Own Cuisine
    E66
    Refugee: Our Own CuisineIt's Refugee Week, and we're celebrating refugees and their amazing cuisines. Starting the week off, Adam, Bavan Foods owner Krishna Vijitha and, Iranian refugee and senior client chef at The House Of Welcome Alieyah Tooba are in the Cook Up kitchen creating dishes that represent where they come from.
  • Refugee: VIP
    E67
    Refugee: VIPAdam is joined by Ethiopian refugee Sara Taddasse, and Burmese refugee Sally Win as they create VIP - very important plate - dishes.
  • Refugee: In A Nutshell
    E68
    Refugee: In A NutshellAdam is joined by Afghan refugee and owner of Zac's Great Food Zac Zikiriya, and advocate for refugee and migrant women Rosemary Kariuki as they whip up some nutty inspired dishes.
  • Refugee: Currys
    E69
    Refugee: CurrysIn the Cook Up kitchen, we have Lentil As Anything owner and creator Shanaka Fernando and chef colleague and Sri Lankan refugee Chandra Kanapathipillai to create their ultimate curries with Adam.
  • Refugee: Yemen
    E70
    Refugee: YemenAdam is joined by soccer legend and refugee advocate Craig Foster and Yemen refugee Fatima Awad Ali Salim as they make dishes inspired by Yemen.
  • One Pot Wonders
    E71
    One Pot WondersActress Pia Miranda and hospitality consultant Justin North make easy dishes that only use one pot with Adam in the kitchen.
  • Modern Classics
    E72
    Modern ClassicsAdam, food writer Kate Gibbs, and former MasterChef contestant Aaron Harvie take on the classic dishes with a modern take.
  • Prunes
    E73
    PrunesSBS news presenter Janice Petersen and actor Dane Simpson help Adam Liaw in the kitchen for some prune-inspired dishes.
  • Wine
    E74
    WineZero waste warrior Sarah Wilson and Three Blue Ducks owner Mark LaBrooy help Adam in the kitchen to create dishes that make wine the hero.
  • Chickpeas
    E75
    ChickpeasAdam and special guests, SBS News presenter Janice Petersen and actor Dane Simpson, create some easy chickpea recipes in the kitchen.
  • NAIDOC: Warrigal Greens
    E76
    NAIDOC: Warrigal GreensThis week we're celebrating NAIDOC Week. Starting it off, Adam and the Cook Up kitchen hosts Gumbaynggirr man Kyah Lulman and proud Whadjuk Noongar woman Narelda Jacobs as they create dishes that use an indigenous staple - warrigal greens.
  • NAIDOC: Design Your Own National Dish
    E77
    NAIDOC: Design Your Own National DishPalawa man Luke Bourke and BrothaBlack of the Yiman nation, Shannon Williams, join Adam in the kitchen to design their own dishes.
  • NAIDOC: National Dish From Your Country
    E78
    NAIDOC: National Dish From Your CountryAnaiwan man Dean Widders and Nornie Bero from the Meriam people in the Torres Strait cook dishes inspired by their Indigenous Country with Adam Liaw.
  • NAIDOC: Native Herbs
    E79
    NAIDOC: Native HerbsKamilaroi women Jayde Harris and Nakkiah Lui are in the kitchen with Adam to create dishes that showcase native herbs.
  • NAIDOC: Cheese
    E80
    NAIDOC: CheeseAdam and Darug countrymen Sam and Luke Bourke create their ultimate cheesy dishes to round out NAIDOC week.
  • Sweet Memories
    E81
    Sweet MemoriesNITV presenters Rae Johnston and Natalie Ahmat join Adam in the kitchen to create sweet memories of the food kind.
  • Acid
    E82
    AcidChef Colin Fassnidge and TV host extraordinaire Marc Fennell join Adam in the kitchen to cook up some acidic creations.
  • Simple Supper
    E83
    Simple SupperAdam, comedian Gen Fricker, and chef at The Old Fitz Anna Ugarte-Carral are in the kitchen to create dinner meals that are of the simple kind.
  • Signature Dish at Home
    E84
    Signature Dish at HomeTV personality and author Jason Roberts and Mark Jensen, head chef at Sydney restaurant Red Lantern, join Adam to cook the signature dishes they eat at home.
  • Hot And Spicy
    E85
    Hot And SpicySoccer legend Craig Foster and restaurant supervisor Fatima Awad Ali Salim create hot and spicy dishes in the kitchen with Adam.
  • Dirt - From The Garden
    E86
    Dirt - From The GardenGardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis and chef Tom Walton whip up some garden-inspired recipes in the kitchen with Adam.
  • Tofu
    E87
    TofuActor and performer Virginia Gay and political satirist Mark Humphries cook their ultimate tofu dishes in the kitchen with Adam.
  • Fave Family Recipe
    E88
    Fave Family RecipeAdam is joined by writer Kate Gibbs and former MasterChef contestant Aaron Harvie, who prepare their family favourite recipes.
  • Rice
    E89
    RiceReporter Daniel Doody and restaurant owner Jessi Singh get into the kitchen with Adam to give their takes on rice.
  • Sweet Tooth
    E90
    Sweet ToothRosa Cienfuegos, owner of Mexican Deli, and Chica Bonita chef Alejandro Huerta join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to make their ultimate sweet dishes.
  • Sandhurst Olives
    E91
    Sandhurst OlivesOwner of Sandhurst Olives Mimmo Lubrano and actor Andy Trieu join Adam to create some yummy olive dishes.
  • Chicken Or Egg
    E92
    Chicken Or EggJulie Goodwin, Aaron Chen and Adam get in the kitchen to answer the age-old question of whether the chicken or the egg came first, and make dishes inspired by the conundrum.
  • Country Music
    E93
    Country MusicRockwiz presenter Julia Zemiro, chef Morgan McGlone and Adam get in the kitchen to make dishes inspired by country music.
  • Choose Your Own Indian Adventure
    E94
    Choose Your Own Indian AdventureNilgris chef Ajoy Joshi and Siddarth Kalyanaraman, head chef at Foreign Return, make Indian dishes from their regions with Adam.
  • Apple
    E95
    ApplePastry chef Lauren Eldridge and food writer Lorraine Elliott make apple-inspired treats in the kitchen with Adam.
  • Heritage
    E96
    HeritageChef Colin Fassnidge and TV host extraordinaire Marc Fennell create dishes from their heritage in the kitchen with Adam.
  • Biscuits/Cookies
    E97
    Biscuits/CookiesActor Dane Simpson and SBS News presenter Janice Petersen join Adam in the kitchen to prepare their favourite cookie creations.
  • Date Night Dish
    E98
    Date Night DishAdam is joined by comedians Suren Jayemanne and Jennifer Wong, who prepare delicious date night dishes.
  • Spiced
    E99
    SpicedAdam is joined by Studio 10 roving reporter Daniel Doody and restaurant owner Jessi Singh as they make spiced-inspired creations.
  • Food In A Bowl
    E100
    Food In A BowlAdam is joined by Happyfield owners Chris Theodosi and Jesse Orleans in the kitchen as they create dishes that only require a bowl.

 

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