The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Season 7

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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85 Episodes

  • Chicken & Rice
    E1
    Chicken & RiceAdam is joined in the kitchen by chef Darren Roberston and commentator Jelena Dokic to cook with two classic ingredients: chicken and rice.
  • The Ultimate Steak
    E2
    The Ultimate SteakThe search for the ultimate steak recipes ends now, as chef Khanh Nguyen and Bush Tukka Woman Samantha Martin join Adam to share their great steaks.
  • Sizzle, Bite, Delight
    E3
    Sizzle, Bite, DelightAdam and his guests, chef Annita Potter and actor, Samuel Johnson, rise to the challenge of their three-word mission: sizzle, bite, delight!
  • Sweets That Sing
    E4
    Sweets That SingAdam is joined by gluten-free cook Helen Tzouganatos and all-singing, all-dancing Rob Mills to hit all the right notes with their sweets that sing.
  • The Make-ahead Menu
    E5
    The Make-ahead MenuDo your dinner parties run down to the wire? This Easy Entertaining is for you! Adam and his guests, Chef Clayton Wells and ex-AFLW star Moana Hope, prepare a make-ahead menu.
  • Mince Charming
    E6
    Mince CharmingIt’s a dinner fairytale, as chef Wesley Cooper Jones, health and fitness powerhouse Michelle Bridges and Adam celebrate the hero in countless midweek meals: mince charming.
  • Sustainable Soups
    E7
    Sustainable SoupsIt’s a night of nourishing, sustainable soups on The Cook Up, as Adam is joined by food waste warriors Mandy Hall and Mika Chae.
  • Buen Provecho!
    E8
    Buen Provecho!Tonight, Adam and his guests, culinary anthropologist Claudette Zepeda and Olympian Tilly Kearns have one message: buen provecho! Enjoy your meal.
  • Cooking Like A Boss
    E9
    Cooking Like A BossOur KPIs have never looked better, as Adam is joined by chefs Noora Heiska and Louis Tikaram to cook like a boss.
  • The Zest Dinner Party Ever
    E10
    The Zest Dinner Party EverGrab your winter citrus for this Easy Entertaining, because the Australian Ballet's Artistic Director David Hallberg, baker Natalie Paull and Adam are here to help you host the zest dinner party ever.
  • Making Ends Meat
    E11
    Making Ends MeatHost Nornie Bero and her guests, AFL legend and artist Nicky Winmar and TikTok star Nathan Lyons, are making ends meat and cooking a feast for NAIDOC Week.
  • Quick & Crispy
    E12
    Quick & CrispyNAIDOC Week host Nornie Bero celebrates two of the best food adjectives, quick and crispy, with Indigiearth’s CEO Sharon Winsor and journalist and social media sensation Tom Forrest.
  • Seasonal Savers
    E13
    Seasonal SaversRenowned journalist Karla Grant and the CEO of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Ben Bowen, join host Nornie Bero for a night of seasonal savers this NAIDOC Week.
  • Soulful Food
    E14
    Soulful FoodIt’s NAIDOC Week, and host Nornie Bero is joined by chef Jack Brown and Palawa Kipli’s Kitana Mansell to make soulful food.
  • The Seafood Supper
    E15
    The Seafood SupperIt’s Easy Entertaining this NAIDOC Week, and host Nornie Bero is joined by chef Mindy Woods and comedian Sean Choolburra to make a seafood supper.
  • Ultimate Pork Chop
    E16
    Ultimate Pork ChopAdam is joined in the kitchen by meat expert Jess Pryles and actor Gary Sweet. Who will make the ultimate pork chop dish?
  • Freestyle Dinner
    E17
    Freestyle DinnerAdam is joined by Paralympic legend Ellie Cole and chef John Ralley as they all make a splash with their takes on some classic dinners.
  • Zero Waste Winners
    E18
    Zero Waste WinnersChef Rubén López Mesa and musicologist Megan Burslem join Adam in the kitchen for a night of zero-waste winners.
  • Wok Hei
    E19
    Wok HeiWhat is wok hei? Chef Jae Bang, The Lucky Dragon Supper Club’s Stephanie Feher and Adam are here to show you!
  • The Five Star Dinner
    E20
    The Five Star DinnerCookbook author Helen Tzouganatos and performer Rob Mills help Adam plan an Easy Entertaining guaranteed to get rave reviews: The Five Star Dinner.
  • 21st Century Pub Food
    E21
    21st Century Pub FoodChef Annita Potter and actor Samuel Johnson join Adam for a night of modern pub classics.
  • 6 Ingredient Pasta
    E22
    6 Ingredient PastaIt's pasta, but faster. Adam's making 6 ingredient pasta, with two bonus ingredients... his guests, chef Clayton Wells and AFLW legend Moana Hope!
  • Food I Grew Up With
    E23
    Food I Grew Up WithAdam is joined by chef Khanh Nguyen and Taste of the Tropics co-host Samantha Martin to pay homage to the food they grew up with.
  • Sweet Victory
    E24
    Sweet VictoryWhat's something both athletes and chefs adore? Olympic water polo player Tilly Kearns and Iron Chef Claudette Zepeda join Adam for sweet victory!
  • Bon Appetit
    E25
    Bon AppetitAdam is joined by French food legend Damien Pignolet and swimming champion Lisa Curry for a very Frenchy Easy Entertaining.
  • 30 Love
    E26
    30 LoveMeals made in 30 minutes or less? You’ll love what Adam and his guests, chef Darren Robertson and tennis champ Jelena Dokic serve up.
  • Fridge Diving
    E27
    Fridge DivingA gold-medal worthy discipline in any household, Adam and his guests, Olympic diver Sam Fricker and cookbook author Chelsea Goodwin, are all geared up to go fridge diving.
  • The Slice Is Right
    E28
    The Slice Is RightSweet or savoury, tonight, the slice is right, as Adam is joined by bakers Grego Montalban Sanchez and Hayley Thorncraft.
  • Speedy Sweet and Sour
    E29
    Speedy Sweet and SourIt’s a tastebud-pleasing, time-saving night, as chefs Rodney Dunn and Giulia Treuner join Adam to smash out some speedy sweet ‘n’ sour recipes.
  • The Sustainable Soiree
    E30
    The Sustainable SoireeIt’s Easy Entertaining, and Adam and his guests, End Food Waste Campaign Director Mandy Hall and Doju Head Chef Mika Chae are here to fight food waste with a fancy dinner party.
  • Meatballs
    E31
    MeatballsChef Dom Wilton, comedian Mel Buttle and Adam have a ball as they share their favourite meatball recipes.
  • Salt & Vinegar
    E32
    Salt & VinegarYour favourite chip flavour is about to become your favourite dinner inspiration, as chef Nelly Robinson and entertainer Reuben Kaye join Adam to celebrate all things salt and vinegar.
  • Mix 'n' Bake
    E33
    Mix 'n' BakeIf you want a cake, but you only have time to mix n bake, Adam and his guests, baker Natalie Paull and writer Hannah Diviney, have got you covered.
  • Makin' Bacon
    E34
    Makin' BaconChef Sharon Winsor, social media sensation Outback Tom Forrest and Adam are makin’ bacon tonight!
  • The Bring A Plate Night
    E35
    The Bring A Plate NightIt’s as easy as Easy Entertaining because Adam’s getting his guests, relationship expert Chantelle Otten and comedian Lizzy Hoo to bring a plate.
  • Fuss Free & Delicious
    E36
    Fuss Free & DeliciousIt’s a night of fuss-free deliciousness as Adam is joined by gluten-free guru Helen Tzouganatos and entertainer Rob Mills.
  • Quick Chicken
    E37
    Quick ChickenQuick chicken’s the answer to all your dinner dramas tonight, as Adam is joined by journalist Ray Martin and chef Kane Pollard.
  • Winter Salads
    E38
    Winter SaladsSalads when it’s cold outside?! Chef Wesley Cooper Jones, fitness guru Michelle Bridges and Adam will show you how to score some wins with a winter salad.
  • Slam Dunk Dumplings
    E39
    Slam Dunk DumplingsTonight, you’ll be rapt as Adam, chef Hamish Ingham and musician Elly-May Barnes make slam dunk dumplings.
  • The Supper Club
    E40
    The Supper ClubIt’s Easy Entertaining with cosy but expertly curated food, as Adam starts a supper club with his guests, “Wok Boi” Aldwin Hidajat and The Lucky Dragon Supper Club’s Stephanie Feher.
  • Perfect Potatoes
    E41
    Perfect PotatoesNo spud’s a dud as Adam and his guests, Alone contestant Tamika Simpson and chef Jean-Paul El Tom make perfect potatoes.
  • One Pan Favourites
    E42
    One Pan FavouritesOne pan, three favourite recipes: Adam and his guests, grilling guru Jess Pryles and actor Gary Sweet, make dinner a breeze and washing up even easier!
  • The Long or the Short of It: Noodles or Rice
    E43
    The Long or the Short of It: Noodles or RiceNoodles or rice? That’s the long or the short of it, as Adam and his guests, chefs Trisha Greentree and Jae Bang, must make their choice.
  • Weeknight Winners
    E44
    Weeknight WinnersPut your dinner on the leaderboard with weeknight winners from Adam and his guests, chef Mindy Woods and comedian Sean Choolburra.
  • The Dinner of Champions
    E45
    The Dinner of ChampionsIt’s BYO medals for an Easy Entertaining dinner of champions, and both of Adam’s guests, Paralympic swimmers Ellie Cole and Col Pearse, have stacks of silverware!
  • Serve with Bread
    E46
    Serve with BreadSporting great Lisa Curry and French food great Damien Pignolet join Adam in the kitchen to make food that’s best served with bread.
  • Pan Fried Perfection
    E47
    Pan Fried PerfectionAdam is joined by chef Clayton Wells and footy star turned radio host Moana Hope for a night of pan friend perfection.
  • Savoury Tarts
    E48
    Savoury TartsThe task is savoury tarts, and Adam and his guests, chefs Noora Heiska and Louis Tikaram are more than up for the challenge.
  • Crispy Snacks
    E49
    Crispy SnacksWhat’s better than snacks? Crispy snacks! Chef Mika Chae and food writer Mandy Hall join Adam for crunch time.
  • The Thrifty Dinner Club
    E50
    The Thrifty Dinner ClubIt’s Easy Entertaining – and easy on the budget, too! – as cookbook author Chelsea Goodwin and Olympic diver Sam Fricker join Adam’s thrifty dinner club.
  • Cabbage & Friends
    E51
    Cabbage & FriendsIt’s time to make friends with cabbage. Adam and his guests, chef Kane Pollard and comedian Jenny Tian have a ball with brassicas.
  • Speed Date Dinners
    E52
    Speed Date DinnersTonight, you’ll fall in love with Adam’s, comedian Lizzy Hoo’s and relationship expert Chantelle Otten’s speed date dinners.
  • Cookies
    E53
    CookiesShh! Nobody tell the Cookie Monster that Adam and his guests, baker Natalie Paull and ballet star David Hallberg, are making cookies.
  • 10 Minute Noodles
    E54
    10 Minute NoodlesLike three minute noodles, but seven minutes tastier! Adam and his guests, musician Elly-May Barnes and chef Hamish Ingham have oodles of fun with 10 minute noodles.
  • The Springtime Feast
    E55
    The Springtime FeastIt’s Easy Entertaining, and a springtime feast as Adam is joined in the kitchen by fitness legend Michelle Bridges and chef Wesley Cooper Jones.
  • Mediterranean Made Easy
    E56
    Mediterranean Made EasyForget booking a flight, head to the Med with these recipes from Adam, gluten-free cookbook author Helen Tzouganatos and showman Rob Mills instead!
  • Ultimate Family Chicken
    E57
    Ultimate Family ChickenAdam is joined by chef Rubén López Mesa and radio host Megan Burslem. Their mission? Ultimate family chicken!
  • Fish & Fire
    E58
    Fish & FireWhat could be more fantastic than fish and fire? Adam and his guests, Khanh Nguyen and the Bush Tukka Woman Samantha Martin, fire away with their fiery faves.
  • Fast Flavour
    E59
    Fast FlavourWhat'’s better than a quick dinner? One that’s full of fast flavour. Adam and his guests, chefs Jean-Paul El Tom and Myra Karakelle have got you covered tonight.
  • The Casual Lunch
    E60
    The Casual LunchForget airs and graces, this Easy Entertaining is all about keeping it casual, and Adam is joined by two casually cool guests, Olympic water polo player Tilly Kearns and chef Claudette Zepeda.
  • Something Saucy
    E61
    Something SaucySomething saucy is on the menu tonight, as Adam and his guests, entertainer Reuben Kaye and chef Nelly Robinson, stir up three moreish recipes.
  • Curried Away
    E62
    Curried AwaySpice! Sauce! Rice! Adam and his guests, chef Mindy Woods and comedian Sean Choolburra get curried away in the kitchen.
  • Zucchini
    E63
    ZucchiniChefs Noora Heiska and Louis Tikaram join Adam in the kitchen to help zucchini level up from sidekick to hero.
  • Go-to BBQ
    E64
    Go-to BBQChef John Ralley and Paralympic swimmer Col Pearse join Adam for a night of go to BBQ.
  • The Family Dinner
    E65
    The Family DinnerWelcome to the family! Adam, chef Dom Wilton and comedian Mel Buttle host an Easy Entertaining that’s a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
  • Fast Favourites
    E66
    Fast FavouritesA fast dinner’s a good dinner! Adam is joined by chef Darren Robertson and tennis superstar Jelena Dokic to make their fast favourites – soon to be your fast favourites, too!
  • Rockin' Recipes
    E67
    Rockin' RecipesIt’s non-stop hits as musician Elly-May Barnes, chef Hamish Ingham and Adam debut their rocking recipes.
  • Favourite Ferments
    E68
    Favourite FermentsFervent fermenters, chef Mika Chae and food writer Mandy Hall, join Adam to share their favourite ferments.
  • Dreamy Desserts
    E69
    Dreamy DessertsIt’s a night of dreamy desserts on The Cook Up, as chef Jack Brown and Kitana Mansell from Palawa Kipli join Adam for a sugar hit or three.
  • The Speedy & Spicy Night
    E70
    The Speedy & Spicy NightIf you like fast, fiery and fabulous food, this Easy Entertaining with chef Annita Potter and actor Samuel Johnson is for you!
  • Crepes, Pancakes & Blinis
    E71
    Crepes, Pancakes & BlinisYou'll flip out when you see what Adam and his guests, chef Damien Pignolet and Olympic legend Lisa Curry make when given the choice of crepes, pancakes and blinis.
  • Brought To You By The Letter P
    E72
    Brought To You By The Letter PIs the 16th letter of the alphabet also the most delicious? Adam and his guests, fitness trainer Michelle Bridges and chef Wesley Cooper Jones, prepare some perfect plates brought to you by the letter P.
  • Ultimate Omelette
    E73
    Ultimate OmeletteTonight, Adam and his guests, cookbook author Chelsea Goodwin and Olympic diver Sam Fricker are putting all their eggs in the ultimate omelette basket.
  • Super Star Bakes
    E74
    Super Star BakesIt's like the Taylor Swift of cake! Adam is joined by bakers Natalie Paull and Gabriela Oporto to showcase their finest super star bakes.
  • The Grilled Feast
    E75
    The Grilled FeastTongs at the ready, it's an Easy Entertaining that's all about great grilling, with Hardcore Carnivore Jess Pryles and actor Gary Sweet.
  • One-Tray Wonders
    E76
    One-Tray WondersIt’s a wonderful night in The Cook Up kitchen as Adam and his guests, sexologist Chantelle Otten and comedian Lizzy Hoo, make one-tray wonders.
  • Spring Break
    E77
    Spring BreakIt’s spring break at The Cook Up, and chef Claudette Zepeda and Olympic water polo player Tilly Kearns join Adam in the kitchen for all things fresh and tasty!
  • Bread
    E78
    BreadTonight, Adam and his guests, brilliant bakers Grego Montalban Sanchez and Hayley Thorncraft, rise to the challenge of making incredible bread recipes.
  • Fine Dining At Home
    E79
    Fine Dining At HomeIt’s fine dining at home, as two of the finest chefs in the country, Jae Bang and Trisha Greentree, join Adam to make some mighty fine food.
  • The Bakery Brunch: Pies, Pasties & Sausage Rolls
    E80
    The Bakery Brunch: Pies, Pasties & Sausage RollsReady the sauce! It’s an Easy Entertaining that celebrates pastry, as Adam and his guests, comedian Jenny Tian and chef Kane Pollard make pies, pasties and sausage rolls.
  • Tinned Tomatoes
    E81
    Tinned TomatoesA pantry staple becomes the hero tonight as Adam and his guests, comedian Mel Buttle and chef Dom Wilton make magic with tinned tomatoes.
  • Fast Fuel
    E82
    Fast FuelJust like a servo for your body, Adam and his guests, chef John Ralley and Paralympic great Ellie Cole make some fast fuel.
  • Fast Fresh Bites
    E83
    Fast Fresh BitesTonight’s food is quick and easy, as Adam and his guests, musician Elly-May Barnes and chef Hamish Ingham make fast fresh bites.
  • Spicy Sausage
    E84
    Spicy SausageIt’s a spicy sausage spectacular, and the heat is on Adam’s guests, chef Rubén López Mesa and radio host Megan Burslem!
  • The Dressy Dinner Party
    E85
    The Dressy Dinner PartyTonight’s Easy Entertaining is a celebration of sauce, as Myra Karakelle from MLK Deli and chef Jean-Paul El Tom join Adam for a dressy dinner party.

 

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