
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw
The popular cook, author and TV presenter is joined each night by two food loving friends for a half hour of good fun and conversation as they cook up a variety of dishes centred around a nightly theme. Whether it’s an ingredient, a style of cuisine or cultural inspiration, Adam whips up his dish first before his guests follow suit with easy to follow recipes and tips for viewers to follow at home in time for dinner. There will be celebrities, culture, food, and lots of laughs in a series that will provide everyday inspiration for foodies and non-foodies alike.
Cast: Adam Liaw
200 episodes
- 1. Family DinnerTop chef Colin Fassnidge and much-loved TV and radio personality Yumi Stynes, drop by The Cook Up kitchen to cook with Adam Liaw and show what they serve for their very own family dinners.CC25minApr 19, 2021
- 2. LemongrassAdam Liaw is joined by Universal/Paramount’s Christine Manfield and Longrain’s Martin Boetz in The Cook Up kitchen to cook Asian inspired specialities with the herb lemongrass.CC25minApr 20, 2021
- 3. VanillaAdam Liaw is joined by top chefs Mark Best of Marque restaurant fame and queen of cakes Katherine Sabbath in The Cook Up kitchen to see how they use the staple vanilla ingredient in their cooking.CC25minApr 21, 2021
- 4. Sweet Comfort FoodAustralian food icon Lyndey Milan and Fabbrica chef Hugh Piper are in The Cook Up kitchen with Adam Liaw as they cook together and share recipes for their favourite sweet comfort foods.CC25minApr 22, 2021
- 5. BurgersAdam Liaw invites the king of meat, Vic’s Meat’s, Anthony Puharich and food styling queen to the stars, Lucy Tweed, into the kitchen and they create their very own version of an Aussie must-have.CC25minApr 23, 2021
- 6. StrawberryWhat do you get when you cross a political satirist with 2 superstar cooks? You get some seriously good food. Adam Liaw, Delicious magazine’s Phoebe Wood and Mark Humphries are in The Cook Up kitchen putting the strawberry through its paces.CC25minApr 26, 2021
- 7. Snack FoodTV and radio personality Yumi Stynes and creator of the “The Family Law” Benjamin Law, join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up Kitchen and cook up their favourite snack foods.CC25minApr 27, 2021
- 8. Fillet SteakComedian Mickey Robins and one of Australia's top chefs Mark Best create their favourite Fillet Steak dishes with Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen.CC25minApr 28, 2021
- 9. Beef MinceSydney restaurant Fred's head chef Danielle Alvarez and Delicious magazines Warren Mendez are in The Cook Up Kitchen and they share their take on beef mice with Adam Liaw.CC25minApr 29, 2021
- 10. WatercressWant to know all about Watercress? Well, Adam Liaw is joined by Michelin star chef Nelly Robinson and Italian home cook Silvia Colloca to help take this herb to the next level.CC25minApr 30, 2021
- 11. OatsBake Club's Anneka Manning and award-winning science and technology journalist Rae Johnson join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen to kick off Cheap and Cheerful week and chat about a little Aussie staple, oats.CC25minMay 3, 2021
- 12. NoodlesAdam Liaw is joined in The Cook Up kitchen by political satirist Mark Humphries and Delicious magazines Phoebe Wood to share their take on noodles.CC25minMay 4, 2021
- 13. LentilsDJ and chef Andrew Levins and Palisa Anderson, host of SBS's Water Heart Food, are in The Cook Up kitchen with Adam Liaw to give their take on lentils. It's a cheap and cheerful staple.CC25minMay 5, 2021
- 14. $20 Family MealsNeed some cheap, cheerful and easy dinner ideas that don't break the bank? Well, Every Night of The Week's Lucy Tweed and Woodcut restaurant's Ross Lusted join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen, to cook up their ideas for under $20.CC25minMay 6, 2021
- 15. Cheap and CheerfulAdam Liaw is with Mastermind host Marc Fennell and top chef Chase Kojima in kitchen to finish off the week of Cheap and Cheerful where they cook up their very own ideas on the best cheap and cheerful meals that everyone will love.CC25minMay 7, 2021
- 16. ScallopsTop Michelin star chef Nelly Robinson from Nel restaurant and Bondi Harvest chef Taylor Cullen are in The Cook Up Kitchen with Adam Liaw, to create their favourite scallop dishes.CC25minMay 10, 2021
- 17. AlmondsThe Salloum sisters from Sydney's Almond Bar are with Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen creating their favourite almond dishes.CC25minMay 11, 2021
- 18. DillUniversal/Paramount chef Christine Manfield and Bird Cow Fish chef Alex Herbert give their take on an underrated herb, dill, while in The Cook Up kitchen with Adam Liaw.CC25minMay 12, 2021
- 19. TofuDo you want to know how to master tofu? Join Adam Liaw, media personality Linda Marigliano and Yellow's upcoming chef Nina Huynh as their share some easy ways to eat this tasty meat substitute.CC25minMay 13, 2021
- 20. ApplesTV and radio personality Yumi Stynes and author, journalist and actor Benjamin Law join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen to cook and chat all things apples.CC25minMay 14, 2021
- 21. TartQueen of cakes Katherine Sabbath and top chef Mark Best take on Adam Liaw in the kitchen to see who can create the best tart.CC25minMay 17, 2021
- 22. CoffeeAuthor and journalist Anthony Huckstep and LP's Quality Meats Luke Powell are in the kitchen with Adam Liaw to share their ideas for using coffee in cooking.CC25minMay 18, 2021
- 23. LemonWhen life gives you lemons, make desserts. Adam Liaw, Fred's head chef Danielle Alvarez, and Delicious magazine's Warren Mendez show off their lemon creations made in the kitchenCC25minMay 19, 2021
- 24. SalmonThe Lebanese Plate's Lina Jebeile and chef Guy Turland are in the kitchen with Adam Liaw cooking up a salmon storm, sharing the many different ways to hero salmon in cooking.CC25minMay 20, 2021
- 25. SardinianAdam Liaw, Pilu restaurant's Giovanni Pilu, and Acme famed chef Mitch Orr share how to make their favourite Sardinian-inspired dishes.CC25minMay 21, 2021
- 26. SnapperTV and radio personality Yumi Stynes and much-loved chef Colin Fassnidge join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to share some fun and easy ideas for cooking snapper.CC25minMay 24, 2021
- 27. SpiceAdam Liaw is joined by Ready Steady Cook presenter Janelle Bloom and China Doll chef Frank Shek in the kitchen to prepare dishes with their favourite spices.CC25minMay 25, 2021
- 28. PeasHost Adam Liaw is in the kitchen with one of Australia's favourite cooks and TV presenters, Lyndey Milan, and chef Hugh Piper, who create their favourite pea-inspired dishes.CC25minMay 26, 2021
- 29. GrapefruitAdam Liaw is joined by Masterchef star Amina Elshafei and home cook Clarissa Feidel in The Cook Up kitchen and they share dishes inspired by grapefruit.CC25minMay 27, 2021
- 30. TurkishEster chef Ozge Kalvo and Oz Harvest's Travis Harvey join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up Kitchen to create some Turkish dishes and talk Turkish cuisine.CC25minMay 28, 2021
- 31. Sustainable FishDo you want to be a little bit more sustainable with what you eat? Adam Liaw, Delicious Magazine’s Warren Mendes and Fred’s head chef Danielle Alvarez join The Cook Up to share their top sustainable seafood options and kick off environmental sustainability week.CC25minMay 31, 2021
- 32. Day old BreadIn the Cook Up kitchen with Adam Liaw is head of Ozharvest Ronni Khan and Ozharvest’s head chef Travis Harvey and they recreate their favourite day-old bread recipes, letting nothing go to waste.CC25minJun 1, 2021
- 33. From The GardenMeteorologist and food writer Magdalena Roze and TV chef Hayden Quinn chat and create their favourite dishes they can make from their own gardens with The Cook Up host Adam Liaw.CC25minJun 2, 2021
- 34. Vegetarian Dinner PartyIt’s environmental/sustainability week, so radio and TV personality Linda Marigliano and owner of Kitchen by Mike, Mike McEnearney join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen to share their top vegetarian dinner party meals.CC25minJun 3, 2021
- 35. LocalTo close out environmental and sustainability week, Adam Liaw is joined by food writer Tori Haschka and head chef at One & Only Wolgan Valley, James Viles, to explore local food and champion low food miles in The Cook Up kitchen.CC25minJun 4, 2021
- 36. CarrotsTonight, in The Cook Up kitchen with Adam Liaw, is the charismatic head of Ozharvest Ronni Khan and Ozharvest’s head chef Travis Harvey as they tackle all things carrots and what do with leftovers.CC25minJun 7, 2021
- 37. Easy Dinner PartyNeed some easy dinner party ideas? Radio and TV personality Yumi Stynes and creator of television series ‘The Family Law’ Benjamin Law are in The Cook Up kitchen with Adam Liaw as they share their easy dinner party favourites.CC25minJun 8, 2021
- 38. SandwichesDo you love a good old sandwich but want to make it a little bit fancier? Well, Adam Liaw is joined by Nel head chef and owner, Nelly Robinson and Bondi harvest chef, Taylor Cullen as they give their top sandwich ideas in The Cook Up kitchen.CC25minJun 9, 2021
- 39. PestoSBS science and technology TV presenter Rae Johnston and creator of Bake Club, Anneka Manning join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen to give their take on an Italian classic - Pesto.CC25minJun 10, 2021
- 40. BroccoliniAdam Liaw is joined in The Cook Up kitchen by food writer and TV chef, Janelle Bloom and China Doll’s Frank Shek to give their ideas on dishes that take broccolini to the next level.CC25minJun 11, 2021
- 41. SpongeFood icon and writer Pamela Clark and owner of Andy Bowdy Pastry, Andrew Bowden join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen to share their best renditions of the classic sponge cake.CC25minJun 14, 2021
- 42. BroccoliEvery Night of the Week's Lucy Tweed and owner of Woodcut restaurant Ross Lusted chat to Adam Liaw in the kitchen about all things broccoli.CC25minJun 15, 2021
- 43. ButterChef and owner of Marque, Mark Best and social media baking queen Katherine Sabbath dive into the world of butter with Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen. Who doesn’t love butter?CC25minJun 16, 2021
- 44. PeanutsMasterChef alumni, Amina Elshafei and home cook Clarissa Feildel, chat and cook with Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen about all thing’s peanuts.CC25minJun 17, 2021
- 45. ChocolateOne of the best ingredients ever. Adam Liaw is joined in The Cook Up kitchen by author of Saturday Night Pasta cookbook Elizabeth Hewson and food writer Myffy Rigby as they dissect the world of chocolate.CC25minJun 18, 2021
- 46. Family Favourite - Refugee WeekRefugee’s Noor Azizah and Rnita Dacho join The Cook Up host Adam Liaw in the kitchen and they create some of their family favourite dishes from their homelands.CC25minJun 21, 2021
- 47. Cultural Dish - Refugee WeekCo-founder of Colombo Social, Shaun Christie-David and spoken word poet Hani Abdile are in the Cook Up kitchen with Adam Liaw as they create their favourite cultural dishes from their home countries of Sri Lanka and Somalia.CC25minJun 22, 2021
- 48. Winter Warmer - Refugee WeekFairfield City councillor Dai Le and singer-songwriter Jasna Dolic join Adam Liaw in the Cook Up kitchen to create their ultimate winter warmers their families from Vietnam and Bosnia have passed down to them.CC25minJun 23, 2021
- 49. Iranian Cuisine - Refugee WeekNomad head chef Jacqui Challinor and cook instructor and Iranian refugee Mahshid Babzartabi join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen to dissect Iranian cuisine.CC25minJun 24, 2021
- 50. Syrian Cuisine - Refugee WeekCo-owners of Sydney’s Syrian restaurant Almond Bar, Carol and Sharon Salloum join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up kitchen as they delve into the culture of Syria. They also share their experiences working with UNICEF to help refugees.CC25minJun 25, 2021
- 51. Cheese On TopFabbrica chef Hugh Piper and Australian home cook hero Lyndey Milan chat cheese with Adam, exploring the best ways to use cheese on top of everything.CC26minJun 28, 2021
- 52. Shortcrust PastrySydney restaurant China Doll head chef Frank Shek and food writer and TV chef Janelle Bloom join Adam to give some ideas on how to take shortcut pastry to the next level.CC24minJun 29, 2021
- 53. Chicken WingsTwo food-loving friends join Adam in the kitchen for a conversation and to cook up some chicken wings.CC25minJun 30, 2021
- 54. Sweet PotatoMaître d' of Momofuku Seibo Kylie Javier Ashton and recipe developer Breda Fenn come to the kitchen to create their favourite sweet potato dishes.CC24minJul 1, 2021
- 55. On The BoneComedian Lizzy Hoo and the executive chef at Mjølner, Joachim Borenius, create their top meat on the bone dishes.CC26minJul 2, 2021
- 56. Native MeatsNew Zealand native chef Marcus Poa and Indigenous chef and TV presenter Mark Olive join Adam in the kitchen to tackle native meats.CC26minJul 5, 2021
- 57. Cafe FavouriteThe Lillipad Cafe's Nyoka Hrabinsky and science and technology TV presenter Rae Johnson create their cafe favourites in the kitchen.CC26minJul 6, 2021
- 58. Feed The FamilyNITV executive producer Jodan Perry and Tik Tok sensation Nathon Lyon create their favourite family meals with Adam.CC25minJul 7, 2021
- 59. Bush FoodIndigenous TV presenter and chef Mark Olive and Rockpool's Jayde Harris talk through and cook native bush food.CC25minJul 8, 2021
- 60. A Classic DishJo-Ann Lee from Goanna Hut and Wagyu 2 Your Door's Gary Green join Adam in the kitchen to prepare a classic dish.CC25minJul 9, 2021
- 61. CrustaceansAuthor of the Australian Fish and Seafood Cookbook Anthony Huckstep and owner of LP's Quality Meats Luke Powell join Adam Liaw to create their favourite crustacean recipes.CC26minJul 12, 2021
- 62. ShellfishAdam Law welcomes Giovanni Pilu and Mitch Orr to the kitchen to share their favourite shellfish recipes.CC25minJul 13, 2021
- 63. Chicken ThighAdam is joined by Kumi Taguchi and Chase Kojima as they create some of their favourite chicken thigh recipes.CC25minJul 14, 2021
- 64. Bring A PlateAdam is joined by Uccello's Nigel Ward and dessert queen Anna Polyviou to whip up some easy plate options for a family barbecue.CC26minJul 15, 2021
- 65. Filipino SavouryThe owner of Sydney's Cebu Lechon Will Mahusay and food photographer Luisa Brimble join Adam to create some Filipino cuisine.CC26minJul 16, 2021
- 66. Meat-Free MondayYellow's Nina Huynh and writer Yasmin Newman join Adam in the kitchen to prepare some of their favourite meat-free dishes.CC25minJul 19, 2021
- 67. Tray BakeAdam invites Saturday Night Pasta cookbook author Elizabeth Hewson and Good Food Guides editor Myffy Rigby into the kitchen to create a tray bake dinner.CC25minJul 20, 2021
- 68. BananaSBS Science and Technology TV presenter Rae Johnson and Bake Club's Anneka Manning deliver up some amazing creations involving banana in the kitchen.CC25minJul 21, 2021
- 69. Favourite IngredientNomad head chef Jacqui Challinor and former head chef at Claude's Chui Lee Luk showcase their favourite ingredients in the Cook Up Kitchen.CC26minJul 22, 2021
- 70. OrangeHead chef of Marque, Mark Best and the queen of home baking Katherine Sabbath try out some recipes using oranges with Adam Liaw.CC25minJul 23, 2021
- 71. Lamb RibsAdam is joined by guests Amina Elshafei and Clarissa Feildel to cook up some tasty lamb dishes. Adam also reveals his favourite recipe from childhood.CC26minJul 26, 2021
- 72. Naughty By NiceAdam Liaw is joined in the Cook Up Kitchen by owner of Nel, and head chef Nelly Robinson and Bondi Harvest's Taylor Cullen. Together they create a list of favourite recipes that are naughty but nice.CC24minJul 27, 2021
- 73. HoneyUccello's Nigel Ward and pastry extraordinaire Anna Polyviou join Adam to create some Italian and Greek favourites that showcase honey in the kitchen.CC25minJul 28, 2021
- 74. Four Ingredient PastaJoel Creasey and Myf Warhurst join Adam in the kitchen as they create their favourite pasta using only four ingredients.CC26minJul 29, 2021
- 75. SauceAdam Liaw is joined by TV and radio personality Yumi Stynes, and Benjamin Law creator of 'The Family Law' to reveal their favourite sauces that can be used as an accompaniment to any dish.CC25minJul 30, 2021
- 76. SoupAdam Liaw is joined in the Cook Up Kitchen by Morning Club's Lisa Goldberg to recreate their favourite soups.CC26minAug 2, 2021
- 77. Winter FavouriteEthiopian chef Tinsae Elsdon and head chef at The Old Fitz Anna Ugarte Carral join Adam Liaw in the Cook Up Kitchen to showcase their favourite winter dishes.CC25minAug 3, 2021
- 78. Cooking With KidsJimmy Barnes and his wife Jane join Adam in the kitchen to create some of their favourite winter curries.CC26minAug 4, 2021
- 79. Pie (Savoury)Recipe developer Breda Fenn and Maître d' of Momofuku Seibo fame, Kylie Javier Ashton join Adam Liaw in The Cook Up Kitchen to bring you their favourite pies.CC26minAug 5, 2021
- 80. ToastiesAdam Liaw is joined by Delicious magazine's Phoebe Wood and political satirist Mark Humphries to explore different variations of the toastie.CC26minAug 6, 2021
- 81. Family Meals In 20 MinutesAdam Liaw is joined in the cook up kitchen by Lucy Tweed and renowned butcher Anthony Puharich, to showcase their best twenty-minute family meals for any night of the week.CC24minAug 9, 2021
- 82. JapaneseAdam Liaw is challenged by SBS The Feed's Marc Fennell and Executive Chef and founder of Sokyo, Chase Kojima into a Japanese food cook off in the Cook Up Kitchen.CC26minAug 10, 2021
- 83. SpinachAdam Liaw is joined in the Cook Up Kitchen by author and food critic Anthony Huckstep and owner of LP's Quality Meats Luke Powell to re-create their favourite spinach dishes.CC26minAug 11, 2021
- 84. RicottaAdam Liaw is joined by Sardinian native and Pilu owner, Giovanni Pilu and Acme famed chef Mitch Orr as they take over The Cook Up Kitchen to re-create their beloved ricotta dishes.CC25minAug 12, 2021
- 85. MushroomsChina Doll head chef Frank Shek and former Ready Steady Cook presenter Janelle Bloom join Adam, serving up their favourite mushroom dishes in the kitchen.CC25minAug 13, 2021
- 86. MacadamiaBake Club's Anneka Manning and award-winning science and technology journalist Rae Johnson join Adam Liaw to discuss an Australian nut favourite: the macadamia.CC24minAug 16, 2021
- 87. Long PastaItalian home cook, Silvia Colloca, and restaurateur and owner of Nel, Nelly Robinson, join Adam in the kitchen to cook up their take on an Italian staple: long pasta.CC26minAug 17, 2021
- 88. EggplantSisters, and owners of Syrian restaurant Almond Bar, Carol and Sharon Salloum join Adam in the kitchen to demonstrate some wonderful eggplant dishes.CC25minAug 18, 2021
- 89. Goat CheeseCaterer to the stars, Jaimee Foley, and owner of Sydney restaurant Marque, Mark Best, join Adam in the kitchen to cook and eat their favourite goat cheese dishes.CC25minAug 19, 2021
- 90. RosemaryAcclaimed chef and owner of Woodcut, Ross Lusted, and Every Night of the Week's Lucy Tweed join Adam to dissect the herb rosemary.CC25minAug 20, 2021
- 91. Pork ChopsThe Cook's Co-Op and ex-Longrain owner Martin Boetz, and Universal and Paramount owner Christine Manfield join Adam to dish up their favourite pork chop recipes.CC26minAug 23, 2021
- 92. Five Ingredient DinnerExecutive `Viking' chef at Mjølner, Joachim Borenius, and comedian Lizzy Hoo, share their ultimate and easy five ingredient dinners with Adam Liaw.CC26minAug 24, 2021
- 93. Late Night SnackRecipe developer, Breda Fenn, and maître d' of Momofuku Seibo fame, Kylie Javier Ashton, join Adam Liaw to serve up their favourite late-night snacks.CC25minAug 25, 2021
- 94. AvocadoAndrew Bowden, of Andy Bowdy Pastry, and Pamela Clark, from The Australian Women's Weekly, join Adam Liaw to cook their favourite avocado dishes.CC25minAug 26, 2021
- 95. PistachioOzHarvest's head chef, Travis Harvey, and Turkish-born head chef of Ester, Ozge Kalvo, join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to chat all things pistachio.CC25minAug 27, 2021
- 96. Signature Dish At HomeGiovanni Pilu and Mitch Orr take over the kitchen to prepare the signature dishes from their respective restaurants.CC26minAug 30, 2021
- 97. T-BoneVic Meat's butcher and owner, Anthony Puharich, and LP's Quality Meats owner, Luke Powell, join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to talk all things T-bone.CC26minAug 31, 2021
- 98. Lunchbox SnackCebu Lechon chef Will Mahusay and MasterChef alumni Hoda Hannaway join Adam Liaw to create easy lunch box snacks.CC25minSep 1, 2021
- 99. ParmesanNelly Robinson of Sydney restaurant nel. and Italian home cook Silvia Colloca take on another much-loved Italian staple, parmesan.CC24minSep 2, 2021
- 100. One Pot WondersDelicious magazine's Phoebe Wood, and comedian and political satirist Mark Humphries join Adam Liaw as they create their ultimate one-pot wonders.CC26minSep 3, 2021
- 101. Rice NoodlesDJ and author Andrew Levins, and host of SBS's Water Heart Food Palisa Anderson join Adam Liaw to share their favourite rice noodle dishes.CC26minSep 6, 2021
- 102. Mid Week DinnerAdam Liaw invites Uccello's Nigel Ward, and Monica Cavallaro, owner of Monish Cakes, into the kitchen to make some quick-and-easy midweek dinners.CC26minSep 7, 2021
- 103. Home GrownHome cooks Noor Azizah and Rnita Dacho join host Adam Liaw to create their ultimate dishes using homegrown produce.CC26minSep 8, 2021
- 104. CheeseMeteorologist and food writer Magdalena Roze, and Taste of Australia chef Hayden Quinn chat and create their favourite cheese-inspired dishes.CC25minSep 9, 2021
- 105. Filipino SweetCebu Lechon owner Will Mahusay, and food photographer Luisa Brimble join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to create Filipino sweets.CC25minSep 10, 2021
- 106. ZucchiniAdam Liaw welcomes Universal and Paramount owner Christine Manfield, and The Cook's Co-Op and ex-Longrain owner Martin Boetz.CC24minSep 13, 2021
- 107. Recipies Handed DownAdam Liaw welcomes Mjolner's Joachim Borenius and comedian Lizzy Hoo to the kitchen to create recipes that have been handed down.CC25minSep 14, 2021
- 108. BeerTop chef Colin Fassnidge, and owner of Eastwood's Deli and Cooking School Kelly Eastwood, spend time with Adam Liaw in the kitchen cooking dishes with beer.CC26minSep 15, 2021
- 109. Comfort Food SavouryKumi Taguchi and Sokyo's Chase Kojima join Adam to chat and create their ultimate savoury comfort food dishes.CC26minSep 16, 2021
- 110. Nuts And SeedsRockpool's Jayde Harris, and Indigenous TV presenter and chef Mark Olive join Adam as they use native nuts and seeds to make some amazing dishes.CC25minSep 17, 2021
- 111. Herbs From The GardenNomad head chef Jacqui Challinor and Iranian refugee Mahshid Babzartabi join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to cook with herbs.CC25minSep 20, 2021
- 112. BiscuitsOwner of Andy Bowdy Pastry Andrew Bowden and writer, food icon, and presenter Pamela Clark join Adam to share their favourite biscuit recipes.CC24minSep 21, 2021
- 113. White FishChaco bar's Keita Abe and Nilgiri's Ajoy Joshi join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to create dishes with white fish.CC48minSep 22, 2021
- 114. PotatoAdam Liaw welcomes Vic's Premium Quality Meat owner Anthony Puharich and LP's Quality Meats' Luke Powell to share their take on potato dishes.CC26minSep 23, 2021
- 115. SeaweedAdam Liaw welcomes Triple J's Linda Marigliano and Kitchen by Mike's owner, Mike McEnearney, to whip up seaweed wonders.CC26minSep 24, 2021
- 116. Lamb CutletsHead chef at One&Only Wolgan Valley James Viles, and food writer Tori Haschka join Adam to create some lamb cutlet favourites.CC26minSep 27, 2021
- 117. Culture ClashThe Lebanese Plate's Lina Jebeile and MasterChef alumni Kylie Millar join Adam to make some traditional favourites with a difference.CC26minSep 28, 2021
- 118. MalaysianAdam Liaw is joined by owner and head chef of Ho Jiak, Junda Khoo, and style editor at Delicious magazine, Kristen Jenkins, as they explore southeast Asian cuisine.CC25minSep 29, 2021
- 119. LiqueurAdam is joined by Italian home cook Silvia Colloca and restaurateur and owner of Nel, Nelly Robinson, as they create dishes by adding alcohol.CC25minSep 30, 2021
- 120. RiceFilipino chef and owner of Sydney restaurant Cebu Lechon, Will Mahusay, and MasterChef alumnus Hoda Hannaway catch up with Adam to make some easy rice dishes.CC25minOct 1, 2021
- 121. BaconRecipe developer Breda Fenn and maître d' of Momofuku Seibo, Kylie Javier Ashton, join Adam to make their favourite bacon dishes.CC26minOct 4, 2021
- 122. Off THe GrillIndigenous chef and TV presenter Mark Olive and New Zealand native chef Marcus Poa join Adam to make some amazing dishes off the grill.CC25minOct 5, 2021
- 123. Go To DishAdam invites Chuuka restaurant's Chase Kojima and owner of Monish Cakes, Monica Cavallaro, into the kitchen to make their go-to dishes.CC25minOct 6, 2021
- 124. Pub FavouriteComedian Mikey Robins and Marque restaurant owner Mark Best join Adam Liaw to share their versions of some Aussie pub favourites.CC26minOct 7, 2021
- 125. ThaiMusician and rocker Jimmy Barnes and his cookbook author wife Jane Barnes make some of their favourite Thai dishes with Adam.CC25minOct 8, 2021
- 126. DuckAdam Liaw, Marc Fennel and Dorothy Lee create their ultimate duck dishes to kick off Hong Kong week in the kitchen.CC26minOct 11, 2021
- 127. CantoneseJuicy Banana chefs Sam Young and Grace Chen join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to create their ultimate Cantonese dishes.CC26minOct 12, 2021
- 128. From The BayJason Chan from Canton Kitchen and owner of Sydney restaurant Nel, Nelly Robinson, join Adam Liaw to cook up seafood-inspired dishes.CC26minOct 13, 2021
- 129. Hong Kong Street FoodCanton Kitchen's Jason Chan and Lilly Mu's Brendan Fong join Adam to create some classic Hong Kong street food.CC26minOct 14, 2021
- 130. DumplingsAdam Liaw welcomes Bodhi's Heaven Leigh and Sun Ming's David Can to create a Cantonese favourite, dumplings.CC26minOct 15, 2021
- 131. NostalgiaThe Lebanese Plate's Lina Jebeile and MasterChef's Kylie Millar join Adam in the kitchen to prepare some of their favourite foods from their childhood.CC26minOct 18, 2021
- 132. TV DinnersFood writer Tori Haschka and head chef at One and Only Wolgan Valley James Viles join Adam to cook some simple dinners that can be eaten while watching TV.CC26minOct 19, 2021
- 133. Cooking With KidsTop chef Colin Fassnidge and owner of Eastwood's Deli and Cooking School Kelly Eastwood, drop by The Cook Up kitchen to cook with host Adam Liaw to create kid-friendly dishes.CC26minOct 20, 2021
- 134. Saturday Night DinnersAdam Liaw is joined by Saturday Night Pasta cookbook author Elizabeth Hewson, and Good Food Guide editor Myffy Rigby to create their favourite and simple Saturday night meals.CC26minOct 21, 2021
- 135. EggsEthiopian cook Tinsae Elsdon and head chef at The Old Fitz Anna Ugarte-Carral join Adam Liaw to showcase their favourite egg dishes.CCOct 22, 2021
- 136. Fast FoodDJ and writer Andrew Levins and the host of Water Heart Food, Palisa Anderson, join Adam in the kitchen to create their own renditions of fast food.CC26minOct 25, 2021
- 137. From The SeaCookbook author Analiese Gregory and Monday Morning Cooking Club's Lisa Goldberg join Adam to re-create some of their favourite dishes from the sea.CC26minOct 26, 2021
- 138. Simply The BestAdam is joined by meteorologist and food writer Magdalena Rose and television presenter and chef Hayden Quinn to create simple dishes.CC26minOct 27, 2021
- 139. Childhood FaveEthiopian cook Tinsae Elsdon and head chef at The Old Fitz Anna Ugarte-Carral join Adam Liaw to cook their childhood favourite dishes.CC26minOct 28, 2021
- 140. PumpkinColin Fassnidge and Yumi Stynes visit Adam in the kitchen to create some Halloween-inspired pumpkin dishes.CC25minOct 29, 2021
- 141. Chicken BreastEvery Night of the Week's Lucy Tweed and owner of Woodcut restaurant Ross Lusted use chicken breast as the main ingredient for their dishes.CC25minNov 1, 2021
- 142. Stir FryTV presenter Jessica Rowe and food writer Tristan Lutze join Adam in the kitchen to create their ultimate stir fry dishes.CC26minNov 2, 2021
- 143. Olive OilTV presenter Jan Fran and Melbourne's Maha Bar's Shane Delia enter the kitchen to cook some classic dishes using olive oil.CC26minNov 3, 2021
- 144. CherriesAustralian food icon Lyndey Milan and Fabbrica chef Hugh Piper join Adam to cook dishes using cherries.CC26minNov 4, 2021
- 145. Most RequestedCWA president Stephanie Stanhope and CWA Woy Woy member Amy Scott join Adam to cook their most requested recipes over the years together in the kitchen.CC26minNov 5, 2021
- 146. 10-Minutes DinnersNel restaurant chef Nelly Robinson and Bondi Harvest chef Taylor Cullen join Adam and share their ultimate 10-minute dinners.CC25minNov 8, 2021
- 147. TakeawayComedian and radio presenter Joel Creasey and media personality Melissa Hoyer attempt to replicate their favourite takeaway meals.CC25minNov 9, 2021
- 148. Easy DessertsBodhi's Heaven Leigh and Sun Ming's David Chan join Adam in the kitchen to throw together their ultimate easy desserts.CC26minNov 10, 2021
- 149. ChilliHartyard's Dorothy Lee and Mastermind's Marc Fennell join Adam to prepare their ultimate dishes featuring chilli.CC25minNov 11, 2021
- 150. PicnicTV presenter Jessica Rowe and Woodcut's Ross Lusted join Adam to prepare their ultimate dishes to take on a picnic.CC26minNov 12, 2021
- 151. LabnehFood writer Tori Haschka and head chef at One&Only Wolgan Valley James Viles prepare dishes featuring a Middle Eastern favourite, labneh.CC25minNov 15, 2021
- 152. LebaneseMother-daughter duo and owners of Sunday Kitchen, Karima Hazim and Sivine Tabbouch join Adam to prepare amazing Lebanese dishes.CC26minNov 16, 2021
- 153. Special Occasion DinnerJuicy Banana duo Sam Young and Grace Chen prepare their special occasion dinner ideas with Adam Liaw.CC25minNov 17, 2021
- 154. BrunchThe Old Fitz head chef, Anna Urgate-Carral, and Chiswick head chef, Francois Poulard, prepare their ultimate brunch creations with Adam.CC26minNov 18, 2021
- 155. PlumsAdam Liaw, author and food critic Anthony Huckstep, and owner of LP's Quality Meats Luke Powell cook up dishes using plums.CC25minNov 19, 2021
- 156. Lime LeavesUniversal Paramount chef Christine Manfield and Bird Cow Fish chef Alex Herbert share their dishes that use lime leaves.CC25minNov 22, 2021
- 157. Staff MealsNomad head chef Jacqui Challinor and former head chef at Claude's Chui Lee Luk, share the dishes that they cook for their staff.CC25minNov 23, 2021
- 158. Afternoon TeaMonday Morning Cooking Club's Merelyn Chalmers and chef and author Analiese Gregory put together an afternoon tea.CC25minNov 24, 2021
- 159. HaloumiThe Lebanese Plate's Lina Jebeile and Bondi Harvest chef Guy Turland demonstrate the many different ways to hero haloumi in dishes.CC25minNov 25, 2021
- 160. Cheat's DessertEthiopian cook Tinsae Elsdon and head chef at The Old Fitz, Anna Ugarte-Carral, share their favourite cheat's desserts.CC25minNov 26, 2021
- 161. Summer SaladsAdam Liaw brings Yellow's Nina Huynh and food and travel writer Yasmin Newman into the kitchen to create their favourite summer salads.CC25minNov 29, 2021
- 162. SummerComedian Joel Creasey and radio and TV presenter Myf Warhurst join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to create their favourite summer dishes.CC26minNov 30, 2021
- 163. Party PlateCookbook author Jane Barnes and MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo are in the kitchen with Adam Liaw to share their ultimate party plates.CC25minDec 1, 2021
- 164. MangoLongrain's Martin Boetz and Universal's Christine Manfield join Adam in the kitchen to make their favourite mango dishes.CC24minDec 2, 2021
- 165. Desert Island DishSinger Christine Anu and actor Remy Hii create the one dish that they would constantly crave if stuck on a desert island.CC25minDec 3, 2021
- 166. PrawnsCaterer to the stars Jaimee Foley and owner of Sydney restaurant Marque Mark Best join Adam in the kitchen to prepare their ultimate prawn dishes.CC25minDec 6, 2021
- 167. Five Minute SnackTelevision presenter and chef Hayden Quinn and meteorologist and food writer Magdalena Roze join Adam in the kitchen to create easy, quick snacks.CC25minDec 7, 2021
- 168. CapsicumHome cook and wife of Manu Feildel, Clarissa Feildel, and MasterChef alumni Amina Elshafei join Adam to showcase the vegetable capsicum.CC25minDec 8, 2021
- 169. Fresh BeansYellow chef Nina Huynh and television presenter Linda Marigliano join Adam in the kitchen to make their favourite green bean dishes.CC25minDec 9, 2021
- 170. BreakfastPolitical satirist Mark Humphries and MasterChef Turkey host Somer Sivriogl join Adam to make their ultimate breakfast dishes.CC25minDec 10, 2021
- 171. Cream CheeseFood and travel writer Yasmin Newman and food writer Tori Haschka join Adam to make their ultimate cream cheese dishes.CC23minDec 13, 2021
- 172. Home DeliveryEx-Mr Wong and Lotus chef Sam Young, and television presenter Julia Zemiro join Adam to make their home delivery inspired meals.CC26minDec 14, 2021
- 173. Middle EasternMelbourne's Maha Bar owner Shane Delia and television presenter Jan Fran join Adam to prepare some Middle Eastern inspired dishes.CC26minDec 15, 2021
- 174. Christmas DessertOwner of Andy Bowdy Pastry Andrew Bowden and food icon Pamela Clark join Adam for some last-minute Christmas food ideas.CC24minDec 16, 2021
- 175. Christmas RoastBird Cow Fish chef Alex Herbert and Paramount's Christine Manfield join Adam to show off their best roasts.CC26minDec 17, 2021
- 176. Short PastaAdam Liaw, Saturday Night Pasta cookbook author Elizabeth Hewson, and Good Food Guide editor Myffy Rigby make their ultimate short pasta dishes.CC26minDec 20, 2021
- 177. Dinner In 20 MinutesAdam Liaw is joined by owner and head chef of Ho Jiak, Junda Khoo, and style editor at Delicious magazine, Kristen Jenkins, to create dinner meals in 20 minutes.CC26minDec 21, 2021
- 178. RoastAdam Liaw, TV presenter Jessica Rowe, and Woodcut restaurant's Ross Lusted make the family favourite, a roast.CC26minDec 22, 2021
- 179. Morning TeaAdam Liaw, CWA President Stephanie Stanhope, and CWA Woy Woy member Amy Scott create their morning tea favourites.CC25minDec 23, 2021
- 180. CreamMasterChef Turkey host Somer Sivrioglu and political satirist Mark Humphries join Adam to make dishes using a favourite ingredient, cream.CC26minDec 24, 2021
- 181. Island CookingHost Adam Liaw invites food writer Tori Haschka and food and travel writer Yasmin Newman into the kitchen to create some island-inspired dishes.CC25minDec 27, 2021
- 182. ShortcutsHost Adam Liaw, MasterChef Turkey host Somer Sivrioglu, and political satirist Mark Humphries are in the kitchen to create some of their delicious dishes using shortcuts.CC25minDec 28, 2021
- 183. From Where You Would Rather BeAdam Liaw is joined by singer Christine Anu and actor Remy Hii in the kitchen, where they prepare dishes from where they would rather be.CC26minDec 29, 2021
- 184. FrenchHead chef at The Old Fitz Anna Urgate-Carral and head chef at Chiswick Francois Poulard join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to whip up their ultimate French dishes.CC26minDec 30, 2021
- 185. Sunday LunchMother and daughter Karima Hazim and Sivine Tabbouch from Sunday Kitchen join Adam Liaw to whip up their Sunday lunch must-have dishes.CC25minDec 31, 2021
- 186. PizzaAdam Liaw is joined by television presenter Jessica Rowe and food writer Tristan Lutze as they prepare their favourite pizzas.CC25minJan 3, 2022
- 187. TextureTelevision presenter Jan Fran and Melbourne's Maha Bar owner Shane Delia join Adam in the kitchen to prepare some texture-inspired dishes.CC25minJan 4, 2022
- 188. GarlicAdam Liaw is in the kitchen making dishes using garlic with Canton Kitchen's Jason Chan and Lilly Mu's executive chef Brendan Fong.CC25minJan 5, 2022
- 189. Cooking With WineAdam Liaw makes dishes using wine and is joined in the kitchen by Chaco Bar's Keita Abe and Nilgiri's Ajoy Joshi.CC26minJan 6, 2022
- 190. RaspberriesUniversal-Paramount chef Christine Manfield and Bird Cow Fish chef Alex Herbert join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to make dishes using raspberries.CC25minJan 7, 2022
- 191. SourAdam Liaw, cookbook author Jane Barnes, and MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo explore a variety of dishes with sour ingredients.CC26minJan 10, 2022
- 192. BitterAdam Liaw meets Banksia Hotel's chef Colin Fassnidge and owner of Eastwood's Deli and Cooking School Kelly Eastwood.CC25minJan 11, 2022
- 193. SaltyAdam Liaw invites Uccello's Nigel Ward and dessert queen Anna Polyviou to create some salt-inspired dishes.CC25minJan 12, 2022
- 194. SweetAdam Liaw, cookbook author Analiese Gregory, and Natanya Eskin from the Monday Morning Cooking Club recreate their favourite sweet dishes.CC25minJan 13, 2022
- 195. UmamiInsight's Kumi Taguchi and Chase Kojima from Sokyo join Adam Liaw to cook dishes centred on umami tastes.CC26minJan 14, 2022
- 196. Summer DessertAdam Liaw makes summer dessert classics with TV presenter Jan Fran and Shane Delia, owner of Melbourne's Maha Bar.CC26minJan 17, 2022
- 197. Dinner For OneComedian and radio presenter Joel Creasey and media personality Melissa Hoyer join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to make their best dinner-for-one meals.CC25minJan 18, 2022
- 198. GingerCanton Kitchen's Jason Chan and Nelly Robinson, owner of Nel Restaurant, join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to cook ginger-infused dishes.CC26minJan 19, 2022
- 199. ColourTelevision presenter Julia Zemiro and Sam Young, ex-head chef of Mr Wong and Lotus, cook up some colourful dishes with Adam Liaw.CC26minJan 20, 2022
- 200. TechniqueToshihiko Oe, one of Australia's best sushi masters, and Chuuka's Chase Kojima show off their cooking techniques with Adam Liaw.CC26minJan 21, 2022
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw
The popular cook, author and TV presenter is joined each night by two food loving friends for a half hour of good fun and conversation as they cook up a variety of dishes centred around a nightly theme. Whether it’s an ingredient, a style of cuisine or cultural inspiration, Adam whips up his dish first before his guests follow suit with easy to follow recipes and tips for viewers to follow at home in time for dinner. There will be celebrities, culture, food, and lots of laughs in a series that will provide everyday inspiration for foodies and non-foodies alike.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Adam Liaw
- Studio
- SBS

