The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

Season 3

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.

Where to Watch The Cook Up with Adam Liaw • Season 3

100 Episodes

Reinventing The Meal
E1
Reinventing The MealChef and restaurateur of the Ho Jiak brand Junda Khoo, and executive chef of Nour and Aalia, Paul Farag, are in the kitchen with Adam as they prepare the reversion of some classic dishes.
Aussie Italian
E2
Aussie ItalianAdam, model Samantha Harris and chef Karl Firla are saying "buongiorno" to the kitchen as they explore Italian dishes with an Aussie twist.
Super Soups
E3
Super SoupsAdam, chef Sharon Salloum and social media foodie Morgan Hipworth are in the kitchen upgrading the humble soup to something super.
Great British Grub
E4
Great British GrubThe British High Commissioner to Australia Vicki Treadell, and Executive Chef of Nel Restaurant, Nelly Robinson, join Adam in The Cook Up kitchen to make some Great British grub.
One Pan Dinner
E5
One Pan DinnerTo prove that great dinners don't require a lot of equipment Adam, journalist Jason Om and creative Jenevieve Chang are in kitchen cooking with only one pan.
Celebration Food
E6
Celebration FoodLet's get the party started! Adam, performer Mitch Tambo and chef Aline de Freitas are in the kitchen making celebration food.
Food On Tour
E7
Food On TourFormer Bachelorette Brooke Blurton and satirist Mark Humphries join Adam in the kitchen to share their best dishes for when you're travelling.
Dish From My Travels
E8
Dish From My TravelsFancy a holiday? We've got the next best thing. One of the youngest head chefs in Australia Luci Khan and food writer and presenter Sofia Levin join Adam in The Cook Up Kitchen to make some delicious dishes from their travels.
Go-to Weeknight Dinner
E9
Go-to Weeknight DinnerAdam, Paralympian gold medallist Ellie Cole, and head chef of Arthur's in Surry Hills, Tristan Rosier, are brightening up your Monday to Fridays by cooking their go-to weeknight dinners.
Citrus
E10
CitrusJournalist Mahnaz Angury and Head Chef Danielle Alvarez join Adam in the kitchen to create three delicious dishes using the most versatile of fruit groups - citrus.
Stupendous Stews
E11
Stupendous StewsSinger songwriter Emma Donovan and chef at Pipit Restaurant, Ben Devlin, join Adam in The Cook Up Kitchen making stupendous stews.
Chicken Drumstick
E12
Chicken DrumstickCue the drum roll because chef Mark Olive, comedian Shiralee Hood and Adam are in The Cook Up Kitchen cooking with a cheap and delicious cut - the chicken drumstick.
Grand Finale
E13
Grand FinaleWe are creating the ultimate Grand Finale for a dinner party! Adam, musician Satu Vanska and chef Adam D'Sylva are bringing some impressive desserts to The Cook Up Kitchen.
From The Vine
E14
From The VineThe one and only Maggie Beer joins baker Natalie Paull and Adam in The Cook Up Kitchen to make dishes using produce from the vine.
Ready In 10
E15
Ready In 10It is a race against the clock to make dishes in just 10 minutes. And in The Cook Up Kitchen Adam, actor Aaron Fa'Aoso and chef Nina Huynh are facing the timer.
High Engagement
E16
High EngagementIt's a popularity contest in The Cook Up kitchen as Adam, restauranteur Sharon Salloum and social media cooking star Morgan Hipworth create dishes with high engagement.
Pasta Or Noodles
E17
Pasta Or NoodlesAdam and guests, chef Frank Shek and presenter Alex Lee must pick a side in The Cook Up kitchen as they decide between cooking with pasta or noodles.
One Or One Hundred
E18
One Or One HundredRestaurateur Callum Hann and comedian Lizzy Hoo join Adam in The Cook Up kitchen to cook dishes that are just as good when you're cooking for one or 100 people.
Best In Class
E19
Best In ClassAdam, food icon Stephanie Alexander, and Paralympian Kurt Fearnley are gently competing to see who the Best in Class in The Cook Up kitchen will be. Tune in for the winner!
Spring In Your Step
E20
Spring In Your StepSpring is on its way, and Adam and guests Junda Khoo and Paul Farag are creating a feast of foods set to welcome in the fabulous season of Spring.
Takes The Cake
E21
Takes The CakeSteph Stanhope and Madison Bronte from the Country Women's Association of New South Wales are joining Adam in the kitchen to bake their favourite cakes.
Florentine
E22
FlorentineIt's an ode to Italy, as cookbook author Emiko Davies and journalist Anthony Huckstep join Adam in the kitchen to open our eyes to the recipes of Florence.
Brilliant Breakfast
E23
Brilliant BreakfastCooking a cornerstone of Australian cuisine, Adam is joined in the kitchen by food photographer Luisa Brimble and chef Matteo Zamboni for some brilliant breakfasts.
Posh Sandwiches
E24
Posh SandwichesAdam, head chef Nelly Robinson and TV personality Lyndey Milan are making sandwiches. But not just any sandwiches - they're very posh.
Faster Than Delivery
E25
Faster Than DeliveryActor and writer Jenevieve Chang and journalist Jason Om join Adam in the kitchen to create dishes that take less time than anything you can order for delivery.
Cheese Platter
E26
Cheese PlatterChef Jo Barrett and food writer Nida Degutiene join Adam in the kitchen to create their favourite recipes that feature cheese.
Steam
E27
SteamIt's getting steamy in the kitchen as Adam, presenter and comedian Alex Lee, and head chef of China Doll Frank Shek employ the method of steaming.
Shoots & Leaves
E28
Shoots & LeavesAdam, executive chef Jacqui Challinor and winner of the Australian Professional Chef of the Year Andrew Ballard are in the kitchen to create dishes featuring shoots and leaves.
Quick Curries
E29
Quick CurriesAdam, chef Mark Olive and comedian Shiralee Hood are in the kitchen, feeling the need for speed and spice as they make some quick curries.
Sizzle
E30
SizzleThe kitchen is heating up as Adam, head chef of Stanley Restaurant Louis Tikaram and executive chef and owner of Arkhe Jake Kellie make foods that have a real sizzle.
Current Obsession
E31
Current ObsessionIn the kitchen, Adam, journalist Benjamin Law and actor Lucy Durack are sharing their current food obsessions.
Emotive Eating
E32
Emotive EatingAdam, Violinist Satu Vanska and chef Adam D'Sylva are in the kitchen, pouring pure emotion into their food to stimulate the senses and provide the ultimate food experience.
Parcels Of joy
E33
Parcels Of joyProving that the best things come in small packages, chef Anna Polyviou, and Professor Steve Smith join Adam in the kitchen to make parcels of joy.
Date Night Dish
E34
Date Night DishExpert in the art of date nights, former Bachelorette Brooke Blurton, and comedian Mark Humphries join Adam in the kitchen to create date night dishes.
Oh Dough
E35
Oh DoughSinger, songwriter Emma Donovan, and chef Ben Devlin join Adam in The Cook Up Kitchen to get creative with dishes using dough.
TV Snacks
E36
TV SnacksAdam, Chef Luci Khan and Travel Journalist Sofia Levin are in The Cook Up Kitchen raising the game with some new and delicious TV snack ideas.
One Dish You Should Know How To Cook
E37
One Dish You Should Know How To CookIt's an important night as Adam, chef Nelly Robinson and Appearance Advocate Carly Findlay make the dishes they think are a must know for your repertoire.
Midweek Mediterranean
E38
Midweek MediterraneanSinger-songwriter Christine Anu and George Calombaris join Adam to make some marvellous midweek Mediterranean meals.
Meatless Marvels
E39
Meatless MarvelsTwo of Australia's greatest performers join Adam for a vegetarian feast. Courtney Act and Mitch Tambo are making some meatless marvels.
Coconut
E40
CoconutAdam, actor Aaron Fa'Aoso and chef Nina Huynh are going nuts for dishes featuring the humble coconut.
Savoury Pastry
E41
Savoury PastrySustainable chef extraordinaire Jo Barrett and cookbook author Nida Degutiene are in the kitchen with Adam to bake savoury pastries.
Ingredient Vego
E42
Ingredient VegoAdam, cookbook author Emiko Davies, and journalist Anthony Huckstep are cooking using just six ingredients to create beautiful vegetarian dishes.
Gourmet To Go
E43
Gourmet To GoRestauranteur Callum Hann and comedian Lizzy Hoo are joining Adam in The Cook Up Kitchen to make some portable meals that are pure perfection.
Homeage To Grandma
E44
Homeage To GrandmaAdam, paralympian Ellie Cole and head chef Tristan Rosier are cooking up dishes they originally learnt in their Grandma's kitchens!
Food To Make Your Heart Sing
E45
Food To Make Your Heart SingOn Friday 7:00pm - 7:30pm More Times Chefs Junda Khoo and Paul Farag join Adam to bring edible happiness to the kitchen with food to make your heart sing.
Faster Pasta
E46
Faster PastaFood photographer Luisa Brimble and chef Matteo Zamboni join Adam in the kitchen to show you how to make pasta, but faster.
Disco Dinner
E47
Disco DinnerIt's retro-party time! And joining Adam on the kitchen dance floor is comedian Shiralee Hood and chef Mark Olive making their disco dinners.
In A Pickle
E48
In A PickleChefs Andrew Ballard and Jacqui Challinor join Adam in the kitchen to create dishes with all sorts of pickles and preserves.
Kitchen Pickle
E49
Kitchen PickleIn a night of legends, food icon Stephanie Alexander and paralympian gold medallist Kurt Fearnley join Adam to make a feast you can create with ingredients from a kitchen garden.
Sweet Dreams
E50
Sweet DreamsOne of Australia's youngest head chefs, Luci Khan, and travel journalist Sofia Levin, are joining Adam in the kitchen to make desserts that are sure to make your mouth water.
I Grew Up On This
E51
I Grew Up On ThisAuthor Jenevieve Chang and journalist Jason Om join Adam to create dishes that evoke their childhood memories.
Sweet & Sour
E52
Sweet & SourAdam, chef Nelly Robinson, and appearance advocate Carly Findlay are cooking with Adam's two favourite tastes: sweet and sour.
Spice Up Your Life
E53
Spice Up Your LifeChef George Calombaris and singer Christine Anu are with Adam to create dishes that are sure to spice up your life.
Crowd Pleaser
E54
Crowd PleaserCooking for people is one of Adams greatest pleasures, so he, Alex Lee and Frank Shek all cook the dishes that are their greatest crowd-pleasers.
Is It Sweet Or Savoury
E55
Is It Sweet Or SavouryThe culinary conundrum finds its way to the Cook Up kitchen. To solve the mystery, Emma Donovan and Ben Devlin join Adam to explore dishes that could be sweet or savoury.
Brilliant Biscuits
E56
Brilliant BiscuitsThe CWA are known to be great bakers so NSW members Madison Bronte and Steph Stanhope are joining Adam to make some brilliant biscuits.
Animal Instincts
E57
Animal InstinctsAdam, political writer Annabel Crabb, and professor of life and environmental sciences Stephen Simpson are making food that follows the way our bodies are programmed to provide nutrition.
Elements
E58
ElementsLouis Tikaram from Stanley Restaurant in Brisbane, and Jake Kellie from Arkhe Restaurant in Adelaide, join Adam to use the elements - fire, water, air and earth - to create some spectacular dishes.
Memory Lane
E59
Memory LaneBaker Natalie Paull spent her early years learning from the legendary Maggie Beer, and they both join Adam in the kitchen to take you down memory lane with nostalgia inspired dishes.
Zero To Hero
E60
Zero To HeroChef Danielle Alvarez and ABC journalist Mahnaz Angury join Adam in the kitchen to make dishes that you can make from the most humble ingredients.
Easy, Quick and Fancy
E61
Easy, Quick and FancyJo Barrett and Nida Degutiene join Adam in the kitchen to make dishes to test the theory of whether you can make dishes that are easy, quick and fancy.
Sweet Nectar
E62
Sweet NectarAdam, comedian Shiralee Hood and chef Mark Olive are taking time in the kitchen to cook with sweet nectar.
Hand Me Down Recipe
E63
Hand Me Down RecipeJournalist Mahnaz Angury, chef Danielle Alvarez and Adam are in kitchen celebrating one of the best hand-me-down gifts we can ever receive: recipes.
Fast & Fruity
E64
Fast & FruityJoin Adam and television personalities Mark Humphries and Brooke Blurton as they make fast and fruity dishes.
Sauce
E65
SauceAcclaimed chefs Jacqui Challinor and Andrew Ballard join Adam in the kitchen where things are getting saucy.
Food to Lift Your Mood
E66
Food to Lift Your MoodMiddle Eastern chef Sharon Salloum and social media food star Morgan Hipworth join Adam in the kitchen to make food to lift your mood.
Fruits Of The Sea
E67
Fruits Of The SeaAdam, model Samantha Harris and chef Karl Firla are looking to the ocean to make dishes containing fruits of the sea.
Retro Desserts
E68
Retro DessertsAdam, Paralympian Ellie Cole and head chef of Jane restaurant Victoria Rose are going back to their childhoods to create retro deserts.
Sustainable Seafood
E69
Sustainable SeafoodIt's good for the world and it's good for you! Cookbook author Emiko Davies and journalist Anthony Huckstep join Adam to explore meals with sustainable seafood.
Noodle Salads
E70
Noodle SaladsRestaurateur Callum Hann and comedian Lizzy Hoo join Adam to create oodles of noodles, salad style.
The Beaten Track
E71
The Beaten TrackAdam Liaw, chef Luci Khan and journalist Sofia Levin are cooking with foods that are off the beaten track. Join us if you dare.
That's A Wrap
E72
That's A WrapWe're rapt that actor Lucy Durack and journalist Benjamin Law are joining Adam in the kitchen to make their favourite wraps.
New Tricks
E73
New TricksFood and lifestyle photographer Luisa Brimble and chef Matteo Zamboni join Adam in the kitchen to show off the tricks they've learnt recently to elevate their dishes.
Rice In A Trice
E74
Rice In A TriceAdam, singer Christine Anu, and chef George Calombaris are making some quick and delicious rice dishes.
High Steaks
E75
High SteaksThere's a lot of steak, and a lot at stake, as Adam, chef Aline de Freitas and performer Mitch Tambo cook up a meat storm in the kitchen.
Before Or After Snacks
E76
Before Or After SnacksAdam hosts violinist Satu Vanska and chef Adam D'Sylva as they make their favourite snacks for any time of the day.
Secret Vice
E77
Secret ViceAdam, metabolic scientist Professor Stephen Simpson, and pastry chef Anna Polyviou are indulging in some 'only occasionally' dishes.
Toast Toppers
E78
Toast ToppersSinger-songwriter Emma Donovan and chef Ben Devlin join Adam to create their favourite toast toppers.
Twist On A Classic
E79
Twist On A ClassicAdam is joined by chef Nelly Robinson and appearance advocate Carly Findlay to add a culinary twist to a classic dish.
Slice Of Life
E80
Slice Of LifeAdam, journalist Mahnaz Angury, and chef Danielle Alvarez join Adam to dish up the best food that is best served sliced.
A Little Bit Fancy
E81
A Little Bit FancyAdam, and chefs Jacqui Challinor and Andrew Ballard are in the kitchen to create something a little bit fancy. These are dishes that you don't want to miss.
A Ten In Ten
E82
A Ten In TenComedian and presenter Alex Lee and chef and restaurateur Frank Shek join Adam in the kitchen to prove that you can make a 10 out of 10 in 10 minutes.
All Fired Up
E83
All Fired UpWe're all fired up - literally. Chefs Louis Tikaram and Jake Kellie join Adam for a night of barbecue cooking.
Showstoppers
E84
ShowstoppersAdam, actor Lucy Durack and journalist Benjamin Law are bringing their showstopper dishes to the table. You'll love them so much you'll want an encore.
In The Open Air
E85
In The Open AirJoining Adam to make dishes you can eat al fresco are cookbook author Nida Degutiene and chef Jo Barrett.
Christmas Crackers
E86
Christmas CrackersIt's Christmas week, so two of Australia's greatest performers, Courtney Act and Mitch Tambo, join Adam to celebrate the festive period with the perfect snacks.
Take A Plate For Christmas
E87
Take A Plate For ChristmasSamantha Harris and Karl Firla join Adam in The Cook Up Kitchen to give you some great ideas for dishes to make for a Festive Take a Plate.
Christmas Savoury
E88
Christmas SavouryAdam, food icon Maggie Beer and Baker Natalie Paull are in the kitchen making savoury dishes that can be the centre of your Christmas buffet.
Christmas At Mine
E89
Christmas At MineIt's a big night with Adam, Chef George Calombaris, and singer Christine Anu in the kitchen, creating festive food unique to their homes.
Christmas Dessert
E90
Christmas DessertCulinary queen Stephanie Alexander and Paralympian gold medallist Kurt Fearnley join Adam in the kitchen to make Christmas desserts.
My Secret Ingredient
E91
My Secret IngredientOn this episode, secrets are revealed. Adam, actor Aaron Fa'Aoso and Chef Nina Huynh cook with their secret ingredients.
In The Middle
E92
In The MiddleParalympian Ellie Cole and Chef Victoria Rose join Adam in the kitchen to make dishes that are perfect for sharing.
Eat With Your Eyes
E93
Eat With Your EyesAdam, restaurateur Matteo Zamboni and food photographer Luisa Brimble are making dishes that are so visually appealing, you won't be able to take your eyes off them.
Self Care
E94
Self CareBrooke Blurton and Mark Humphries are in the kitchen with Adam, making dishes that bring us that warm little hug when we need it most.
Short But Sweet
E95
Short But SweetAdam, chefs Sharon Salloum and Morgan Hipworth are in the kitchen combining short with sweet. And it's a winning formula.
Stress Free Starters
E96
Stress Free StartersAdam and chefs Junda Khoo and Paul Farag are making the kitchen very zen, as they create some stress-free starters.
Red Hot Summer
E97
Red Hot SummerIf you can stand the heat, get into the kitchen with Adam, restaurateur Callum Hann and comedian Lizzy Hoo for some recipes for a red hot summer.
Pantry Panic
E98
Pantry PanicAdam, political journalist Annabel Crabb, and scientist professor Steve Simpson are in the kitchen making delicious dishes for when your ingredients are running low.
Signature Salad
E99
Signature SaladChef Nelly Robinson and appearance advocate Carly Findlay join Adam in the kitchen to make and share their signature salads.
Sweet Heat
E100
Sweet HeatAdam and chefs Louis Tikaram and Jake Kellie are bringing incredible summer desserts to the kitchen.