The Cook Up with Adam Liaw Season 2
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.
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Adam is joined by Happyfield owners Chris Theodosi and Jesse Orleans in the kitchen as they create dishes that only require a bowl.
Adam is joined by Studio 10 roving reporter Daniel Doody and restaurant owner Jessi Singh as they make spiced-inspired creations.
Adam is joined by comedians Suren Jayemanne and Jennifer Wong, who prepare delicious date night dishes.
Actor Dane Simpson and SBS News presenter Janice Petersen join Adam in the kitchen to prepare their favourite cookie creations.
Chef Colin Fassnidge and TV host extraordinaire Marc Fennell create dishes from their heritage in the kitchen with Adam.
Pastry chef Lauren Eldridge and food writer Lorraine Elliott make apple-inspired treats in the kitchen with Adam.
Nilgris chef Ajoy Joshi and Siddarth Kalyanaraman, head chef at Foreign Return, make Indian dishes from their regions with Adam.
Rockwiz presenter Julia Zemiro, chef Morgan McGlone and Adam get in the kitchen to make dishes inspired by country music.
Julie 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.
Owner of Sandhurst Olives Mimmo Lubrano and actor Andy Trieu join Adam to create some yummy olive dishes.
Rosa Cienfuegos, owner of Mexican Deli, and Chica Bonita chef Alejandro Huerta join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to make their ultimate sweet dishes.
Reporter Daniel Doody and restaurant owner Jessi Singh get into the kitchen with Adam to give their takes on rice.
Adam is joined by writer Kate Gibbs and former MasterChef contestant Aaron Harvie, who prepare their family favourite recipes.
Actor and performer Virginia Gay and political satirist Mark Humphries cook their ultimate tofu dishes in the kitchen with Adam.
Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis and chef Tom Walton whip up some garden-inspired recipes in the kitchen with Adam.
Soccer legend Craig Foster and restaurant supervisor Fatima Awad Ali Salim create hot and spicy dishes in the kitchen with Adam.
TV 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.
Comedian Gen Fricker and chef at The Old Fitz Anna Ugarte-Carral join Adam in the kitchen as they create simple dinner meals.
Chef Colin Fassnidge and TV host extraordinaire Marc Fennell join Adam in the kitchen to cook up some acidic creations.
NITV presenters Rae Johnston and Natalie Ahmat join Adam in the kitchen to create sweet memories of the food kind.
Adam and Darug countrymen Sam and Luke Bourke create their ultimate cheesy dishes to round out NAIDOC week.
Kamilaroi women Jayde Harris and Nakkiah Lui are in the kitchen with Adam to create dishes that showcase native herbs.
Anaiwan man Dean Widders and Nornie Bero from the Meriam people in the Torres Strait cook dishes inspired by their Indigenous Country with Adam Liaw.
Palawa man Luke Bourke and BrothaBlack of the Yiman nation, Shannon Williams, join Adam in the kitchen to design their own dishes.
Adam welcomes Gumbaynggirr man Kyah Lulman and Whadjuk Noongar woman Narelda Jacobs to the kitchen to kick off NAIDOC week.
Adam and special guests, SBS News presenter Janice Petersen and actor Dane Simpson, create some easy chickpea recipes in the kitchen.
Zero waste warrior Sarah Wilson and Three Blue Ducks owner Mark LaBrooy help Adam in the kitchen to create dishes that make wine the hero.
SBS news presenter Janice Petersen and actor Dane Simpson help Adam Liaw in the kitchen for some prune-inspired dishes.
Adam, food writer Kate Gibbs, and former MasterChef contestant Aaron Harvie take on the classic dishes with a modern take.
Actress Pia Miranda and hospitality consultant Justin North make easy dishes that only use one pot with Adam in the kitchen.
Adam is joined by soccer legend and refugee advocate Craig Foster and Yemen refugee Fatima Awad Ali Salim as they make dishes inspired by Yemen.
Adam is joined by Lentil As Anything owner and creator Shanaka Fernando and chef colleague and Sri Lankan refugee Chandra Kanapathipillai as they prepare their ultimate curries.
Adam 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.
Adam is joined by Ethiopian refugee Sara Taddasse, and Burmese refugee Sally Win as they create VIP - very important plate - dishes.
For Refugee Week, Adam, Bavan Foods owner Krishna Vijitha and Iranian refugee and senior client chef at The House of Welcome Alieyah Tooba cook up meals from their culture.
Chef at The Old Fitz Anna Ugarte-Carral and comedian Gen Fricker join Adam in the kitchen to create dishes using secondary cuts.
Delicious curators Warren Mendes and Phoebe Wood join Adam in the kitchen to make dishes inspired by items they have in their pantries.
Chef Adam Liaw invites special guests, including celebrities and fellow chefs, into the kitchen to help him cook up some delicious meals.
Julie Goodwin and comedian extraordinaire Aaron Chen join Adam to whip up their favourite soup recipes.
Adam and guests TV presenter Julia Zemiro and chef Morgan McGlone whip up some dishes in the kitchen inspired by their favourite books.
Pastry chef Lauren Eldridge and food writer Lorraine Elliott create their favourite weekend sweet treats with Adam.
Head 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.
Adam, actor Matt Okine, and video game critic Steph Bendixen make dishes inspired by their favourite flavours.
Adam is joined by Suren Jayemanne and Jennifer Wong as they create dishes that require some skill when eating, needing chopsticks or forks.
TV hosting extraordinaire Marc Fennell and chef Colin Fassnidge join Adam in the kitchen to create their favourite pastry-inspired dishes.
Mexican deli owner Rosa Cienfuegos and Chica Bonita chef Alejandro Huerta join Adam to cook up their ultimate couch day recipes.
Actress and performer Virginia Gay and political satirist Mark Humphries join Adam to sing their favourite musicals and create dishes inspired by them.
Costa Georgiadis and chef Tom Walton join Adam in the kitchen to create their vegetarian-inspired dishes.
Phoebe Wood and Warren Mendes team up with Adam to create some zero waste dishes that use all the ingredients.
Hospitality consultant Justin North and Survivor Australia winner Pia Miranda join Adam to create their favourite peanut butter dishes.
Chef and author Bridget Foliaki Davis and apprentice chef Kyah Lulman join Adam Liaw to make their ultimate five-ingredient lunches.
Happyfield owners Chris Theodosi and Jesse Orleans make recipes they have learnt and perfected from their mums.
Adam Liaw is joined by comedians Suren Jayemanne and Jennifer Wong to make their ultimate after-show eats.
Author and lecturer Bruce Pascoe and chef Jared Ingersoll join Adam to share their ideas on what to do with leftover spaghetti sauce.
Nilgiri's chef Ajoy Joshi and bush food educator Jody Orcher join Adam to make the ultimate Breakfast of Champions dishes.
TAFE student Kirsty Lea and pastry chef Lauren Eldridge create dishes inspired by The Land of Milk and Honey.
NITV presenters Natalie Ahmat and Rae Johnston join Adam in the kitchen to create their favourite dishes for occasions when you're asked to bring a plate.
Chef Jessi Singh and Studio 10 roving reporter Daniel Doody join Adam to share some options for a late-night feast.
Video game critic Steph Bendixen and comedian Matt Okine whip up their ultimate noodle dishes in the kitchen.
Three Blue Ducks owner Mark LaBrooy and zero waste warrior Sarah Wilson join Adam to whip up their favourite apple dishes.
Newsreader and Indigenous advocate Narelda Jacobs and chef Bridget Foliaki Davis join Adam to make dishes that remind them of the past.
Former MasterChef contestant Aaron Harvie and food writer Kate Gibbs create fun movie night meals in the kitchen.
Lecturer and author Bruce Pascoe and chef Jared Ingersoll create some Tasmanian dishes in the kitchen with Adam.
SBS News presenter Janice Petersen and comedian Dane Simpson join Adam Liaw to create some dishes using locally grown and sourced products.
Political satirist Mark Humphries and actor Virginia Gay join Adam in the kitchen to make their ultimate '90s dinner party dishes.
Adam works with Mexican Deli owner Rosa Cienfuegos and Chica Bonita chef Alejandro Huerta to create a series of unique and traditional dishes from Mexico.
Adam works with TV personality and chef Jason Roberts and Head Chef Mark Jensen to create a series of breakfast dishes for dinner.
The Old Fitz chef Anna Urgate and comedian Gen Fricker create sweet comfort food in the kitchen with Adam.
Three Blue Ducks owner Mark LaBrooy and zero waste warrior Sarah Wilson join Adam to create dishes that use the whole ingredient.
Radio host Simon Marnie and fashion designer Claudia Chan Shaw join Adam Liaw in the kitchen to create easy-to-store dishes.
Actor and performer Virginia Gay and political satirist Mark Humphries help Adam create dishes inspired by a lazy Sunday.
Sustainability king Tim Flannery and chef Tom Walton hit the kitchen to prepare some hearty but nourishing dishes.
Jesse Orleans and Chris Theodosi head to the kitchen with Adam to create a breakfast that's a little naughty and a little nice.
NITV presenter Rae Johnston and Paralympian Ellie Cole join Adam in the kitchen to cook food inspired by a flashback.
Indigenous advocate and newsreader Narelda Jacobs and chef Bridget Foliaki Davis join Adam to make some simple but sensational meals.
Chef Jayde Harris and comedian, actor, and writer Nakkiah Lui join Adam to prepare dishes starring their favourite ingredients.
Adam is joined by comedians Jennifer Wong and Suren Jayemanne as they prepare their own versions of recipes they have stolen.
Delicious curators Warren Mendes and Phoebe Wood join Adam in the kitchen to make their ultimate desserts.
Food writer Katie Gibbs and former MasterChef contestant Aaron Harvie cook their favourite taco recipes with Adam Liaw.
Coach 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.
Adam, pastry chef Lauren Eldridge, and TAFE student Kirsty Lea prepare some of their favourite go-to snacks.
The first ever winner of MasterChef, Julie Goodwin, and comedian extraordinaire Aaron Chen join Adam to whip up some easy recipes that use shortcuts.
Three 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.
Chef Morgan McGlone and TV presenter Julia Zemiro join Adam in the kitchen to whip up some delicious dishes inspired by the American south.
Adam, ABC Radio Sydney host Simon Marnie, and fashion designer and TV presenter Claudia Chan Shaw whip up some of their favourite bittersweet concoctions.
Coriander tastes like soap to some people, but to Adam and guests, Tamale Queen's Rosa Cienfuegos and Chica Bonita chef Alejandro Huerta, it tastes amazing.
Looking for Alibrandi star Pia Miranda and chef Justin North join Adam to create their ultimate French-inspired dishes.
Delicious curators Warren Mendes and Phoebe Wood join Adam in the kitchen to make their own five-minute dinners.
Chef Jessie Singh and Studio 10's roving reporter Daniel Doody drop by to create their ultimate five-ingredient dinners.
TV host extraordinaire Marc Fennell and chef and host Colin Fassnidge present their ultimate farm to table dishes.
Happyfield owners Chris Theodosi and Jesse Orleans join Adam Liaw to cook some Canadian-inspired meals.
Nilgiri's chef Ajoy Joshi and bushfood educator Jody Orcher create their ultimate 10-minute dinners with Adam Liaw.
NITV presenter Rae Johnston and Paralympian Ellie Cole cook their favourite vice inspired dishes with Adam Liaw.
Adam, chef at The Old Fitz Anna Urgate and comedian Gen Fricker whip up some delicious meals based around the theme of tomatoes.
King of sustainability Tim Flannery and chef Tom Walton cook delicious dishes that use the whole ingredient with Adam Liaw.
Chef and author Jason Roberts and Sydney restaurant Red Lantern's head chef Mark Jensen cook up easy, simple and fresh dishes with Adam Liaw.
Actor Pia Miranda, star of Looking for Alibrandi, and chef Justin North cook their ultimate 80s-inspired dishes with Adam Liaw.
MasterChef season one winner Julie Goodwin and comedian Aaron Chen create their favourite family dinner recipes with Adam Liaw.
Nornie Bero, owner and chef of Mabu Mabu, and actor Andy Trieu delve into their lives and cook food with a story with Adam Liaw.
Chef Morgan McGlone and comedian and TV presenter Julia Zemiro cook their favourite mozzarella treats with Adam Liaw.