New cooking show hosted by Alice Zaslavsky - MasterChef Season 4 contestant, ABC News Breakfast food contributor, and ABC Melbourne Saturday Breakfast presenter.
Weeknights at 6pm from Monday 28 October on ABC-TV and iView.
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Or more commonly known as Alice from MasterChef Australia.
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Didn’t realise she was on MasterChef - sorry
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This is different for the ABC. As mentioned above, it will air at 6pm weeknights, starting from October 28.
At this stage, Hard Quiz repeats will remain at 6.30pm. No mention what will happen to Antiques Roadshow repeats that are currently airing at the 5.30-6.60pm hour.
ABC has aired some weekly cooking shows before - from The Cook and the Chef, to Poh’s Kitchen (and Kitchen Cabinet which is slightly different). I think this is their first attempt of a weekday cooking show. Please correct me if i am wrong.
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The Cook and The Chef aired at 6:30pm on Wednesdays IIRC.
Was back when there was a push for productions from the Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth units. Many of them were slotted in the 6:30pm Wednesday slot. Out of all of them, The Cook and The Chef were one of the few that lasted for a few years.
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Aaaah, there you go. Thanks for that re The Cook and the Chef. I didn’t watch it when aired back on the ABC, but do tune into it on SBS Food Channel (repeats), which do air weeknights. I just assumed it was weekly shows, airing weeknights, to fill the gaps. Oops. lol.
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Is this just ABC “borrowing” from The Cook Off With Adam Liaw?
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Well SBS do “borrow” the collection of The Cook and The Chef from the ABC to keep SBS Food running 
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Going back a bit but I think Come and Get It was nightly albeit only 5 minute eps at 6:55pm.
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Update - new promo and extended info
The ABC is thrilled to announce the premiere of a deliciously new nightly cooking show A Bite To Eat with Alice on Monday, 28 October at 6pm on ABC TV, with all episodes available to stream on ABC iview.
Hosted by renowned cook, author, columnist, radio presenter and long-time culinary correspondent on ABC News Breakfast Alice Zaslavsky, A Bite To Eat with Alice will focus on recipes that are simple and fresh, built around accessible and affordable ingredients that can be prepared at home to inspire Australian audiences to feel more confident in the kitchen.
In each episode Alice will be joined by a guest from all walks of life and skill levels including actress Pia Miranda, comedian Dilruk Jayasinha, singer-songwriter Anthony Callea and Australian food icon Stephanie Alexander, all with interesting stories to tell.
Alice will kick start each episode with a recipe inspired by her special guest. Then her guest arrives, bringing in one of their favourite ingredients for Alice to turn into something delicious, showing those at home how easy it is to get dinner on the table with ingredients on hand. Finally, Alice faces a challenge to change the guest’s mind about an ingredient they don’t enjoy or are unsure how to cook, or to help them with a food-related issue.
After almost a decade as resident Food Guru on ABC Local radio and ABC News Breakfast, host Alice Zaslavsky says: “I’m thrilled to be bringing Australian households even more inspiration in the kitchen and in life, welcoming some of Australia’s most interesting people into Southbank’s Studio 32.
This program’s pillars, of sustainability, accessibility, and authentic connection, will provide warm and wonder-filled viewing, weeknights at 6.”
A Bite To Eat with Alice continues the ABC’s proud tradition of producing quality cooking shows that remain useful to audiences to this day. From Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant’s The Cook & The Chef to Poh’s Kitchen, the new series is set to be become a foodie favourite.
Production Credits:
A Bite To Eat with Alice is an original format developed and commissioned by the ABC. Executive Producers: Rachel Robinson & Mish Armstrong, Series Producer: Jacqueline Tonks. International Distributor: ABC Commercial. Host: Alice Zaslavsky.
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Episodes 1 - 5
Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November 6.00pm
EPISODE 1 – Sammy J
Alice whips up some early bird Bircher for ABC breakfast radio host Sammy J before he arrives with his favourite ingredient, the avocado. Alice impresses him with her Avocado and Broad Bean Bessara with Poached Egg and Crispy Pita. Then Alice takes on the lasagne challenge. Sammy doesn’t make lasagne anymore – Alice’s goal is to break the curse and get him cooking it again!
EPISODE 2 – Poh Ling Yeow
Beloved cook Poh Ling Yeow is joining Alice for a bite to eat, and before she arrives Alice prepares a slow-cooked lamb shank and tarragon stew that melts in the mouth. Poh shows Alice how to make a dish that she grew up eating and is her first food memory - glutinous rice balls with pandan and ginger. Poh challenges Alice to bake something up to Poh’s high standards - a delicious matcha lamington cake.
EPISODE 3 – Colin Lane
Alice whips up a cheeky Sweet Potato Dahl for comedian Colin Lane. When Colin arrives, he causes havoc in the kitchen as he hands Alice a bouquet of chillies. Alice introduces him to tempeh as together they whip up a Tempeh Larb with Chilli, Toasted Rice and Herb. And finally, Alice takes on the challenge to educate Colin on the culinary virtues of combining fruit and savoury with her Chicken and Pineapple Yakitori with Chilli Salt.
EPISODE 4 – Pia Miranda
Alice prepares an anchovy snack for actress Pia Miranda. Pia gifts Alice some jarred artichokes, an ode to the stuffed artichokes her Nonna used to make. Together they cook some tasty Charred Marinated Artichokes with Lemon. Alice discovers Pia has an aversion to creamy sauces, she steps up to help Pia move past traumatic memories of a dodgy Past Alfredo by cooking her mouth-watering Mushroom Wet Fry Fettucini.
EPISODE 5 – Josh Thomas
Alice welcomes comedian Josh Thomas with a good ol’ Australian cheese toasty. He arrives with a pile of prawn heads left over from his prawn dinner the night before. Alice shows him how to use them to make a tasty prawn head chilli oil, a condiment that goes with everything. Alice’s challenge is to change Josh’s mind on tofu. Will Alice’s 5 Spice Salt & Pepper Tofu win him over?
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Alice yesterday posted a video of her first visit to the kitchen set with her husband Nick Fallu and daughter Hazel.
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Episodes 6 -10
From Monday 4 November 6.00pm
EPISODE 6 – Stephanie Alexander – Monday, 4 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice puts together a leafy salad with seeded vinegarette to surprise Stephanie. The indomitable Stephanie Alexander then arrives in the kitchen with a recipe for her mum’s famous rabbit pie. And for dessert, Alice takes up the challenge to re-purpose boring white bread into a delectable Jam and butter bread pudding.
EPISODE 7 – Anthony Callea – Tuesday, 5 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes Anthony the perfect entree to any dinner party…a bubbly baked camembert. Anthony turns up with his mother’s famous meatball recipe, a dish that he has never been able to perfect on his own before. Anthony then faces two of his foodie fears - will he try peanut butter for the first time ever and can Alice conjur a dish that will change his mind on asparagus!
EPISODE 8 – Dilruk Jayasinha-- Wednesday, 6 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
In this episode, Alice makes Dilruk her version of his favourite fried chicken with a twist. Dilruk brings along an ingredient that reminds him of his childhood – Ghee! Alice and Dilruk cook up a fast-track biriyani, similar to what his Grandma used to make. And finally, can Alice take it upon herself to show Dilruk a salad SO tasty that he will start making them for himself?
EPISODE 9 – Virginia Trioli – Thursday, 7 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
First up, Alice surprises journalist and author Virginia Trioli with one of her all-time favourite soups, a green borscht. Then Alice and Virginia unite to re-vitalise an old Aussie favourite, Tuna Mornay. Then Alice conspires to change Virginia’s mind on her most hated vegetable, kale.
EPISODE 10 – Lizzy Hoo-- Friday, 8 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice begins with a quick and easy way to make a mouth-watering garlic roti. Then Lizzy Hoo arrives with her favourite ingredient - lemongrass. And finally, Alice’s challenge is to get baked beans off Lizzy’s banned list by tempting her with her red curry brekky baked beans.
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Episodes 11 - 15
From Monday 11 November 6.00pm
EPISODE 11 – KYLIE KWONG – Monday,11 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes her no wrap prawn and spinach dumplings as a surprise for the feast to come.
Then Kylie brings in Uncle Jimmy’s hokkein noodles that have played a special role in her food journey. The noodles are a feature in a delicious chicken noodle stir-fry. Then Alice tries to help Kylie get over her lifelong opposition to the smell of marzipan by making an Amaretto almond cake for dessert.
EPISODE 12 – LEHMO – Tuesday, 12 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice shows us a roast beef that deserves a standing ovation and teams it with an easy to make pan sauce. Lehmo arrives in the kitchen with the gift of French tarragon. Alice delivers the goods with her mustard buttered leeks with tarragon. Then it’s up to Alice to change Lehmo’s mind on mushrooms. Tempura mushroom tacos with a purple slaw might just do the trick!
EPISODE 12 – ARCHIE THOMPSON -Wednesday, 13 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes soccer great Archie Thompson a dessert that features an ingredient that’s challenged him in the past…wattle-seed! Archie arrives with ham in a can, one of his favourite ingredients from his childhood and something he still cooks with today. Alice teams it with green eggs and fried rice. Alice is challenged to change Archie’s mind on zucchini, an ingredient Archie is dead against. But will the dish, a mid-week bolognaise with spaghetti and zucchini noodles, be a hit too?
EPISODE 14 – ELLA HOOPER -Thursday, 14 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes singer Ella Hooper a quick pho to help soothe her vocal chords. Ella arrives with coriander, one of her favourite ingredients. Alice shows her a fast and feisty coriander tabouli.
Alice is challenged to change Ella’s mind on a food pairing ….chicken and avocado! Can Alice introduce her to a dish where the duo will work in perfect harmony??
EPISODE 15 – MEGAN BURSLEM - Friday, 15 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice gets to work by whacking some cucumbers to create a surprise for ABC Classic’s Megan Burslem – her refreshing Cucumber Whack Salad with Crispy Shallots. Then Megan brings in a tub of her favourite vanilla ice cream. It’s time to bake! The end result is her Bazarek Ice Cream Sandwiches. Alice’s challenge is to help improve Megan’s eating habits. Alice’s Steamed chicken drummies with sizzled spring onion oil leftovers can be re-purposed all week long.
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Episodes 16 – 20
From Monday 18 November 6.00pm
EPISODE 16 – MICHAEL THEO – Monday,18 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes a seafood entree with some South American flavours, then Michael arrives with chicken thighs in search of a quick and easy dish he could replicate at home when entertaining. For dessert, using one of Michael’s favourite ingredients, strawberries, Alice takes on the challenge to show him an easy recipe that will surely melt hearts.
EPISODE 17 – DONNA HAY – Tuesday, 19 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
First up Alice oversees a scallop starter, before Donna arrives with her favourite ingredient - lemons. Her kitchen is never without one and she uses it in so many of her dishes, sweet and savory. This episode will feature fettuccine and pesto on the menu. Then to finish, Alice and Donna make a decadent dessert that is a guaranteed showstopper!
EPISODE 18 –- LLOYD LANGFORD - Wednesday, 20 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice kicks things off with a super cheesy Georgian dish perfect for a snack. Then Lloyd gifts Alice with a bag of onions. He wants a dish to honour his favourite ingredient, but also one that doesn’t make him cry. Enter Alice’s no tear onion soup: a sure-fire winner! For Alice’s kitchen challenge, Lloyd wants to learn a simple recipe for a stir-fry that can impress the fam.
EPISODE 19 - LINDA BULL -Thursday, 21 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Linda and Alice make a delicious coconut chicken laksa and pay tribute to Linda’s favourite ingredient – the coconut. Then Alice takes up the challenge to utilise Linda’s least favourite nut – the walnut – in a seventies throwback dish. Finally, Alice surprises Linda with a simple artichoke dish – a curiosity Linda has always wanted to try, but never had the chance – will it hit the spot?
EPISODE 20 – MARG DOWNEY - Friday, 22 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes a passionfruit dessert that brings back vivid childhood memories for Marg of the parish picnic and delicious scones and cream. Then it’s time to right a culinary wrong. Marg has never been able to look at croissant and tuna the same way again – until today! The feast is accompanied with a refreshing lemon drop mocktail in honour of Marg and her love of lemons.
Episodes 21 - 25
From Monday 25 November 6.00pm
EPISODE 21 – RACHEL WARD – Monday,25 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Acting legend Rachel Ward is in the kitchen, and first up Alice will surprise her with a Vietnamese egg net omelette. Rachel then joins Alice in making a Stockman’s Steak pie. Then Alice tries to put a positive spin on German food with a take on braised red cabbage with apple. Will Rachel find the fun in sauerkraut?
EPISODE 22 – MYF WARHURST – Tuesday, 26 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Before Myf arrives, Alice takes the opportunity to do the cheesiest snack imaginable that Myf can use to elevate her next social gathering. Then Myf delivers prawns to the kitchen and Alice makes a stir fry to re-ignite one of Myf’s favourite food memories as a young country girl .Then Alice attempts to change Myf’s mind on pavlova after an unfortunate incident as a young girl that ruined her favourite pink party dress.
EPISODE 23 – MARION GRASBY – Wednesday, 27 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice kicks off the episode with a great dish easy to make and great for the BBQ - Her lemongrass fish pops. For the main course, Marion arrives with a bouquet of bok choy a key ingredient to her quick and creamy Korean chicken ramen. Marion hasn’t eaten oranges since she was five! She also has an aversion to citrus in salads. Alice really has her work cut out as she cooks up a fennel and citrus salad with a smoky onion dressing.
EPISODE 24 - MARK HUMPHRIES -Thursday, 28 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Mark has a young family and also travels extensively, so Alice offers up an easy pasta dish that can be made with the humble box grater. Then Mark wants to hero the “underdog” ingredient anchovy. Alice obliges with an anchovy aioli that works perfectly with a bistro salad. For her challenge, Alice tries to change Mark’s opinion on beetroot – which “tastes like dirt”. Can a delicious brownie recipe do the trick?
EPISODE 25 – ROSS WILSON - Friday, 29 November at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Ross has a love of all things with onion but doesn’t get to eat it at home, Alice makes him an Onion Tart Tatin to tuck into. With Ross taking centre stage in the kitchen, he brings with him a fish he used to catch as a kid – flathead fillets! Alice takes it upon herself to create a fancy version of fish and chips. Ross has never been able to cook with aubergine…he finds it slimy. Alice shows him a kasundi that he can take on tour with him, but will it change his mind on eggplant??
Episodes 26 - 30
Monday 2 December 6.00pm
EPISODE 26 – DAVE O’NEIL – Monday,2 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice kicks things off by surprising Dave with her deliciously creamy cheesy parmesan mash before they tackle an upside-down roast chook with zesty lemony gravy. Then, Alice introduces Dave to the often-avoided red capsicum with her vibrant red vegetable romesco soup, complete with garlicky toast.
EPISODE 27 – MARK OLIVE - Tuesday, 3 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Indigenous chef and restaurateur Mark Olive joins Alice for a celebration of native ingredients. Alice begins by baking Lemon Myrtle Scones topped with a zesty Finger Lime Glaze. Mark then arrives with kangaroo, eager to prepare his renowned Kangaroo Bolognese. Alice then takes on the challenge to create a dish featuring native ingredients, crafting a Roasted Sweet Potato with Native Pesto and Karkalla Salad.
EPISODE 28 – LISA MILLAR – Wednesday, 4 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice kicks things off with a vibrant chili omelette, combining two of Lisa’s favorite food obsessions.
As Lisa arrives with a beautiful piece of salmon, she hopes to create a poke bowl that looks just as good as it tastes. Alice takes on the challenge of rekindling Lisa’s love for pumpkin, promising delicious dishes and plenty of laughter along the way!
EPISODE 29 - JOHN SAFRAN -Thursday, 5 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes a delicious dessert for author and documentarian John Safran, featuring his favourite of all the fruits, the apple. John arrives in the kitchen with the gift of matzah meal. His aim? To shine a light on an often misunderstood Jewish staple. Alice is up to the task, whipping up an impressive chicken soup and matzah balls to give a delicious re-invention of “peasant food”. Then it’s up to Alice to change John’s mind on the humble cauliflower with her roasted cauliflower harissa and yoghurt garlic sauce?
EPISODE 30 – MATILDA BROWN - Friday, 6 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice aims to impress actor and filmmaker Matilda Brown with her lemon ricotta cake with lemon drizzle. With Matilda’s arrival comes a delivery of organic pork sausages. Together with Alice they make pork and fennel sausage pasta with radicchio. Matilda’s time as a vegan meant she overdosed on boring chickpea dishes, it’s an ingredient well and truly on her banned list. Alice hopes to change her mind with her Roasted Fennel and spiced chickpea agrodolce salad.
Episodes 31 - 35
Monday 9 December 6.00pm
A nightly cooking show hosted by Alice Zaslavsky focusing on recipes that are simple, fresh and relatable. This week Alice is joined by guests JOEL CREASEY, POH LING LEOW RETURNS, DANIELLE WALKER, BENJAMIN LAW and ASTRID JORGENSEN.
EPISODE 31 – JOEL CREASEY – Monday,9 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice shows us how to make a posh but simple homemade garlic bread – one of comedian and radio host Joel Creasey’s favourite ever foods! Alice takes on Joel’s gift of the humble frozen pea and transforms it into a flavour bomb with her onion and pea bhaji bites. Then the challenge is on – can Alice see if she can introduce Joel to the Aussie classic, corned beef with a creamy mash and a tangy white sauce.
EPISODE 32 – POH LING LEOW RETURNS - Tuesday, 10 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes fellow cook and self-confessed snack queen Poh Ling Yeow a crunchy seeded cracker before she arrives for a bite to eat. Poh comes to cook with Alice and has brought her favourite cooking utensil – the whisk. Using her whisk, Poh and Alice cook up Poh’s Uni Special Crepes with Ice Cream and Maple, Poh sets Alice a ‘binner’ challenge. This is a challenge where Poh loves to use up all the leftovers in the fridge.
EPISODE 33 – DANIELLE WALKER – Wednesday, 11 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Comedian Danielle Lewis joins Alice who kick things off by whipping up mouthwatering enchiladas, blending flavours and laughs. Alice has a big job on her hands with Danielle, a Queenslander who doesn’t like prawns?! Alice reveals her secret to enjoying them, with a tasty and simple recipe for prawn and corn fritters. Before Danielle arrived, Alice prepared a special nacho dish to tantalize her taste buds.
EPISODE 34 - BENJAMIN LAW -Thursday, 12 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice welcomes writer Benjamin Law, son of Cantonese restaurateurs. They kick off with Lau’s Family Veg.
Ben arrives with his all-time favorite ingredient: ginger! Alice promises to incorporate it into a delicious dessert. As they create culinary magic, Alice takes on the challenge of introducing Ben to the joys of a classic rissole.
EPISODE 35– ASTRID JORGENSEN - Friday, 13 December at 6pm on ABC TV and ABC iview
Alice makes avid egg eater Astrid Jorgensen a naughty but nice egg snack. Astrid brings along sweet potatoes and confesses that she is a chippy monster. Her and Alice cook up sweet potato chips to hopefully pass the crunch test! Astrid mainly eats as a vegetarian but cannot get on board with tempeh, Alice shows her a stir fry that might change her mind.
Next season currently in development:
A Bite To Eat with Alice are in development to return.