Recipe of the Year

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ABC kicks off the search for Australia’s Recipe of the Year as production commences

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The ABC is delighted to announce that production is commencing on Recipe of the Year, a heartfelt new cooking competition series hosted by renowned cook Adam Liaw and critically acclaimed actor and food lover Pia Miranda.

Produced by i8 Studio, the series sees home cooks from all different backgrounds and walks of life whisk together the flavours, histories and stories behind the dishes that define them, in a quest to crown Australia’s Recipe of the Year.

Guiding the competition is the Country Women’s Association - custodians of community, tradition and some of the nation’s most treasured recipes - from jams and chutneys, to zucchini slices and of course their iconic scones. Their expert judges will feature across the series, bringing a watchful eye, trusted guidance and generous encouragement along the way.

Host and Executive producer, Adam Liaw said, “Recipes are more than just a set of instructions. They each tell a story about the people who write them and who cook them, and when a recipe resonates with a lot of people - when it becomes a hit - it reveals a lot about who we all are. I couldn’t be more excited to be joining the search for Australia’s Recipe of the Year!”

Host, Pia Miranda said, “I’m thrilled to be hosting Recipe of the Year. It promises to be a warm, lively celebration of our favourite food traditions, and I can’t wait to taste the incredible recipes on offer. We’re set to discover dishes that truly reflect the richness and diversity of Australia today, while meeting some wonderful people along the way.”

ABC’s Head of Entertainment, Rachel Millar said, “Recipe of the Year is a warm hug of a show celebrating the diverse voices of our delicious culinary landscape. Bringing together home cooks, Adam, Pia and the CWA, it feels like a hopeful snapshot of Australia today, told through the food on our tables. I can’t wait to bring this new series to Australian audiences.”

Think you’ve got Australia’s Recipe of the Year? Apply now: recipeoftheyear.com.au. Home cooks across Australia are invited to apply.

Production Credit: Commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. An i8 Studio and ABC co-production. Executive Producers: Josh Martin, Adam Liaw, Samantha de Alwis, Alenka Henry. ABC Executive Producer: Zoe Norton Lodge, ABC Head of Entertainment: Rachel Millar.

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Looks like a good light-hearted cooking show for the network. And Adam Liaw “gets a promotion” to the ABC for this. Him, and Pia Miranda, are both likeable, so they are good choices as host.

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I reckon this will be broadcast on the Sunday night after the news slot that The Assembly, The Piano and Portrait Artist of the Year occupy. It’s like the ABC’s reality slot.

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ABC serves up Recipe of the Year with Adam Liaw, Pia Miranda, and the Country Women’s Association

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The ABC is bringing Australians together around the kitchen table with Recipe of the Year, a heart-warming cooking competition hosted by beloved cook Adam Liaw and acclaimed actor and food lover Pia Miranda, premiering Sunday 11 October at 7.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

Set on a picturesque country farm, the seven-part series sees home cooks compete for the ultimate title: Australia’s Recipe of the Year. From family recipes shaped by culture and passed down through generations, to ingeniously simple weeknight winners that will put a smile on everyone’s face, Recipe of the Year celebrates the stories and flavours that make up Australia today.

At the heart of the competition is the Country Women’s Association (CWA), bringing generations of cooking wisdom. The home cooks face the formidable CWA judges each week, tackling classic CWA recipes from scones to jam rolls in the hope of winning a coveted CWA ribbon.

The home cooks bring a delicious mix of traditions, cultures and cooking styles, including a 19-year-old cannoli entrepreneur, a Sydney builder whose mother’s food provided comfort during wartime, a teacher reconnecting with her late mum through treasured family recipes, and a Malaysian-born home cook sharing the flavours of home with international students.

But this is no ordinary cooking competition. Recipes are made to be shared, and each week the home cooks, hosts, and the CWA gather around the table where everyone has a say in which recipe comes out on top. Forget the pressure and the pretension. This is home cooking at its best: relatable recipes, inspiring cooks, and stories and recipes that bring Australians together.

Production Credit: Commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. An i8 Studio and ABC co-production. Executive Producers: Josh Martin, Adam Liaw, Samantha de Alwis, Alenka Henry. ABC Executive Producer: Zoe Norton Lodge, ABC Head of Entertainment: Rachel Millar.

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I’m tipping for a beef wellington to win. :wink: :rofl:

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Pia Miranda is on the cover of Stellar liftout inside News Corp papers today.

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Excerpt from the Stellar article

The ABC describes the series as “a warm hug of a show”, and Miranda – a deeply passionate foodie whose memoir ends on a list of the 12 foods and drinks she loves most – couldn’t sound more delighted about her time as co-host.

“It was one of those experiences where, when you’re in it, you wonder if you’ll get something so good again,” she explains.

“I was there as a lover of food but also as somebody who understands the mix between two cultures, and how that reflects in the way I cook and how I cook. I got to celebrate my Italian side as much as I did my Australian side.

“And even though I wasn’t there as an expert,” she continues, “Adam would laugh at me. “Because I’m like that. I would get really, really bossy about those pasta dishes.”

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/stellar/pia-miranda-addresses-looking-for-alibrandi-reboot-theres-something-around/news-story/015551dd20186cd533ea5a91e671f270

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Set on a picturesque country farm, this seven-part Australian series brings together twenty of the country’s best home cooks. From family recipes shaped by culture and passed down through generations, to ingenious weeknight winners, Recipe of the Year celebrates the food Australians actually cook - and the stories behind it.

At the heart of the competition is the Country Women’s Association (CWA), bringing generations of cooking knowledge, community and tradition to the series. Their expertise helps put some of Australia’s most beloved home recipes to the test, from scones and jam rolls to cakes, roasts and more.

At the end of the series, one remarkable recipe will be crowned Australia’s Recipe of the Year.

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ADAM LIAW

Adam Liaw is one of Australia’s most recognised food personalities. He has more than 2 million social media followers and is Good Food’s #1 recipe writer. A respected, much loved champion of home cooking, his recipes are cooked by millions of Australians every year.

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PIA MIRANDA

Pia Miranda is one of Australia’s most beloved screen talents, capturing the nation’s heart with her unforgettable, award-winning performance as Josie in Looking for Alibrandi. Ever since, she has become a familiar and cherished presence across film, television and stage.

Celebrated for her warmth, honesty and effortless relatability, Miranda has earned a lasting place in Australia’s cultural landscape as a performer audiences feel they’ve grown up with—and continue to welcome into their homes.

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ELLICE SCHRADER - CWA CONVENOR

Working alongside our Hosts is our CWA Convenor, Ellice. Like any good meeting of the CWA, she is there to keep things on track, wrangle the CWA Judges, keep people nourished and help with the voting.

Ellice Shrader is a CWA member from Cessnock in the Hunter River Group, NSW, bringing more than 12 years of CWA experience across branch, group and state level.

Instantly authentic in the world of the show: experienced, practical, no-nonsense and

deeply embedded in the real CWA community. Ellice brings serious cooking credibility; she’s successfully entered - and won! - agricultural show cooking competitions since 1988.

She has been a cookery judge for around eight years, travelling across NSW to judge at regional, state and agricultural shows, including the Sydney Royal.

EPISODE 1 OF 7 Bring a Plate

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SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 7:30PM

Episode 1 begins as 20 home cooks from around Australia share the recipes that define them, from beloved family classics to dishes inspired by heritage and migration. After the opening “Bring a Plate” challenge, just 10 move into the barn kitchen, where they face their first CWA Gold Standard challenge and compete for the coveted CWA Ribbon.

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EPISODE 2

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SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 7:30PM

The competition continues as our 10 home cooks step into Comfort Week, celebrating the recipes that first made them fall in love with cooking. From worn handwritten cards to dishes etched in memory from childhood kitchens, this is a week filled with family favourites, old rituals and the flavours that feel like home.

Across the episode, comfort food is tested in every sense: through the personal recipes the home cooks bring to the barn, and through a classic CWA recipe where precision, technique and care matter just as much as nostalgia.

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Adam and Pia are on the cover of S liftout inside The Sun-Herald and M liftout inside Sunday Age today.

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(paywall article)

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Pia is on the cover of TV Week this week.

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Episode 3

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SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 7:30PM

Across the episode, the home cooks take on both their own special-occasion recipes and a classic CWA celebration recipe that demands precision and a proper sense of occasion.

As the barn fills with stories of community, family and the moments we cook for, the competition sharpens and another home cook will leave the farm.

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Sneak peek of the first episode

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Loved the first episode. Great family viewing and cooking. I love the CWA involvement too.

Ellice is great. What a hoot and a tough judge!

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EPISODE 4

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SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 7:30PM

The 8 remaining home cooks prove great recipes don’t need to cost a lot, as they compete to create the tastiest low-cost recipes.

From clever pantry staples to reinvented leftovers and hearty low-cost classics, the remaining home cooks must create food that is big on flavour while making every dollar count.

Across the episode, budget cooking is tested through both their own resourceful recipes and a classic CWA budget recipe - and another home cook will leave the farm.