Tim Thatcher — Development Producer
Episodes 100
Poh Ling Yeow
Poh makes Alice the dish that's her first ever food memory and tries to convince Alice that baking is fun.
Read MoreColin Lane
Comedian Colin Lane goes rogue in his quest to learn a simple Asian dish.
Read MorePia Miranda
Actress Pia Miranda gifts Alice with jarred artichokes - will their efforts in the kitchen be a culinary triumph?
Read MoreJosh Thomas
Comedian Josh Thomas pops in with prawn heads - it's his favourite flavour but what will they cook?
Read MoreStephanie Alexander
Aussie food icon, Stephanie Alexander is in the kitchen to show off her mum's famous rabbit pie.
Read MoreAnthony Callea
Anthony Callea stops by with a food challenge for Alice - taking on his family's famous meatball recipe.
Read MoreDilruk Jayasinha
Alice has some treats in store for funny man Dilruk.
Read MoreVirginia Trioli
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.
Read MoreLizzy Hoo
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.
Read MoreKylie Kwong
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.
Read MoreLehmo
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!
Read MoreArchie Thompson
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?
Read MoreElla Hooper
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??
Read MoreMegan Burslem
ABC Classic's Megan Burslem joins Alice in the kitchen to celebrate the ice cream sandwich, while Alice takes on the challenge to help Megan with her eating routine.
Read MoreMichael Theo
Love on the Spectrum star and promising actor, Michael Theo wants to be whisked away to a desert island with some delicious treats - he's come to the right place!
Read MoreDonna Hay
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!
Read MoreLloyd Langford
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.
Read MoreLinda Bull
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?
Read MoreMarg Downey
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.
Read MoreRachel Ward
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?
Read MoreMyf Warhurst
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.
Read MoreMarion Grasby
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.
Read MoreMark Humphries
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?
Read MoreRoss Wilson
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??
Read MoreDave O'Neil
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.
Read MoreMark Olive
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.
Read MoreLisa Millar
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!
Read MoreJohn Safran
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?
Read MoreMatilda Brown
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.
Read MoreJoel Creasey
Radio presenter and comedian Joel Creasey is in the kitchen and he's brought with him frozen peas... but what deliciousness can Alice rustle up with such a humble ingredient?
Read MorePoh Ling Yeow Returns
Friend and fellow cook Poh turns up with her favourite kitchen utensil and cooks Alice her go-to university snack.
Read MoreDanielle Walker
Comedy writer Danielle Walker arrives with one of her favourite ingredients, soft tortillas. She also has a big challenge for Alice, can she get her back cooking with prawns?
Read MoreBenjamin Law
Writer Benjamin Law brings in his all-time favourite, ginger for a dessert, then Alice introduces Benjamin to the joys of a rissole.
Read MoreAstrid Jorgensen
Astrid and Alice are a duet in perfect harmony, flipping, tossing and turning tempeh into a hit!
Read MoreDave Lawson
Comedian and actor Dave Lawson confronts his longstanding dislike of cornflakes, while Alice creates a homemade dimmie that brings the house down.
Read MoreKylie Kwong
Chef and restauranteur Kylie Kwong is in the kitchen and champions native ingredients and fresh seafood, setting the stage for a celebration of Australia's unique culinary heritage.
Read MoreSusie Youssef
Comedian and actress Susie Youssef is in the house and she's in for a few delicious surprises. Alice also tries to change her mind on lentils...
Read MoreHeather Ewart
Broadcaster and journalist Heather Ewart swings by and enjoys a crispy snapper, then Alice goes down the sweet and sour route with a fresh salad.
Read MoreAndrea Lam
Expert pianist Andrea Lam joins Alice in the kitchen to celebrate chips and dips! If you've ever wanted to turn your takeaway leftovers into another dish, Alice has the recipe to help!
Read MoreMarc Fennell
Broadcaster and journalist Marc Fennell swings by and enjoys a mushroom noodle dish, before he faces his red capsicum demons with a hearty Romesco soup.
Read MoreStephanie Alexander
Aussie food icon Stephanie Alexander is in the house with her famous Stephanie's Potatoes, and Alice elevates standard sausage mince to something delicious.
Read MoreLucy Durack
Leading lady Lucy Durack arrives with one of her favourite ingredients, bananas. She also has a big challenge for Alice, how can she get her kids to eat more vegetables??
Read MoreMiah Madden
Play School presenter and actress Miah Madden is in the kitchen and is keen to make something with her favourite herb, sage, and Alice takes on the challenge of reinventing the humble apple pie.
Read MoreJennifer Wong
Comedian and presenter of Chopsticks or Fork, Jennifer Wong joins Alice and they take on the challenge to reinvent the Aussie classic dish, lemon chicken!
Read MoreZoe Coombs Marr
Comedian Zoe Coombs Marr joins forces with Alice to stuff a butternut squash, then Alice shows her how to properly poach pears to avoid pitfalls of the past.
Read MoreMichael Theo Returns
Star of Love on the Spectrum and Austin, Michael Theo looks to Alice for tips on cooking for that special someone.
Read MoreClaire Hooper
Alice puffs up some plum muffins with comedian Claire Hooper and tries to change her mind on the humble carrot!
Read MoreSaya Sakakibara
Alice and Olympic gold medalist Saya Sakakibara create sour cherry pierogi and Alice attempts to change Saya's mind on brussel sprouts.
Read MoreOsher Gunsberg
TV presenting royalty Osher Gunsberg joins Alice as she makes him some delicious dishes to suit his dietaries, including an easy-to-make cheesecake, and they come up with a way to tear up the dancefloor at weddings!
Read MoreMatt Preston
Alice makes a dish inspired by her mother for the much-loved cravat-wearing cook... Matt Preston! Matt shows Alice the trick to the perfect braise, and we discover that Matt is a romantic at heart!
Read MoreGina Chick
Author and wild woman Gina Chick stops by and together she and Alice tackle a whole snapper. Alice forages ingredients from her fridge cooking her Fridge Forage Minestrone for Gina.
Read MoreRhys Nicholson
In this love story episode, Alice whips up a wedding canape inspired by her own wedding day, for comedian Rhys Nicholson.
Read MoreMary Coustas
Alice attempts to impress comedian Mary Coustas, AKA Greek goddess Effie, with a modern take on a Greek classic. So, wax your moustache, call up your cousins and grab the hairspray... boofheads!
Read MoreBob Murphy
AFL legend turned breakfast radio host Bob Murphy drops in and he and Alice elevate the humble meat and three veg he grew up on. Also, Alice finds out if Bob can handle the heat in the kitchen, as well as he did on the field!
Read MoreDenise Scott
Comedy legend Denise Scott joins Alice in the kitchen. Before she arrives, Alice whips up an '80s classic - the scotch egg. Denise pops in with a basket full of vegetables asking Alice to help her fall back in love with them.
Read MoreLawrence Mooney
Alice transports Comedian Lawrence Mooney's tastebuds to Italy with her Italian Fisherman Soup, and Lawrence causes havoc in Alice's kitchen as together they make her Handy Chocolate Cake.
Read MoreMark Watson
Alice takes baked beans to the next level for her UK comedian guest, and newly cooking convert, Mark Watson. Together Alice and Mark smash up a classic UK comfort meal, bangers and mash.
Read MoreTaj Aldeeb
Alice makes a sweet treat, inspired by composer Beethoven's love of apples, for classical musician and ABC radio host Taj Aldeeb. Also, Taj and Alice put a beany twist on the classic shawarma.
Read MoreMaggie Beer
Queen of the kitchen and the Barossa Maggie Beer joins Alice as they honour dried fruits that Maggie is famous for with two delicious fruity recipes.
Read MoreLeisel Jones
Alice and Australian sporting royalty, Olympic swimmer Leisel Jones recreate an unforgettable curry dish that transports Leisel back to a solo Bali trip.
Read MoreMatt Okine
Actor, comedian and foodie triple threat Matt Okine drops in. Alice puts her own spin on a festival favourite - the burger! And things get messy when Matt gives Alice a hand making hand pulled noodles.
Read MoreDaniel Henshall
Alice whips up her Roast Pumpkin with Miso and Pepita Furikaki for her dip loving, award-winning actor guest, Daniel Henshall, and Daniel arrives at Alice's door with a bag of mussels in his hand.
Read MoreChloe Petts
Alice puts a twist on a pastry classic before her guest, UK comic and football lover Chloe Petts arrives. Together, they make a comforting tomato-ey soup, and Chloe waxes lyrically about... bread.
Read MoreKitty Flanagan
Award winning comedian, writer and actor Kitty Flanagan gets inspired by Alice cooking both sweet and savoury veggies. Kitty only recently fell in love with mushrooms, so Alice treats her to a homemade mushie soup to die for.
Read MoreEddie Perfect
Alice turns the humble iceberg lettuce on its head to make a salad for musician, actor and playwriter, Eddie Perfect. Once Eddie arrives, they make the 'perfect' fish pie together - in memory of his childhood fish 'n' chips.
Read MoreSara Pascoe
UK comedian Sara Pascoe flies in for a vegan feast with Alice. Having been a vegan since she was a child but now calling herself a 'loose' vegan since becoming a mother, Sarah loves curries and chickpeas.
Read MoreNat's What I Reckon
Aussie home cook turned cultural phenomenon, Nat's What I Reckon, drops by to continue his war against processed and jarred sauces. Alice surprises him with a dish that champions his favourite ingredient - garlic!
Read MoreIvan Aristeguieta
Ivan Aristeguieta has been making Aussies laugh for a decade. He and Alice cook an Aussie classic with a South American twist and Alice surprises Ivan with a sweet treat that is easy to customise.
Read MoreKathy Lette
Alice makes a dish inspired by a retro Aussie snack made famous by her guest, celebrated author and Aussie ex-pat, Kathy Lette. Kathy teaches Alice how to throw an extravagant dinner party as they cook a seafood dish.
Read MoreElizabeth Chong
In this heartwarming episode, Australia's Queen of Chinese cooking Elizabeth Chong shares a fusion recipe close to her heart with her mother's macaroni dish. And Alice treats Elizabeth to a sweet dish special to her.
Read MoreGeraldine Hickey
Comedian Geraldine Hickey and Alice celebrate a divisive flavour, the controversial herb, coriander. Geraldine reminisces about her family's lamb roast, as together in the kitchen they whip up a minty lamb favourite.
Read MoreDanielle Walker
Comedian and actress Danielle Walker drops by - can Alice change her mind about an underused nightshade she finds "slimy"? Plus, Alice whips up a sweet chocolate treat with a molten centre.
Read MoreRhonda Burchmore
Singing, dancing and acting cabaret queen Rhonda Burchmore twirls into the kitchen. Alice discovers Rhonda's other passion is fishing. So together they cook up a whole founder together - a meal fit for a dancing queen.
Read MoreRick Davies
Boy next door Aussie actor Rick Davies joins Alice as they fuse two of his favourite cuisines with an Australian/Japanese dish, and Alice shows him that dill and capers can be delicious.
Read MoreMarlon Williams
Alice surprises New Zealand crooner and actor Marlon Williams with a sneaky midnight treat in memory of his favourite childhood book - a delicious sanga worthy of a post-gig late night snack.
Read MoreNornie Bero
Alice takes a trip to the Torres Strait Islands with chef Nornie Bero. Alice makes banana bread out of bits and bobs from the pantry. And Nornie champions native ingredients in a seafood dish straight from her childhood.
Read MoreJohn Pearce
Alice cooks up some soupy hot potatoes for purple Wiggle, John Pearce. Alice and John go all in with one of John's favourite Filipino ingredients, snake beans. And Alice finds out what makes John so big and strong... veggies!
Read MoreRuva Ngwenya
Musical theatre leading lady Ruva Ngwenya joins Alice and together they cook a tray bake in harmony. Alice creates a comforting, creamy pasta dish without the cream which is sure to strike the right chord with Ruva.
Read MoreBrian Nankervis
Alice makes a comforting curry soup for her guest, TV and radio host Brian Nankervis. Alice and Brian transform a classic sweet dish into a savoury one. And Brian reveals why birthday cake was banned in his house, growing up.
Read MoreGeorgie Carroll
Alice surprises comedian Georgie Carroll with a healthy jalapeno falafel dish. Georgie reveals to Alice how she decided to give nursing the chop, while Alice attempts to prove that chilli non carne can be delicious.
Read MoreNina Oyama
Alice and star of comedy and screens, Nina Oyama, throw a Make Your Own Sushi party inspired by Nina's Japanese heritage.
Read MoreRhys Nicholson Returns
There's no 'fowl' play in Alice's kitchen today, when comedian Rhys Nicholson pops past and they put a nutritious spin on fried chicken with Alice.
Read MoreColin Lane
Alice whips up a quick tasty chicken tenders dish for her guest, comedian Colin Lane. Together they evoke memories of Colin's mum with Alice's modern version of a retro dessert.
Read MoreAndrew Gaze
Legendary Australian basketballer, Andrew Gaze visits Alice in the kitchen. Alice reveals the secret to the perfect risotto, in honour of Andrew's time spent playing basketball in Italy.
Read MoreErik Thomson
Australian actor Erik Thomson joins Alice as together they make a warming one pot braise and Bannock bread that celebrates Erik's rich tapestry. And Alice treats Erik to cookies and milk - a treat he still loves today.
Read MoreCarly Findlay
Appearance activist and award-winning writer, Carly Findlay joins Alice with a bunch of home-grown silver beat perfect for a scrunch pie. Alice surprises Carly with a vibrant salad as a shout out to Carly's love of colour.
Read MoreLuke McGregor
Alice is challenged by quirky comedian, Luke McGregor. Can she impress him with a no-cream, creamy soup... and can she tempt him to eat cauliflower? She has two delicious recipes up her sleeve to give it a red-hot go!
Read MoreKaren Martini
Alice whips up a delicious pudding as a nod to celebrated Melbourne chef, Karen Martini's love of oranges. And in return, Karen cooks Alice a fab dish with her favourite ingredient, fennel.
Read MoreTim Campbell
Alice is challenged by the talented singing and dancing Tim Campbell - who dislikes fish but loves Thai. Does Alice have the perfect fish patty recipe to win him over?
Read MoreDave Thornton
Alice helps TV allrounder Dave Thornton overcome his aversion to cooking steak. And she pays homage to his Dutch heritage, surprising him with her version of his Oma's traditional sweet spicy bikky delight.
Read MoreAriarne Titmus
Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus tries her hand at a gluten free version of ravioli, and Alice tries her hand at winning her over with a savoury version of Ariarne's much loved porridge.
Read MoreNazeem Hussain
Alice whips up banana chocolate hotcakes for self-confessed chocoholic, and comedian Nazeem Hussain. And things get spicy when Nazeem and Alice create a classic One Tray Korean Japchae with the addition of chilli.
Read MoreBelinda Jeffrey
Alice is joined by author and chef Belinda Jeffery and her rolling pin! Alice embraces Belinda's love of eggplant with a delicious dip, and Belinda cooks up a delicious crostata with fresh berries.
Read MoreMatt Okine
Actor, comedian and foodie Matt Okine drops by. Alice puts spin on the burger, then things get messy when Matt and Alice give stretching hand pulled noodles a go - a dish Matt has always wanted to learn how to make.
Read MoreNadine Garner
Alice makes an easy cheesy arancini for her Italian cuisine loving guest, celebrated Australian actor, Nadine Garner. And Alice encourages Nadine to rethink sausages!
Read MoreAnisa Nanduala
Alice makes up a decadent and nutritious slice for poet, comedian, and peanut enthusiast, Anisa Nanduala. Together, they make a comforting one pot braise chicken dish and Anisa treats Alice to a Ugandan delicacy.
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