Kitchen Cabinet (2012)

Synopsis

A half-hour entertainment series that serves up a delectable combination of political discussion and good food. Each week one of Australia's most respected political commentators - Annabel Crabb - takes a plate and leads us into the homes and hearts of some of our most notable and engaging politicians.

First Air Date: 2012-02-22

Last Air Date: 2026-08-04

Number of Seasons: 8

Number of Episodes: 51

Networks: ABC TV, ABC2

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Top Cast

Annabel Crabb as Self - Presenter
Bill Shorten as Self
Malcolm Turnbull as Self
Christopher Pyne as Self
Penny Wong as Self
Amanda Vanstone as Self
Julie Bishop as Self
Tanya Plibersek as Self
Barnaby Joyce as Self
Tony Abbott as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2012)

Season 2 (2012)

Season 3 (2013)

Season 4 (2014)

Season 5 (2015)

Season 6 (2016)

Season 7 (2023)

Season 8 (2026)

Season 1 (2012)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Amanda Vanstone and Christopher Pyne (2012-02-22)

Christopher Pyne is one of the legendary dinner companions in the Liberal Party. The problem is, Pyne can't cook. Luckily former Howard Government minister Amanda Vanstone is a dynamo in the kitchen.
Ep. 2: Nigel Scullion (2012-02-29)

Political commentator Annabel Crabb joins Opposition Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion. Nigel cooks a chilli mud crab and a Nothern Territory tasting plate. Annabel's dessert is a mango and lemon myrtle trifle.
Ep. 3: Penny Wong (2012-03-07)

Prior to the 2013 Election Annabel Crabb visited the home of Australia's most influential politicians. Revisit their conversations & test the culinary skills of then Finance Minister, now Opposition Senate Leader Penny Wong.
Ep. 4: Julie Bishop (2012-03-14)

Deputy Leader of the Opposition Julie Bishop has survived three bloody leadership battles. So what makes this Adelaide born blue-blood-known for her famous 'death stare' - tick?
Ep. 5: Tanya Plibersek (2012-03-21)

Tanya Plibersek talks to Annabel about motherhood, her immigrant father, and her husband's journey from trafficking to public service - all while preparing stuffed zucchini flowers, and a superb trout pasta.
Ep. 6: Dick Adams (2012-03-28)

Dick Adams, the long-standing member for the seat of Lyons on the wild western Tasmanian coast, wrestles a 20 kilogram salmon into a stainless steel poacher as Annabel counters with dessert Tarte Tatin.