Good Chef / Bad Chef
Chef, Gary Mehigan (Masterchef Australia) and nutritionist Janella Purcell return with a brand new series of Good Chef Bad Chef where they bring their distinctive styles of cooking to the screen for a food showdown. From Gary’s full flavoured food creations to Janella’s natural and nutritious recipes each dish will challenge viewers to decide what’s good for them.
This second series will explore ingredients, recipes, cuisines and food themes that educate, tantalise and inspire home cooking.
What Do You Think ?
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christine hillier 1 year agoi have been watching this program on uk tv food and think its great,so is to follow and light hearted.christine in the uk -
Nadia 1 year agoLike Christine, i've been watching this light hearted fun informative cookery programme. Just wondering, when will we have the opportunity for some of your wonderful recipes?? -
james 1 year agoive been watching this program on uktv food as well + i love it, i watch it every day. the food is always grate + the tow chefs work really well together. James from England... -
shazmc 1 year agoi made the omlette wrap thing.. DELISH! i could eat it for every meal! even got my kids loving it! what a fantastic idea for a quick healthy snack! gimme more! -
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Lynne Dence 1 year agoI have seen your programme and seen your site and wanted to say a very big thank you. I have a wheat and dairy intolerence and find it hard to come up with new ideas and understandind what to do with new items i've seen. You make a great team, have great rescipes and look forward to watching on tv again soon. Lynne England -
Lynn 1 year agoAbsolutely my favourite cookery show, brilliant recipes and always makes me smile. Can't wait for a recipe book to come out ! -
Raju Garimella 11 months agoAbsolutely awesome show... The idea is so unique, it is completely loveable... In addition, the humor and the presentation is fabulous... The greatest show on cooking ever made - focus is more on the true purpose of cooking - enjoying it along with making it perfect; rather than only the scientific approach to making it perfect. I simply love it
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AD123 11 months agoYour show is fantastic. You're like the good angel and little devil that sit on peoples shoulders as their concience (sorry about the spelling!!)......I love seeing the good and evil side to your dishes.....KEEP THEM COMING. -
Ms Mac 5 months agoGreat. I saw this on Ch7 a few years ago. Pleased they're back. I like how they always have fun with each other and give each other a hard time. The recipes are so different to a lot of cooking shows. I love them, especially Gary, who's also in my favourite show, Boy's Weekend. -
cheree farrell 5 months agoLOve this show , I am into healthy cooking and am so excited to try the healthy recipes :) -
Justin Redlich 5 months agoI have worked on many a cooking show and this by far has been this best. G and J are true masters of food. I had the invaluable chance to taste all the recipes. WOW! You have some special things to look forward to. Aside from the incredible thought and knowledge put into each recipe, they are some of the nicest people I know..... Who said chefs were all mean spirited. These guys are the best..... If you love the show nutritional content - Janella has many other projects and things to look out.... Check out her website.
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Joan Angely 5 months agoI watched this show a long time ago and was sad when it finished,Im glad its back, I still have a lot of the receipes they did before. I am sure I will do the toffee apples for my grandkids,they will love them.thanks for bringing this show back.cheers JOAN
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Melissa Baker 5 months agowatched the show for the first time today and loved it, will definately be tuning in again - big fan of Gary's cooking.
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Ines2 5 months agodid anyone get the recipes for the 14th october show. only saw the episode out the corner of my eye, it was a chocolate cake with blood oranges and also another recipe with soft tofu.
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Cathy 5 months agoI was looking for the tofu cheesecake recipe as well. Will be trying it soon
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Tiny Dancer 5 months agoI'm also looking for the tofu chocolate tart recipe that was on this week. Lifestyle Food please add more recipes including the ones from the first series!! -
jok 5 months agoI'v emailed HSquared (the producers), to find out where the recipes are. They're chasing it up now. Sorry everyone, they should be there very soon. And thanks for watching GCBC. There are heaps more yummy recipes coming up.
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Judy74 5 months agoI too would like the recipe for the two chocolate cakes on 14th October if anyone has them please.
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Bianca54 5 months agoI would like the recipes from the 15th of october show they looked really good -
MT81 5 months agoI love the show... But please put the recipes on the website.
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Melissa 5 months agoLove the show. Was looking for the recipes shown on the show. Hopefully all of it will be posted online.
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Sarah 5 months agoWow, this program is fantastic! Love the recipes. Gary and Janella have such a great rapport! I would love the chocolate tofu cheesecake recipe and bloodorange chocolate cake recipe too.
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harry 5 months agoHarry M
could you please supply the recipe for the cocoanut & condenced milk icecream recipe 2 days ago -
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janella 5 months agoI'm so sorry the recipes aren't here yet. Some little glitch I guess. I'll see if I can post them on my website. Stay tuned. Thanks so much for all the nice comments. It's really appreciated. Gary and I have lots of fun making this show, as you can probably tell.
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janella 5 months agoAll of our recipes should be here soon, but in the meantime I've posted my recipes on my websites 'recipe' page. www.janellapurcell.com at the bottom of the page under GOOD CHEF BAD CHEF.
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I LOVE FOOD 5 months agoHi Ines ... these recipes are all available on LifeStyle FOOD now ... So sorry for the delay! Click on the recipes above or to click here to see all the great recipes from the show. -
Susanne9 5 months agoHi Janella. I have a new concept for a cooking show that I think you may be interested in as it celebrates diets that are not often sponsored. I don't want to spoil the idea but I think it's worth thinking about. I am a gluten free baker so my mode of cooking would be one of the diets featured in a show. I would really like to discuss this with you as it is something new in the world of cooking shows. -
Anita 5 months agoHi I am so glad you guys are back, loved your show when it was on Channel 7 still have all the recipes, love the way you both inter react, Gary's over the top special occasion food and Janella information-the extra explanations and intros of different ingredients is wonderful.
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Jools 5 months agoHi just as well I watched the show before making the marmalade as the recipe leaves out two points
1) Gary strains the pulp
2) Vanilla stick is used but not in recipe
please fix recipe as other then those two negatives the marmalade is beautifull
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Johanna16 5 months agoI'm addicted to your show, especially your recipes Janella!!! I've had a virus and was in desperate need of a pick me up so I made your protein shake this afternoon, it was fantastic and just what I needed! I also have Coeliac disease so really enjoy the fact that most of your recipes offer great alternatives to the norm. Thanks so much :) Cheers Jo
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Pam Kelly 5 months agoI have been watching Lifestyle food ever since it started, I absolutely love cooking shows, and I think yours is one of the very best. The two of you are just the best to watch. You are both such naturals together, I feel like I am there with you. I love all the hints and information on alternatives for healthier choices we can make. You both bring a smile to my face and I really look forward to your show. I would love to get a complete DVD of all your shows, and I was wondering whether you would consider answering questions on your show. Excellent show, just wish it went for longer. Well done to you both. Pam
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Tracey 5 months agoI love this show! Janella and Gary are a great match up, the banter between them is so good and obviously not fake. You can tell that they really do get on well (even when Janella does tell Gary off for his naughty ingredients). No more current affairs for me at 6.30pm now I've found this show!
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Vicky35 5 months agohi there. Ive been off work for the last 3 weeks and have been chair bound flicking thru the channels i discovered your show what an eye opener I have learnt so much about healthy eating ,good and bad foods,and what foods have a positive effect on your body. I cant wait to get better so i can get to the shops and buy all these healthy foods and start making some of the recipes. looking forward to the next show. Vicky -
james 5 months agoI have been watching this show for 2 weeks and have found the show very informative as I am unable to tolerate wheat and dairy. Gives me hope there is flavorful food for me to eat
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Loni 5 months agoWe love this show, the concept, the information, Gary and Janella are a great team - is there going to be a cook book??
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Philippa Jane 5 months agoLove this show - they work so well together! Good humoured banter makes for enjoyable viewing and the recipes are seriously good. Hoping to catch Gary at the Good Food & Wine Show Celebrity Theatre on 6th November - shame Janella won't be there too. -
KD78 4 months agoHi guys great show and never miss it. Love the healthy side especially but try other food as well. all great food. so easy to follow recipes. Keep up the great show love it.
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Sue 4 months agoI watch the show but don't enjoy Janella's digs at Gary which I find rude. I also don't like her constantly talking about how butter is bad for you. The French use butter a lot and they have not suffered from it.
However, Janella does have some good recipe ideas but I don't like the fact that she uses soy milk or an omega spread (margarine) which is unhealthy. -
Rhonda Tehiwi 4 months agoRhonda I don't like people complaining about Janella trying to influence Gary's food choices, its show biz get real everyone its in a woman's nature to want whats good for those we care about. "Janella is no exception." I love to watch their different natures it makes a good show.My first love is the food, wow what they both can cook with the same ingredients is amazing and delicious. I am still learning how to use Janella's ingredients and i hope to cook with her style and attitude in the near future for my families sake. My husband will always enjoy the Gary's type of food which i respect and enjoy cooking for him. Thank you both for Your recipe's and different styles of cooking with the same ingredients.Your show is the best, keep it up and i hope use are both writing a cooking book, i have to say its an effort writing both your recipes and comments down every show."Your Fan"
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Rhonda Te Hiwi 4 months agoHi again it's Rhonda, I am new to Janell's style of cooking and i'm truly in need of education on the types of ingredient that Janella uses. I here her all the time telling Gary what qualities curtain ingredients have and what they do for the body, sadly i'm unable to write all the imformation she gives so i'm asking for that imformation, and where do i buy some of those ingredients at the health store? I have terminal cancer and four obess children, Please if possable i would appriciate Janella's help on helping me change my food shopping, habbits and what i prepare for my family. I love every recilpe Janella cookes and her attitude towards what she puts in her body. I so want that for my family and i."Please educate me" Janella!
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Jennifer135 4 months agoAny show that inspires people to cook and experiment with food is worth its weight in gold. Gary and Janella are great.
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TraceyLJ 4 months agoJanella is the only tv chef who cooks using foods I use for taste and health. There are so many grains available than just wheat and, not being a meat eater but including seafood in my diet, it's like her recipes have been written for me! And with all those vegies and good oils Janella uses, at last, someone who talks my language. -
janella 4 months agoOmega spread is not margarine. It's a spread made from a mix of healthy oils. And soy milk that's made using whole soy beans and no sugar is a perfectly healthy choice. These are alternatives for those who can't tolerate too much dairy. And for the large population of Australians who suffer with heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity. Thanks to everyone for your lovely feedback on the show, ingredients and recipes. I'm so glad you're enjoying it and getting lots out of it.
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Chris 4 months agoDoes anyone have the recipe for Janella's Pumpkin & Prawn Soup please? -
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janella 4 months agoHi Chris, The recipe is on my website on the RECIPE page under GCBC Recipes. It's a yummy soup. Hi Amanda, no DVD yet. I've asked the producers to see what they can do.
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Alexander13 4 months agohay i love your show im an appentice chef up on the central coast in nsw.
i was just wondering are you n gary marired coz the way you two are on the show it seems that you are n im sori but i have to say i like gary's food better. coz my theory moderation is the key -
Alexander13 4 months agohave you guys thought about having people from your fan club coming to c your guys n maby try n help you cook... i would love to.. like i said b4 im a chef. i would love to learn from gary loved him in masterchef. just wondering im working at a cafe restarunt that is going down hill wanna pick it back up any ideas.
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Alexander13 4 months agois it bad to add to much seasoning to cooking my chef adds some to all his cooking to me. me i think everything has its on flavour n i just like to bring that flavour out of it and not over power it with other flavours. gary whats a good way to make a stock could u email it to me please
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Lisa252 4 months agoSoo love Janella's recipes. Just what I've been looking for.
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Andrea104 4 months agoI enjoy the comaraderie between Janella and Gary also their recipes!
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JANGLEBERRY71 4 months agoim in love with this show! I love Janella....SHE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!
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Rose47 4 months agocan anyone please tell me where or how do i go about purchasing edible flowers?
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Mick Noble 4 months agoHi guys,
Love the show, there seems to be a lot of chemisty between Gary and Janella, is there anything happening? love your recipes and have stocked the pantry from Janella's advice.
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Suzette 4 months agoOnce again I love the show. But I am having trouble with the recipe Bastilla of Lamb, the recipe says tomatoes and lamb stock but how much should you put in.So I had a guess and added 2 tomatoes and 2 cups of lamb stock. See how it turns out.It smells great.
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Rsalle 4 months agoGo Gary you are the good chef! having trouble getting recipes whats going on? ?can i do your cooking class Where? ?
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SKerr 4 months agoWow - the chemistry between Gary and Janella is hot hot hot!!!! Haven't seen chemistry like this since Brad and Angelina in "Mr and Mrs Smith" movie. Can't see any wedding rings on their fingers. Hope they aren't in other relationships - look out!!!
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Philippa Jane 4 months agoGary I have to say that whoever 'submits' your recipes to the Lifestyle Food site isn't following the recipe on the show... as I found out today. The Linzer Torte from the show & the recipe here are vastly different. Part of the method for is Souffle Swiss is missing and the Club Sandwich has some minor differences. Might be worth having a squiz at.
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I LOVE FOOD 4 months agoHi Philippa, Thanks for your comments ... we are glad you are enjoying the show. The recipes we have up on lifestylefood.com.au are all the recipes we are supplied by the chefs. As with all recipes these are intended to be a guide. The chefs may ad-lib on set depending on the ingredients at hand etc and this will cause discrepencies between the on-air and on-line copies. However, please rest assured that these are the recipes we are provided by the chefs initially. We hope you continue to enjoy this great show ...
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Margaret158 4 months agoJanella & Gary! Love watching you guys, I appreicate the gluten & dairy free recipes, I have made the chocolate tart so much I serve it to all my visitors they have no idea that it is gluten and diary free, haha to them, I have also used the base for an apple and fruit tart with custard poured over it! It was a great hit! Keep up the awesome show. Cheers Marg -
Ms Mac 4 months agoThis is seriously the best studio based cooking show ever made - and I've watched a lot of 'em! Well done Gary & Janella; well done producers; well done LifeStyleFOOD; keep on making shows like this...
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Clare 4 months agoWatched this for the first time Friday. As I have recently turned to a healthy diet this suits all my needs - I get ideas for my husband who hasn't adopted my food and Janella inspires me. Can't wait for Monday's episode. Glad the recipes are available - would love to see some images included too.
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winelover 4 months agoHi,
I watched this show on 16/11. There was an octopus recipe that is not listed on this website. It was done by Gary. Can anyone help me with this recipe? My email is winelover@hotmail.com -
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Kristen Ryan 4 months agoHey Guys!! Are we going to be able to buy these series on DVD one day? I think I'd like to own them :)
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Rayna Rosenberg 4 months agoI think it is one of the nicest food programmes I have watched - very informative and I learn alot from watching
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Vicki Dudley 4 months agoI wish I had found this show months ago. Definitely the most entertaining and interesting food program on TV. I now look for spelt products, quinoa and other organic produce that I would never have contemplated before. Am about to make dessert using silken tofu!!!!! Thanks Janella and Gary.
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Cathie11 4 months agowhat a great balance of healthy and very yummy food, i love to watch gary in any show
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Heather87 4 months agoI wish they'd come and cook in my kitchen, always finish watching the show with a smile on my face - love "Sad Gary"
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Shortcut Cooking 4 months agoJanella and Gary - you are so good. Love the show... Gary's knife skills are amazing - and things I have learned fantastic (bought quinoa, kelp, umeboshi etc). Best on TV - just tiny bit better than Kiwi Kitchen (Richard Till's wonder around New Zealand - hilarious...).
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shazzamatazza 4 months agoYou guys are the best- great recipes with awsome healthy ideas. I have cooked a few of the meals now and they have been fantastic and soooooooooo easy. I think it would be great if you would bring out a cookbook especially for Christmas. Tanks Janella and Gary
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Annette72 4 months agoAt last an Aussie show that is real. Gary and Janella you are my hero's! Tnx for all the great food (healthy and not so healthy) and inspiration . Love your aprons Janella. My husband just deleted all your episodes off our iq!!! Oh well I'll get over it.
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shazzamatazza 4 months agoHey Annette you should of hit the Blue button on your iq and then you can't delete them, that's what I do.
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shazzamatazza 4 months agoI am sooo sad the series is finished. Hope they are back soon. Sad Sharon
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Natalie154 4 months agoI am missing the series too, Janella tips are great for healthy eating and receipe ideas. I hope the show comes back soon.
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Mercy 3 months agoI think this was one of the best cooking shows - if not THE best I've seen on lifestyle food. The tips and how they really show you all the processes is fantastic and the recipes seem practical. I'm almost tempted to do some of Janella's. They are a great team and am looking forward to the next series. Thank god for IQ - so I can replay the recipes as I'm doing them. -
clara 3 months agoYou should try them,my husband's just started a new diet and Janella's recipes actually taste great othewise I wouldn't be eating them.I am so not a fan of diet food.Her spelt flour pasta is the best.
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Sylvia36 2 months agoI'm vegetarian so I luv Janella's recipes. My husband eats meat to it's great to get tips from Gary's recipes too. It unpretentious great cooking that everyone can try. -
Boomtingz 2 months agoI have not even watch the film i watch ready steady cook but thank for your ideas on this program cause i need it for my home work.Reading throung the comments it sounds good so i might end up wachting it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Chelley 2 months agoNot long discovered this show, and already I'm mad about it! Janella's recipes really encourage me to try and stick to a healthier diet, and Gary's are fantastic for special treats once in a while. I laugh so much at Janella's eye rolls and Garys love of yummy over indulgent food.
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Ruth 21 days agoFantastic chefs, fantastic food, fantastic show. Even though I'm here in the uk I love to watch this show on uktv. It's good to have a laugh and realise that there are so many different ways to prepare and eat the same ingredients - what you add or don't add makes the difference. I enjoy the friendly, laid back way in which the show is presented - typical Aussie approach! Love it,love it, love it. Hope the series continues to be a success so I can keep on watching.
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Neen 12 days agoJanella and Gary - my partner and I love your show!!! The aspect we love the most is that you take normal dishes we all love to eat and do the cheffy thing and then the healthy option. It add's to my own food knowledge to know what I can use instead of ingredients high in fat - point in case is the tofu cheesecake - who would have thought that !!!! The one problem was that the recipes do differ and you almost need to keep the show to know what you should be doing. Lifestyle food - you need to re-watch the shows and amend the recipes accordingly as not everyone can re-watch the show. -
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