Series from 2009
Celebrity chef Christine Cushing transforms terrible cooks into savvy, fearless chefs who can whip up tasty treats for their nearest and dearest.
In the first episode, Susan, a busy career woman and mom, is clueless when it comes to cooking – having once garnished a ham with pineapples using nails – and is in desperate need of Christine’s help.
When Vivian’s children were growing up, she was known to the neighborhood kids as the maker of condiment sandwiches. Now, with her kids grown and out of the house, Vivian wants to learn to be fearless in the kitchen.
Michelle loves to experiment with food, but she finds it daunting to cook new dishes for her overly critical family.
Pina is a fashionista with a hectic schedule and is the self-titled queen of frozen food. If it can’t be ready in 10 minutes, she doesn’t bother.
Kathryn is an accomplished dancer who has trouble boiling water. Christine’s mission: to build Kathryn’s confidence so she can cook a phenomenal meal for her new fiancé and the rest of her family.
David’s a charming and witty Brit, but he’s a disastrous cook who’s burnt down two kitchens.