# Christine Cushing: Cook with Me

Christine Cushing: Cook With Me was a 2005-2006 Canadian cooking show that incorporated a variety of recipes and discussions. The host, Christine Cushing, is accompanied by three guests who fuel conversations and help cook the meals of the day. Each episode has a special menu to go along with the themed meal, such as "Girl's Poker Night", "The Big Game", and "At the Ranch".
Cook With Me was part of the Food Network (Canada), and episodes aired every weekday at 11:30 AM, 5:00 PM ET.

## Host

Originally from Athens, Christine Cushing and her family moved across the world to Toronto, Canada when she was one. There she attended George Brown College and École de Cuisine La Varenne, completing the Food and Beverage Management program.
Cushing has taught Canadians how to cook for over 15 years. She recently launched a new series of recipes on how to cook cakes using olive oil.

## TV appearances

* 1999-2001 Life Network: Dish It Out
* 2001-2006 Food Network Canada: Christine Cushing Live
* 2009–present Oprah Winfrey Network: Fearless in the Kitchen

## Episodes

| Episode | Title | Air date | Guests | Description |
| 1 | "Some like it Spicy" | October 3, 2005 | Christine Cushing, David Merry, and Don Gough | Recipes: Spicy Beef with Steamed Rice and Bok Choy, Spicy Caesar Sorbet, and Spicy Green Mango and Cucumber Salad |
| 2 | "Food Adventures" | October 4, 2005 | Cleo Paskal, Calo Rota, and Benson Cowan | Recipes: Fresh Melon with Prosciutto and Bouillabaisse with Saffron mayonnaise |
| 3 | "Mood Food" | October 5, 2005 | Cathy Gildiner, Jenn Stone, and Harry Doupe | Recipes: Linguine with Clams, Banana Fritters with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce, and Grilled Garlic Bread with Thyme Infused Butter |
| 4 | "Meat Lovers" | October 6, 2005 | Stephen Alexander, Larry Horowitz, and Matt Galloway | Recipes: Porterhouse Steak with Hollandaise, Rustic Potato and Parsnip Mash, and Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Pecorino |
| 5 | "Teen Taste Buds" | October 10, 2005 | Miriam McDonald, Keith Peiris, and Matt Costello | Recipes: Lotus and Taro Root Chips with Sea Salt, Tuna Carpaccio with Sesame Lime Dressing, and Napa Cabbage Slaw with Lime Honey Dressing |
| 6 | "Best Dinner Ever" | October 11, 2005 | Dean Blundell, John Lee and Monika Schnarre | Recipes: Herb Crusted Lamb Rack with Cassis Reduction, Pavlova with Hazelnut Cream and Raspberry Coulis, and Grilled Langoustine with Lemongrass Butter |
| 7 | "Food Personalities" | October 12, 2005 | Bob Blumer, Michael Bonacini, and Donna Dooher | Recipes: Grape Chutney with Brie, Arugula Salad with Pear and Prosciutto, and Grilled Squid Skewers |
| 8 | "Food on the Go" | October 13, 2005 | Marnie McBean, Peter Kent, and Bruce Gordon | Recipes: Spinach Salad with Sprouts and Buttermilk Dressing, Homemade Pizza, and Banana Orange Sorbet |
| 9 | "Supermoms" | October 17, 2005 | Lynn Johnston, Michelle Hatzioannou, and Jennifer Low | Recipes: Celeriac and Potato Gratin with White Truffle Oil, Grilled Duck Breast with Blueberry Glaze, and French Apple Tart |
| 10 | "Food Quirks" | October 18, 2005 | Divine Brown, Nikki Payne, and Sonia Thapar | Recipes: Chicken with Rosemary Wine Sauce, Garden Salad with Minneola Dressing, and Cheesecake with Mixed Berry Sauce |
| 11 | "Dining In" | October 19, 2005 | Bonnie Stern, Sean MacMahon, and Helder Carvelho | Recipes: Smoked Duck Salad, Sweet Lobster with Pernod and Baby Vegetable, and Espresso Chocolate Cream Brûlée |
| 12 | "Salty N' Sweet" | October 20, 2005 | Elvira Kurt, Jennifer Hamilton, and Kevin Von Appen | Recipes: Salt Cod Fritters with Lemon and Caper Mayonnaise, Chocolate Pecan Torte with Caramel Sauce and Fleur de Sel, and Feta and Watermelon Salad |
| 13 | "Coffee" | October 24, 2005 | Stuart Ross, Winston Spear, and Peter Pesce | Recipes: Lemon Semolina Cookies, Wild Mushroom and Asiago Quiche, Beignets with Cinnamon and Sugar |
| 14 | "Memories of Paris" | October 25, 2005 | Sarah Slean, Marilyn Brook, and Jean-Pierre Challet | Recipes: Citrus Salad with Walnuts, Clafouti, and Moules and Frites |
| 15 | "Mexico" | October 26, 2005 | Anna Marie Kalcevich, Mauricio Cabrera, and Jonathan Carroll | Recipes: Margarita, Angel Food Cake with Mango Lime Salsa and Vanilla Cream, Pork Adobado, and Mexican Red Potatoes Salad with Avocado and Red Pepper |
| 16 | "Fishing" | October 27, 2005 | | |
| 17 | "Perfect Party" | October 31, 2005 | | |
| 18 | "Power Foods" | November 1, 2005 | | |
| 19 | "Kitchen Catastrophes" | November 2, 2005 | | |
| 20 | "Eating With Your Eyes" | November 3, 2005 | | |
| 21 | "Classic Italian" | November 7, 2005 | | |
| 22 | "Canadian Brunch" | November 8, 2005 | | |
| 23 | "Airplane Food" | November 9, 2005 | | |
| 24 | "Food Hunters" | November 10, 2005 | | |
| 25 | "Mr. Moms" | November 14, 2005 | | |
| 26 | "Power Foods" | November 15, 2005 | | |
| 27 | "My Favorite Wine" | November 16, 2005 | | |
| 28 | "Kitchen Catastrophes" | November 17, 2005 | | |
| 29 | "Exotic Food" | November 22, 2005 | | |
| 30 | "Beer Culture" | November 23, 2005 | | |
| 31 | "New York" | November 24, 2005 | | |
| 32 | "The Big Game" | November 28, 2005 | | |
| 33 | "Slow Food" | November 29, 2005 | | |
| 34 | "Aphrodisiacs" | November 30, 2005 | | |
| 35 | "Weekend Brunch" | December 1, 2005 | | |
| 36 | "Chill Out" | December 3, 2005 | | |
| 37 | "Indoor Picnic" | December 5, 2005 | | |
| 38 | "It's All Greek" | December 6, 2005 | | |
| 39 | "Creative Juices" | December 7, 2005 | | |
| 40 | "Movie and a Meal" | December 8, 2005 | | |
| 41 | "Girl's Poker Night" | December 9, 2005 | | |
| 42 | "Etiquette" | December 10, 2005 | | |
| 43 | "Memories of Home" | December 12, 2005 | | |
| 44 | "Caribbean" | December 13, 2005 | | |
| 45 | "Bollywood" | December 14, 2005 | | |
| 46 | "Sunday Supper" | December 15, 2005 | | |
| 47 | "At the Ranch" | January 2, 2006 | | |
| 48 | "Chemistry" | January 2, 2006 | | |
| 49 | "Power Lunch" | January 3, 2006 | | |
| 50 | "Catering to the Stars" | January 4, 2006 | | |
| 51 | "Unexpected Guests" | January 9, 2006 | | |
| 52 | "Asia" | January 9, 2006 | | |
| 53 | "Mom's Cooking" | January 10, 2006 | | |
| 54 | "Family Business" | January 11, 2006 | | |