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In her years writing about politics ABC political commentator Annabel Crabb discovered you can always get more out of people if you sit down to eat with them. With dessert in hand Annabel Crabb invades the kitchens of some of Australia's most notable and engaging Federal politicians. Forget spin; Kitchen Cabinet spends time with our political leaders to bring out the anecdotes, personalities and quirks that tend to be lost in fast-paced modern politics. “When you ask someone how they learnt to cook, it's like asking them their life story”, Annabel says. Watch our most influential yet inscrutable politicians tell you theirs.

Kitchen Cabinet, The Complete Seasons 1-3

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In her years writing about politics ABC political commentator Annabel Crabb discovered you can always get more out of people if you sit down to eat with them. With dessert in hand Annabel Crabb invades the kitchens of some of Australia's most notable and engaging Federal politicians. Forget spin; Kitchen Cabinet spends time with our political leaders to bring out the anecdotes, personalities and quirks that tend to be lost in fast-paced modern politics. “When you ask someone how they learnt to cook, it's like asking them their life story”, Annabel says. Watch our most influential yet inscrutable politicians tell you theirs.

    • Episode 1

    Amanda Vanstone and Christopher Pyne

    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.

    • 30 Minutes

    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.

    • 30 Minutes
    • Episode 2

    Nigel Scullion

    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.

    • 29 Minutes

    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.

    • 29 Minutes
    • Episode 3

    Penny Wong

    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.

    • 29 Minutes

    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.

    • 29 Minutes
    • Episode 4

    Julie Bishop

    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?

    • 30 Minutes

    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?

    • 30 Minutes
    • Episode 5

    Tanya Plibersek

    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.

    • 29 Minutes

    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.

    • 29 Minutes
    • Episode 6

    Dick Adams

    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. Final episode.

    • 28 Minutes

    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. Final episode.

    • 28 Minutes
    • Episode 7

    Joe Hockey

    Annabel Crabb cooks up a storm with some of Australia's most surprising politicians. Revisit then Shadow Treasurer (now Treasurer) Joe Hockey's BBQ as he reveals gossip on Canberra's most famous share house.

    • 30 Minutes

    Annabel Crabb cooks up a storm with some of Australia's most surprising politicians. Revisit then Shadow Treasurer (now Treasurer) Joe Hockey's BBQ as he reveals gossip on Canberra's most famous share house.

    • 30 Minutes
    • Episode 8

    Bronwyn Bishop

    Before she became Speaker of the House in the Abbott government, the woman once touted as a future prime minister, Bronwyn Bishop serves up a mushroom lasagne and some political insights to Annabel Crabb.

    • 30 Minutes

    Before she became Speaker of the House in the Abbott government, the woman once touted as a future prime minister, Bronwyn Bishop serves up a mushroom lasagne and some political insights to Annabel Crabb.

    • 30 Minutes
    • Episode 9

    Peter Garrett

    Annabel has dinner with Peter Garrett, undoubtedly the most famous Australian - and rock star - to ever enter federal parliament. But is he much of a cook? Garrett offers up a pumpkin soup entree followed by pesto pasta.

    • 29 Minutes

    Annabel has dinner with Peter Garrett, undoubtedly the most famous Australian - and rock star - to ever enter federal parliament. But is he much of a cook? Garrett offers up a pumpkin soup entree followed by pesto pasta.

    • 29 Minutes
    • Episode 10

    Barnaby Joyce

    Annabel invites herself over to have dinner with Senator Barnaby Joyce. Over a meat and mash-based dish, she enjoys some classic Barnaby-isms but also discovers there's far more to Senator Joyce than colourful quips.

    • 31 Minutes

    Annabel invites herself over to have dinner with Senator Barnaby Joyce. Over a meat and mash-based dish, she enjoys some classic Barnaby-isms but also discovers there's far more to Senator Joyce than colourful quips.

    • 31 Minutes
    • Episode 11

    Louise Pratt

    Annabel has dinner with the then WA Labor Senator Louise Pratt - hands-down the most serious cook of the series! Louise takes a messy but creative approach to scallop fritters followed by crab linguine with handmade pasta.

    • 29 Minutes

    Annabel has dinner with the then WA Labor Senator Louise Pratt - hands-down the most serious cook of the series! Louise takes a messy but creative approach to scallop fritters followed by crab linguine with handmade pasta.

    • 29 Minutes
    • Episode 12

    Christine Milne

    Over an onion and goats cheese tart, Greens Leader Christine Milne talks to Annabel about gun control laws in Tasmania and what it's like to be called 'the mother of teenage sodomy'.

    • 28 Minutes

    Over an onion and goats cheese tart, Greens Leader Christine Milne talks to Annabel about gun control laws in Tasmania and what it's like to be called 'the mother of teenage sodomy'.

    • 28 Minutes
    • Episode 13

    Malcolm Turnbull

    Political journalist Annabel Crabb invites herself to the home of a federal politician, offering dessert in exchange for a meal. Malcolm Turnbull and Annabel catch yabbies for lunch on his country NSW property.

    • 29 Minutes

    Political journalist Annabel Crabb invites herself to the home of a federal politician, offering dessert in exchange for a meal. Malcolm Turnbull and Annabel catch yabbies for lunch on his country NSW property.

    • 29 Minutes
    • Episode 14

    Craig Emerson

    Annabel heads to Logan, Queensland, to dine with Craig Emerson, former Labor Minister, former boyfriend of Julia Gillard, and the man famous for his protest ditty 'Whyalla Wipeout'.

    • 27 Minutes

    Annabel heads to Logan, Queensland, to dine with Craig Emerson, former Labor Minister, former boyfriend of Julia Gillard, and the man famous for his protest ditty 'Whyalla Wipeout'.

    • 27 Minutes
    • Episode 15

    Nick Xenophon

    Annabel Crabb offers dessert in exchange for dinner from a federal politician. Nick 'No Pokies' Xenophon invites Annabel to his Adelaide office, which is decked out with a fully operational kitchen.

    • 27 Minutes

    Annabel Crabb offers dessert in exchange for dinner from a federal politician. Nick 'No Pokies' Xenophon invites Annabel to his Adelaide office, which is decked out with a fully operational kitchen.

    • 27 Minutes
    • Episode 16

    Jenny Macklin

    Jenny Macklin opens up her home to Annabel for a feast of curries. Annabel finds an exceedingly organised spice drawer, providing clues to why Jenny is the guru behind key Labor policies.

    • 28 Minutes

    Jenny Macklin opens up her home to Annabel for a feast of curries. Annabel finds an exceedingly organised spice drawer, providing clues to why Jenny is the guru behind key Labor policies.

    • 28 Minutes
    • Episode 17

    Sussan Ley & Bill Heffernan

    Sussan Ley flies her own plane to a Broken Hill shearer's shed to show Annabel how to cook a classic country roast, which they share with Australia's self-proclaimed 'most disgraced senator' Bill Heffernan.

    • 29 Minutes

    Sussan Ley flies her own plane to a Broken Hill shearer's shed to show Annabel how to cook a classic country roast, which they share with Australia's self-proclaimed 'most disgraced senator' Bill Heffernan.

    • 29 Minutes
    • Episode 18

    Doug Cameron

    Annabel heads to the Blue Mountains in NSW to check the pulse of the Labor party with candid Senator Doug Cameron.

    • 29 Minutes

    Annabel heads to the Blue Mountains in NSW to check the pulse of the Labor party with candid Senator Doug Cameron.

    • 29 Minutes
    • Episode 19

    Tony Abbott

    Prior to the 2013 Election, Annabel Crabb visited the home of Australia's most influential politicians. Revisit their conversations and test their culinary skills, beginning with then Opposition Leader, now PM Tony Abbott.

    • 31 Minutes

    Prior to the 2013 Election, Annabel Crabb visited the home of Australia's most influential politicians. Revisit their conversations and test their culinary skills, beginning with then Opposition Leader, now PM Tony Abbott.

    • 31 Minutes
    • Episode 20

    Kevin Rudd

    In part two of this Kitchen Cabinet Special, Kevin Rudd shows off his culinary skills to Annabel Crabb and talks about his life in politics and the ups and downs of campaigning.

    • 32 Minutes

    In part two of this Kitchen Cabinet Special, Kevin Rudd shows off his culinary skills to Annabel Crabb and talks about his life in politics and the ups and downs of campaigning.

    • 32 Minutes
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