

The Cook and the Chef
The Cook and the Chef was an Australian television series featuring cook Maggie Beer and chef Simon Bryant. The Cook and the Chef was screened on ABC1 and was filmed in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. In July 2009, Maggie and Simon announced they had decided to end the series after four years. The Finale aired on 16 September 2009 with "Party" as the theme of the episode.
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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Best in Season
08-02-200625mMaggie searches the central market for the perfect tomato and makes tomato bruschetta, while Simon prepares pear bruschetta.
- Ep 2
2.A Summer Lunch
15-02-200625mMaggie makes grilled cured squid and Simon makes stuffed squid. After Simon takes Iggy for a coffee and gelati, Maggie and Simon both make their version of gelati affogato.
- Ep 3
3.The Orchard
22-02-200626mMaggie shows how to make a wonderful peach jam, as well as a simple peach and prosciutto salad. Simon uses some of the peach jam and balsamic vinegar to make a Balsamic Ripple Ice...
- Ep 4
4.Brunch
01-03-200630mSimon and Maggie cook scrambled eggs - one with truffles and one with orange zest. Maggie then prepares oat pancakes served with poached peaches, while Simon shares the secrets beh...
- Ep 5
5.A Late Summer Lunch
08-03-200626mMaggie and Simon show their different approaches to cooking. Maggie cooks a hearty meal for the family, while Simon gives a restaurant touch to his meal.
- Ep 6
6.Dinner Party for Six
15-03-200626mKeeping it simple, getting fresh produce in season and preparing everything in advance are the easy steps to dinner party success.
- Ep 7
7.Party for 20
22-03-200626mMaggie asks Simon to help prepare for a party for 20 of her friends. She devises a menu that could be easily doubled or tripled depending on the size of the party.
- Ep 8
8.An Autumn Lunch
29-03-200626mSimon gets the cooking started with a pre-lunch drink of bloody Mary and an oyster. Maggie makes an avocado and tomato jelly, followed by grilled quail and a selection of cheese. S...
- Ep 9
9.Pizza
05-04-200626mMaggie Beer and Simon Bryant trade food secrets and debate the best way to cook seasonal produce. It's food you'll want to cook immediately.
- Ep 10
10.Easter
12-04-200625mSimon instructs one of his pastry chefs to create a chilli Easter egg for Maggie, while Maggie makes a Russian Easter dessert, and heads out into the Adelaide suburbs.
- Ep 11
11.Cooking With Kids
19-04-200626mDon't know what to do with the kids during school holidays? Don't know what to feed them? Why not get into the kitchen and cook with Maggie and Simon as they prepare kid-friendly d...
- Ep 12
12.Cooking with Grapes
26-04-200626mRaise a toast to the glorious grape as Simon and Maggie celebrate with the fruit of the vine.
- Ep 13
13.BBQs
03-05-200626mMaggie and Simon celebrate the BBQ and show viewers how to get the most from it - be it for starters, main courses and even desserts!
- Ep 14
14.An Autumn Party
10-05-200626mWe find Maggie and Simon in the courtyard cooking up a storm using Maggie's wood fire oven. It's autumn and quinces and pumpkins are at their peak.
- Ep 15
15.Autumn Fruit and Nuts
17-05-200626mMaggie visits a winery where everything is done using time honoured methods and uses the by-product of the winemaking process to put a new spin on the good old sausage.
- Ep 16
16.Autumn Fruit and Veg
24-05-200626mThe great variety of autumn fruit and veg on offer has both Maggie and Simon embracing the season.
- Ep 17
17.Favourite Things
31-05-200626mIt's the last week of Autumn and Maggie and Simon are indulging as they showcase a few of their favourite things.
- Ep 18
18.Rubbish Fish
07-06-200626mCape Jervis fisherman, Alan Robertson supplies our Cook and Chef with gummy shark and eagle ray, the catch you might have once thrown back, and Maggie and Simon show us why these c...
- Ep 19
19.Oils Ain't Oils
14-06-200626mSimon and Maggie go a long way to prove that oils just ain't oils as they demonstrate their use for flavour and texture in everything from pasta to pudding.
- Ep 20
20.Catering for Different Diets
21-06-200630mMaggie and Simon can't bear the thought of anyone missing out on one of life's great pleasures, good food, so they've come up with recipes to convince us that a gluten free diet do...
- Ep 21
21.Planning
28-06-200630mPreparing for Christmas in June is not the norm for most of us, but for Maggie and Simon it's the ideal time to plan ahead and 'put down' some ingredients to mature nicely for the...
- Ep 22
22.A German Influence
05-07-200630mMaggie Beer is passionate about the Barossa Valley. She is a proud spokesperson and enthusiast for the area. Maggie and Simon use the Barossa's German heritage to influence their m...
- Ep 23
23.Winter and Chocolate
12-07-200630mMaggie Beer and Simon Bryant show you how to use chocolate in ways that aren't all that bad for you. Maggie whips up an Almond and Prune Slab and Simon tempts taste buds with Choco...
- Ep 24
24.In The Hills
19-07-200630m - Ep 25
25.Old Favourites
26-07-200630m - Ep 26
26.Winter Comfort Food
02-08-200630m - Ep 27
27.Citrus
09-08-200630m - Ep 28
28.An English Theme
16-08-200630m - Ep 29
29.Kangaroo Island
23-08-200630m - Ep 30
30.A Sunday Roast
30-08-200630m - Ep 31
31.Spring has Sprung
06-09-200630m - Ep 32
32.Just Veg
13-09-200630m - Ep 33
33.Fresh or Frozen
08-11-200630m - Ep 34
34.Blondes have more fun
27-09-200630m - Ep 35
35.It's Offal
04-10-200630m - Ep 36
36.A Moveable Feast
11-10-200630m - Ep 37
37.Shellfish
18-10-200630m - Ep 38
38.Cooking with Friends
25-10-200630m - Ep 39
39.Bush Tucker
01-11-200630m - Ep 40
40.BBQ Party
15-11-200630m - Ep 41
41.Say Cheese
22-11-200630m - Ep 42
42.Holiday Picnic
29-11-200630m - Ep 43
43.Christmas
06-12-200630m
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