The Cook and the Chef
The Cook and the Chef
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The Cook and the Chef

2006
4 seasons
154 episodes
Documentary

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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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Best in Season

    08-02-200625m

    Maggie searches the central market for the perfect tomato and makes tomato bruschetta, while Simon prepares pear bruschetta.

  • Ep 2

    2.A Summer Lunch

    15-02-200625m

    Maggie 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

    22-02-200626m

    Maggie 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

    01-03-200630m

    Simon 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

    08-03-200626m

    Maggie 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

    15-03-200626m

    Keeping 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

    22-03-200626m

    Maggie 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

    29-03-200626m

    Simon 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

    05-04-200626m

    Maggie 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

    12-04-200625m

    Simon 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

    19-04-200626m

    Don'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

    26-04-200626m

    Raise a toast to the glorious grape as Simon and Maggie celebrate with the fruit of the vine.

  • Ep 13

    13.BBQs

    03-05-200626m

    Maggie 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

    10-05-200626m

    We 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

    17-05-200626m

    Maggie 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

    24-05-200626m

    The great variety of autumn fruit and veg on offer has both Maggie and Simon embracing the season.

  • Ep 17

    17.Favourite Things

    31-05-200626m

    It'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

    07-06-200626m

    Cape 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

    14-06-200626m

    Simon 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

    21-06-200630m

    Maggie 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

    28-06-200630m

    Preparing 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

    05-07-200630m

    Maggie 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

    12-07-200630m

    Maggie 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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