Maggie Beer
The Cook and the Chef (2006)
Season 1
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.
Released Feb. 7, 2006
Episode 30 min
2+
S1E1 - Best in Season
Maggie searches the central market for the perfect tomato and makes tomato bruschetta, while Simon prepares pear bruschetta.
Feb. 8, 2006, midnight
S1E2 - A Summer Lunch
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.
Feb. 15, 2006, midnight
S1E3 - The Orchard
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 Cream.
Feb. 22, 2006, midnight
S1E4 - Brunch
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 behind a classic bircher muesli.
March 1, 2006, midnight
S1E5 - A Late Summer Lunch
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.
March 8, 2006, midnight
S1E6 - Dinner Party for Six
Keeping it simple, getting fresh produce in season and preparing everything in advance are the easy steps to dinner party success.
March 15, 2006, midnight
S1E7 - Party for 20
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.
March 22, 2006, midnight
S1E8 - An Autumn Lunch
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. Simon ups the ante and makes a heavenly quail.
March 29, 2006, midnight
S1E9 - Pizza
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.
April 5, 2006, midnight
S1E10 - Easter
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.
April 12, 2006, midnight
S1E11 - Cooking With Kids
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 dishes.
April 19, 2006, midnight
S1E12 - Cooking with Grapes
Raise a toast to the glorious grape as Simon and Maggie celebrate with the fruit of the vine.
April 26, 2006, midnight
S1E13 - BBQs
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!
May 3, 2006, midnight
S1E14 - An Autumn Party
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.
May 10, 2006, midnight
S1E15 - Autumn Fruit and Nuts
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.
May 17, 2006, midnight
S1E16 - Autumn Fruit and Veg
The great variety of autumn fruit and veg on offer has both Maggie and Simon embracing the season.
May 24, 2006, midnight
S1E17 - Favourite Things
It's the last week of Autumn and Maggie and Simon are indulging as they showcase a few of their favourite things.
May 31, 2006, midnight
S1E18 - Rubbish Fish
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 cheaper fillets are worth a second look.
June 7, 2006, midnight
S1E19 - Oils Ain't Oils
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.
June 14, 2006, midnight
S1E20 - Catering for Different Diets
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 doesn't have to be a boring one.
June 21, 2006, midnight
S1E21 - Planning
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 festive season.
June 28, 2006, midnight
S1E22 - A German Influence
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 menus.
July 5, 2006, midnight
S1E23 - Winter and Chocolate
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 Chocolate Espresso Pots.
July 12, 2006, midnight
S1E24 - In The Hills
July 19, 2006, midnight
S1E25 - Old Favourites
July 26, 2006, midnight
S1E26 - Winter Comfort Food
Aug. 2, 2006, midnight
S1E27 - Citrus
Aug. 9, 2006, midnight
S1E28 - An English Theme
Aug. 16, 2006, midnight
S1E29 - Kangaroo Island
Aug. 23, 2006, midnight
S1E30 - A Sunday Roast
Aug. 30, 2006, midnight
S1E31 - Spring has Sprung
Sept. 6, 2006, midnight
S1E32 - Just Veg
Sept. 13, 2006, midnight
S1E33 - Fresh or Frozen
Nov. 8, 2006, midnight
S1E34 - Blondes have more fun
Sept. 27, 2006, midnight
S1E35 - It's Offal
Oct. 4, 2006, midnight
S1E36 - A Moveable Feast
Oct. 11, 2006, midnight
S1E37 - Shellfish
Oct. 18, 2006, midnight
S1E38 - Cooking with Friends
Oct. 25, 2006, midnight
S1E39 - Bush Tucker
Nov. 1, 2006, midnight
S1E40 - BBQ Party
Nov. 15, 2006, midnight
S1E41 - Say Cheese
Nov. 22, 2006, midnight
S1E42 - Holiday Picnic
Nov. 29, 2006, midnight
S1E43 - Christmas
Dec. 6, 2006, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Feb. 7, 2006
Last Air Date: Sept. 15, 2009, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 2+
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