The Cook and the Chef Season 1

February. 08,2006

Rating：

8.1

Genre：

Documentary

Trailer Synopsis

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.

Episode 43 : Christmas

December. 06,2006

Episode 42 : Holiday Picnic

November. 29,2006

Episode 41 : Say Cheese

November. 22,2006

Episode 40 : BBQ Party

November. 15,2006

Episode 39 : Bush Tucker

November. 01,2006

Episode 38 : Cooking with Friends

October. 25,2006

Episode 37 : Shellfish

October. 18,2006

Episode 36 : A Moveable Feast

October. 11,2006

Episode 35 : It's Offal

October. 04,2006

Episode 34 : Blondes have more fun

September. 27,2006

Episode 33 : Fresh or Frozen

November. 08,2006

Episode 32 : Just Veg

September. 13,2006

Episode 31 : Spring has Sprung

September. 06,2006

Episode 30 : A Sunday Roast

August. 30,2006

Episode 29 : Kangaroo Island

August. 23,2006

Episode 28 : An English Theme

August. 16,2006

Episode 27 : Citrus

August. 09,2006

Episode 26 : Winter Comfort Food

August. 02,2006

Episode 25 : Old Favourites

July. 26,2006

Episode 24 : In The Hills

July. 19,2006

Episode 23 : Winter and Chocolate

July. 12,2006

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.

Episode 22 : A German Influence

July. 05,2006

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.

Episode 21 : Planning

June. 28,2006

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.

Episode 20 : Catering for Different Diets

June. 21,2006

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.

Episode 19 : Oils Ain't Oils

June. 14,2006

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.

Episode 18 : Rubbish Fish

June. 07,2006

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.

Episode 17 : Favourite Things

May. 31,2006

It's the last week of Autumn and Maggie and Simon are indulging as they showcase a few of their favourite things.

Episode 16 : Autumn Fruit and Veg

May. 24,2006

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

Episode 15 : Autumn Fruit and Nuts

May. 17,2006

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.

Episode 14 : An Autumn Party

May. 10,2006

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.

Episode 13 : BBQs

May. 03,2006

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!

Episode 12 : Cooking with Grapes

April. 26,2006

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

Episode 11 : Cooking With Kids

April. 19,2006

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.

Episode 10 : Easter

April. 12,2006

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.

Episode 9 : Pizza

April. 05,2006

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.

Episode 8 : An Autumn Lunch

March. 29,2006

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.

Episode 7 : Party for 20

March. 22,2006

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.

Episode 6 : Dinner Party for Six

March. 15,2006

Keeping it simple, getting fresh produce in season and preparing everything in advance are the easy steps to dinner party success.

Episode 5 : A Late Summer Lunch

March. 08,2006

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.

Episode 4 : Brunch

March. 01,2006

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.

Episode 3 : The Orchard

February. 22,2006

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.

Episode 2 : A Summer Lunch

February. 15,2006

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.

Episode 1 : Best in Season

February. 08,2006

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