List of episodes of the series «The Cook and the Chef»

  • Seasons count: 4
  • Episodes count: 154
  • Total viewing time: 3 d. 20 m.
Best in Season
Release date: 2/8/2006

Best in Season

  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 25 min.
  • Episode description:
    Maggie searches the central market for the perfect tomato and makes tomato bruschetta, while Simon prepares pear bruschetta.
A Summer Lunch
Release date: 2/15/2006

A Summer Lunch

  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 25 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
The Orchard
Release date: 2/22/2006

The Orchard

  • Episode number: 3
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Brunch
Release date: 3/1/2006

Brunch

  • Episode number: 4
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
A Late Summer Lunch
Release date: 3/8/2006

A Late Summer Lunch

  • Episode number: 5
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Dinner Party for Six
Release date: 3/15/2006

Dinner Party for Six

  • Episode number: 6
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    Keeping it simple, getting fresh produce in season and preparing everything in advance are the easy steps to dinner party success.
Party for 20
Release date: 3/22/2006

Party for 20

  • Episode number: 7
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
An Autumn Lunch
Release date: 3/29/2006

An Autumn Lunch

  • Episode number: 8
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Pizza
Release date: 4/5/2006

Pizza

  • Episode number: 9
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Easter
Release date: 4/12/2006

Easter

  • Episode number: 10
  • Episode duration: 25 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Cooking With Kids
Release date: 4/19/2006

Cooking With Kids

  • Episode number: 11
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Cooking with Grapes
Release date: 4/26/2006

Cooking with Grapes

  • Episode number: 12
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    Raise a toast to the glorious grape as Simon and Maggie celebrate with the fruit of the vine.
BBQs
Release date: 5/3/2006

BBQs

  • Episode number: 13
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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!
An Autumn Party
Release date: 5/10/2006

An Autumn Party

  • Episode number: 14
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Autumn Fruit and Nuts
Release date: 5/17/2006

Autumn Fruit and Nuts

  • Episode number: 15
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Autumn Fruit and Veg
Release date: 5/24/2006

Autumn Fruit and Veg

  • Episode number: 16
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    The great variety of autumn fruit and veg on offer has both Maggie and Simon embracing the season.
Favourite Things
Release date: 5/31/2006

Favourite Things

  • Episode number: 17
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    It's the last week of Autumn and Maggie and Simon are indulging as they showcase a few of their favourite things.
Rubbish Fish
Release date: 6/7/2006

Rubbish Fish

  • Episode number: 18
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Oils Ain't Oils
Release date: 6/14/2006

Oils Ain't Oils

  • Episode number: 19
  • Episode duration: 26 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Catering for Different Diets
Release date: 6/21/2006

Catering for Different Diets

  • Episode number: 20
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Planning
Release date: 6/28/2006

Planning

  • Episode number: 21
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
A German Influence
Release date: 7/5/2006

A German Influence

  • Episode number: 22
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Winter and Chocolate
Release date: 7/12/2006

Winter and Chocolate

  • Episode number: 23
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
In The Hills
Release date: 7/19/2006

In The Hills

  • Episode number: 24
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Old Favourites
Release date: 7/26/2006

Old Favourites

  • Episode number: 25
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Winter Comfort Food
Release date: 8/2/2006

Winter Comfort Food

  • Episode number: 26
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Citrus
Release date: 8/9/2006

Citrus

  • Episode number: 27
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
An English Theme
Release date: 8/16/2006

An English Theme

  • Episode number: 28
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Kangaroo Island
Release date: 8/23/2006

Kangaroo Island

  • Episode number: 29
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
A Sunday Roast
Release date: 8/30/2006

A Sunday Roast

  • Episode number: 30
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Spring has Sprung
Release date: 9/6/2006

Spring has Sprung

  • Episode number: 31
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Just Veg
Release date: 9/13/2006

Just Veg

  • Episode number: 32
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Fresh or Frozen
Release date: 11/8/2006

Fresh or Frozen

  • Episode number: 33
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Blondes have more fun
Release date: 9/27/2006

Blondes have more fun

  • Episode number: 34
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
It's Offal
Release date: 10/4/2006

It's Offal

  • Episode number: 35
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
A Moveable Feast
Release date: 10/11/2006

A Moveable Feast

  • Episode number: 36
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Shellfish
Release date: 10/18/2006

Shellfish

  • Episode number: 37
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Cooking with Friends
Release date: 10/25/2006

Cooking with Friends

  • Episode number: 38
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Bush Tucker
Release date: 11/1/2006

Bush Tucker

  • Episode number: 39
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
BBQ Party
Release date: 11/15/2006

BBQ Party

  • Episode number: 40
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Say Cheese
Release date: 11/22/2006

Say Cheese

  • Episode number: 41
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Holiday Picnic
Release date: 11/29/2006

Holiday Picnic

  • Episode number: 42
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
Christmas
Release date: 12/6/2006

Christmas

  • Episode number: 43
  • Episode duration: 30 min.