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The Cook and the Chef

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Episode 125 min2006-02-08

Best in Season

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

Episode 225 min2006-02-15

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.

Episode 326 min2006-02-22

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.

Episode 430 min2006-03-01

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.

Episode 526 min2006-03-08

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.

Episode 626 min2006-03-15

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.

Episode 726 min2006-03-22

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.

Episode 826 min2006-03-29

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.

Episode 926 min2006-04-05

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.

Episode 1025 min2006-04-12

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.

Episode 1126 min2006-04-19

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.

Episode 1226 min2006-04-26

Cooking with Grapes

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

Episode 1326 min2006-05-03

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!

Episode 1426 min2006-05-10

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.

Episode 1526 min2006-05-17

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.

Episode 1626 min2006-05-24

Autumn Fruit and Veg

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

Episode 1726 min2006-05-31

Favourite Things

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

Episode 1826 min2006-06-07

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.

Episode 1926 min2006-06-14

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.

Episode 2030 min2006-06-21

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.

Episode 2130 min2006-06-28

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.

Episode 2230 min2006-07-05

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.

Episode 2330 min2006-07-12

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.

Episode 2430 min2006-07-19