The Cook And The Chef Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Series 1 Episode 1 Best in SeasonMaggie searches the central market for the perfect tomato and makes tomato bruschetta, while Simon prepares pear bruschetta.
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Episode 2 - Series 1 Episode 2 A Summer LunchMaggie 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.
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Episode 3 - Series 1 Episode 3 The OrchardMaggie 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.
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Episode 4 - Series 1 Episode 4 BrunchSimon 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.
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Episode 5 - Series 1 Episode 5 Late Summer LunchMaggie 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.
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Episode 6 - Series 1 Episode 6 Dinner Party For SixKeeping it simple, getting fresh produce in season and preparing everything in advance are the easy steps to dinner party success.
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Episode 7 - Series 1 Episode 7 Party For 20Maggie 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.
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Episode 8 - Series 1 Episode 8 An Autumn LunchSimon 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.
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Episode 9 - Series 1 Episode 9 PizzaMaggie 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.
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Episode 10 - Series 1 Episode 10 Easter CookingSimon 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.
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Episode 11 - Series 1 Episode 11 Cooking With KidsDon'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.
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Episode 12 - Series 1 Episode 12 Cooking With GrapesRaise a toast to the glorious grape as Simon and Maggie celebrate with the fruit of the vine.
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Episode 13 - Series 1 Episode 13 BBQsMaggie and Simon celebrate the BBQ and show viewers how to get the most from it - be it for starters, main courses and even desserts!
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Episode 14 - Series 1 Episode 14 An Autumn PartyWe 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.
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Episode 15 - Series 1 Episode 15 Autumn Fruit And NutsMaggie 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.
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Episode 16 - Series 1 Episode 16 Autumn Fruit And VegThe great variety of autumn fruit and veg on offer has both Maggie and Simon embracing the season.
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Episode 17 - Series 1 Episode 17 Favourite ThingsIt's the last week of Autumn and Maggie and Simon are indulging as they showcase a few of their favourite things.
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Episode 18 - Series 1 Episode 18 Rubbish FishCape 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.
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Episode 19 - Series 1 Episode 19 Oils Ain't OilsSimon 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.
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Episode 20 - Series 1 Episode 20 Catering For Different DietsMaggie 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.
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Episode 21 - Series 1 Episode 21 PlanningPreparing 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.
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Episode 22 - Series 1 Episode 22 A German InfluenceMaggie 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.
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Episode 23 - Series 1 Episode 23 Winter And ChocolateMaggie 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.
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Episode 24 - Series 1 Episode 24 In The HillsSimon Bryant and his dog Iggy head for the hills in search of fresh honey and Maggie Beer proves it's easy to make homemade ravioli.
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Episode 25 - Series 1 Episode 25 Old FavouritesInspired by tradition and a gift of a pot from his mum, Simon makes a French Cassoulet which features an old favourite, mutton. Maggie tempts us with mouth watering roasted parsnips and makes her own version of baked beans.
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Episode 26 - Series 1 Episode 26 Winter Comfort FoodShake off the winter blues with a serve of slow-cooked ox tail stew with black olives and orange, and kangaroo tail soup and for dessert, learn the secrets of a perfect rhubarb charlotte.
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Episode 27 - Series 1 Episode 27 CitrusIt's citrus season so Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant add a tang to everything from curry to bread and butter pudding.
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Episode 28 - Series 1 Episode 28 English ThemeMaggie makes a chocolate ganache tart with blood orange confit, while Simon's flair for the understated sees him wow everyone with a fantastic cocktail.
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Episode 29 - Series 1 Episode 29 Kangaroo IslandSimon Bryant visits a sheep dairy on Kangaroo Island to source a favourite cheese and then roams the coast in search of Samphire, a native herb.
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Episode 30 - Series 1 Episode 30 Sunday RoastMaggie serves a leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary and Simon Bryant provides an alternative to the traditional Sunday roast with a salt-baked snapper.
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Episode 31 - Series 1 Episode 31 Spring Has SprungSpring has sprung and Maggie gets her hand on the first of the new season's asparagus and explains how to make the perfect soft-boiled egg. Simon answers everything you wanted to know about chickens but were afraid to ask.
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Episode 32 - Series 1 Episode 32 Just VegSimon whips up samosas and tackles the myth that tofu is boring by making soy bean Chinese pickled cabbage with spicy tofu; and Maggie tempts the taste buds with slow-roasted onions.
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Episode 33 - Series 1 Episode 33 Fresh Or FrozenMaggie and Simon set out to prove that some frozen produce not only has its merits but in some cases, has its advantages. Maggie shares a fish which freezes well and a soup to die for, also from the freezer.
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Episode 34 - Series 1 Episode 34 Blondes Have More FunMaggie Beer and Simon Bryant love a challenge so this week they're going blonde. White asparagus, light coloured meats, garlic, white chocolate, coconut and meringue all make the white food menu.
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Episode 35 - Series 1 Episode 35 It's OffalMaggie and Simon demonstrate that some ingredients which are considered 'junk food' can be tasty and healthy if they're prepared with love and attention.
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Episode 36 - Series 1 Episode 36 A Moveable FeastMaggie and Simon whip up dishes that will not only impress the crowd but are easy to transport to any get together. Maggie's 'moveable feast' is a creamy asparagus and leek tart and Simon makes a goat cheese lasagne.
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Episode 37 - Series 1 Episode 37 ShellfishWhat do you do with sea urchin? How do you prepare abalone? Maggie and Simon answer all the questions and show us some tricks of the trade.
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Episode 38 - Series 1 Episode 38 Cooking With FriendsIn the kitchen, Maggie uses one of her favourite ingredients and makes rabbit scaloppine while Simon shows us his version of an old classic, veal cordon bleu.
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Episode 39 - Series 1 Episode 39 Wild Food/ Bush TuckerMaggie and Simon go 'wild' by cooking up some dishes using ingredients that are not farmed. Simon cooks up some kangaroo crusted with Australian spices and Maggie uses a pressure cooker to prepare wild pigeon!
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Episode 40 - Series 1 Episode 40 BBQ PartyThe warm spring days in the Barossa Valley are perfect for a barbecue and this week Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant make the most of the weather, turn on the gas and start sizzling some of their favourite ingredients.
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Episode 41 - Series 1 Episode 41 Just CheeseMaggie Beer and Simon Bryant demonstrate the difference between 'off the rack' and 'couture' as they cook with some 'designer' cheeses.
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Episode 42 - Series 1 Episode 42 Holiday PicnicMaggie and husband Colin, take the grandchildren on a picnic and, in spring, it's all about yabbying. In the kitchen Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant approach the sweet and delicate yabby in two very different ways.
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Episode 43 - Series 1 Episode 43 ChristmasMaggie Beer and Simon Bryant demonstrate that cooking Christmas lunch or dinner doesn't have to be stressful. They share some great tips on presenting simple but delicious Christmas fare. (Final)
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