The Cook And The Chef Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Series 4 Episode 1 Australia NowSimon and Maggie reflect on the state of the Australian food scene in 2008 and prepare what they consider to be truly Australian meals. |
Episode 2 - Series 4 Episode 2 Italian InfluenceFrom pasta to gelati, tomatoes to octopus - Italian migrants have contributed enormously to our Australian way of life. |
Episode 3 - Series 4 Episode 3 Fusion NowSimon Bryant and Maggie Beer celebrate the cross-cultural cuisine of Australia with Australia's 'Father of Fusion', Cheong Liew. |
Episode 4 - Series 4 Episode 4 VegosSimon and Maggie go vegetarian, proving a meat free diet is far from bland and boring. |
Episode 5 - Series 4 Episode 5 All The Tea And ChinaDon't be late for a very important date! Simon and Maggie are holding a tea party to celebrate the days when afternoon teas (complete with cakes and cucumber sandwiches of course!) were quite the done thing. |
Episode 6 - Series 4 Episode 6 The French ConnectionIf you fancy some fine French fare then join Maggie and Simon as they reveal the significant contribution the French have made to the kitchen while tempting us with classics such as Bouillabaisse and Duck Liver Parfait. |
Episode 7 - Series 4 Episode 7 Native FoodsJoin Maggie and Simon as they explore a whole new world of ancient and sustainable foods. |
Episode 9 - Series 4 Episode 9 The 1970sMaggie and Simon celebrate the seventies with some classic dinner party fare. |
Episode 10 - Series 4 Episode 10 Vietnamese FoodSimon and Maggie explore how Vietnamese cuisine, with its fresh ingredients and subtle flavours, became an Australian favourite. |
Episode 11 - Series 4 Episode 11 Aussie ClassicsMaggie and Simon celebrate good old-fashioned cooking and classic Australian cakes, from Neenish tarts to jelly cakes. |
Episode 12 - Series 4 Episode 12 The Art Of PresentationMaggie and Simon create dishes that not only taste great but are a feast for the senses. Simon's tournedos rossini and Maggie's garfish and soba noodles are truly food to eat with your eyes. |
Episode 13 - Series 4 Episode 13 The 1980sAustralian food came of age in the 1980s and to celebrate Simon and Maggie cook some classics from that era. Maggie makes sweetbreads and Simon a consomme with herbed crepes. |
Episode 14 - Series 4 Episode 14 The Greek ExperienceSimon and Maggie entice us outdoors to enjoy Greek inspired barbequed goat, souvlaki and baby octopus. Greek desserts are also on the menu so be prepared for some sweet lusciousness. |
Episode 15 - Series 4 Episode 15 Early SettlementMaggie looks back to our colonial past by cooking damper and dripping while Simon creates a great pound cake with rum to take us back to the 1880s. |
Episode 16 - Series 4 Episode 16 Modern ChefShannon Bennett is at the forefront of Australian cuisine. Maggie celebrates Shannon's beginnings with her lamb in vinegar while Simon's molecular chocolate mousse is a nod to Shannon's culinary skills. |
Episode 17 - Series 4 Episode 17 Recipe Books And Charmaine SolomonSimon and Maggie look at modern cookbooks. Influenced by writer Charmaine Solomon, Simon cooks nasi goreng and Maggie serves green peas in coconut milk. |
Episode 18 - Series 4 Episode 18 Stephanie AlexanderMaggie visits her friend Stephanie Alexander to find out about her work with kids. In the kitchen it's kid-friendly food with corn and polenta bread and cheesy potatoes. |
Episode 19 - Series 4 Episode 19 Margaret FultonSimon and Maggie honour our home cooking queen, Margaret Fulton. Maggie cooks her kind of roast and Simon makes his marmalade steamed pudding. |
Episode 20 - Series 4 Episode 20 The Restaurant And MiettaWendy Harmer talks about her friend, the legendary restaurateur Mietta. Maggie and Simon cook flounder and brioche to celebrate Mietta's influence. |
Episode 21 - Series 4 Episode 21 Modern ChineseSimon and Maggie celebrate Kylie Kwong's new take on Chinese cuisine with steamed silken tofu and sung choi bow. |
Episode 22 - Series 4 Episode 22 Talking ThaiMeet David Thompson, the chef the Thais turned to, and see Maggie's spiced chicken and Simon's egg nest. |
Episode 23 - Series 4 Episode 23 Andrew FielkeMaggie and Simon celebrate Andrew Fielke's modern Indigenous cuisine with hot and sour roo-tail soup, yabbies and marron. |
Episode 24 - Series 4 Episode 24 Fast FoodsSimon and Maggie show that fast and convenient food can be tasty and healthy. Maggie makes a scrumptious burger and Simon prepares a simple apple pie. |
Episode 25 - Series 4 Episode 25 Celebrity ChefsSimon investigates Aussie TV chefs and cooks a Gordon Ramsey recipe while Maggie talks to Neil Perry and cooks her version of one of his dishes. |
Episode 26 - Series 4 Episode 26 Lebanese FoodFrom restaurants to the street, Lebanese food has become a firm favourite with Australians. Maggie cooks chicken and pomegranate and Simon shares his secret to making great falafel. |
Episode 27 - Series 4 Episode 27 The BarossaMaggie celebrates the unique food culture of her Barossa Valley with pickled pork while Simon joins in with his version of fritz. |
Episode 28 - Series 4 Episode 28 Old Food And Slow FoodMaggie makes mushroom and pancetta soup with faro, one of the oldest grains in the world. Simon cooks with ancient goji berries and pharaoh flour to create his old food muffin. |
Episode 29 - Series 4 Episode 29 PubsAs Aussie as the Black Stump, pubs have always been part of where Australians eat. Maggie and Simon talk to Damien Pignolet and then, like him, transform traditional pub food like schnitzel and lamb's fry. |
Episode 30 - Series 4 Episode 30 Eat LocalSimon and Maggie look at the value of growing your own food in the backyard and getting to know your local producers. Maggie creates a cake using her home-grown pumpkin and Simon coddles locally caught salmon. |
Episode 31 - Series 4 Episode 31 Australia AgainAfter a year looking at Australian food culture Maggie and Simon share their thoughts. Maggie celebrates our love of meat with a whole roasted rump and Simon explores our multiculturalism with kingfish and soba noodle broth. |
Episode 32 - Series 4 Episode 32 A PartyCome behind the scenes as Maggie and Simon prepare for their farewell party. Maggie cooks her delicious pork ribs and Simon prepares his spring rolls and pineapple skewers. (Final) |
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