The Cook and the Chef
8.1
2006
Documentary
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.
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- Cast：
- Maggie Beer
Episode 43 : Christmas
December. 06,2006
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Episode 42 : Holiday Picnic
November. 29,2006
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Episode 41 : Say Cheese
November. 22,2006
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Episode 40 : BBQ Party
November. 15,2006
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Episode 39 : Bush Tucker
November. 01,2006
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Episode 38 : Cooking with Friends
October. 25,2006
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Episode 37 : Shellfish
October. 18,2006
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Episode 36 : A Moveable Feast
October. 11,2006
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Episode 35 : It's Offal
October. 04,2006
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Episode 34 : Blondes have more fun
September. 27,2006
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Episode 33 : Fresh or Frozen
November. 08,2006
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Episode 32 : Just Veg
September. 13,2006
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Episode 31 : Spring has Sprung
September. 06,2006
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Episode 30 : A Sunday Roast
August. 30,2006
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Episode 29 : Kangaroo Island
August. 23,2006
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Episode 28 : An English Theme
August. 16,2006
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Episode 27 : Citrus
August. 09,2006
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Episode 26 : Winter Comfort Food
August. 02,2006
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Episode 25 : Old Favourites
July. 26,2006
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Episode 24 : In The Hills
July. 19,2006
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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