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 40 : Christmas Holidays
November. 26,2008
It’s almost the holiday season on the Cook & the Chef and Maggie & Simon prepare for Christmas. From fruit mince to turkey burgers this is a culinary treat for all the family.
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Episode 39 : Beetroot & Pepper
November. 19,2008
Tonight Maggie and Simon demonstrate how to bring out the best of the brilliant beetroot, and then spice up some delicious dishes with Native Tasmanian Pepper berry.
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Episode 38 : Seaweed & Scallops
November. 12,2008
What is it about Tasmania that makes its seafood so great? Is it the clarity of the water that surrounds the island state, its coldness, or the ingenuity of the locals? Simon visited recently to find out and met a couple of young scallop fishermen and some unusual seaweed divers.
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Episode 37 : Lobster & Mushrooms
November. 05,2008
Tonight Maggie and Simon demonstrate two different and very delicious ways to use Southern Rock Lobster before making the most of a selection of mouth watering mushrooms. Kangaroo Island is one of Maggie’s favourite destinations, its magnificent coastline and pristine waters provide an abundance of superb seafood for the locals.
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Episode 36 : Produce of Two Islands
October. 29,2008
Produce from Tasmania and Kangaroo Island features on tonight's program.
Simon travels to Hobart on the hunt for some green tea, while Maggie
soak's up some spirits on South Australia's Kangaroo Island.
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Episode 35 : Anlaby - A Country Homestead
October. 22,2008
Tonight Maggie replicates beautiful lamb pies that she created for a charity event, while Simon gives shepherd’s pie a vegetarian spin. Also on the menu is chocolate and lots of it, with a wicked chocolate ganache tart and a light, chocolate soufflé.
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Episode 34 : Cooking in a Restaurant
October. 15,2008
When it comes to cooking with wine, Simon and Maggie follow the golden rule: "if you wouldn’t drink it, don't put it in your food!" As they both whip up delicious wine-based dishes, Simon also takes us behind the scenes of a busy hotel kitchen and Maggie shares her secrets for stress-free rabbit.
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Episode 33 : Bananas + Artichokes
October. 08,2008
Maggie goes bananas this week, travelling to the Tweed Valley in northern New South Wales to discover the unique qualities that this area provides for the growers of this popular fruit.
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Episode 32 : Cheese + Crabs
September. 30,2008
When it comes to fine cheeses we’re spoilt for choice in Australia, there are over one hundred different varieties being produced by Cheese Wright’s all around the country.
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Episode 31 : Coffee + Macadamia Nuts
September. 23,2008
This week take a trip with Maggie to the stunning sub tropical hinterland of Northern New South Wales where she explores a macadamia plantation and sips locally grown coffee. In the kitchen Maggie and Simon use our native bush nut and coffee to create both savoury and sweet delights. A special treat for Vegans is Simon's Vegan Laksa.
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Episode 30 : Lemon Myrtle + Pizzas
September. 03,2008
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Episode 29 : Brussels Sprouts + Avocado
August. 27,2008
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Episode 28 : Limes + Rice
August. 20,2008
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Episode 27 : Cauliflower + Passionfruit
August. 13,2008
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Episode 26 : Fish
August. 06,2008
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Episode 25 : Root Veg & Guinea Fowl
July. 30,2008
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Episode 24 : Lamb & Saffron
July. 23,2008
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Episode 23 : Feijoa & Kiwi Fruit
July. 16,2008
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Episode 22 : Olives & Mussels
July. 09,2008
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Episode 21 : New Zealand Salmon + Wasabi
July. 02,2008
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Episode 20 : New Zealand Kumara + Venison
June. 25,2008
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Episode 19 : Land of the Long White Cloud
June. 18,2008
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Episode 18 : 100th Special
June. 11,2008
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Episode 17 : Quince & Pork
June. 04,2008
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Episode 16 : Dried Food + Eels
May. 28,2008
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Episode 15 : A Diabetic Diet
May. 21,2008
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Episode 14 : Bush Tucker + Buffalo Mozzarella
May. 14,2008
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Episode 13 : Trout + Egg
May. 07,2008
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Episode 12 : Pepper + Salt
April. 30,2008
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Episode 11 : Oats + Goats Cheese
April. 23,2008
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Episode 10 : Food for Kids
April. 16,2008
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Episode 9 : Chocolate + Lamb
April. 09,2008
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Episode 8 : Darwin Market + Sea Cucumber
April. 02,2008
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Episode 7 : Lamb + Cockles
March. 26,2008
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Episode 6 : Jackfruit + Goat
March. 19,2008
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Episode 5 : Herbs + Pearls
March. 12,2008
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Episode 4 : Mangoes + Cheese
March. 05,2008
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Episode 3 : Fish + Crabs
February. 27,2008
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Episode 2 : Crocs + Honey
February. 20,2008
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Episode 1 : Raspberries + Barramundi
February. 13,2008
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