About this season
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.
Episodes (40)
1. Raspberries + Barramundi
Aired 13 February 2008 • 30 min
2. Crocs + Honey
Aired 20 February 2008 • 30 min
3. Fish + Crabs
Aired 27 February 2008 • 30 min
4. Mangoes + Cheese
Aired 5 March 2008 • 30 min
5. Herbs + Pearls
Aired 12 March 2008 • 30 min
6. Jackfruit + Goat
Aired 19 March 2008 • 30 min
7. Lamb + Cockles
Aired 26 March 2008 • 30 min
8. Darwin Market + Sea Cucumber
Aired 2 April 2008 • 30 min
9. Chocolate + Lamb
Aired 9 April 2008 • 30 min
10. Food for Kids
Aired 16 April 2008 • 30 min
11. Oats + Goats Cheese
Aired 23 April 2008 • 30 min
12. Pepper + Salt
Aired 30 April 2008 • 30 min
13. Trout + Egg
Aired 7 May 2008 • 30 min
14. Bush Tucker + Buffalo Mozzarella
Aired 14 May 2008 • 30 min
15. A Diabetic Diet
Aired 21 May 2008 • 30 min
16. Dried Food + Eels
Aired 28 May 2008 • 30 min
17. Quince & Pork
Aired 4 June 2008 • 30 min
18. 100th Special
Aired 11 June 2008 • 30 min
19. Land of the Long White Cloud
Aired 18 June 2008 • 30 min
20. New Zealand Kumara + Venison
Aired 25 June 2008 • 30 min
21. New Zealand Salmon + Wasabi
Aired 2 July 2008 • 30 min
22. Olives & Mussels
Aired 9 July 2008 • 30 min
23. Feijoa & Kiwi Fruit
Aired 16 July 2008 • 30 min
24. Lamb & Saffron
Aired 23 July 2008 • 30 min
25. Root Veg & Guinea Fowl
Aired 30 July 2008 • 30 min
26. Fish
Aired 6 August 2008 • 30 min
27. Cauliflower + Passionfruit
Aired 13 August 2008 • 30 min
28. Limes + Rice
Aired 20 August 2008 • 30 min
29. Brussels Sprouts + Avocado
Aired 27 August 2008 • 30 min
30. Lemon Myrtle + Pizzas
Aired 3 September 2008 • 30 min
31. Coffee + Macadamia Nuts
Aired 23 September 2008 • 25 min
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.
32. Cheese + Crabs
Aired 30 September 2008 • 25 min
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.
33. Bananas + Artichokes
Aired 8 October 2008 • 25 min
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.
34. Cooking in a Restaurant
Aired 15 October 2008 • 25 min
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.
35. Anlaby - A Country Homestead
Aired 22 October 2008 • 25 min
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.
36. Produce of Two Islands
Aired 29 October 2008 • 25 min
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.
37. Lobster & Mushrooms
Aired 5 November 2008 • 25 min
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.
38. Seaweed & Scallops
Aired 12 November 2008 • 25 min
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.
39. Beetroot & Pepper
Aired 19 November 2008 • 25 min
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.
40. Christmas Holidays
Aired 26 November 2008 • 25 min
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.