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The Cook and the Chef — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Maggie Beer, Simon Bryant

The Cook and the Chef — Series Details

The Cook and the Chef — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Best in Season (2006-02-08) — Maggie searches the central market for the perfect tomato and makes tomato bruschetta, while Simon prepares pear bruschetta.
• E2: A Summer Lunch (2006-02-15) — 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.
• E3: The Orchard (2006-02-22) — 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
• E4: Brunch (2006-03-01) — 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 beh
• E5: A Late Summer Lunch (2006-03-08) — 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.
• E6: Dinner Party for Six (2006-03-15) — Keeping it simple, getting fresh produce in season and preparing everything in advance are the easy steps to dinner party success.
• E7: Party for 20 (2006-03-22) — 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.
• E8: An Autumn Lunch (2006-03-29) — 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. S
• E9: Pizza (2006-04-05) — 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.
• E10: Easter (2006-04-12) — 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.
• E11: Cooking With Kids (2006-04-19) — 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 d
• E12: Cooking with Grapes (2006-04-26) — Raise a toast to the glorious grape as Simon and Maggie celebrate with the fruit of the vine.
• E13: BBQs (2006-05-03) — 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!
• E14: An Autumn Party (2006-05-10) — 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.
• E15: Autumn Fruit and Nuts (2006-05-17) — 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.
• E16: Autumn Fruit and Veg (2006-05-24) — The great variety of autumn fruit and veg on offer has both Maggie and Simon embracing the season.
• E17: Favourite Things (2006-05-31) — It's the last week of Autumn and Maggie and Simon are indulging as they showcase a few of their favourite things.
• E18: Rubbish Fish (2006-06-07) — 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 c
• E19: Oils Ain't Oils (2006-06-14) — 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.
• E20: Catering for Different Diets (2006-06-21) — 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 do
• E21: Planning (2006-06-28) — 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
• E22: A German Influence (2006-07-05) — 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 m
• E23: Winter and Chocolate (2006-07-12) — 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 Choco
• E24: In The Hills (2006-07-19)
• E25: Old Favourites (2006-07-26)
• E26: Winter Comfort Food (2006-08-02)
• E27: Citrus (2006-08-09)
• E28: An English Theme (2006-08-16)
• E29: Kangaroo Island (2006-08-23)
• E30: A Sunday Roast (2006-08-30)
• E31: Spring has Sprung (2006-09-06)
• E32: Just Veg (2006-09-13)
• E33: Fresh or Frozen (2006-11-08)
• E34: Blondes have more fun (2006-09-27)
• E35: It's Offal (2006-10-04)
• E36: A Moveable Feast (2006-10-11)
• E37: Shellfish (2006-10-18)
• E38: Cooking with Friends (2006-10-25)
• E39: Bush Tucker (2006-11-01)
• E40: BBQ Party (2006-11-15)
• E41: Say Cheese (2006-11-22)
• E42: Holiday Picnic (2006-11-29)
• E43: Christmas (2006-12-06)

Season 2

• E1: Add a bit of spice (2007-02-14)
• E2: All Fired Up (2007-02-21)
• E3: It's Presentation (2007-02-28)
• E4: The Right Ingredient (2007-03-07)
• E5: Too Many Tomatoes (2007-03-14)
• E6: Fabulous Figs (2007-03-21)
• E7: Duck (2007-03-28)
• E8: An Easter Breakfast (2007-04-04)
• E9: Pears (2007-04-11)
• E10: Mediterranean Style (2007-04-18)
• E11: Apples and Onions (2007-04-25)
• E12: Fish and Eggplant (2007-05-02)
• E13: Eggplant & Bananas (2007-05-09)
• E14: Pheasants and Mushrooms (2007-05-16)
• E15: Pumpkins and Hazelnuts (2007-05-23)
• E16: Year of the Pig (2007-05-30)
• E17: Middle Eastern Cuisine (2007-06-06)
• E18: Hand Food (2007-06-13)
• E19: Macadamia Nuts & Pasta (2007-06-20)
• E20: Slow Food (2007-06-27)
• E21: Food for a Cold Winter (2007-07-04)
• E22: Kids in the Kitchen (2007-07-11)
• E23: Soup and Rice (2007-07-18)
• E24: Winter Menus (2007-07-25)
• E25: Oysters and Pastry (2007-08-01)
• E26: Tasmanian Fresh (2007-08-08)
• E27: Desserts & Tagines (2007-08-15)
• E28: Baking (2007-08-22)
• E29: Quails & Momos (2007-08-29)
• E30: Truffles (2007-09-05)
• E31: Cattle Drive (2007-09-12)
• E32: Sunday Night (2007-09-19)
• E33: Spatchcock & Terrines (2007-09-26)
• E34: Sugar (2007-10-03)
• E35: The Alice (2007-10-10)
• E36: Prawns (2007-10-17)
• E37: Favourite Dishes (2007-10-24)
• E38: Party Time (2007-10-31)
• E39: Best Of (2007-11-07)

Season 3

• E1: Raspberries + Barramundi (2008-02-13)
• E2: Crocs + Honey (2008-02-20)
• E3: Fish + Crabs (2008-02-27)
• E4: Mangoes + Cheese (2008-03-05)
• E5: Herbs + Pearls (2008-03-12)
• E6: Jackfruit + Goat (2008-03-19)
• E7: Lamb + Cockles (2008-03-26)
• E8: Darwin Market + Sea Cucumber (2008-04-02)
• E9: Chocolate + Lamb (2008-04-09)
• E10: Food for Kids (2008-04-16)
• E11: Oats + Goats Cheese (2008-04-23)
• E12: Pepper + Salt (2008-04-30)
• E13: Trout + Egg (2008-05-07)
• E14: Bush Tucker + Buffalo Mozzarella (2008-05-14)
• E15: A Diabetic Diet (2008-05-21)
• E16: Dried Food + Eels (2008-05-28)
• E17: Quince & Pork (2008-06-04)
• E18: 100th Special (2008-06-11)
• E19: Land of the Long White Cloud (2008-06-18)
• E20: New Zealand Kumara + Venison (2008-06-25)
• E21: New Zealand Salmon + Wasabi (2008-07-02)
• E22: Olives & Mussels (2008-07-09)
• E23: Feijoa & Kiwi Fruit (2008-07-16)
• E24: Lamb & Saffron (2008-07-23)
• E25: Root Veg & Guinea Fowl (2008-07-30)
• E26: Fish (2008-08-06)
• E27: Cauliflower + Passionfruit (2008-08-13)
• E28: Limes + Rice (2008-08-20)
• E29: Brussels Sprouts + Avocado (2008-08-27)
• E30: Lemon Myrtle + Pizzas (2008-09-03)
• E31: Coffee + Macadamia Nuts (2008-09-23) — 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 th
• E32: Cheese + Crabs (2008-09-30) — 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.
• E33: Bananas + Artichokes (2008-10-08) — 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 f
• E34: Cooking in a Restaurant (2008-10-15) — 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
• E35: Anlaby – A Country Homestead (2008-10-22) — 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
• E36: Produce of Two Islands (2008-10-29) — 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 Aust

• E37: Lobster & Mushrooms (2008-11-05) — 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
• E38: Seaweed & Scallops (2008-11-12) — 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 visit
• E39: Beetroot & Pepper (2008-11-19) — 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.
• E40: Christmas Holidays (2008-11-26) — 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.

Season 4

• E1: Australia Now (2009-02-13) — The series kicks off with Simon and Maggie reflecting on the state of the Australian food scene in 2008 and preparing what they consider to be truly Australian meals.
• E2: The Italian Influence (2009-02-18) — In this episode Maggie and Simon explore the huge influence of Italian migration on Australian cuisine. Maggie explains how her early childhood led to Italy and a cooking school in
• E3: Fusion Food (2009-02-25) — This Week Simon and Maggie marvel at the British success in putting their own stamp on a Pakistani curry and then celebrate the cross-cultural cuisine of Australia’s own "Father Of
• E4: Vego's (2009-03-04) — This Week Simon and Maggie go vegetarian, proving a meat free diet is far from bland and boring. While vegetarianism has always being part of Indian and Asian culture, it didn’t re
• E5: All the Tea and China (2009-03-11) — Don’t be late for a very important date this week: Simon and Maggie are holding a tea party to celebrate the days when afternoon teas (complete with cakes and cucumber sandwiches o
• E6: French Connection (2009-03-18) — If you fancy some fine French fare then join Maggie and Simon tonight as they reveal the significant contribution the French have made to the kitchen while tempting us with classic
• E7: Native Foods (2009-03-25) — In this episode Maggie and Simon cook with Australian Native Foods – ‘old’ or wild foods that have not been altered by breeding so they retain high levels of vitamins and antioxida
• E8: Tetsuya part 1 (2009-04-01) — This week on The Cook & the Chef Maggie and Simon celebrate the

  meteoric rise of Australian restaurant culture.

• E9: The 1970's (2009-04-07) — Dust off your flares and fondue set and get set to revive some classic dishes from the 70s, as Maggie and Simon celebrate the dawning of Modern Australian food.
• E10: Vietnamese Food (2009-04-14) — Maggie ventures bravely into Simon’s world of South East Asian cuisine. The Vietnamese dishes Maggie and Simon produce, from soups to crispy fried quail, are clean and fresh and de
• E11: Aussie Classics (2009-04-21) — Just the mention of Australian classics like butterfly cakes, sponges, jelly cakes and sausage rolls conjures up memories of childhood and a time when home baking was a big part of
• E12: The Art of Presentation (2009-04-28) — This week the Cook & the Chef take a close look at the art of food presentation.
• E13: The 1980's (2009-05-05) — This week the 1980s are making a comeback, as Simon and Maggie celebrate the time when Aussie food came of age and the work of three very special cooks: Gay Bilson, Tony Bilson and
• E14: The Greek Experience (2009-05-12) — Tonight Maggie and Simon entice us outdoors into the late autumn sun to enjoy Greek inspired barbequed goat, souvlaki and baby octopus. Greek desserts are also on the menu so be pr
• E15: Early Settlement (2009-05-19) — In this episode Maggie and Simon travel back around 150 years to a time in Australia’s history when rations were doled out to workers and meat became not just a symbol of Australia
• E16: Modern Chef (2009-05-26) — In this episode our Cook & Chef pay homage to the one of the young chefs making a name for himself in Australia today. With his restaurant named as one of the top fifty in the worl
• E17: Recipe Books + Charmaine Solomon (2009-06-02) — Maggie and Simon both love cookbooks so this week Maggie shows off her collection and admits that acquiring cookbooks is a bit of an addiction! Simon still loves and uses one of th
• E18: Stephanie Alexander (2009-06-09) — In any who’s who of Australian cuisine Stephanie Alexander features as a cook who has influenced not only the way we dine but the way we think about food.
• E19: Margaret Fulton (2009-06-16) — Margaret Fulton has been called the Isabella Beeton of Australian cookery and with over 4 million cookery book sales she has influenced the way Australians have entertained and eat
• E20: The Restaurant + Mietta (2009-06-23) — The 1970's & 80's heralded a renaissance in Australian restaurant culture, heavily influenced by French 'Haute or Grand cuisine' which was as much about the atmosphere and service,
• E21: Modern Chinese (2009-06-30) — Do you remember heading to the local Chinese takeaway for a bit of dodgy sweet 'n' sour pork and beef with black bean? Ever since the Gold Rush Chinese food has been a part of the
• E22: Talking Thai (2009-07-07) — Tonight Simon revels in his favourite Thai food, and encourages heat- avoiding Maggie to “dip a toe” into this chilli laden cuisine. The resulting savoury and sweet dishes are deli
• E23: Andrew Fielke (2009-07-14) — This program has a real Australian flavour. Lemon Aspen, Anise Myrtle, Davidson Plum and yabbies are just some of the fantastic Australian native foods Maggie and Simon experiment
• E24: Fast Food (2009-07-21) — This week on the Cook and the Chef Maggie and Simon show us some home cooked alternatives to the mass produced 'convenience' foods that dominate our supermarket shelves today.
• E25: Celebrity Chefs (2009-07-28) — Australia has a long and proud history of celebrity cooks and chefs, entertaining food enthusiasts who’ve shared their secrets and helped raise our culinary standards.
• E26: Lebanese Food (2009-08-04) — Tonight Maggie and Simon tip their hats to the magical Mediterranean flavours of Lebanese cuisine. Pomegranate, lemon juice, pine nuts, olives and walnuts are just some of the fres
• E27: The Barossa (2009-08-11) — In this episode Maggie and Simon pay homage to the regional food culture of the Barossa Valley.
• E28: Old Foods (2009-08-18)
• E29: Pub Foods (2009-08-25)
• E30: Eat Local (2009-09-01)
• E31: Australia Again (2009-09-08)
• E32: A Party (2009-09-15) — As they say, all good things have to come to an end and sadly tonight’s program is the very last of the Cook and the Chef, but to go out with a bang and to celebrate four fabulous

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Cook and the Chef have? 4 season(s) with 154 episodes.

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