February 13, 2009 • 30m
The series kicks off with Simon and Maggie reflecting on the state of the Australian food scene in 2008 and preparing what they co...Read more
February 18, 2009 • 25m
In this episode Maggie and Simon explore the huge influence of Italian migration on Australian cuisine. Maggie explains how her ea...Read more
February 25, 2009 • 25m
This Week Simon and Maggie marvel at the British success in putting their own stamp on a Pakistani curry and then celebrate the cr...Read more
March 4, 2009 • 25m
This Week Simon and Maggie go vegetarian, proving a meat free diet is far from bland and boring. While vegetarianism has always be...Read more
March 11, 2009 • 25m
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 t...Read more
March 18, 2009 • 25m
If you fancy some fine French fare then join Maggie and Simon tonight as they reveal the significant contribution the French have ...Read more
March 25, 2009 • 25m
In this episode Maggie and Simon cook with Australian Native Foods – ‘old’ or wild foods that have not been altered by breeding so...Read more
April 1, 2009 • 25m
This week on The Cook & the Chef Maggie and Simon celebrate the meteoric rise of Australian restaurant culture.
April 7, 2009 • 25m
Dust off your flares and fondue set and get set to revive some classic dishes from the 70s, as Maggie and Simon celebrate the dawn...Read more
April 14, 2009 • 25m
Maggie ventures bravely into Simon’s world of South East Asian cuisine. The Vietnamese dishes Maggie and Simon produce, from soups...Read more
April 21, 2009 • 25m
Just the mention of Australian classics like butterfly cakes, sponges, jelly cakes and sausage rolls conjures up memories of child...Read more
April 28, 2009 • 25m
This week the Cook & the Chef take a close look at the art of food presentation.
May 5, 2009 • 25m
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 thr...Read more
May 12, 2009 • 25m
Tonight Maggie and Simon entice us outdoors into the late autumn sun to enjoy Greek inspired barbequed goat, souvlaki and baby oct...Read more
May 19, 2009 • 25m
In this episode Maggie and Simon travel back around 150 years to a time in Australia’s history when rations were doled out to work...Read more
May 26, 2009 • 25m
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 re...Read more
June 2, 2009 • 25m
Maggie and Simon both love cookbooks so this week Maggie shows off her collection and admits that acquiring cookbooks is a bit of ...Read more
June 9, 2009 • 25m
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 ...Read more
June 16, 2009 • 25m
Margaret Fulton has been called the Isabella Beeton of Australian cookery and with over 4 million cookery book sales she has influ...Read more
June 23, 2009 • 25m
The 1970's & 80's heralded a renaissance in Australian restaurant culture, heavily influenced by French 'Haute or Grand cuisine' w...Read more
June 30, 2009 • 25m
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 ...Read more
July 7, 2009 • 25m
Tonight Simon revels in his favourite Thai food, and encourages heat- avoiding Maggie to “dip a toe” into this chilli laden cuisin...Read more
July 14, 2009 • 25m
This program has a real Australian flavour. Lemon Aspen, Anise Myrtle, Davidson Plum and yabbies are just some of the fantastic Au...Read more
July 21, 2009 • 25m
This week on the Cook and the Chef Maggie and Simon show us some home cooked alternatives to the mass produced 'convenience' foods...Read more
July 28, 2009 • 25m
Australia has a long and proud history of celebrity cooks and chefs, entertaining food enthusiasts who’ve shared their secrets and...Read more
August 4, 2009 • 25m
Tonight Maggie and Simon tip their hats to the magical Mediterranean flavours of Lebanese cuisine. Pomegranate, lemon juice, pine ...Read more
August 11, 2009 • 25m
In this episode Maggie and Simon pay homage to the regional food culture of the Barossa Valley.
August 18, 2009 • 25m
Episode 28 of Season 4 premiered on August 18, 2009
August 25, 2009 • 25m
Episode 29 of Season 4 premiered on August 25, 2009
September 1, 2009 • 25m
Episode 30 of Season 4 premiered on September 1, 2009
September 8, 2009 • 25m
Episode 31 of Season 4 premiered on September 8, 2009
September 15, 2009 • 25m
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 ...Read more