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