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February 8, 2006

Season 1

01. Best in Season

Maggie searches the central market for the perfect tomato and makes tomato bruschetta, while Simon prepares pear bruschetta.

25min
February 8, 2006

02. A Summer Lunch

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.

25min
February 15, 2006

03. The Orchard

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 Cream.

26min
February 22, 2006

04. Brunch

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 behind a classic bircher muesli.

30min
March 1, 2006

05. A Late Summer Lunch

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.

26min
March 8, 2006

06. Dinner Party for Six

Keeping it simple, getting fresh produce in season and preparing everything in advance are the easy steps to dinner party success.

26min
March 15, 2006

07. Party for 20

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.

26min
March 22, 2006

08. An Autumn Lunch

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. Simon ups the ante and makes a heavenly quail.

26min
March 29, 2006

09. Pizza

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.

26min
April 5, 2006

10. Easter

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.

25min
April 12, 2006

11. Cooking With Kids

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 dishes.

26min
April 19, 2006

12. Cooking with Grapes

Raise a toast to the glorious grape as Simon and Maggie celebrate with the fruit of the vine.

26min
April 26, 2006

13. BBQs

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!

26min
May 3, 2006

14. An Autumn Party

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.

26min
May 10, 2006

15. Autumn Fruit and Nuts

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.

26min
May 17, 2006

16. Autumn Fruit and Veg

The great variety of autumn fruit and veg on offer has both Maggie and Simon embracing the season.

26min
May 24, 2006

17. Favourite Things

It's the last week of Autumn and Maggie and Simon are indulging as they showcase a few of their favourite things.

26min
May 31, 2006

18. Rubbish Fish

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 cheaper fillets are worth a second look.

26min
June 7, 2006

19. Oils Ain't Oils

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.

26min
June 14, 2006

20. Catering for Different Diets

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 doesn't have to be a boring one.

30min
June 21, 2006

21. Planning

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 festive season.

30min
June 28, 2006

22. A German Influence

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 menus.

30min
July 5, 2006

23. Winter and Chocolate

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 Chocolate Espresso Pots.

30min
July 12, 2006

24. In The Hills

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30min
July 19, 2006

25. Old Favourites

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30min
July 26, 2006

26. Winter Comfort Food

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30min
August 2, 2006

27. Citrus

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30min
August 9, 2006

28. An English Theme

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30min
August 16, 2006

29. Kangaroo Island

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30min
August 23, 2006

30. A Sunday Roast

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30min
August 30, 2006

31. Spring has Sprung

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30min
September 6, 2006

32. Just Veg

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30min
September 13, 2006

33. Fresh or Frozen

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30min
November 8, 2006

34. Blondes have more fun

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30min
September 27, 2006

35. It's Offal

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30min
October 4, 2006

36. A Moveable Feast

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30min
October 11, 2006

37. Shellfish

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30min
October 18, 2006

38. Cooking with Friends

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30min
October 25, 2006

39. Bush Tucker

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30min
November 1, 2006

40. BBQ Party

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30min
November 15, 2006

41. Say Cheese

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30min
November 22, 2006

42. Holiday Picnic

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30min
November 29, 2006

43. Christmas

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30min
December 6, 2006