Best in Season

S01 E01 • Wednesday, Feb 8, 2006 • Feb 8 • 25m

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

A Summer Lunch

S01 E02 • Wednesday, Feb 15, 2006 • Feb 15 • 25m

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.

The Orchard

S01 E03 • Wednesday, Feb 22, 2006 • Feb 22 • 26m

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.

Brunch

S01 E04 • Wednesday, Mar 1, 2006 • Mar 1 • 30m

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.

A Late Summer Lunch

S01 E05 • Wednesday, Mar 8, 2006 • Mar 8 • 26m

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.

Dinner Party for Six

S01 E06 • Wednesday, Mar 15, 2006 • Mar 15 • 26m

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

Party for 20

S01 E07 • Wednesday, Mar 22, 2006 • Mar 22 • 26m

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.

An Autumn Lunch

S01 E08 • Wednesday, Mar 29, 2006 • Mar 29 • 26m

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.

Pizza

S01 E09 • Wednesday, Apr 5, 2006 • Apr 5 • 26m

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.

Easter

S01 E10 • Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 • Apr 12 • 25m

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.

Cooking With Kids

S01 E11 • Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 • Apr 19 • 26m

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.

Cooking with Grapes

S01 E12 • Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 • Apr 26 • 26m

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

BBQs

S01 E13 • Wednesday, May 3, 2006 • May 3 • 26m

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!

An Autumn Party

S01 E14 • Wednesday, May 10, 2006 • May 10 • 26m

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.

Autumn Fruit and Nuts

S01 E15 • Wednesday, May 17, 2006 • May 17 • 26m

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.

Autumn Fruit and Veg

S01 E16 • Wednesday, May 24, 2006 • May 24 • 26m

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

Favourite Things

S01 E17 • Wednesday, May 31, 2006 • May 31 • 26m

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

Rubbish Fish

S01 E18 • Wednesday, Jun 7, 2006 • Jun 7 • 26m

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.

Oils Ain't Oils

S01 E19 • Wednesday, Jun 14, 2006 • Jun 14 • 26m

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.

Catering for Different Diets

S01 E20 • Wednesday, Jun 21, 2006 • Jun 21 • 30m

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.

Planning

S01 E21 • Wednesday, Jun 28, 2006 • Jun 28 • 30m

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.

A German Influence

S01 E22 • Wednesday, Jul 5, 2006 • Jul 5 • 30m

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.

Winter and Chocolate

S01 E23 • Wednesday, Jul 12, 2006 • Jul 12 • 30m

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.

In The Hills

S01 E24 • Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 • Jul 19 • 30m

Old Favourites

S01 E25 • Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 • Jul 26 • 30m

Winter Comfort Food

S01 E26 • Wednesday, Aug 2, 2006 • Aug 2 • 30m

Citrus

S01 E27 • Wednesday, Aug 9, 2006 • Aug 9 • 30m

An English Theme

S01 E28 • Wednesday, Aug 16, 2006 • Aug 16 • 30m

Kangaroo Island

S01 E29 • Wednesday, Aug 23, 2006 • Aug 23 • 30m

A Sunday Roast

S01 E30 • Wednesday, Aug 30, 2006 • Aug 30 • 30m

Spring has Sprung

S01 E31 • Wednesday, Sep 6, 2006 • Sep 6 • 30m

Just Veg

S01 E32 • Wednesday, Sep 13, 2006 • Sep 13 • 30m

Fresh or Frozen

S01 E33 • Wednesday, Nov 8, 2006 • Nov 8 • 30m

Blondes have more fun

S01 E34 • Wednesday, Sep 27, 2006 • Sep 27 • 30m

It's Offal

S01 E35 • Wednesday, Oct 4, 2006 • Oct 4 • 30m

A Moveable Feast

S01 E36 • Wednesday, Oct 11, 2006 • Oct 11 • 30m

Shellfish

S01 E37 • Wednesday, Oct 18, 2006 • Oct 18 • 30m

Cooking with Friends

S01 E38 • Wednesday, Oct 25, 2006 • Oct 25 • 30m

Bush Tucker

S01 E39 • Wednesday, Nov 1, 2006 • Nov 1 • 30m

BBQ Party

S01 E40 • Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006 • Nov 15 • 30m

Say Cheese

S01 E41 • Wednesday, Nov 22, 2006 • Nov 22 • 30m

Holiday Picnic

S01 E42 • Wednesday, Nov 29, 2006 • Nov 29 • 30m

Christmas

S01 E43 • Wednesday, Dec 6, 2006 • Dec 6 • 30m