Episode 1
Aired Feb 13, 2008
Raspberries & Barramundi
Maggie uses delicious second flush raspberries to adorn a foolproof sponge; Simon works magic with a raspberry, lamb and pea combination.
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Episode 2
Aired Feb 20, 2008
Crocs and Honey
Salt and pepper crocodile is on the menu as Simon heads to the Northern Territory; Maggie combines fresh figs with braised chicken and honey.
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Episode 3
Aired Feb 27, 2008
Fish and Crabs
Maggie and food legend Rick Stein discuss the gentle art of cooking fish; back in the kitchen, she works her magic on a piece of farmed kingfish.
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Episode 4
Aired Mar 5, 2008
Mangoes and Cheese
Maggie and Simon dish up a bit of mango madness with two tropically inspired dishes that showcase the unique flavors of green, unripe mangoes.
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Episode 5
Aired Mar 12, 2008
Herbs and Pearls
Maggie and Simon make salad magic with baby herbs; Simon introduces Maggie to pearl meat, which they lightly fry to perfection.
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Episode 6
Aired Mar 19, 2008
Jackfruit and Goat
Simon is inspired to use a jackfruit in a biryani, an exquisite combination of rice, jackfruit, herbs and spices.
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Episode 7
Aired Mar 26, 2008
Lamb and Cockles
Maggie and Simon work their magic with lamb and cockles; Simon prepares a merguez sausage, then shows his take on the classic French seafood dish, bouillabaisse.
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Episode 8
Aired Apr 2, 2008
Darwin and Sea Cucumber
Maggie shares some great tips on how to prepare succulent octopus; Simon tackles another exotic ingredient from the north, sea cucumber.
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Episode 9
Aired Apr 9, 2008
Chocolate and Lamb
Maggie makes a chocolate cake with whiskey-soaked raisins; Simon conjures up a spectacular bombe Alaska.
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Episode 10
Aired Apr 16, 2008
Food for Kids
Simon whips up an irresistible crispy fried chicken; Maggie performs some magic with a light lemony cake cooked with plump sultana grapes.
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Episode 11
Aired Apr 23, 2008
Oats & Goats Cheese
Maggie makes a goat's cheese and rocket salad with bacon and Persian figs; Simon rolls out the pasta dough to make agnolotti with goats cheese, semi-dried tomato and pine nuts.
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Episode 12
Aired Apr 30, 2008
Pepper & Salt
Maggie and Simon demonstrate why salt and pepper are giants in culinary history; Simon makes a real pepper sauce that turns a steak into more than a pub meal.
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Episode 13
Aired May 7, 2008
Trout & Egg
Simon combines big flakes of the fish with mayonnaise in a chunky, satisfying sandwich; Maggie and Simon transform the humble egg into egg and bacon pie and superb egg ravioli.
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Episode 14
Aired May 14, 2008
Bush Tucker & Buffalo Mozzarella
Maggie's lightly cooked marinated roux sits perfectly with beetroot and anchovy butter; the bold texture of Simon's emu holds up to a slow cook in a rich, sweet curry.
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Episode 15
Aired May 21, 2008
Diabetic Diet
Maggie's spelt pasta with pumpkin and her mushroom, barley and sherry soup put nutrition and flavor hand in hand.
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Episode 16
Aired May 28, 2008
Dried Food & Eels
Simon navigates the slightly bewildering range of weird and wonderful dried goods offered in a Vietnamese supermarket.
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Episode 17
Aired Jun 4, 2008
Quince & Pork
Maggie prepares a quince dessert that emerges from the oven as a burnished orange masterpiece; Simon experiments with Chinese barbeque-style pork.
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Episode 18
Aired Jun 11, 2008
100th Special
For the 100th episode, Simon cooks a great potato and chickpea curry; Maggie also uses potatoes in the kitchen to create a beautiful gnocchi and prawn dish.
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Episode 19
Aired Jun 18, 2008
Land of the Long White Cloud
The cook and the chef cross the Tasman to explore New Zealand, a land with rugged mountains, pristine waters and great produce.
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Episode 20
Aired Jun 25, 2008
New Zealand Kumara & Venison
Maggie and Simon look at more beautiful produce from New Zealand; Maggie finds some delicious kumara; Simon discovers the country's venison.
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Episode 21
Aired Jul 2, 2008
New Zealand Salmon & Wasabi
Simon visits a salmon farm near Mount Cook where the fish are so good they've caught the attention of the emperor of Japan.
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Episode 22
Aired Jul 9, 2008
Olives & Mussels
Maggie discovers a microclimate responsible for some wonderful produce; Simon travels to Marlborough Sound in search of green-lipped mussels.
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Episode 23
Aired Jul 16, 2008
Feijoa & Kiwi Fruit
Maggie and Simon discover how New Zealanders adopted and realized the commercial potential of feijoa and kiwi fruits.
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Episode 24
Aired Jul 23, 2008
Lamb & Saffron
Simon checks out New Zealand lamb, one of the country's most iconic products; Maggie returns to Hawkes Bay to find out why saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.
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Episode 25
Aired Jul 30, 2008
Root Veg & Guinea Fowl
Maggie treks through mud to find the swede, an undervalued vegetable; Simon tackles root vegetables in the form of colcannon, an Irish classic.
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Episode 26
Aired Aug 6, 2008
Fish
Maggie and Simon set their sights on local produce; they enjoy two excellent fish, King George whiting and mulloway.
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Episode 27
Aired Aug 13, 2008
Cauliflower & Passionfuit
Simon and Maggie prepare meals with cauliflower and passion fruit.
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Episode 28
Aired Aug 20, 2008
Limes & Rice
Maggie makes an irresistible dish using scallops, limes and chervil.
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Episode 29
Aired Aug 27, 2008
Brussels Sprouts & Avocado
Maggie and Simon go green with Brussels sprouts and avocados; Simon makes a Mornay by smothering gently steamed Brussels sprouts with a cheese topped Béchamel sauce.
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Episode 30
Aired Sep 3, 2008
Lemon Myrtle & Pizzas
Simon uses a pizza stone to bake a calzone; Maggie shows how to fry a pizza.
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Episode 31
Aired Sep 24, 2008
Coffee & Macadamia Nuts
Maggie and Simon use macadamia nuts and coffee to create both savory and sweet delights.
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Episode 32
Aired Oct 1, 2008
Cheese & Crabs
Simon heads up to Woodside in the Adelaide Hills to meet artisan cheese maker Kris Lloyd; he tries one of her latest creations, inspired by her Greek grandfather.
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Episode 33
Aired Oct 8, 2008
Bananas & Artichokes
Maggie goes bananas in New South Wales; she discovers the unique qualities the area provides for the growers of the popular fruit.
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Episode 34
Aired Oct 15, 2008
Cooking in a Restaurant
Simon and Maggie whip up delicious wine-based dishes; Simon goes behind the scenes at a busy hotel kitchen.
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Episode 35
Aired Oct 22, 2008
Aniaby & A Country Homestead
Maggie replicates beautiful lamb pies that she created for a charity event; Simon gives shepherd's pie a vegetarian spin.
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