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Cooks Co-op

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EP 1: The most amazing twice-cooked wagyu beef ribs recipe

EP 1: The most amazing twice-cooked wagyu beef ribs recipe

Join chef Martin Boetz on an incredible culinary journey of NSW's Hawkesbury region

Cooks Co-op: Meet the team

Cooks Co-op: Meet the team

Say hello to the chef, a producer and the design expert behind the all-new HBTV web series, Cooks Co-op

Recipe: Twice-cooked beef ribs with rich tomato sauce

Recipe: Twice-cooked beef ribs with rich tomato sauce

Impress your guests with this lip-smacking dish from Cooks Co-op chef Martin Boetz

Recipe: Fresh herb, citrus and chilli gremolata

Recipe: Fresh herb, citrus and chilli gremolata

This quick-to-make garnish is the perfect accompaniment for grilled meat or fish

EP 2: How to make creamy and delicious goat's curd

EP 2: How to make creamy and delicious goat's curd

Chef Martin Boetz meets local cheesemaker Karen Borg to reveal the delicate process behind producing goat's curd

Recipe: Goat's curd cake with poached brown sugar pears

Recipe: Goat's curd cake with poached brown sugar pears

Put a creamy and delicious spin on your favourite cheesecake

Hawkesbury hotspots

Hawkesbury hotspots

Only a hop and a skip from Sydney’s CBD, this riverside region dishes up fabulous food, stunning scenery and a whole lot of country-style hospitality

EP 3: The best-ever goat's curd cheesecake recipe

EP 3: The best-ever goat's curd cheesecake recipe

Head inside the Cooks Co-op shed and discover the surprise ingredient that will take your cheesecake-making skills to fabulous new heights!

The dairy goats of Willowbrae chevre farm

The dairy goats of Willowbrae chevre farm

This cute herd strikes a pose for the Cooks Co-op cameras

Take me to church

Take me to church

Book yourself a getaway to this little slice of heaven, located in the Hawkesbury region of NSW

EP 4: A versatile sauce recipe to make any meal extra special

EP 4: A versatile sauce recipe to make any meal extra special

Called salsa rustica, serve this fresh and fast-to-make accompaniment with your favourite grilled vegies, roasted meat, chicken or fish

Recipe: Salsa rustica

Recipe: Salsa rustica

Just roughly chop the ingredients, mix in a bowl and it's ready to serve!

EP 5: A chef's secret recipe to soul-warming vegetable curry

EP 5: A chef's secret recipe to soul-warming vegetable curry

Cooks Co-op guest chef, Christine Manfield, shows you how to whip up Indian-style curry

A chef's top 3 kitchen tools

A chef's top 3 kitchen tools

The super-simple kitchen aids that celebrated Aussie chef Christine Manfield can't live without!

Recipe: Turmeric, potato and chickpea curry

Recipe: Turmeric, potato and chickpea curry

Christine Manfield joins Cooks Co-op to share her secrets for soul-warming vegetable curry

EP 6: Must-have & lust-have kitchen appliances

EP 6: Must-have & lust-have kitchen appliances

Need a little help in the kitchen? Chef Martin Boetz talks you through his top tech picks

Life-changing small appliances

Life-changing small appliances

HB asked Cooks Co-op chef Martin Boetz to reveal his top three kitchen must-haves

Top 3 splurge-worthy appliances

Top 3 splurge-worthy appliances

A chef's lust-have recommendations for the best-of-the-best in kitchen technology

EP 7: The ultimate wood-fired sourdough recipe

EP 7: The ultimate wood-fired sourdough recipe

Ever dreamed of replicating a rustic loaf in your home oven? Expert baker Lynne Trappel shows you how!

Recipe: Lynne's wood-fired sourdough

Recipe: Lynne's wood-fired sourdough

Hawkesbury region baker Lynne Trappel shares her recipe for gorgeous sourdough

Recipe: Dutch oven bread

Recipe: Dutch oven bread

Quick and easy to prepare, here's a classic bread recipe from the HB archives

EP 8: Tips and tricks for gorgeous rustic design

EP 8: Tips and tricks for gorgeous rustic design

Hear the inspiration and ideas behind turning a quintessentially Aussie shed into a world-class dining space

EP 9: How to grow a chemical-free kitchen garden

EP 9: How to grow a chemical-free kitchen garden

Enjoy eating your homegrown produce, knowing there are little to no nasties!

EP 10 (part 1): Winter-warming roasted carrot and honey soup

EP 10 (part 1): Winter-warming roasted carrot and honey soup

Serve up bowlfuls of this delicious soul-soothing soup (and just wait for the plea for seconds!)

Recipe: Roasted carrot, pumpkin, ginger and honey soup

Recipe: Roasted carrot, pumpkin, ginger and honey soup

Packed with vegies and a hint of honey, this soup is bound to be your new favourite recipe for warming up chilly nights

Chef’s tip: A safe & spotless kitchen

Chef’s tip: A safe & spotless kitchen

The simple trick that means your kitchen won't be dripping in freshly blitzed soup. Plus, it may prevent serious burns, too.

EP 10 (part 2): How to bring bees back to the city

EP 10 (part 2): How to bring bees back to the city

Tips on tackling the important task of beekeeping, plus how to take care of your local bee population

EP 11: Expert tips for getting the most out of your fresh produce

EP 11: Expert tips for getting the most out of your fresh produce

From pickling your excess vegies to fridge-smart cold storage tricks

EP 12: A contemporary twist on classic eggplant parmigiana

EP 12: A contemporary twist on classic eggplant parmigiana

Top pan-fried eggplant with fondue, passata and mint oil for a meat-free and oh-so moreish meal

EP 13: Everything you need to know about pasture-raised beef

EP 13: Everything you need to know about pasture-raised beef

Support your local cattle farmers and their pursuit to bring you the best-quality Aussie produce

EP 14: A farmer, a butcher and a chef's top three cuts of meat

EP 14: A farmer, a butcher and a chef's top three cuts of meat

Forever scratching your head over what beef to buy? Here are some handy hints from people in the know...

A farmer's top three cuts of beef

A farmer's top three cuts of beef

"I love a good steak," says beef farmer Alastair McLaren. And he should know!

A butcher's top three cuts of beef

A butcher's top three cuts of beef

"It's flavoursome and my wife does a good job of cooking it," remarks butcher Jud Haines.

A chef's top three cuts of beef

A chef's top three cuts of beef

"You probably think I'd like the most expensive cuts, but I acutally like the lesser cuts," explains chef Martin Boetz

EP 15: Take a behind-the-scenes tour of a free-range pork farm

EP 15: Take a behind-the-scenes tour of a free-range pork farm

"If you want to guarantee a good product, put the effort in to find out were it comes from," says Matt Simmons of Melanda Park free-range pork

Q&A: Melanda Park free-range pork

Q&A: Melanda Park free-range pork

Hear from the farmers producing some of the best-quality pork in the Hawkesbury region of NSW

Recipe: Spice-rubbed pork neck steaks

Recipe: Spice-rubbed pork neck steaks

The combination of fennel and coriander seeds brings sensational flavour

EP 16 (part 1): Welcome to Australia's biggest and best cucumber farm

EP 16 (part 1): Welcome to Australia's biggest and best cucumber farm

Gerry Harvey's almighty greenhouse in NSW currently produces a whopping 65 million cukes a year!

EP 16 (part 2): Your recipe to fast, fresh and fabulous cucumber kimchi

EP 16 (part 2): Your recipe to fast, fresh and fabulous cucumber kimchi

If anyone knows how to whip up a gorgeous Asian-inspired side dish, it's chef Martin Boetz

Recipe: Cucumber kimchi

Recipe: Cucumber kimchi

Starring farm-fresh cukes, this Asian-inspired side dish will transform any meal

EP 17 (part 1): Why you will love Hawkesbury River school prawns

EP 17 (part 1): Why you will love Hawkesbury River school prawns

Discover the fascinating process of prawn trawling with Cooks Co-op chef Martin Boetz and Lower Portland fisherman Gary Howard

EP 17 (part 2): Quick and easy garlic prawns with butter and chilli

EP 17 (part 2): Quick and easy garlic prawns with butter and chilli

You'll love this delicious recipe from chef Martin Boetz, starring sweet Hawkesbury River school prawns

Recipe: Garlic prawns in butter, chilli & parsley

Recipe: Garlic prawns in butter, chilli & parsley

Choose small school prawns from your local seafood supplier for their sweet, delicate flavour

EP 18: The delicious and inexpensive local fish you're likely to overlook

EP 18: The delicious and inexpensive local fish you're likely to overlook

The Hawkesbury River in NSW is home to one of the most underrated fish

EP 19: Transform your cooking skills with a versatile pizza oven

EP 19: Transform your cooking skills with a versatile pizza oven

The top 3 pizza ovens that will see your culinary skillset sky rocket!

EP 20 (part 1): Two chefs, two delicious ways to prepare fresh fish

EP 20 (part 1): Two chefs, two delicious ways to prepare fresh fish

You'll love these wood-fired recipes, inspired by both Italian and Asian cuisines

Recipe: Asian-style sticky mullet

Recipe: Asian-style sticky mullet

It's all about the coconut glaze in this wood-fired fish dish by Cooks Co-op chef Marco Schmutz

Recipe: Italian-style mullet

Recipe: Italian-style mullet

A divine combination of rich tomato sauce, pine nuts and sultanas accompany this wood-fired winner by chef Martin Boetz

EP 20 (part 2): Wood-fired fish, fresh from the Hawkesbury River

EP 20 (part 2): Wood-fired fish, fresh from the Hawkesbury River

Chefs Marty and Marco go head-to-head in the Cooks Co-op cook off!

EP 21 (part 1): Designing a rustic and bountiful kitchen garden

EP 21 (part 1): Designing a rustic and bountiful kitchen garden

Tips and tricks for creating a raised vegie patch at your place

EP 21 (part 2): The no-dig vegie garden that anyone can create

EP 21 (part 2): The no-dig vegie garden that anyone can create

"It's kind of like a lasagne for your garden bed!" says Simon Miller of Hawkesbury Native Landscapes

EP 22: Kids' chocolate cupcakes jam-packed with hidden vegies

EP 22: Kids' chocolate cupcakes jam-packed with hidden vegies

BHG's Ellie Vernon shows chef Martin Boetz her recipe for tasty treats, loaded with garden-fresh produce!

Recipe: Kids' chocolate cupcakes with hidden vegetables

Recipe: Kids' chocolate cupcakes with hidden vegetables

They'll never know these treats are loaded with oodles of fresh produce, straight from the garden!

EP 23: The steps to creating coq au vin, the ultimate comfort food

EP 23: The steps to creating coq au vin, the ultimate comfort food

This classic French dish is always a winner!

Recipe: Coq au vin

Recipe: Coq au vin

Chef Martin Boetz suggests you surrender a splash of your favourite red wine to give this classic French dish a boost

EP 24: How to pair great Aussie wines with your favourite food

EP 24: How to pair great Aussie wines with your favourite food

Rockstar winemaker Lisa McGuigan fills you in on her expert tips and tricks. Cheers to that!

EP 25: Here's how the Home Beautiful team style a charming rustic party

EP 25: Here's how the Home Beautiful team style a charming rustic party

Keep this handy advice up your sleeve for the next event you throw at your place!

EP 26: Support the farmers and your local food producers

EP 26: Support the farmers and your local food producers

In this final episode, chef Martin Boetz partners with some of Sydney's best chefs to showcase local produce

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