Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Chocolate

28 mins

Raymond Blanc creates four mouth-watering chocolate recipes: the simplest mousse, an impressive and rich chocolate delice, a fondant with a melting middle, and his impressive signature dessert - cafe creme - a cup sculpted from chocolate filled with a mousse and coffee sabayon.

Episode 2

Fish

29 mins

Raymond dives into the world of fish. He creates a supper of grilled mackerel with a soy lime dressing. Another of the cheaper fish available, pollock, is given a French twist with a sauce Grenobloise made with capers, butter, and lemon, all served on a base of creamy mash.

Episode 3

Apples

29 mins

Raymond looks to the UK's favorite fruit, apples, for inspiration. He returns to memories of childhood with a simple apple tart made with a foolproof pastry and custard filling. On a trip to Kent, Raymond learns how to graft apples from fruit expert William Sibley.

Episode 4

Winter Vegetables

29 mins

Raymond makes roots exciting! He creates a celebration of the season with a winter vegetable salad featuring pumpkin, beets, wild mushrooms, and a red wine reduction. Raymond also tries his hand at cutting watercress in Britain's watercress capital, Arlesford, in Hampshire.

Episode 5

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Episode 6

Bread

28 mins

The miracle of yeast helps Raymond to create a French classic - brioche. He gets down to basics with a French country bread recipe essential to any baker's repertoire, and to finish, there's a delicate yet spectacular dessert of apple croustade made from the thinnest pastry baked until crisp and golden.

Episode 7

Eggs & Cheese

29 mins

Chef Raymond Blanc combines the universally popular ingredients egg and cheese to make a classic omelet. He also visits a fromagerie.

Episode 8

Tomatoes

28 mins

Raymond focuses on tomatoes, opening with a simple recipe for a salad inspired by his mother. The lightest tomato essence is not only a dish in itself; it forms the base of a fresh yet creamy risotto. An impressive tomato-themed series of ices and sorbets cleanses the palate with elegance to finish.