About this season
Cook and food writer Rachel Khoo explores the spectacular world of chocolate. She samples tantalising treats, showcases classic recipes and puts unexpected twists on her favorites.
Episodes (12)
1. Perfectly Paired
Aired 29 March 2021 • 19 min
Rachel explores new ways to pair chocolate with other flavours. She learns the science of tasting chocolate and makes dishes such as chocolate cardamom meringues.
2. Something for Everyone
Aired 5 April 2021 • 21 min
Rachel goes on a historical and spiritual journey to discover chocolate's universal appeal. Her enticing recipes include chewy, crunchy chocolate cookies.
3. Chocolate Loves Flavour
Aired 12 April 2021 • 22 min
Rachel explores chocolate's versatility. She mixes it with savoury in a polpette penne, and in Stockholm she learns about pairing drink with chocolate.
4. It Started with a Bean
Aired 19 April 2021
Rachel learns what's really in a chocolate bar and discovers a surprising new trend in Amsterdam. Plus, she makes delicious chocolate banana splits.
5. Indulgence
Aired 26 April 2021 • 21 min
Rachel celebrates the indulgent side of chocolate. She creates a luxurious chocolate mousse with a twist, and adds a chocolatey take to a pasta dish, cacio e pepe.
6. We All Love Chocolate
Aired 3 May 2021 • 22 min
Rachel serves up a chocolate-lover's ice cream dream, makes chocolate bread, and visits London to sample chocolate from around the world.
7. Special Occasions
Aired 10 May 2021 • 22 min
Rachel visits Stockholm to learn tips from an award-winning chocolatier. Then she makes venison ragu and other dishes that are perfect for a celebration.
8. Chocolate Treats
Aired 17 May 2021 • 22 min
Rachel is inspired by an indulgent Italian chocolate truffle for her first recipe. Plus, she has a tour of London's incredible chocolate shops.
9. The Wow Factor
Aired 24 May 2021
Rachel shares her recipe for a chocolate cherry coupe. Plus, she meets an award-winning chocolatier who specialises creating non-dairy treats.
10. Don't Hold Back
Aired 31 May 2021 • 21 min
Rachel visits the Cotswolds and discovers the secret to making perfect chocolate bars. Plus, she shares her recipe for confit cocoa cod.
11. Chocolate Centre Stage
Aired 31 May 2021 • 21 min
Rachel discovers how a Michelin-starred chef creates a showstopping chocolate dish. Plus, she shares her recipe for easy mirror glaze chocolate cake.
12. From Bean to Bar
Aired 31 May 2021 • 21 min
For the final edition of the series, Rachel makes indulgent chocolate and caramel fondants. Plus, she meets a chocolate expert who specialises in low-volume, high-quality bean to bar chocolate.