Simply Raymond Blanc — Season 2
Raymond Blanc is back in his wonderful kitchen gardens at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons. Featuring a wonderful collection of 40 new recipes, and inspired by Raymond’s international travels, covering of
About this season
Raymond Blanc is back in his wonderful kitchen gardens at Le Manoir aux Quat Saisons. Featuring a wonderful collection of 40 new recipes, and inspired by Raymond’s international travels, covering of course French cuisine, but also street food from around the world, modern bistro classics, family favourites and new trends. They’ll be a host of famous culinary faces including Claude Bosi, Sabrina Ghayour, Ollie Dabbous, Michael Caine and Paul Ainsworth, as Raymond cooks with other celebrated UK Michelin-starred chefs to discover the secrets of their own favourite masterpieces.
Episodes (10)
1. Breakfast and Brunch
Aired 29 January 2022 • 46 min
Raymond Blanc invites you over for breakfast! For those busy types, Raymond bakes a tasty granola breakfast bar and shows how to make the perfect omelette.
2. RB Basics
Aired 5 February 2022 • 46 min
Raymond Blane cooks up some delicious yet fuss-free recipes, including delectable chocolate truffles and a tasty onion soup. He's also joined by chef Sabrina Ghayour.
3. RB Favourites
Aired 12 February 2022 • 46 min
Raymond cooks a delicious and indulgent Swiss chard gratin and shares his secret to a truly special dish, duck breast with marmalade, Vichy-style carrots and sweet potato.
4. Spices
Aired 19 February 2022 • 46 min
Raymond Blanc shares his love of travel through his food. He cooks up a feast of roast butternut squash with chorizo, chickpeas and tahini dressing.
5. Garden Favourites
Aired 26 February 2022 • 46 min
Raymond Blanc has made his home in the heart of the English countryside. For the past 30 years, he has been carefully curating his abundant kitchen gardens which serve the opulent Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Raymond's love and passion for homegrown produce explain why seasonality is important to create the tastiest of dishes.
6. Le Petit Plats
Aired 5 March 2022 • 46 min
A small, elegant bistro in France has inspired Raymond for today's theme, Le Petit Plats. He promises small plates bursting with fresh ingredients and packed with flavour. Raymond ensures these small plates can be simply made with minimal effort, ready for you to show off your skills to your guests at the dinner table.
7. Cheese
Aired 12 March 2022 • 46 min
Raymond often jests that the British probably consume more cheese than their French friends across the channel, and he's right, it's a fact. What's not to love about all things cheese, so much so, he's dedicated a whole episode to it. He promises that it doesn't take much time or skill to add decadence to your cooking repertoire, but simple twists and a few of his cooking secrets are all you need to really wow your guests at the dinner table.
8. The Little Pleasures of Life
Aired 19 March 2022 • 46 min
Raymond is a firm believer that a small pleasure is a great pleasure in waiting. Whether that be the first sip of coffee in the morning or an evening walk, the smaller, finer things in life are so fulfilling. And why wait for grand occasions to share special food, after all, food is a pleasure of life.
9. Wine
Aired 26 March 2022 • 46 min
Raymond often says 'a French man is never without his wine! And true to his words, Raymond has dedicated this episode to his favourite tipple, wine! Raymond educates the nation that left-over wine from the night before can turn a dish into something spectacular.
10. Salads, Soups and Sides
Aired 2 April 2022 • 46 min
Raymond often feels that the smaller dishes in our dining repertoire also deserve a place as a showstopper on the dinner table. With his take on Salads, Soups and Sides, Raymond shares his secrets to the smaller dishes which are special for any occasion, celebration, Sunday lunch or date night, you're covered.