Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well

TV series

Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well

201330 min1 season · 6 episodes

Raymond Blanc believes becoming a good cook is all about mastering the basic techniques. Raymond taught himself to be a Michelin star chef. But first, he had to understand what happens to food when you cook it different ways. Once you know what is happening when you roast, fry, poach etc then you can cook anything. After forty years of trial and error, Raymond wants to share what he has learnt. Each week he takes a different technique and shows five delicious dishes using that technique. The recipes range from simple to ambitious and Raymond delivers it all in his easy, warm, inimitable way.

Created by
Charlotte Reid

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended
Season 1

Season 1

6 episodesJuly 9, 2013
Open season page

Raymond Blanc believes becoming a good cook is all about mastering the basic techniques. Each episode he takes a cooking technique and shows how it can be used.

  1. S1 E1

    Slow Cooking

    Jul 9, 201330 min

    This first episode is all about slow-cooking, a great technique that has meltingly delicious results. See what happens to a tough cut of meat with his Asian flavoured beef shin with papaya salad and the fabulous merging of flavours with a s

  2. S1 E2

    Poaching

    Jul 16, 201330 min

    This episode is all about poaching - cooking in a hot liquid without boiling. Raymond loves it as a technique. It conserves and enhances flavours of delicate ingredients while keeping them in perfect shape. He starts his master class with a

  3. S1 E3

    Roasting

    Jul 23, 201330 min

    This episode is all about roasting; cooking in the dry heat of the oven using fat or oil to keep the surface of the food moist. For Raymond it is a technique that conjures up the wonderful smells of the kitchen at home. He starts his master

  4. S1 E4

    Baking

    Jul 29, 201330 min

    This episode is all about baking; cooking in the dry heat of the oven. Raymond loves the beautiful colours and flavours it gives food. But for him baking is for much more than bread and cakes, it is good for meats, cheese and even seafood.

  5. S1 E5

    Frying

    Aug 5, 201330 min

    In this episode Raymond Blanc explains frying - cooking in fat or oil. For Raymond it's a great quick technique that gives food a wonderful flavour, colour and texture. He starts with a simple French favourite, pan-fried pork chop on sauté

  6. S1 E6

    BBQ & Grill

    Aug 13, 201330 min

    Raymond Blanc says that a good cook is one who understands the basic techniques of cooking. Raymond had to teach himself to be a Michelin star chef. He found out for himself what happens when you cook food in different ways. Now, after year

Starring

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well?
Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
How many seasons of Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well are there?
Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well?
Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 13, 2013.
Who stars in Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well?
Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well stars Raymond Blanc.

If you liked Raymond Blanc: How to Cook Well