The Good Cook (2011)
Award-winning food writer Simon Hopkinson shares his passion and expertise as he creates truly delicious meals. Drawing on his years of professional experience, Simon shows how food fit for a restaurant table can be made at home.
The Good Cook: Season 1 - 6 Episode s
1x1 - Baked Pappardelle with Pancetta and Porcini Mushrooms - Scallops Beurre Blanc - Salade Niçoise - Coq au Vin - Sticky Toffee Pudding
July 8, 2011
Simon shows how to create a delicious simple pasta dish, baked pappardelle with pancetta and porcini, scallops in a white butter sauce, salad Niçoise, a fantastic coq au vin and a sticky toffee pudding. Recipes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b012gg7q
1x2 - Risotto alla Parmigiana - Homemade Tandoori Chicken - Pancakes with Parma Ham and asparagus - Quiche Lorraine - Coffee Granita
July 15, 2011
Simon shows how to create Risotto alla Parmigiana, succulent Tandoori Chicken, delicious Parma Ham and Asparagus Pancakes and a Quiche Lorraine. Recipes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b012kmzg
1x3 - Piedmontese Peppers - Steak and Chips - Grilled Aubergines with Feta Cheese - Smoked Haddock Pilaf - Rhubarb Crumble and Guernsey Cream
July 22, 2011
Piedmontese peppers Smoked haddock pilaf Grilled aubergines with olive oil, garlic, parsley and feta cheese Steak and perfectly cooked chips Rhubarb crumble and cream Recipes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b012qnq2
1x4 - My Mother's Cheese and Onion Pie - Panzanella - Mussels 'Rockefeller' Style - Breast of Lamb baked with Onions - Orange Caramel Custard
July 29, 2011
Simon shows how to create mussels, tender breast of lamb with onions and the perfect orange caramel custard. Recipes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b012w4m3
1x5 - Traditional Roast Chicken with Bread Sauce - Parmesan Biscuits - Gravadlax with Cucumber Salad - Roquefort Salad - Rice Pudding
August 5, 2011
Simon shows how to create roast chicken, parmesan biscuits, gravadlax and a Roquefort and pear salad. Recipes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b0131r2s
1x6 - Potato Soup - Fried Ham and Cheese Sandwich - Fried Lamb Breast with Homemade Mayonnaise - Braised Fennel with Parmesan - Calf's Liver with Sweet and Sour Onions - Chocolate Pot with Ginger
August 12, 2011
Simon shows how to create potato soup with soured cream and chives, fragrant braised fennel with Parmesan, a fried lamb slice with mayonnaise, sweet-and-sour calf's liver and onions, a gourmet cheese and ham sandwich and a ginger chocolate pot. Recipes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b01383k6