The Best Christmas Food Ever - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Martine McCutcheon
Today it's all about that wow factor as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like the ultimate roasted rib of beef and an indulgent sticky toffee pudding. Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas and they create brandy cured salmon with drop scones to showcase brandy, and rum, chocolate and marzipan truffles to highlight marzipan, for them absolute must-have Christmas ingredients. As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Christopher Biggins
Today it's all about a Boxing Day feast, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like bubble and squeak scotch eggs, plus a delicious baked ham with a spicy balsamic vinegar glaze.
Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts, and we meet the people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas and they create dishes that celebrate two of their favourites: chestnuts and mincemeat. As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Jay Blades
Today it's all about the quick-fix Christmas, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like pheasant breast with wild mushrooms and parmesan polenta, followed by a whole turbot in a champagne butter sauce.
Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts, and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas, and today they showcase cloves - for them an absolute must-have Christmas ingredient. Together they create spiced poached pears with almond crumble and cinnamon cream. As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Debbie McGee
Today it's all about making an effort, as they rustle up mouth-watering slow cooked duck plus a duo of soups and the fool proof tips for making the ultimate Christmas trimmings.
Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas and today they showcase chocolate - for them an absolute must-have Christmas ingredient - by creating a delicious warm chocolate cake with sweet clementine cheese. As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Dev Griffin
Today it's all about having an impromptu Christmas party, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes including a roast garlic-infused baked camembert and a deliciously warming winter chicken casserole.
Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas and they create blueberry cinnamon swirls and spicy vanilla rice pudding to showcase cinnamon, for them an absolute must-have Christmas ingredient.
As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Dominic Littlewood
Today it's all about the perfect Christmas dinner, as they reveal how to cook turkey to its absolute best. They serve it with a colourful roast butternut squash and feta salad with date and cranberry relish.
Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special. Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas, and today, to showcase sprouts, they create a salad of sprouts with Padstow crab and chilli.
As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Angellica Bell
Today it's all about Christmas breakfast, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like tasty Christmas bircher muesli and waffles with black pudding and egg.
Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas, and today they create an orange, Parma ham, blue cheese and endive salad to showcase what, for them, is an absolute must-have Christmas ingredient: orange.
As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Chris Bavin
Today it's all about ‘Christmas Lites' - dishes with all the taste and indulgence of Christmas, but on the lighter side. Together they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like succulent stuffed roast turkey, where one slice is all you need or a fragrant warm Cornish mussel broth.
Christmas is the time to push the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas. To showcase bacon - for them an absolute must-have Christmas ingredient - they create Christmas French toast with smoked bacon plus a fantastic starter of Parma ham cups filled with goats' cheese.
As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Anita Harris
Today it's all about that one last fling, one last indulgence before the resolutions begin, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like Guinea fowl with carrot and parsnips and a delicious upside-down apple pie.
Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts, and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas, and they create warm stilton and walnut muffins to showcase the tangy cheese which for them is an absolute must-have Christmas ingredient.
As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
Nina Wadia
Today it's all about dishes to snuggle down with, as they rustle up mouth-watering dishes like succulent pork ribs with orange and pomegranate salsa, followed by a delicious pavlova with Christmas pudding ice cream.
Christmas is all about pushing the boat out, whether that's the food, the decorations, entertaining or giving gifts and we meet people who, in their own way, go the extra mile to make Christmas super special.
Paul and Catherine have also selected their favourite 12 tastes of Christmas, and to showcase cranberry, for them an absolute must-have Christmas ingredient, they create a cranberry and grape focaccia.
As the kitchen fills with the aromas and flavours of the season, the fun and festivities begin.
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