Christmas gravy, Cranberry & Cognac Sauce and...

Pumpkin chowder with pumpkin soda farls Pumpkin Chowder with butterbeans 400g culinary pumpkin ( Crown Prince or onion squash work well) peeled, seeds removed and cut into 1cm dice 100g streaky bacon, chopped 25g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 200g leeks, split washed and chopped ...  Show more

375g dried fruit ( I use a mixture of raisins, sultanas, figs, and cranberries) 50g soft brown sugar 150ml hot strong tea 1 large egg 225g self raising flour 25ml buttermilkAdd the sugar to the hot tea and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Place fruit in a bowl and add the tea. Cover a ...  Show more

We take a deep dive into some classic culinary Christmas traditions. Chiara Rimella and Fernando Augusto Pacheco sit down in the studio for a battle of the panettones. Plus: Monica Lillis sings the praises of Christmas pudding and Nina dos Santos tells us why cod will be on her t ...  Show more

How to celebrate Christmas in Catalonia, ruin French toast, and get a seat on the subway. 

This week is all about CHRISTMAS PUDDING! The history, the etiquette and the recipe! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!