The Recipe
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The Recipe podcast is hosted by Theo Randall, Chef Patron at the Theo Randall Cucina Italiana. In each episode we meet a special guest who loves food, and they’ll tell us all about their favourite recipe as we celebrate the stories behind the dishes that define us.
Episodes
- What Makes the Perfect Recipe: Barney Desmazery on How He Writes Good Food Recipes
Barney Desmazery, influential food director at BBC Good Food, shares his journey in recipe development, his cookbook "One Dish Four Ways," and demonstrates his Duck Parmentier, a dish blending English and French influences with a focus on…
- Why I Left Ottolenghi After 20 Years: Sami Tamimi on Palestinian Cooking & Going Solo
Sami Tamimi shares his life story, from his childhood in Jerusalem to co-founding the Ottolenghi empire. He explains his decision to leave Ottolenghi after 20 years to pursue his own culinary voice, focusing on Palestinian cuisine, and sha…
- From Veterinary Surgeon to MasterChef Champion: Chef Brin Pirathapan on Sri Lankan Flavours
MasterChef UK champion Brin Pirathapan shares his journey from veterinary surgeon to celebrated chef, highlighting his Sri Lankan Tamil heritage and culinary creations like Jaffna Mussels. He discusses his cookbook 'Elevate' and how his ba…
- How a Judge Changed My Life: Chef Carlo Scotto on Finding Purpose Through Italian Cooking
Chef Carlo Scotto discusses his path to becoming a chef, inspired by a judge
- From Corporate Life to Head Chef: Nargisse Benkabbo on Finding Her Calling Through Moroccan Food
Nargisse Benkabbo shares her path from corporate life to becoming a leading voice in Moroccan cuisine, highlighting her cookbook successes and culinary philosophy rooted in tradition and bold flavors. She also addresses misconceptions abou…
- Why British Italian Food Was Wrong: Gennaro Contaldo on Carbonara Crimes & Mentoring Jamie Oliver
Gennaro Contaldo joins Theo to discuss his life and passion for authentic Italian cooking, including his experiences mentoring Jamie Oliver and his recipe for Totani e Patate.
- From Failed Business to Cookbook Success: John Gregory-Smith on Travelling The World For New Flavour
Chef and author John Gregory-Smith discusses his career, travels, and his approachable approach to global cooking with host Theo. He shares stories about his culinary journey, his family traditions, and provides a Butter Chicken Tray-Bake…
- How a Track Athlete Became a Top London Chef: Kerth Gumbs on Caribbean Cuisine & His Mother's Legacy
Chef Kerth Gumbs shares his inspiring path from Anguilla, where he learned from his mother, to becoming a prominent London chef. He details his experiences training under renowned chefs and his dedication to elevating Caribbean flavors whi…
- The Recipe That Changed Everything: Meera Sodha on Mental Health & Rediscovering the Love of Food
In this episode, Meera Sodha joins host Theo Randall to discuss her journey as a food writer, the role of food in mental well-being, and shares her personal Malaysian Dal Curry recipe. Sodha highlights the importance of heritage, resilienc…
- The Truth About British Seafood: Jack Stein on Taking Over the Family Restaurant Empire
Jack Stein, chef director of the Rick Stein Group, joins Theo Randall on The Recipe podcast to discuss his passion for sustainable British seafood and his journey in the family restaurant business. He shares his Cornish Crab Linguine recip…
- The Secret to Perfect Pho: Chef Thuy Pham on Vietnamese Traditions & Making Food Your Love Language
Chef Thuy Diem Pham discusses her journey from Vietnam to the UK, Vietnamese culinary traditions, and shares her recipe for Bun Ga Hue, a traditional chicken noodle soup. She emphasizes the importance of heritage, family, and cooking with…
- Why You Should Stop Wasting Food: Max La Manna's Guide to Using Every Part of the Ingredient
Chef Max La Manna joins Theo Randall on The Recipe podcast to discuss reducing food waste. Max demonstrates his Broccoli Stem Tartare recipe and shares practical tips like meal planning and using the freezer, advocating for a "Taste Not Wa…
- How to Get Protein on a Vegan Diet: Chef & Nutritionist Gigi Grassia on Vegan Italian Cooking
Gigi Grassia, chef and nutritional coach, joins Theo Randall to discuss high-protein vegan Italian cooking. She shares her Hearty Pasta e Fagioli recipe, her journey into plant-based eating, and the importance of whole food proteins.
- How Sorted Food Changed Home Cooking: Ben Ebbrell on Zero Waste, Meal Planning & Making Food Fun
Ben Ebbrell, co-founder of Sorted Food, discusses his journey in food, from washing pots to building a global platform. He shares insights on zero-waste cooking, meal planning with the Sidekick app, and the importance of food education, in…
- Middle Eastern Cooking Reinvented: Queen Of Cups' Ayesha Kalaji on Celebrating Jordanian Cuisine
Ayesha Kalaji, chef at the Michelin Bib Gourmand winner Queen of Cups, shares her journey from studying politics to becoming a chef. She discusses her modern take on Middle Eastern cuisine, preparing a celebrated Jordanian dish, Makmoura,…
- How to Cook on a Budget: Miguel Barclay's £1 Meal Secrets & The Katsu Curry That Started It All
Miguel Barclay, known for his £1 meal recipes, joins Theo Randall on The Recipe podcast. He demonstrates his Cheat’s Katsu Curry, the dish that launched his budget-friendly cooking career, explaining how to make it affordably at home.
- Chinese Cooking Made Easy: TV Chef Ching-He Huang on Five Spice & the Secret to Healthy Chinese Food
In this episode of The Recipe, Theo Randall speaks with Ching-He Huang about her career in Chinese cuisine, emphasizing healthy and accessible home cooking. Huang shares her personal recipe for Mama Huang's Hot and Sour Soup, highlighting…
- The Blue Zone Diet Explained: Chef Francesco Mattana on Sardinian Cooking & Living to 100
Chef Francesco Mattana discusses the Blue Zone diet and Sardinian cooking with host Theo Randall, sharing his philosophy and demonstrating a traditional minestrone soup. He also shares insights from his career and his upcoming cookbook.
- Michelin Star Chef Adam Handling on Beef Wellington, Zero Waste & Building a Restaurant Empire
Chef Adam Handling MBE joins Theo Randall to discuss his career, from apprentice to MBE, focusing on his Beef Wellington recipe and commitment to sustainability. He shares insights into building his restaurant empire and his philosophy of…
- Great British Menu's Kate Austen on Breaking Through in Male-Dominated Kitchens
Kate Austen, the youngest female head chef of a two-Michelin-star restaurant and a Great British Menu winner, shares her journey and challenges in male-dominated kitchens. She also prepares her vegan-friendly Pasta alla Norma.
- Cooking for Pro Footballers: Jonny Marsh on Healthy Comfort Food | The Recipe with Theo Randall
Chef Jonny Marsh discusses his journey and demonstrates a healthy Thai Green Curry recipe developed for Premier League footballers with host Theo Randall. The episode highlights Marsh's experience cooking for elite athletes and his transit…
- Introducing The Recipe
Theo Randall introduces "The Recipe," a new podcast that will be available soon.