Culinary magic has reached incredible heights: its brightest representatives work real miracles. This is easy to verify if you look at their work in person. television broadcast. Kitchen wizards in their programs convey so much useful knowledge and make so many culinary discoveries that housewives are literally trembling in anticipation of the next episode.
"It's All Food" with Gordon Ramsay"
This is television cooking show, having barely appeared on British television in 2005, immediately caused a storm of delight among millions of women. The recognized kitchen maestro explained in an easy and intelligible manner how you can quickly and deliciously prepare any dish. Each session in which Gordon Ramsay revealed his secrets was very exciting and educational. And, in his opinion, in order to prepare tasty and healthy food, you don’t need to exhaust yourself by searching for unknown ways. According to the Michelin star holder, every housewife is capable of creating miracles at home.
All events take place in his restaurant, where Lately Only professional chefs gather. And they prepare every new dish with the whole world under the close attention and participation of Gordon himself. By the way, for each television session, Ramsay always presents surprises to the audience. For example, he simply loves to raise sheep and calves on his own farm, and then (let the hearts of vegetarians not tremble with pity!) prepare various delicacies from the meat of these domestic animals. By the way, Ramsay is somewhat skeptical about vegetarianism and believes that its representatives are depriving themselves of many of the pleasures of life. The magician of world cuisine often arranges live culinary duels with celebrity guests. According to Gordon, there are no winners in these “battles”: the main thing here is the birth of something new, unusual and delicious dish. For example, such as scallop tartare with creme fraiche and caviar, served in a chilled basil consommé. According to Gordon Ramsay, he draws all his culinary creativity from family lunches and dinners, when his wife Tana and children gather around the table.
"Kitchen without kitchen"
“Three in one kitchen, including the impenetrable jungle” - this is how you can sometimes call the TV show “Kitchen Without a Kitchen”, the main hosts and participants of which are three Americans, famous for their culinary skills. One day, Madison Cowan, Kane Raymond and Michael Psilakis got tired of putting on shows in ordinary restaurants, and they went to wild places, to visit wild tribes, to show their remarkable talents in practice. The kitchen wizards set themselves the task of, figuratively speaking, cooking porridge from an axe. Catching fish, preparing game, finding edible roots as a seasoning, finding water suitable for cooking - all these worries fell on the shoulders of cooks spoiled by civilization. And they did not flinch in the face of difficulties, as millions of television viewers watching the work of famous chefs on air could see. Of course, three famous chefs could not be like ancient man, who knew only one dish - meat fried over a fire. Therefore, from what gives wild nature, Cowan, Raymond and Psilakis acquired the most necessary and useful things. Stewed game on local herbs, a light snack from tree fruits and other dishes were prepared in field conditions, under open air. And it must be said that famous chefs taught a lesson on how you can survive in the jungle by eating healthy and tasty food, without at all changing your civilized habits.
Jamie's 30 Minute Meals
Jamie's 30 Minute Meals is one of Britain's favorite TV shows. The witty and cheerful presenter, world-recognized culinary master Jamie Oliver, teaches viewers in each session how to save time and surprise your household with delicious and hearty food. In his characteristic funny manner, he talks about many secrets of his kitchen that we had not previously suspected. According to the culinary genius, his wife Jules inspires him to creative feats. He believes that if the woman he loves can cope with the fantastic recipes of the royal chef, then any housewife can do it. Note that within half an hour, Jamie Oliver's cook will be able to prepare any dish, perfectly serving it and decorating it with herbs. By the way, since childhood he has been growing vegetables and fruits on the own plot. And over the years, this activity has become the main help for creative work in the kitchen. Note that lunch in 30 minutes under the supervision of Jamie himself always turns out fast and tasty. Moreover, the quality of each dish is excellent.
"Baker Brothers: A Taste of Britain"
The Baker Brothers: A Taste of Britain is a cooking TV show by brothers Tom and Henry Herbert that is extremely popular with millions of housewives. They are famous for their confectionery products, which amaze not only with their extraordinary taste, but also a magnificent view. The brothers know how to create in the kitchen, right before our eyes amazed spectators real miracles. They were born in south-west England, where it had long been a tradition to bake “tallow cake”. This pastry is also called caramel cake, which is prepared using lard. The impressions of “delicious childhood” were so strong that Henry and Tom devoted their entire lives to the art of cooking. Every TV show featuring famous brothers– this is a real culinary discovery. For example, Henry, one of the best pastry chefs in Britain, can make a cake without flour, using only sugar, chocolate, butter and eggs. Tom is not far behind him, also able to surprise the most capricious gourmets with unusual croissants. And it should be noted that the spirit of improvisation always reigns in the television kitchen of the Herbert brothers. This atmosphere has a magical effect on housewives, who will soon prepare such baked goods that you will lick your fingers.
"My Kitchen Rules"
The appearance of this television cooking show in the country of kangaroos caused a storm of delight among Australians. And the best chefs from every state were eager to get on the program “My Kitchen Rules,” where its hosts, Pete Evans and Manu Findel, staged real battles for the best and most original dishes. A quarter of a million dollars at stake in this unusual competition only spurred on the competitors. After all, each team wanted to leave the television kitchen with a victory and a solid financial prize in their hands, adding to their weight in the culinary world, and glorifying their professional name. The judges also added fuel to the fire of the television duel in the kitchen. It seems that they found fault with its participants too much: they didn’t like appearance some chef was also irritated by his manipulations in setting the table. In general, the requirements for competitors were almost draconian. By the way, spectators were often indignant at these conditions when, figuratively speaking, their favorite team was suddenly removed from the competition in the heat of the moment. However, everyone admitted (both the stern jury and the fans) that the winners of the culinary duel turned out to be a real miracle. Each prepared dish could be called a masterpiece of taste, as eloquently evidenced by the faces of the tasters.
"Being Serge Markovic"
“Being Serge Markovic” is a cooking TV show that is especially admired by women. Housewives' hearts literally skip a beat when this charming Serb appears on air in the kitchen. Serge conducts an entertaining conversation with the audience, during which he reveals the features of the future dish and conducts a kind of educational program on how to choose products for preparing dinner or lunch. Everything is on fire in the hands of this unsurpassed kitchen master: housewives barely have time to follow his actions. The secrets of the Balkan culinary magician lie in the fact that he very creatively uses the experience of leading Russian and European chefs.
And at his show for female spectators, Serge Markovich is always full creative inspiration, work is in full swing here to prepare the next dish. And you can’t help but feel like you’re right in the kitchen, inhaling the aroma of fried meat or stewed game, prepared with soul and culinary skill.
"King of Confectioners"
“King of Pastry Chefs” is a creative show by Buddy Valastro, a true culinary magician. When he, at the head of the family clan (mother, four older sisters and three brothers-in-law), gets down to business, the most skillful wizard takes off his hat to him. This exciting series in the television kitchen will not leave anyone indifferent. For example, a huge cake depicting a hockey battle with chocolate figurines of players, or a car made of sweets amazes our imagination. And it’s even a little scary to taste any piece of this work of culinary art. According to Buddy Balastro, he has made over a hundred thousand cakes throughout his life. And the magician of culinary baking never repeated himself: each product was special, made in a flight of creative thought, with a great desire to please people.
An amazing culinary program from the STS TV channel is broadcast once a week, mainly on weekends. The show has its own host and his name is Vyacheslav Manucharov, before that he was an actor, and since September 2015 he began hosting “Who is who in the kitchen?” Two teams of stars will take part in the show and their goal will be to repeat the dish from the chef. Whichever team does the best job wins in this episode. In each new episode you will see new stars and new dishes from chefs. This program also has its own jokes: the first of them is a minute with the chef, the second bonus is to steal one of the ingredients from your opponents and the third is to cook for 90 seconds with the whole team.
Every person loves to eat well, that’s why various culinary programs are created to please you, add fun to it and it turns out amazing show. That's " Culinary duel"one of these masterpieces that airs on Saturday mornings once a week on NTV. This program has changed more than one presenter during its existence and everyone was well known before: Rozhkov, Porechenkov, Kuchera. Now it is hosted by Dmitry Nazarov, he became famous for the series "Kitchen" Various stars, politicians, public figures, athletes, showmen and compete with each other in cooking. A chef stands next to each star and helps them with advice; at the end of this show, the winner is determined.
On Knives is an exciting culinary project that will air once a week on the “Friday” channel. This project has been out in Ukraine for about a month now and it has proven itself to be excellent. IN this show you will see a legendary chef named Konstantin Ivlev, who has gone through many trials and is a great chef. He started his journey in the USSR, and ended up working in Michelin-starred restaurants. Now in Russia there are not many such chefs, so it’s worth watching and learning. Also, do not forget that this is just a show and may not correspond to reality.
Many sites with recipes and tips are easy to find on the Internet, and thousands of culinary magazines and books are published monthly. But, as a rule, the latter lie on supermarket shelves awaiting disposal. Modern society for the most part, downplays the importance of cooking at home, but this is relaxation, an opportunity to develop a child, and a way to get closer to one another. In addition, homemade food, pastries, and cocktails cannot be compared to any dish from any cafe.
Culinary art is akin to magic. It’s like I’m casting a spell, choosing ingredients, mixing them, chopping them, brewing them, infusing them, seasoning them with spices according to recipes from ancient cookbooks.
Joanne Harris, "Chocolate"
Everyone has those moments when they are not in the mood to cook at all. You can eat fast food for several days in a row, and then suffer from. Besides, you will agree that it is more pleasant to eat dishes when you know what ingredients they are made from.
Why we decided to choose British shows
Did you know that English cuisine is one of the most unpretentious? Most of the recipes are ridiculously simple. The main difference between this cuisine is that from time immemorial the emphasis has been on the quality of products. You can buy eggs in the supermarket and fry them, or you can buy homemade ones at the market and do the same. Which option do you think will be more nutritious and tasty? Of course, the second one.
What can we say about the reputation of England itself? Branded humor, worthy ruler, The Beatles, famous actors and writers...
Actually, that’s why I would like to suggest you take a few cooking lessons from British chefs and amateurs.
UK Cooking Shows
1. The Naked Chef
- UK, 1999–2000.
- Duration: 30 min.
- IMDb: 7.4.
No, no, there will be no naked chef flashing on the screens. :) It is called “Naked” because the host of the program sincerely and openly shares his skills in front of the audience, without hiding unsuccessful moments behind the scenes.
In the program you will see a previously little-known young Jamie Oliver. Let's say right away: not all of his recipes are simple, but Jamie will convince you that you can spend no more than an hour on cooking.
Thanks to The Naked Chef, you can not only relax after a day of work by watching the show with your loved ones. You will also love to cook delicious food with a minimum of effort.
2. The Fabulous Baker Brothers
- Great Britain, 2012–…
- Duration: 60 min.
- IMDb: 8.5.
Incredibly inspiring TV show. Its hosts, the charismatic Tom and Henry Herbert, travel through the most amazing towns and villages in Britain. They introduce viewers not only to specific features products of the area, but also give a brief excursion into history. This is not even a cooking show, but a whole movie.
The peculiarity of the program is that the brothers arrange cooking competitions among themselves. The winning dish becomes the main dish of the selected establishment.
Let us remember that English cuisine is extremely simple. And in the show “Baker Brothers” this is clearly demonstrated. Even they will serve it in a way that will make your mouth water.
3. "It's All Food" (The F Word)
- UK, 2005–2010.
- Duration: 48 min.
- IMDb: 7.0.
Gordon Ramsay is a TV presenter of many projects, often focused on haute cuisine. But the program “It's All Food” is an exception to the rule. It demonstrates the benefits of healthy, home-cooked meals and provides recipes that don't require much effort or time.
The main character conducts his own investigations into the quality of the products being sold. The results do not always satisfy the meticulous presenter. Ramsay also takes challenges from various celebrities and tries to cook their signature dishes just like his opponent. The winner is chosen by the guests.
4. Rachel Allen's Easy Meals
- UK, 2012–2013.
- Duration: 23 min.
The main character comes from County Cork. Here she hosts her culinary show, which captivates with the simplicity and freshness of its recipes, brilliant ideas, and views of Ireland.
In just half an hour, Rachel will show you how to cook healthy dishes using ingredients available to everyone, decorate any table with them, including a holiday one. The main principle is to cook with soul and inspiration, just like the presenter herself. After all, if you cook food with bad energy, you can even get it.
5. The Great British Bake Off
- UK, 2010–…
- Duration: 60 min.
- IMDb: 8.6.
Paul Hollywood and Mary Barry appreciate amateur chefs sharing the same tent. Bakery competitions take place in a picturesque landscape, in a huge pavilion equipped with all safety rules.
The subjects prepare incredible masterpieces: from the simplest to the incredibly complex. If you are just starting to cook, take note of all the advice from the masters. If you have already learned something, practice decorating and serving. After all, this is one of the most important criteria for evaluation.
Inspired? Then go to the kitchen! After all, cooking at home is much more pleasant than it might seem at first.
