Cook The Perfect...
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall – Granita
06 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall blends blackberries, apple and cream for the perfect granita.
Russell Norman - Tiramisù
08 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Norman, founder of Polpo, demonstrates the perfect Italian dessert, tiramisù.
Arabella Boxer - Mayonnaise
26 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Arabella Boxer's step by step guide to making your own mayonnaise.
Fuchsia Dunlop - Chinese greens
16 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Fuchsia Dunlop demonstrates how to cook a classic Chinese greens dish – Twice-Cooked Swiss Chard.
Signe Johansen - Cinnamon bun cake
12 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Scandinavian cook and food writer Signe Johansen demonstrates how to make cinnamon bun cake.
Paul Hollywood - Pork pies
05 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood demonstrates how to cook the perfect pork pie.
Thomasina Miers - Spinach and Feta Tacos
26 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
MasterChef winner and Mexican food lover Thomasina Miers cooks summery vegetarian tacos.
Paul Heathcote - Fruit Salad
08 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
North West chef Paul Heathcote creates a tropical fruit salad and ponders the newest fruit to hit the shelves, the papple.
Mary McCartney - Spicy rice noodles
31 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer and food enthusiast Mary McCartney cooks the perfect vegetarian supper dish, Yummy Spicy Rice Noodles.
Jo Wheatley - American pancakes
24 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Wheatley, winner of The Great British Bake-Off 2011, demonstrates how to cook perfect American pancakes.
Rowley Leigh - Salade Nicoise
16 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning chef Rowley Leigh demonstrates the perfect Salade Nicoise – and not a flake of tuna in sight!
Gok Wan - Stir fry
08 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Gok Wan cooks an Aromatic Bean Stir Fry and talks about growing up in a foodie family
Mitch Tonks - Seafood salad
25 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Fish expert and restaurateur Mitch Tonks puts together the perfect seafood salad.
Darina Allen - Potato cakes
20 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Top Irish chef Darina Allen demonstrates how to cook potato cakes and talks about the food of Ireland.
Claudia Roden - Almond cake
29 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking legend Claudia Roden tells Jane how to cook the perfect Tarta de Santiago, a Spanish almond cake.
Lisa Faulkner - Cheesecake
27 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and Celebrity Masterchef winner Lisa Faulkner demonstrates a no-bake cheesecake with a crunchy base.
Tim Anderson - Steak
11 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Masterchef 2011 champion Tim Anderson cooks the perfect sirloin steak.
Maria Elia - Cosy lamb meatballs
05 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning chef Maria Elia demonstrates her recipe for meatballs, inspired by her Greek Cypriot father.
Sophie Dahl - Bread and butter pudding
20 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Dahl cooks the perfect bread and butter pudding using panettone.
Yotam Ottolenghi - Baba Ganoush
15 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli born chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, demonstrates a classic Middle Eastern aubergine dish - Baba Ganoush.
Mary Berry - Chocolate Roulade
05 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Berry demonstrates her Chocolate Roulade, a great alternative to Christmas Pudding.
Giorgio Locatelli - Pasta con le sarde
22 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli cooks pasta con le sarde, or pasta with sardines – a typically Sicilian dish.
Edd Kimber - Christmas Cake
09 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Edd Kimber, winner of the Great British Bake off 2010, shares his family's Christmas Cake recipe.
Dan Lepard - Soda Bread
09 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning baker Dan Lepard demonstrates how to make soda bread.
Matthew Benson Smith - Parkin
28 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Benson Smith uses his Yorkshire grandmother's recipe to cook the perfect parkin.
Heston Blumenthal - Pumpkin Soup
17 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Molecular gastro star Heston Blumenthal demostrates perfect pumpkin soup – complete with a few surprises.
Joyce Molyneux - Coq au vin
11 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Joyce Molyneux, one of the first women to be awarded a Michelin star, cooks the classic French dish coq au vin.
Fish Pie
03 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Fish pie is the ultimate comfort food. Sue Lawrence demonstrates her classic recipe; capers, lemon zest, parsley, eggs and a white sauce.
cook the perfect:Choux
30 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Benison from Betty's Cookery school in Harrogate explains to Sheila McClennon how to cook the perfect choux pastry.
Quiche Lorraine
20 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In her latest book Gorgeous Suppers, food writer Annie Bell turns her hand to this classic recipe. Her version has a rich filling of cream, egg, chees...
Potato Dauphinoise
15 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tells Jenni Murray how to cook potato dauphinoise.
Chicken Noodle Soup
13 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Allen shows Jane Garvey how to cook seven minute chicken noodle soup.
Tarte Tatin
05 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Food writer Trish Deseine demonstrates how to make this classic French dish.
Gazpacho
23 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Cook the Perfect Gazpacho with food writer Felicity Cloake. Chilled soup is not to everyone’s taste, but this might change your mind for ever. A ...
icecream
10 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Weir joins Jenni to make strawberry ice cream. He’ll also be discussing the different kinds of ice cream you can make at home and revealing so...
scones
29 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
With cook Hannah Miles
Carrot Cake
20 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Food writer Geraldene Holt talks through tips and techniques for the perfect carrot cake.
Summer Pudding
14 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Professionally trained Cordon Bleu chef Justine Kanter shares her step-by-step guide to Summer Pudding.
Fish Soup
08 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Italian chef Giorgio Alessio shares his secrets for a perfect fish soup, the 'Cucina Povera' of the Yorkshire coast.
Risotto
06 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett says she likes to sometimes use red wine in risotto as an alternative to the classic white as it surprises peopl...
chicken curry
24 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Sanjeev Kapoor, India's most famous TV chef, shows Jane Garvey how to cook Kozhi Vartha Kozhambu, chicken curry from Kerala
Madeleine
20 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
There can be no other cake to rival it for literary pedigree. The madeleine was made famous by Marcel Proust in his novel ‘A La Recherche du Temps P...
Shepherd's Pie
25 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jane at the home of food writer Lindsay Bareham to find out how to Cook the Perfect...Shepherd's Pie.
Cook the Perfect: Chocolate Brownies
19 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jane is joined in the studio by Claire Burnet of Chococo to find out how the cook the perfect chocolate brownie.
Simnel Cake
04 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The launch of our new series Cook the Perfect.... Today Mary Berry on the Simnel Cake