Season 2 heads back to Abu Dhabi as Taste and Talk with Rich visits The Craft by Side Hustle, home to one of the UAE's most exciting microbreweries.

In this episode, Rich gets into the kitchen to cook a true American comfort food classic: Chicken Fried Steak. Crispy, indulgent, and packed with flavour, it's a dish that has become a staple across the United States and a favourite for anyone who loves hearty food done properly.

Along the way, we explore the story behind The Craft, the growing craft beer scene in Abu Dhabi, and why great comfort food never goes out of style.

Part of our Taste of Dubai restaurant spotlight series, celebrating the chefs, venues, and dishes worth travelling for.

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Season 2 takes a wild turn as Taste and Talk with Rich heads into the heart of South Africa's Makalali Private Game Reserve for a special bush cooking episode.

Surrounded by wildlife and some of Africa's most breathtaking scenery, Rich cooks over an open fire, embracing the traditions of the South African braai. It's a celebration of simple ingredients, great flavours, and the unique connection between food, nature, and the outdoors.

From game drives to campfire cooking, this episode captures the spirit of the African bush and why food always tastes better when it's shared around a fire.

Part of our continuing journey to discover great food, great people, and unforgettable experiences.

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Season 2 heads to Abu Dhabi as Taste and Talk with Rich visits Catch at St. Regis to cook one of the world's most iconic seafood dishes: Black Cod Miso.

Known for its rich flavour, delicate texture, and perfect balance of sweet and savoury notes, Black Cod Miso has become a favourite in fine dining restaurants around the globe. In this episode, Rich gets behind the pass to learn the techniques, preparation, and secrets behind this celebrated dish.

Part of our Taste of Dubai restaurant spotlight series, we're revisiting some of the restaurants and dishes that impressed us most and encouraging diners to continue supporting the incredible hospitality scene across the UAE.

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Season 2 continues as Taste and Talk with Rich heads to Lowe to cook red snapper with Chef Ali.

Known for its focus on sustainable cooking and thoughtful use of ingredients, Lowe takes a different approach to dining in Dubai — and this episode is a proper look inside that mindset. From preparation to plating, it’s all about precision, minimal waste, and letting quality produce do the work.

Part of our Taste of Dubai series, we’re highlighting the restaurants and dishes worth going back for. If you know, you know — from their tasting menu to one of the most talked-about glasses of champagne in Dubai, Lowe does things differently.

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Can you cook a full restaurant-quality dish in just 6 minutes? In this episode of Taste and Talk with Rich, we put it to the test — cooking sea bass fast at home using HexClad pans made famous by Gordon Ramsay.

This is all about speed, simplicity, and getting serious flavour without overcomplicating things. From pan heat to timing, Rich shows how to make a quick, clean, and impressive dish using the right equipment and technique.

Perfect for home cooks who want big results in no time. Fast cooking, real flavour, no nonsense.

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Season 2 continues as Taste and Talk with Rich heads to The Guild to cook a next-level gourmet burger with Chef Burak Pazarlioğlu. Using premium wagyu beef and building everything from scratch, including a rich homemade mayonnaise, this episode is all about technique, flavour, and doing the simple things properly.

Part of our Taste of Dubai series, we’re spotlighting the restaurants and dishes that stood out — and why they’re worth going back for. Expect real kitchen access, chef insight, and a proper look at what makes Dubai’s food scene so strong right now.

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Season 2 kicks off BIG. Taste and Talk with Rich is back — and now on video. Rich heads to Akira Back with Chef Gin to cook the iconic “Perfect Storm” signature roll from scratch. Expect behind-the-scenes kitchen access, real chef chat, and a deep dive into Japanese cuisine, flavours, and technique. Fast, fun, and unfiltered — this is the start of a brand-new era.

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In this episode of Taste & Talk with Rich, we explore the meaning of a family Christmas meal — the traditions, the shared table, and the dishes that bring everyone together once a year.

Rich dives into festive cooking with a classic roast turkey dinner, crispy roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, buttery sprouts, honey-glazed carrots and parsnips, braised red cabbage and rich homemade gravy. Along the way we also cook a slow, celebratory centrepiece of braised lamb shanks, a dish found on festive tables around the world. 

The episode finishes with the ritual of traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, and a conversation about why the Christmas table — whether big or small — still matters.

• Why family Christmas meals hold so much meaning
• Roast turkey with herb butter and garlic
• Crispy roast potatoes and pigs in blankets
• Honey glazed carrots & parsnips
• Braised red cabbage and rich homemade gravy
• Slow braised festive lamb shanks
• Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
• The emotional power of the Christmas table

In this episode

• Why family Christmas meals hold so much meaning
• Roast turkey with herb butter and garlic
• Crispy roast potatoes and pigs in blankets
• Honey glazed carrots & parsnips
• Braised red cabbage and rich homemade gravy
• Slow braised festive lamb shanks
• Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
• The emotional power of the Christmas table

In this episode of Taste & Talk with Rich, we dive into the art of hosting friends during the festive season — where big tables, generous food and relaxed energy matter more than perfection.

Rich shares how to host memorable gatherings without stress, from casual Friendsmas-style drop-ins to relaxed festive dinners and late-night cheese boards. Along the way we cook easy crowd-pleasers including baked feta with tomatoes and honey, festive sausage rolls, roasted squash with labneh, slow-roasted lemon chicken, crispy potatoes, and a lazy chocolate fondue that keeps the party going. 

This episode is all about creating the kind of night people remember — warm kitchens, shared food, laughter, and hosting with confidence instead of pressure.

• How to host a stress-free Friendsmas gathering
• Easy festive party food that feeds a crowd
• Baked feta with tomatoes & honey
• Festive sausage rolls with cranberry & mustard
• Roasted squash with labneh & hazelnuts
• Slow roasted lemon & garlic chicken
• Late-night cheese boards and sharing plates
• Hosting tips that make parties flow naturally

In this episode

• How to host a stress-free Friendsmas gathering
• Easy festive party food that feeds a crowd
• Baked feta with tomatoes & honey
• Festive sausage rolls with cranberry & mustard
• Roasted squash with labneh & hazelnuts
• Slow roasted lemon & garlic chicken
• Late-night cheese boards and sharing plates
• Hosting tips that make parties flow naturally

On this deeply personal episode of Taste & Talk with Rich, we explore the power of comfort food — the dishes that calm us, ground us, and bring us home again. From childhood kitchens in Ireland to warm bowls of soup on difficult days, Rich shares the stories behind the foods that hold our memories.

Cook along as Rich makes a simple chicken noodle soup, the kind of dish that appears in kitchens all over the world when someone needs care, warmth, or a moment of calm. Along the way we explore how smell, memory and food are connected — and why the flavours we grow up with stay with us forever. 

Featuring reflections on food and family, stories of bacon and cabbage, soda bread, apple pie, and conversations about how different cultures express comfort through cooking.

• The science behind why comfort food makes us feel safe
• Childhood food memories from Ireland
• Chicken noodle soup cook-along
• Why smell and flavour trigger powerful memories
• How food connects generations and cultures
• The emotional power of simple home cooking

In this episode

• The science behind why comfort food makes us feel safe
• Childhood food memories from Ireland
• Chicken noodle soup cook-along
• Why smell and flavour trigger powerful memories
• How food connects generations and cultures
• The emotional power of simple home cooking