By Dales Radio Limited
The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.
In this episode, we join the Dales Chef Bruce Elsworth as he starts preparations for Christmas. We look at the origins of the Christmas Dinner and the centrepiece - the Christmas turkey.
There's top tips on selecting a good turkey, how to cook it on the day and serving suggestions.
We look at the trimmings too, with Bruce's favourite side dishes and sauces. Plus alternatives to turkey - find out what Bruce's favourite festive choice is.
Then, what do you do with all the leftovers? From turkey curry to bubble and squeak, Bruce makes sure nothing goes to waste!
Plus, of course, some fun facts on the nations favourite Christmas dish!
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Popular at Thanksgiving, it's the humble sweet potato. A tuber that is no relation to the regular potato!
Away from sweet potatoes, we congratulate some of the winners at this year's Deliciously Yorkshire food and drink awards.
It's not all about sweet potato fries, although very popular, Bruce looks at all the other things we can do with this humble vegetable. Curry, soup, baked roasted or boiled. And of course Sweet Potato Pie for Thanksgiving.
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It's become one of our favourite dishes but even the word curry isnt Asian - it's British.
In this episode, Brice Elsworth, The Dales Chef, talks about its origins. From a Biryani to the Vindaloo.
There's fun facts as always and what is the connection with Queen Victoria?
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In this episode Julian talks with Bruce Elsworth, the Dales Chef, about the great british banger. Its origins in Roman times through to modern day recipes.
Our favourite sausage and mash with a nice rich onion gravy, but not with red wine - Bruce has other ideas!.
We look at some fun facts as always, there's Bruce's favourite way to serve sausages, plus with the festivities on the way soon, what about pigs in blankets?
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From apple bobbing to toffee apples, in this episode we look into Halloween customs and sweet treats.
What to do with pumpkins, other than of course carve them! The Dales Chef has some ideas. What about a delicious pumpkin soup with loads of extras?
We talk about Parkin and the perfect tray toffee.
Plus some hearty goodies for these cold dark nights.
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An apple a day helps keep the doctor away so the saying goes, but just how health is our favourite of traditional English fruits? In this episode of the Dales Chef we look at the health benefits of apples.
What's Bruce's favourite type of apple? Given its the time of year to be picking apples, what would Bruce do with a glut of apple in his kitchen now?
On Monday 21st October it is National Apple Day - a day dedicated to all things apple: apple pie, apple sauce, apple strudel... the list is endless. And on this day, we appreciate our favourite of English fruits.
Halloween is around the corner, so it would be rude not to talk about apple bobbing and of course making toffee apples and Bruce has a top tip here too.
So enjoy this 'not so spooky' edition of the Dales Chef....we'll save the scares until next week's Halloween and bonfire night special :) Enjoy.
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In this episode of the Dales Chef, Julian chats with Bruce Elsworth about all things breakfast.
Of course we'll look at what makes a great 'full English'.
We'll explore breakfast around the world - how do the Yanks like their eggs in the morning to Shakshuka from Turkey. Then there's the famous and very sweet Spanish Churros and fresh French croissants.
A little closer to home, look at locally produced granola still made to a traditional recipe by Yockenthwaite Farm in the Dales.
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In this edition of the Dales Chef we are talking mushrooms. Where did they originate from, if you're foraging, there's advice on picking safely and why they are so good for us.
From risotto to a good ole mushroom sound there's tips from the Dales Chef , with some great recipe ideas and of course some fun facts.
Of course we mention garlic mushrooms but what about a slice of puffball mushroom instead of fried bread topped with bacon and eggs? Delicious!!
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Cheese has been around for thousands of years and in this episode of The Dales Chef, Bruce Elsworth looks at how it was discovered and where.
Did you know Donkey milk cheese is a delicacy and the most expensive in the world? Plus we find out about the gift Queen Victoria received as a wedding present.
We look at Yorkshire favourites from the cheese world including Shepherd's Purse Yellison's Cheese and the new kid on the block, Yorkshire Organic Cheesemakers. Plus, there's recommendations as to where to get the best local cheeses from including The Courtyard Dairy
There is a word of warning to vegetarians over Parmesan cheese on your favourite meat free Italian dish.
Did you know its the time of year we look forward to the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival? You can find out more here.
Finally, have you every heard of a cheese board mac n cheese? Bruce reveals all in this new post-Christmas family favourite of his.
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How do you like your eggs in the morning? As the song goes. Well, Bruce like his scrambled. In this episode we find out the best way to make scrambled eggs, how to make the perfect mayonnaise - without it splitting! Plus Bruce's favourite of all - a delicious home made custard.
We delve into the history - so which did come first - the chicken or the egg? Why are hen's eggs so popular... not turkey eggs?
And for brunch with a twist what about a Middle Eastern favourite Shakshuka Eggs! In fact although the event is sold out take a look at one of Bruce's events at Elsworth at the Mill for some more inspiration. The Lebanese event looks amazing. And while you're there check out some of the other amazing themed events at Elsworth at the Mill!
Join us for a nice light hearted, but informative look at the humble egg in this week's podcast!
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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.