Classical Kitchen

Classical Kitchen

Take one foodie, one classical music lover and one Beautifully Simple meal. In this new podcast, food writer and MasterChef critic William Sitwell invites a fascinating guest into the Classical Kitchen, where they celebrate two life-long passions; music and food. Each week William will be creating one of six inspiring and easy to cook Beautifully Simple recipes, designed to invigorate your weekday evenings and make great meals simple. More information about these simple to cook recipes can be found on the Waitrose and Partners website: https://campaign.classicfm.com/classical-kitchen

Episodes

October 23, 2018 40 mins
Join William Sitwell as he welcomes award-winning Spanish chef and restaurateur, Jose Pizarro into the Classical Kitchen. Together they discuss olive picking in winter, the art of simple cooking and unearth Andalusian history through the 'El Amor Brujo' ballet. While talking, William and Jose enjoy one final feast; a Beautifully Simple Chorizo Patatas Bravas Salad with Paprika Mayonnaise. The pieces played in this episode are...
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Join William Sitwell as he welcomes Alexander Armstrong into the Classical Kitchen. Alexander is a BAFTA winning comedian and host of ‘Pointless’ on BBC One, but he’s also an accomplished bass-baritone singer who trained at Cambridge University. In this episode, William explores Xander’s culinary roots in 1970’s cookbooks, discovering his voice, and the splendour of Tudor evening-song. Together they prepare a fragrant dish close to...
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October 9, 2018 44 mins
Join William Sitwell once again as he welcomes presenter, author, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Myleene Klass into the Classical Kitchen. Here, Myleene recalls charting the stars to Holt’s Jupiter, playing her grand piano on the shores of a tropical island, and never quite getting the hang of grandma’s recipes. Together they prepare and enjoy this Beautifully Simple recipe: Aberdeen Angus Steak with Walnuts and a Ponzu Sauce. If ...
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October 2, 2018 37 mins
Join William Sitwell as he welcomes Eastender's star and Celebrity MasterChef winner Lisa Faulkner into the Classical Kitchen. In this episode, William uncovers Lisa’s passion for cooking, memories of table top ice-skating and the link between motherhood, a philanthropic sea captain and Handel’s Messiah. And together they prepare a light meal that packs a punch - Beautifully Simple Hainanese Chicken Rice with a honey and lime s...
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September 26, 2018 40 mins
Join William Sitwell as he welcomes Country File host and Smooth Classics DJ Margherita Taylor into the Classical Kitchen. Margherita and William discuss the hidden power of female composers, gatecrashing Italian weddings, and the classic beauty of cavolo nero cabbage, as they prepare and eat a Beautifully Simple winter warmer – Italian-style Beef & Mushroom Casserole. If you’ve been inspired by these conversations and want to...
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September 18, 2018 41 mins
Join William Sitwell as he welcomes broadcaster, Sunday Times bestselling author and Classic FM presenter John Suchet into the Classical Kitchen. John and William discuss Beethoven’s dreadful dinner parties, Tchaikovsky’s self-doubt, and John chops a leek for the first time as they prepare and eat their first Beautifully Simple recipe – Cod & Prawns with Fennel & White Wine. If you’ve been inspired by these conversations and wan...
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September 18, 2018 30 secs
Take one foodie, one classical music lover and one delicious meal. In each episode of Classical Kitchen, William Sitwell is joined in the kitchen by a fascinating guest to celebrate two life-long passions; music and food.
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