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Get ready for the ultimate Christmas cooking inspiration on this festive episode of the Good Food Podcast! Host Samuel Goldsmith is joined by Hang Fire BBQ’s Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn. The award-winning pitmasters, BBC hosts, and icons of the UK barbecue scene share their best holiday recipes, Christmas barbecue tips, and festive food stories. In this episode, Sam and Shauna dive into their journey from Cardiff students to celebrated restaurateurs, including their legendary American BBQ road trip, their unforgettable encounter with Dolly Parton, and the launch of Wales’ first Fire and Barbecue Festival. They reveal their go-to Christmas dinner ideas, from brined and smoked turkey to flavour-packed Southern sides, plus honest confessions about holiday kitchen disasters, guilty pleasures, and the Christmas dishes they love (and loathe!). Whether you're planning a Christmas barbecue, looking for festive entertaining ideas, or just want new holiday cooking inspiration, this episode serves up practical tips, heartwarming stories, and plenty of laughs. Tune in for Christmas recipes, barbecue techniques, and festive food ideas to make your holiday season unforgettable.Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn are fire chefs, street food pioneers, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, and TV presenters. They launched their BBQ brand Hang Fire in 2013 after a Southern US road trip, mastering American BBQ and Southern cuisine. Credited with kickstarting Wales’ street food and pop-up movement, they have won awards for sustainable, creative cooking and authored the international bestseller Hang Fire: Adventures in American BBQ. Stars of BBC’s Sam & Shauna’s Big Cookout, they now focus on teaching backyard BBQ, hosting festivals, creating bespoke events, recipe writing, and making regular TV and radio appearances.Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this festive episode, host Samuel Goldsmith welcomes Suzanne Mulholland, also known as The Batch Lady. Known for transforming family cooking with her batch cooking techniques, Suzanne shares insights from her new Channel 4 show, 'Batch from Scratch: The Batch Lady Saves Christmas.' Suzanne discusses her methods for preparing Christmas meals in advance to save time and reduce stress, offering tips and tricks for efficient kitchen management during the holidays. From make-ahead dishes to managing oven space, Suzanne's practical approach to holiday cooking ensures a joyful and relaxed Christmas celebration. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join a delightful cook-along featuring Mary Berry’s favorite festive dish: fish pie. Learn about the essential ingredients, including fresh fish and prawns, and master the art of making a creamy cheese sauce. Follow step-by-step directions for adding vibrant peas and eggs, and find out how to create the perfect potato topping. As the pie bakes to a golden perfection, get ready to impress your guests with this comforting recipe that brings warmth to any gathering.

In this festive episode of The Good Food Podcast, host Samuel Goldsmith welcomes the legendary Dame Mary Berry. Mary shares heartwarming stories from her childhood, insights into her 90th year, and the inspiration behind her new book, Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes. The conversation covers family traditions, memorable moments with celebrity friends, and practical tips for stress-free holiday cooking. Mary reveals her favourite Christmas dishes, confesses her culinary shortcuts, and offers timeless advice on food, family, and relationships. Whether you’re looking for recipe inspiration or a dose of Mary’s signature warmth and wisdom, this episode is a holiday treat you won’t want to miss. Dame Mary Berry is the nation's favourite baker and author of over 70 books, including the bestselling Mary Berry Cooks, Mary Berry's Absolute Favourites, Mary Berry At Home and Mary Berry's Baking Bible. She was the much-loved judge on the BBC's The Great British Bake Off and has been teaching the nation to cook for over four decades. Cordon Bleu trained in Paris, Mary began her career as a magazine cookery editor before publishing her first cookery book in 1966. Mary is also an AGA expert and taught AGA masterclasses for many years from her home with Lucy Young. In 2009 Mary was awarded the highly coveted Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2012 she was made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join host Samuel Goldsmith for a festive special as he welcomes legendary chef Rick Stein to unwrap the magic of Christmas. In this heartwarming episode, Rick shares cherished family traditions from his Cotswolds childhood, reveals the inspiration behind his new book Rick Stein’s Christmas, and offers a peek into his own holiday table, complete with roast goose, Christmas Eve fish, and the secrets to perfect gravy. Discover how Rick blends British and German traditions, navigates family memories both joyful and bittersweet, and brings his signature warmth to every festive feast. From Boxing Day leftovers to sparkling Shiraz, and even a few culinary confessions, this episode is packed with stories, laughter, and practical tips for your own celebrations. Pour yourself something festive, grab a mince pie, and settle in for a delicious conversation that captures the true spirit of Christmas with one of Britain’s most beloved chefs.Rick Stein's passion for using good-quality local produce and his talent for creating delicious recipes in his books and restaurants have won him a host of awards, accolades and fans. As well as presenting a number of television series, he has published many best-selling cookery books, including French Odyssey, Coast to Coast, Far Eastern Odyssey, Rick Stein's Long Weekends and Rick Stein’s India. Rick has always believed in showcasing local seafood and farm produce in his four restaurants in Padstow, Cornwall, where he also has a cookery school, food shops and a pub in the nearby village of St Merryn. In 2018 Rick was awarded an CBE for services to the economy. He divides his time between Padstow, London and Australia, where he also has two seafood restaurants by the sea in Mollymook, and Port Stephens NSW. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join Samuel Goldsmith on The Good Food Podcast as he welcomes celebrated cookery writer Skye McAlpine for a festive, food-filled conversation perfect for anyone looking for Christmas cooking inspiration and holiday hosting tips. Skye shares the stories behind her new book, The Christmas Companion, and reveals how she brings warmth, style, and a little magic to the holiday season. Discover Skye’s unique blend of Venetian and English Christmas traditions, her go-to holiday recipes, memorable kitchen “disasters,” and her smart approach to stress-free festive entertaining. From the secrets to a standout Christmas cake to the art of embracing easy festive shortcuts, Skye offers practical advice to elevate your celebrations without the overwhelm. Whether you're planning a cosy family Christmas, hosting a festive gathering, or simply searching for new holiday food ideas, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, and plenty of seasonal cheer. Skye McAlpine is a cookery writer who believes that food tastes best when shared with others. She is the author of three other books, A Table in Venice, A Table for Friends and A Table Full of Love, writes a monthly column for The Sunday Times and has contributed to publications from around the world, including vogue.com, Vanity Fair, Corriere della Sera and Conde Naste Traveller. In 2021 she launched her own created range of homeware, Skye McAlpine TAVOLA. Skye divides her time between London and Venice with her husband, Anthony, and her two sons, Aeneas and Achille. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices