Melting Pot Podcast
You're not bad at cooking, you just don't know the science. Melting Pot is here to help.
The Maillard Reaction, osmosis, emulsion... Cooking is chemistry done every day. Jay Behrouzi and Big Manny lift the lid on the science behind some of her favourite dishes.
Across this six-part series; we visit the kitchens of British-Filipino chef Rex De Guzman's and actress Bangs Garcia. Conversations features Iranian chef Kazem Ashourzadeh to American ice hockey player Bo Hanson. And we rub shoulders with private chef Nelson Reposo as well as the Mancunian Baker behind Mr Manakeesh.
Welcome to the culinary delights of a migrant’s Melting Pot in the UK.
Episodes to download
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6. Fish & Chips - Takeaway Bonus
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Recapping each Melting Pot lesson by making the nation’s favourite. It’s a Chef’s kiss!
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5. Flour Power
Tue 25 Feb 2025
How to perfectly blend flour, sugar and eggs. Big Manny says it’s a piece of cake!
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4. Salad, Soup & Sauce
Tue 25 Feb 2025
How to blend the perfect sauce and dressing with resident scientist Big Manny.
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3. Comfort Food
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Why carbs feel like a warm hug with Belfast Giants Bo Hanson and Melting Pot’s Big Manny.
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2. Spice Rack Hack
Tue 25 Feb 2025
How to get the best out of your spice rack with resident scientist Big Manny.
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1. Crispy outside, Juicy inside
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Flaming food with chef Rex de Guzman, plus actress Bangs Garcia and scientist Big Manny
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Welcome to Melting Pot
Mon 17 Feb 2025
You're not bad at cooking, you just don't know the science. Melting Pot is here to help.
