The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo |
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| Genre | Cooking |
| Directed by | Ed St Giles |
| Presented by | Rachel Khoo |
| Theme music composer | Samuel Sim |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production company(s) | Plum Pictures |
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| Original network | BBC Two |
| Original release | 19 March – 23 April 2012 |
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| Related shows | Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook: Cosmopolitan Cook; Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook: London |
The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo is a fun TV cooking show that first aired in the UK on BBC Two in 2012. It stars Rachel Khoo, a talented food writer and cook. The show takes you on a journey with Rachel from her super small kitchen in Paris, France. She teaches viewers how to make delicious French food in a simple way, just like people in Paris cook at home.
Discovering French Cooking with Rachel Khoo
Rachel Khoo studied at Le Cordon Bleu, a famous cooking school. In the show, she invites you into her tiny apartment in Belleville, Paris. This small space is also home to Paris's smallest restaurant, which only seats two people!
Rachel cooks many classic French dishes right in her little flat. She shares how Parisians truly cook and enjoy their food. It's a great way to learn about French culture through its amazing cuisine.
Episode Guide: Adventures in the Paris Kitchen
This section lists all the exciting episodes from The Little Paris Kitchen. Each episode features Rachel exploring Paris and cooking up new and classic French recipes.
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | 19 March 2012 | 1.69 | |
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Rachel introduces her special kitchen and her tiny two-person restaurant. She makes her own version of the French classic, croque madame. She also visits a Moroccan market in Paris to find fresh mint. Later, she explores a rooftop on the Grand Palais to get local honey for her madeleines. Featured recipes:
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| 2 | "Episode 2" | 26 March 2012 | 1.32 | |
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Rachel meets Christophe Vasseur, a top Parisian baker. She learns how to shape baguettes perfectly. She then gives a British twist to her oeufs en cocotte (eggs in pots) by serving them in teacups. For dessert, she creates a yummy chocolate pudding with a gooey salted caramel center. Featured recipes:
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| 3 | "Episode 3" | 2 April 2012 | 1.33 | |
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Rachel puts her own spin on cassoulet, a hearty dish from southern France, by turning it into a soup. She also makes the perfect chocolate mousse. She visits a famous Parisian cheese shop and Rungis, the world's biggest food market. There, she prepares steak tartare for a group of French butchers. Featured recipes:
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| 4 | "Episode 4" | 9 April 2012 | 1.16 | |
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Rachel cooks sticky chicken with a special lavender and lemon glaze. She also shows off her pâtisserie skills by making zesty grapefruit and pepper meringue tartlets. Like a true Parisian, Rachel takes a trip to the French seaside town of Trouville. A local fisherman treats her to delicious scallops with creamy mustard mayonnaise. Featured recipes:
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| 5 | "Episode 5" | 16 April 2012 | 1.43 | |
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Rachel visits one of Paris's best street markets. She meets Joel Thiebault, known as the 'king of vegetables' in France. Joel sells to top chefs worldwide. Rachel is looking for tasty beetroot for her amazing Puy lentil, beetroot, and goat's cheese salad. For dessert, Rachel serves light îles flottantes (floating islands). These are soft poached meringues floating on creamy vanilla custard. She also tries delicious Normandy oysters and prepares fancy garnishes with a Parisian chef. Featured recipes:
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| 6 | "Episode 6" | 23 April 2012 | 1.27 | |
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Rachel makes a classic quiche lorraine with a rich, creamy filling and flaky pastry. She visits a Vietnamese restaurant to see the latest Asian food trends in Paris. She also fulfills a dream by learning to make crêpes with a Parisian street vendor. Finally, she creates her own version of Beef Wellington – tender venison with caramelized onions and Dijon mustard wrapped in golden pastry. Featured recipes:
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