BBC2: Raymond Blanc Kitchen Secrets Series 2

EPISODE SEVEN: SUMMER FRUITS

To be broadcast Monday 03 April, BBC2 at 8.30pm

The programme features a range of recipes for cooks of all abilities that are inspirational, yet achievable. In this episode Raymond demonstrates the versatility of the summers’ juiciest fruits.

To begin, a simple but impressive berry-strewn pavlova. Next a spicy cherry clafloutis sees the vibrant fruit cushioned in a bed of soft, sumptuous pastry. A ruby red fig tart adds a touch of decadence and the finale, an aromatic fruit soup topped with a delicate caramel cage and light bubbles of champagne. Raymond also travels to Fife to visit a traditional fruit farm to witness how his favourite variety of raspberry is grown despite the intemperate climate.

To view the recipes, visit the BBC website by clicking here.

Raymond Blanc's new book, Kitchen Secrets, featuring recipes from Kitchen Secrets Series 1 & 2 and many more, was published by Bloomsbury on 14 February and is available to buy from Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Brasserie Blanc, Maison Blanc, online and from bookstores.

Follow Raymond Blanc on Twitter

Read RB's Le Blog for the catering profession on the Caterer webiste