Feedback with Rick Stein

Meet Rick Stein

Rick Stein believes food is more than what’s on the plate—it’s about the people you share it with, the memories you create, and a few essential ingredients you can’t live without. From a simple Copernicus sausage in his fridge to an indulgent roast turbot with Hollandaise, Rick’s passion for food is rooted in joy and tradition as much as flavor.

Rick Stein's Christmas – Festive Recipes, Memories & Stories

In his new book, Rick Stein's Christmas – Festive Recipes, Memories & Stories, he shares childhood Christmas memories and present-day celebrations that make the season special. Whether cooking a family feast in Cornwall or jet-lagged in Australia, the festive spirit remains central.

Essential Ingredients

Fish
Olive oil
Garlic
Chillies
Salt
Pepper
Vinegar

Memorable Meals

"I think it's more down to who you’re with and where it is, than the food that makes a meal memorable."

"When I was on my tour, I went to Riley’s Fish Shack, in King Edward’s Bay, Tynemouth. It’s fantastic: two shipping containers lined with driftwood joined together on the beach. It was a really cold day, and they have little wood burners at table height. On the menu was exactly the right dish—a lovely crab soufflé with thermidor sauce."

Rick Stein’s memories and recipes emphasize that the true flavor of food comes from the experience and company sharing it.

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