The culinary cauldron continues to bubble on “Great British Menu,” as the Scotland heat reaches its halfway point. Three chefs, armed with their whisks and their wits, are battling it out for the coveted chance to cook at a banquet held at the historic Blenheim Palace. The pressure is on, the stakes are high, and the dishes, inspired by great Britons of the past, are as inventive as they are delicious.
Judge Aktar Islam has the unenviable task of critiquing creations like a Scottish venison dish paying tribute to Nan Shepherd and the majestic Cairngorms. For dessert, an ambitious pudding featuring apple bavarois, Drambuie sorbet, and (wait for it) aerated white chocolate attempts to honor the legacy of Flora Macdonald. It’s a high-wire act of flavor and presentation, and not everyone will stick the landing.
This episode focuses on the main courses and desserts, two crucial components of any memorable meal. Who will impress the judges enough to stay in the running, and whose culinary dreams will crumble like a poorly executed shortbread? Tune in to find out.
“Great British Menu” airs Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 8:00 PM on BBC Two.
