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Melting Pot

You're not bad at cooking, you just don't know the science. Melting Pot is here to help.

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Welcome to Melting Pot
You're not bad at cooking, you just don't know the science. Melting Pot is here to help.
17 Feb 2025,2 mins
1. Crispy outside, Juicy inside
Flaming food with chef Rex de Guzman, plus actress Bangs Garcia and scientist Big Manny
25 Feb 2025,26 mins
2. Spice Rack Hack
How to get the best out of your spice rack with resident scientist Big Manny.
25 Feb 2025,25 mins
3. Comfort Food
Why carbs feel like a warm hug with Belfast Giants Bo Hanson and Melting Pot’s Big Manny.
25 Feb 2025,17 mins
4. Salad, Soup & Sauce
How to blend the perfect sauce and dressing with resident scientist Big Manny.
25 Feb 2025,19 mins
5. Flour Power
How to perfectly blend flour, sugar and eggs. Big Manny says it’s a piece of cake!
25 Feb 2025,17 mins
6. Fish & Chips - Takeaway Bonus
Recapping each Melting Pot lesson by making the nation’s favourite. It’s a Chef’s kiss!
25 Feb 2025,17 mins