Rick Stein: From Venice To Istanbul

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February 2022
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Rick's culinary odyssey has brought him from historic Venice to the legendary city of Istanbul where he arrives in time for the bluefish season and catches a few himself while fishing on the Bosphorus. He also cooks lavish kofte kebabs with pistachios and the much-loved Black Sea dish - kapuska.
January 2022
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Rick's epic journey is nearing its completion as he leaves southern Greece for the shores of Western Turkey. On the Cesme Peninsula he enjoys creamy Armola cheese matured in goat skins, Urla's famous red wine, and the ultimate Turkish breakfast. He also cooks Turkey's iconic dish of Sultan's Delight - mouth-watering lamb s...
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Continuing his journey from Venice to Istanbul, Rick arrives in the Greek Peloponnese and samples memorable dishes like rooster stew, hilopites with mizithra cheese, and the best home-made moussaka he's ever had. In his Symi island kitchen he cooks galaktoboureko, Greece's all-time favourite dessert.
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Rick arrives in Northern Greece and the historic city of Ioannina where he tastes a traditional veal stifado and kotopita - the best chicken pie he's ever tasted. In the coastal city of Preveza he goes out prawn fishing and follows in the footsteps of Lord Byron to visit Messolonghi, a city where seafood is king. He cooks ...
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Rick Stein continues his Byzantine odyssey through Croatia and savours the famous native oysters of Ston. He then crosses the border to Albania, a country loved by Lord Byron. Together with his son Jack, they travel through a land that time forgot visiting shepherds in remote mountain expanses and meeting the country's gro...
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In the Byzantine city of Ravenna, Rick discovers Piadinas, street food dating back to Roman times before crossing the Adriatic Sea to Croatia - a first for Rick - and a chance to discover new dishes like pasticada, goat stew with peas, and lamb peka.
December 2021
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Rick Stein embarks on a new gastronomic road trip from Venice to Istanbul through the countries of the former Byzantine Empire - a melting pot of East and West. His journey begins in the magnificent city of Venice and on the idyllic Greek island of Symi he cooks some of his favourite Venetian dishes - seafood risotto, Tira...
February 2017
Rick arrives in the Greek Peloponnese where he samples Rooster Stew Hilopites with Mizithra Cheese and the best home-made moussaka he's ever had. In his Symi island kitchen he cooks Greece's all-time favourite dessert.
January 2017
Rick Stein arrives in Istanbul in time for the Bluefish season & catches a few himself while fishing on the Bosphorus. He also cooks lavish kofte kebabs with pistachios & the much-loved Black Sea dish - Kapuska. (Final)
December 2016
In Western Turkey, Rick Stein enjoys creamy Armola cheese matured in goat skins, Urla's famous red wine and the ultimate Turkish breakfast. He also cooks Sultan's Delight - lamb stew on a bed of aubergine puree.
Rick visits Northern Greece where he tastes a traditional Veal Stifado and Kotopita; goes prawn fishing in the coastal city of Preveza; and in Messolonghi, Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes and Souvlaki.
Rick Stein continues through Croatia & savours the famous native oysters. He then travels to Albania & with his son Jack, visits shepherds in remote mountain expanses & meet the country's ground-breaking chefs.
November 2016
Rick continues his gastronomic journey from Venice to Istanbul. In the Byzantine city of Ravenna he discovers Piadinas, street food dating back to Roman times before crossing the Adriatic Sea to Croatia.
Rick Stein's journey begins in the magnificent city of Venice and on the idyllic Greek island of Symi he cooks some of his favourite Venetian dishes: Seafood Risotto, Tiramisu and Gnocchi with Spider Crab.
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