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Behind the Scenes at ITV Calendar: Celebrating National Yorkshire Pudding Day 2026

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We Gave the BBC’s Chicken Arrabbiata Stew & Parmesan Dumplings a Gastro Pub Makeover

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Award-Winning Yorkshire Pudding Recipe – The Ultimate Guide

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Elegant restaurant interior with high-backed velvet chairs, white tablecloth dining tables, wooden ceiling beams, chandeliers, and a backlit wine display against exposed brick walls.

Running a restaurant means juggling service, staffing and standards all at once. This guide breaks down the essentials of restaurant kitchen hygiene, from investing in professional cleaning and extractor maintenance to enforcing food safety measures and strict staff protocols, helping you stay compliant and inspection-ready.

Traditional Polish rye bread served sliced with cold meats, pickles and mustard on a wooden table

A traditional Polish rye bread recipe inspired by a 1970s murder mystery night, where food, storytelling and heritage came together beautifully.

Raw bone-in beef short ribs on a wooden chopping board with visible marbling and thyme

Uncover the secrets of truly decadent beef ribs, braised to perfection, laced with red wine, and made luxurious with expert tips from Fallow’s Michelin-starred kitchen.

Grilled South African peach winter salad with tomatoes, labneh, fresh herbs and crisp flatbread served on a white platter.

A winter dish that feels like sunshine. This grilled South African peach salad pairs sweet, smoky fruit with creamy labneh, fresh herbs and crisp flatbread, a vibrant, seasonal recipe perfect for relaxed lunches or effortless entertaining.

Chris Blackburn, World Yorkshire Pudding Champion, standing in the ITV Calendar studio with two presenters and a young guest following a live broadcast ahead of National Yorkshire Pudding Day 2026.

A behind-the-scenes look at our ITV Calendar feature celebrating National Yorkshire Pudding Day 2026, from filming at home to live studio chat, sharing award-winning tips, proper Yorkshire tradition, and why this humble dish still means so much across the region and beyond.alt

Yorkshire Pudding and Roast Beef

The aroma of hot fat dances with the faint tang of baking yeast, a siren song beckoning you to the kitchen. You peek into the oven, witnessing golden domes rise like miniature mountains, their puffed edges promising pockets of crispy perfection. This, my friends, is no ordinary Sunday roast. This is National Yorkshire Pudding Day, a celebration of the UK’s fluffiest, eggy-est, gravy-gobbling glory.

Close-up of glossy dark chocolate-dipped pecan florentines cooling on parchment, alongside a luxurious Fortnum & Mason-inspired Christmas hamper wrapped with ribbon, festive packaging, and handwritten gift tags.

Florentines, friendship, and festive finesse, this exquisite recipe for Fortnum & Mason style pecan florentines is more than just a sweet indulgence. It’s a story of serendipity, elegance, and Yorkshire charm shared over tea and train tracks.

Overhead view of a glass jar filled with homemade cranberry sauce on crumpled brown paper, surrounded by fresh cranberries, berry compote and heather on a white wooden table.

If you’ve only ever bought it in a jar, this homemade cranberry sauce recipe is going to change your Christmas. Bright, tangy and gently spiced, it takes 15 minutes in one pan and can be made ahead, frozen and used with turkey, leftovers and even your Yorkshire puds.

Pan-fried spiced chicken breast served on a pool of creamy Indian-style sauce with crispy diced potatoes, mange tout, baby corn and naan bread, styled on a grey plate with a bottle of red wine in a modern kitchen setting.

This creamy Indian chicken is pure fakeaway comfort: tender spiced chicken breasts, a silky, garam masala-laced cream sauce, crispy diced potatoes and warm naan on the side. It’s big on flavour, low on faff, and the perfect way to turn basic chicken, cream and potatoes into something special.

Four antique spoons filled with vibrant taco seasoning spices – paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper – with coriander seeds scattered on a dark background.

Skip the supermarket sachets, this homemade taco seasoning blends bold, authentic spices for the ultimate flavour boost. Learn why DIY is better, and get a next-level recipe you’ll keep coming back to.