Advent Day 15: Ask the experts winning question!

Congratulations to Alice Gordon who asked 'when making Moules marinière, do the finely chopped shallots get cooked separately first?'

Chef Colin Westal, who used to manage a fishmongers business, was on hand to give the perfect answer. Moules marinière would make a great starter for your Christmas meal too! Don't forget to follow along with the rest of our festive advent calendar on Twitter and Instagram using #LeCordonBleuXmas