How to make a really good side salad
A lot of people seem to miss the point when they make a salad. They just slice up a tomato, a bit of cucumber and tear off a bit of iceberg lettuce and call it a side salad – but that’s really not an appealing approach.
A proper salad should be a real mishmash of colours, […]
Taking the boredom out of baked potatoes
Lots of people consider baked potatoes to pretty boring, but if they’re done right they can make a really healthy, tasty meal.
The key is to get the texture of the potato right. Microwaving never does a potato justice. To get a crispy skin, you need to rub a little oil onto the potato after washing […]
Slimming World
I have just joined the club called Slimming World and it is for exactly what it says in the name - to get slim.
I have never tried a diet and was a bit dubious as to if it would work for me but so far i have lost 11.5 lb in 6 weeks and it […]
Philadelphia Recipes
I am a big fan of the Philadelphia cheese spread because not only does it go in your sandwich and jacket potato you can do so much more with it to make your tea time interesting.
The different recipes are:
Philly Tuna & Sweetcorn pasta bake
Sweet chili with linguini, prawns & coriander
Everso easy cheesecake
Garlic & herb crushed […]
Handheld Blenders
I have always owned a blender but recently i have purchased a hand held blender for when i am making my Soup for the winter season and it is so much more easier to use than the larger blenders. It is easier to store, clean and use.
You can spend as much or as little money […]
Celebrity Cook Books
With it now being the Christmas Period all the celebrity chefs have brought out a new cook book to make them some money over the festive season and they are selling like hot cakes.
The popular ones at the moment are:
Jamie Oliver - Jamies 30 minute meals
Nigella Lawson - Kitchen
Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall - River Cottage Everyday
Gino D’Acampo […]
Is top notch food Really Top notch?
5 Star Restraunts..
In the World of fine dining, the Michelin stars rule. A chefs career and reputation can be made by the award of this accolade, but it can also be the breaking of a chefs career.
But is it fair that such an organisation has such a hold over the lives of an industry which […]
Mexican Beef Stew
I have recently been inspired in eating food that will blow your pants off! I have always loved Mexican food but sometimes i feel like i want a change from the Nachos and Fajitas. This weekend i made a lovely Mexican Stew, It is a tomato based stew that will take a couple of hours […]
Tomato and Pineapple Chicken
This dish is the a perfect spring supper, it is light and refreshing as well as being very filling and comforting. It is best served with warm homemade garlic bread and boiled rice.
INGREDIENTS
2 kg chicken pieces, remove fat
200g tomato puree
400g chopped tomatoes
500g canned pineapple pieces
1 onion, finely diced
Large bunch of fresh basil
3 cloves of garlic, […]
Steak and Onion Sandwich
Sometimes the simplest foods can be the best and this steak and onion sandwich is an example of that. It is an excellent lunch dish or snack and it is also a great meal to help get you over a hangover. It is very comforting and very filling.
INGREDIENTS
1 onion cut into equal wedges
1 ½ tsp […]
Sausage and Apple Pie
Apples are beautiful in season at this time of year and are great for both savoury and sweet dishes. The following pie recipe is a great way of using up in season apples for a delicious supper dish or even a lunch snack.
INGREDIENTS
One frozen pie crust (of course, you can make your own if you […]
Lamb Chops with Mint and Lemon Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
15-20 new potatoes
4 lamb chops (leg steaks work well too)
Salt
Black pepper
5 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (juice and zest)
15 mint leaves (chopped)
METHOD
1. Put the potatoes in a deep pan with some well salted water and leave to boil.
2. Fully season the lamb chops with salt (sea salt is best) and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Grate lemon zest and chop […]
Chive Bread With Salmon
This dish is perfect for brunch or a nice lunch dish for the springtime. It is both light and refreshing and makes a nice change from the heavy food of the winter.
INGREDIENTS
75g fresh chives
509 light cream cheese
200g smoked salmon, sliced thinly
50g salmon roe
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
4 slices pumpernickel bread
METHOD
1. Using some cooking scissors, finely […]
Baked Onion Chicken Thighs with Umeboshi and Shiso
Umeboshi and Shisho are two traditional Japanese flavours which are often combined together, particularly when making sushi. Combined with the onions and chicken they make a wonderfully satisfying dish which goes great with traditional boiled rice.
INGREDIENTS
7 tablespoons olive oil
I large onion, finely chopped
Sea salt
Ground black pepper
10 ambush, stones removed
20 chopped shisho leaves
3 tablespoons sake
450g boneless […]
Austrian Chocolate Balls
INGREDIENTS
3 squares chocolate
3 oz margarine
8 oz sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla
10 oz flour
4 oz nuts, chopped
¼ tsp vanilla
8 oz confectioners sugar
2 tbs milk
METHOD
1. Melt the chocolate and margarine in a large saucepan.
2. When melted, remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in the sugar, egg yolk and vanilla.
3. Mix well to make an emulsion and […]