Pork cheeks are a frequently overlooked cut of meat. Cheeks are a tough lean cut of meat, but when cooked slowly over a low heat, they transform into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth wonder. Definitely worth a try! Servings: 4 main portionsPrep time: 15 minutesCooking time: 3.5 hours Ingredients: 4 large pork cheeks 2 tablespoons olive oil…
Colourful Prawn Tacos
Whipped up in less than 20 minutes with almost no cooking at all, this colourful dish is both fun and easy to make. You can easily swap around the ingredients according to your preferences or what you have available in your pantry or fridge. Servings: 2 main portions or 6 starter/tapas portions (makes 6 tacos)Prep…
Chocolate Lava Cakes
One dessert to rule them all! Easy and quick to make with readily available ingredients, the main issue here is mustering self-control not to make these on a weekly (or daily!) basis. Servings: 2 fondants using ramekins 8 cm in diameter (can serve 2-4 depending on how indulgent you feel!)Prep time: 10 minutesCooking time: 9-12…
Pork Souvlaki and Homemade Tzatziki
Aaah Greek food. Simplicity and deliciousness. A recipe that is older than Aristotle or even Homer himself. Grilled skewered meat served with fresh tzatziki and warm pitta bread. What’s not to love? Servings: 4 peoplePrep time: 30 minutesMarinating time: ideally overnight Ingredients: For the meat skewers: 800g of boneless pork collar cut into 2cm chunks…
Thai-flavoured Salmon Quinoa Salad
I stumbled upon this recipe while experimenting with thai salmon fish cakes. This make use of fresh thai flavours that compliment the natural fatty nature of the salmon to create this delicious and flavorsome meal. Brilliant as a quick lunch or dinner, this will not disappoint. Serves: 2 large main portionsCooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients:…
Truffle-infused Mashed Potatoes
It’s not much of a ground-breaking discovery, but trust me, a bit of truffle oil gives a completely different profile to the usual mashed potatoes. Give it a try, and let me know what you think. Serves: 4 side portionsPrep time: 5 minutesCooking time: 20-30 minutes (depending on the size of your potatoes) Ingredients: 6-8…
The No-Knead Sourdough Pizza
To those who know me, it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Neapolitan pizza. Once I (sort of) mastered that (thanks to an incredible guy called Alex – check him out on https://www.frenchguycooking.com/), I was sure I would never cook any other form of pizza ever again. The problem is, once I found…
Fresh Basil Pesto
Making your own pesto with fresh basil will always trump store-bought versions. This sauce originated in Genoa and as with most Italian dishes, shines in its simplicity. The traditional method using a mortar and pestle yields a creamy consistency. Alternatively, if you’re in a rush, you can whizz up a quick but completely different version…
Sri Lankan Chicken
A one pot wonder from Sri Lanka where all you have to do is load up your pot with a bunch of amazing spices and chicken then wait for it to cook. Oh and it fills your house with most incredible aromas of the east! This was first introduced to me over two decades ago,…
Sticky Oven BBQ Beef (or Pork) Ribs
Show stopper. Slow cooked. Sticky. Juicy. Smoky. Delicious. Almost no effort at all. Just a little patience. Well worth the wait. Servings: 2-3 people, up to 4 people if served pulled in sliders.Prep time: 10 minsMarinating time: 0 mins – 24 hours (overnight ideally)Cooking times: 3.5 hours – 5 hours according to your preference; 5-10…
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