For the chicken schnitzel:
2 chicken breasts, butterflied and lightly beaten
50g plain flour
1 egg
75g panko breadcrumbs
2tsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp paprika
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt and pepper
For the celeriac & apple remoulade:
250g celeriac, pee...
2-3 large red onions, cut into chunky wedges
2-3 fresh red chillies, thinly sliced
3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 bay leaves
350ml apple cider vinegar
350ml water
50g caster sugar
20g sea salt
1 tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp black peppercorns
½ tsp pink peppercorns
½ tsp coriander seeds<...
For the Piri-Piri Chicken:
1 whole chicken, spatchcocked or cut into pieces
1 batch fresh Piri-Piri sauce (2025-07-30 08:00:04 +0000 UTC
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300g smoked streaky bacon
12-16 fresno chillies
2 red peppers
1 red onion
4-6 garlic cloves
6-8 sprigs thyme, tide together
4tablespoons brown sugar
2tablespoon maple syrup
150ml red wine vinegar
150ml water
1 shot espresso
Rendered bacon fat (from earlier)
Start by finel...
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2 medium aubergines
3-4 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to season
For the glaze:
3tbsp harissa paste
3tbsp honey
3tbsp pomegranate balsamic vinegar*
To serve:
200g thick Greek yoghurt
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
1 small handful fresh coriander, chopped
Drizzle of good...
6 egg yolks
250g Gochujang paste (fermented Korean red pepper paste)
Method:
Prepare the Gochujang Base
Start by spooning or piping a generous layer of gochujang into the base of a clean, shallow container. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface, then create 6 small i...
Choux Pastry Base
120ml milk
120ml water
115g unsalted butter
2g salt
2g sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
170g strong white flour
250g eggs (approx. 4–5 large eggs, beaten)
Flavourings
10g fresh parsley, finely chopped
10g fresh chives, finely chopped
1 thick cut rib-eye steak (approx. 350-400g)
2-3tbsp olive oil
75g butter
10 thyme sprigs - tied together
1 garlic bulb, cut in half
1 banana shallot, peeled & finely diced
2tbsp green peppercorns
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
50ml brandy or cognac
1tsp Dijon mustard
200ml beef stock
...
400g red chillies (Fresnos or similar)
8-10 garlic cloves
1L water
30g fine sea salt (for a 3% brine)
100-150ml pickle juice (from sweet & sour gherkins)
50g olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional (for serving):
Pickled gherkins, breadcrumbs, oil for frying
Method: 2025-07-09 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
475g Sriracha (or any THICK Hot Sauce)
For the sherbet coating:
50g caster sugar
10-12g citric acid (baking grade)
¼-½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (adjust to desired fizz)
Method:
Make the Roll-Up Base
Start by pouring the Sriracha directly onto a tray lin...
150-200g dried chilies (I used Kashmiri, Ancho, Arbol and Fresno)
6 dried Guajillo chili peppers, destemmed and deseeded
1 red pepper, roasted and peeled
2tbsp cumin seeds
2tbsp coriander seed
1tbsp caraway seeds
3-4 garlic cloves, finely minced or crushed
1tbsp tomato paste
3tbsp olive oil (plus extr...
120g red Thai or African bird’s-eye chillies, stems removed
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
4-5 cloves garlic, peeled
Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
50ml red wine vinegar
50ml extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
25...
1 jar Calabrian chilli peppers in oil, whole
4-6 garlic cloves
75g sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbsp dark balsamic vinegar
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more as needed)
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
3-4 fresh basil leaves
Method:
Drain the Chillies 2025-06-14 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Poolish:
50g Water
50g Strong Flour (00)
1g Yeast
Dough:
Poolish ferment
1g Yeast
520g Flour
325g Water
11g Fine Sea Salt
Make the Poolish
In a mixing bowl, combine the water, flour ...
250g shallots, peeled (about 6-8 Thai red shallots 'Hom dang' )
1 bulb garlic, cloves peeled & separated
30g galangal, thinly sliced
50g dried shrimp
75g dried red chillies, stems and seeds removed
1 tsp shrimp paste
50g palm sugar
80g tamarind paste
4 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp salt
150m...
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp cardamom seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
¼ tsp caraway seeds
½ tsp black peppercorns
50g fresh coriander, roughly chopped
50g fresh parsley, roughly chopped
10g fresh mint
1 lemon, zest & juice (to taste)
4-6 green jalapeño chillies
2-4 cloves garlic
½ tsp koshe...
Maris Piper potatoes
Olive oil
Sea salt
Black pepper
Preheat your oven to 190ºC. Wash the potatoes and cut them into chip-sized batons, leaving the skin on for added texture and flavour. Place them in a bowl of clean water to rinse off excess starch and prevent oxidising. Once all are ...
2025-05-31 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post2 medium onions, peeled and roughly chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, peeled
30g fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
10 Kpakpo shito peppers (or substitute with Scotch Bonnets), stems removed
300ml vegetable oil
40g tomato paste
50g dried shrimp powder
50g ground dried fish
1 star anise
½tsp ground c...
40–50 large pitted green olives
75g chorizo, finely diced
50g firm goat’s cheese, diced
50g cream cheese
4 anchovies in olive oil, drained
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp curly parsley, chopped
1 tsp cracked black pepper
100g plain flour
2 eggs, beaten
100g panko breadcrumbs
Salt and herbs...
300g unsalted butter
1 x 70cl bottle of whisky
Method:
Brown the Butter
Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until it begins to foam, stirring frequently. Continue until the milk solids turn golden brown and the butter smells nutty and toasty. Remov...
400g feta cheese, diced
250g ricotta cheese
1tbsp fresh or dried thyme
2-3 tbsp honey
1tbsp smoked paprika
1tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
1tbsp harissa paste
1 lemon, zested
12 sheets filo pastry
100g butter, melted
100g hot honey, to finish
Method:
In a mixing bo...
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Chicken tenders
2 whole eggs
200g plain flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 packs instant ramyun noodles (e.g., Nongshim)
Seasoning packets from ramyun
Oil for deep frying
Method
Place the dry ramyun noodles into a bowl. Use a rolling pin to crush the noodles into small shar...
2025-05-01 15:45:05 +0000 UTC View PostChicken tenders
2 whole eggs
200g plain flour
1tsp salt
1tsp black pepper
Oil for deep frying
Method:
Season the flour with salt and black pepper and whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
Dip the chicken tenders in...
For the Stock
500g water
1 piece kombu
2 dried shiitake mushrooms
For the Marinade
250g soy sauce
250g kombu & shiitake stock
125g honey
2 spring onions, greens sliced
½ onion, finely diced
2 chillies, diced
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
4–5 coriand...
For the Dough
300g strong white bread flour
1tsp ground cardamom
30g sugar
6g salt
15g yeast
120g whole milk
1 large egg
100g butter, softened
For the Filling
150g dark brown sugar
2tbsp ground cinnamon
100g butter, softened
For the Cream C...
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French Shortcrust Pastry (Pâte Brisée)
225g plain flour
15g sugar
¼ tsp salt
110g cold butter, cubed
1 large egg yolk, beaten
3 tbsp ice-cold water
Croissant Frangipane
100g butter
100g sugar
2 eggs
150g croissants, toasted with and blitzed into fine cru...
250g croissants
25g unsalted butter
50g golden caster sugar
80g pecans, roughly chopped
50g white chocolate
½ tsp cinnamon
100g butter, room temperature
Pinch of salt
Method
Preheat the oven to 160ºC. Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread them out on a baking...
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25g butter
2 medium bananas
4tbsp light brown sugar
900g ground beef (80/20)
2tsp salt
1tsp black pepper
8 slices smoked streaky bacon, cooked until crispy
4 brioche buns
8 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
8 slices cheese (cheddar or American)
Method
Mak...
2025-03-27 16:41:53 +0000 UTC View Post
2kg chicken thighs (skin removed)
500g peanuts
1-2tbsp light brown sugar
1tbsp salt
1tsp MSG.
Method
Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Lay the chicken skins flat on a lined baking tray, season generously with salt, and roast until golden brown and crisp, about 25-30 minutes. Drain the rend...
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For the stock:
500g Water
1 piece Kombu
2 dried Shiitake mushrooms
For the marinade:
250g Soy Sauce
250g Kombu & Shiitake Stock
125g Honey
2 Spring Onions (greens, sliced)
1/2 Onion (finely diced)
2 Chillies (diced)
2-3 Garlic cl...
