The background to how I came to fall in love with bao buns is not what you might expect to hear. Almost a year after visiting an Asian tapas restaurant in Iceland I finally made them after dreaming of the pork belly bao buns we had that night most nights however these were so good... Continue Reading →
Beef and mushroom in oyster sauce with noodles
Ingredients400g of diced beef, or sirloin beef stripscornflouroyster sauce 3 to 4 tablespoonsdark soy sauce 3 tablespoonssesame oil for cooking and for garnish before servingsesame seedsmushrooms choppedOne onion finely choppedgreen beanscourgette choppedOne nest of noodles per two adults,chicken stock pot 1 litrebeef stock pot 500mlchinese five spice 2 teaspoonsgarlic granules 1 teaspoononion powder 1 teaspoonspring... Continue Reading →
Airfryer Asian style crabcakes
If I have to describe these in one word, it would be "More". Now there is a backstory to these crabcakes and that is that this is my lovely Mam's recipe and I know if she was here right now she would be delighted to see that I have cracked how to cook them in... Continue Reading →
Sweet and sticky slowcooker homemade bbq chicken wings
Balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons1 chicken stock potTomato sauce 4 tablespoonsHoney 4 to 6 tablespoonsWorcestestershire sauce 6 tablespoonsBrown sugar 3 tablespoonsWholegrain mustard 2 tablespoonsCrushed chilli flakes 1 teaspoonGarlic granules 4 teaspoonsOnion salt 3 teaspoonsGround black pepper 2 teaspoonsSmoked paprika 4 teaspoonsCayenne pepper 1 teaspoonPaprika 2 teaspoonsHoney & Tomato sauce- extra for adding mid way through the... Continue Reading →
Garlic chicken with pancetta in a creamy leek and mushroom sauce.
Ingredients chicken thighs - I use 800grams cornflour -enough to coat the chicken lightly garlic powder two tablespoons smoked pancetta -one packgarlic oilgarlic cloves gratedleekspunnet of mushroomsOne tub of creme fraicheOne chicken stock pot mixed with 800ml of hot waterwholegrain mustard 2 tablespoonsMixed Mediterranean herbs 1 tablespoonsonion powder 1 tablespoonWhite wine vinegar 2 tablespoons ... Continue Reading →
Why I am hanging on to the slow life
As I sat in my empty house for the first time on my own in over seven months and wiped the tears from my eyes whilst simultaneously enjoying the silence , I sat back and inhaled a deep breath and as I let my breath go my mind kicked into overdrive, not quiet used to... Continue Reading →
Mediterranean seafood stew
This is a dish you can batch cook, is perfect for lunch or dinner time, goes with pasta, rice or potatoes and tastes even better on day two so I recommend doubling up on the ingredients so you have enough for the next day. It goes even better with crusty white bread and a glass... Continue Reading →
Sundried tomato and lemon chicken tray bake with roasted garlic baby potatoes
Ingredients Chicken oyster thigh fillets (6 to 8 thighs will feed a family of four) Half a jar of Sundried tomatoes and a little oil from the jar Green beans one packet One small bag of salad potatoes or baby potatoes Rapeseed Lowcal oil One chicken stock pot Lemon pepper mix: generous amount per thigh... Continue Reading →
Sweet and smoky slow cooked bbq ribs
So a long time ago I fell out of love with my slow cooker but after todays delicious slow cooked ribs with homemade bbq sauce I may be encouraged to play around with it again. I always loved the appeal of one however when cooking I love the tasting and smells during the cooking process... Continue Reading →



