Loaded Tornado Potatoes

So now we are hitting summer what better way to celebrate this weather than dining out side more often and firing up the BBQ. Below is a recipe for my Loaded Tornado Potatoes, these twisty delights really bring the party to any BBQ banquet table and make for the perfect pimped up side to morning barbie staples. Ingredients: Albert Bartlett Rooster Potatoes Hand full of … Continue reading Loaded Tornado Potatoes

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Absolute classic dish and one that is always going to make you feel comforted and content after eating. Ingredients Spaghetti (I got a packet of dry from the supermarket but fresh will do also, even home made) 3 eggs 5 rashers of smoked streaky bacon sliced into squares 2 shallots diced fine 1 tablespoon of garlic paste 1 knob of butter Dried Oregano Salt Pepper … Continue reading Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Ham & Cheese Sauce Savoury Crepe

Not a got a sweet tooth? Savoury pancakes are just as delicious. Serve up this melting ham and cheese combo as a breakfast treat or speedy dinner alternative. Ingredients  For the sauce: 250ml whole milk 20g butter 1 heaped tbsp of plain flour 100g cheddar cheese grated Nutmeg to grate Salt & pepper to season The rest: Traditional crepe batter – see above recipe. Boiled … Continue reading Ham & Cheese Sauce Savoury Crepe

Spruced Up Sprouts!

“Everybody has an opinion on sprouts, they’re always either the best or the worst part of the dinner. Either way, I’m looking to give you the upper hand and have everyone at the table diving in to have a spoon of these bad boys. Using a combination of complementary ingredients, these sprouts will hit the mark and leave you and your guests wanting more.” IngredientsLarge … Continue reading Spruced Up Sprouts!

The Best Christmas Turkey

“Don’t have a christ-mess and overdo the turkey this year, there’s nothing worse than the star of the show being overdone and dry. My recipe below will help you make a foolproof centrepiece for your Christmas spread. That way, you can sit back after a successful meal and celebrate with a few cheeky drinks and Gin-gle all the way.” IngredientsTurkey crown(I used a 2.5kg one, … Continue reading The Best Christmas Turkey

Super Crispy Roast Potatoes

“Now the turkey’s sorted, it’s time to make a couple of sides to really get the feast going. I get asked all the time how I get my roasties so crispy on the outside yet fluffy and soft in the centre. As well as this recipe being vegan (using no animal fats) there’s also a special ingredient – read on to find out.” IngredientsLarge bag … Continue reading Super Crispy Roast Potatoes

Nana’s Lancashire Hot Pot

This one reminds me of my Nan and all the time we’d go round and have celebratory hot pots for all sort of different occasions. Served with her fav side dish mushy peas or ‘shirt lifters’ (because peas make you fart) as she used to call them! 😂 Ingredients 1 large glass of red wine 500ml beef stock 1 teaspoon beef gravy granules  2 large … Continue reading Nana’s Lancashire Hot Pot

Easy Cheats Tonkotsu Ramen

This easy on the purse lunch/dinner is perfect for back to uni students or quick easy midweek meals when you want to save some cash and quickly rustle up some tasty food. Ingredients 1 packet Tonkatsu ramen Teaspoon of soy topped up with water to submerge 1 tomato 3 smoked bacon rashers 1 egg Spring onions Salt and Pepper Sesame seeds for decoration Method 1. Preheat … Continue reading Easy Cheats Tonkotsu Ramen

Layered Coffee Jar Lunches

One of my big things is sustainability and one of the great things about coffee jars and sauce jars is you can reuse them to make amazing one pot lunches. Get your jars, wash them out and reuse them as part of this purse-friendly lunch solution. Ingredients Pack of 4 Chicken Thighs Knob of butter Frozen Peas Runner Beans Broccoli Salt & Pepper Packet of … Continue reading Layered Coffee Jar Lunches