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Cheesy Leeks - and an alternative Creamy Leeks
A glorious cheesy delight to add to a Sunday roast. I'm not a fan of cauliflower cheese but the oniony taste from the leeks is a game changer. Ingredients 1 large leek 1 tablespoon cooking oil or butter 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour 200 ml milk ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 80 g mature cheddar (finely grated and divided) Instructions Preheat the oven to 180°C Finely slice the leek Place a medium sized pan over a low to medium heat then add the oil or butter Cook the leek, lid o
Aug 12, 2020


Crushed Roasted New Potatoes
No peeling, easy win. Ingredients Baby new potatoes 3 tbsp olive oil 1½ teaspoons sea salt flakes Method Boil the potatoes until tender. When cooked, drain then sit the colander on top of the empty pan to dry the potatoes. Preheat the oven to 220ºC/200ºC fan then pour the oil into a small, shallow roasting tin and heat for 5 minutes. Crush the potatoes slightly with a fork. They should have rough edges but not be completely broken up. Turn the potatoes in the oil and then ro
Jun 6, 2020


Grilled Parmesan Broccoli
I grill this due to most of my other recipe being for roasting or frying. You could, however, do that instead. The main point is to make broccoli better by adding crispy cheesy bits. Ingredients Tender stem broccoli or broccoli florets 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional) Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon I didn't use chilli flakes for the pictures as
Jun 6, 2020


Butter-Braised Cabbage
This is a nice dish to switch up your Sunday roast veg. Yes mum - another one full of butter! People don't need a recipe for salad though. Ingredients 1 small head cabbage - any works 4 tbsp butter Salt 2-3 tbsp stock (optional but stops the butter burning and adds flavour) Method Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-low heat until mostly melted. Add cabbage and coat. Place stock (if using) and remaining 1 tablespoon butter on top of the cabbage. Cover and
Jun 2, 2020


Perfect Roast Potatoes
I love a roastie and have spent years perfecting what, for me, is the perfect method. I've also made it hassle-free, I don't par boil at all and I don't think they suffer for it. Ingredients Potatoes, peeled. Ideally maris piper or the red ones 1 large onion 4 cloves garlic Goose fat Polenta (enough to sprinkle potatoes) Method Preheat oven to high (around 200C) Peel potatoes and place in a bowl Peel onion and cut into quarters and add to bowl Peel garlic cloves (or just pu
Jan 15, 2020
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