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Charred Lemon Caper Sprouts
Sprout trials number 2. Did this one in the air fryer because it would be great to save oven space on Christmas Day. These were really nice and I will make again, but too zesty for Christmas Dinner. The old people would faint. Ingredients   250g sprouts cut in half 1-2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup capers  Method  If using, heat oven to 180C (I used the air fryer roasting setting). Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil
4 days ago


Honey Dijon Brussels Sprouts with Capers
Alix loves sprouts, I need them to be better. In anticipation of Christmas Dinner we're practicing different enhancements. This one was really nice although I'm concerned the parents will find them too sweet. Ingredients   250g brussels sprouts 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp honey Salt and pepper 2 tbsp capers  Instructions  Preheat oven to 220°C. Coat a baking sheet with oil or line with baking paper. Whisk together olive oil, mustard, and honey. Slice bru
Dec 1


Smoked Rice
This is very rich for a side so I'd keep that in mind for what you put it on the side of. It's a creamy, rich rice that looks like rice...
Jun 13


Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
Used the tea towel method I see in a lot of Mexican recipes for this and I do think it softenend the toasted rice. I'm going to remake...
Mar 26


Authentic Mexican Rice
This is a none spicy Mexican rice. I have never freid rice until brown before cooking it before, it make it retain and certain amount of...
Feb 20


Crispy Seaweed
My favourite thing from the chinese and it's getting so expensive so I was determined to master at home. First bits went brown...
Jan 27


Yorkshire Puddings - the best recipe!
I can't belive it, after hundreds of Yorkshiore puddings from various recipes (you did me dirty James Martin) the best one was - the one...
Dec 18, 2024


Yorkshire Puddings - Serious Eats Version
My old Yorkshire Pudding recipe began to fail me so I feel out with them for a long time, but in aid of Christmas I am back testing...
Dec 11, 2024


Festive Nachos
Not so much a recipe but a cool spin for Christmas. Also good if you're making festive parmos as it's lots of the same ingredients. ...
Dec 5, 2024


Nigella's (very easy) Mac & Cheese
This has got to be the easiest thing to make and yes, it's really nice. Going to become a staple week night dish in our house....
Nov 15, 2024


Air Fryer Croutons – Butter version
Superior to the olive oil version in taste and crunch. Ingredients  2 slices white bread, cubed 1 tsp parsley leaf ½ tsp garlic powder...
Sep 27, 2024


Steak Diane Sauce
Version three! This one is our favourite so far. It yeilds more sauce and is nice and thick. It's worth taking time to simmer it down,...
Sep 9, 2024


Diane Sauce
I have a Diane-ish sauce on here which I've made up over the years. This is a proper recipe by a real chef. It's a really good sauce...
Aug 9, 2024


Gnocchi Gratin
This is an excellent alternative side dish. Nice and creamy with a bit of crunch from the breadcrumbs. Ingredients 250g mascarpone...
Jul 29, 2024


BLT with Fried Tomatoes
Onwards we fry. AT made these and they were very excellent. Enhanced with our home grown lettuce. Not one for a diet lunch. Although...
Jul 22, 2024


Tempura Prawns
In a week of frying thngs, we also did prawns. They were definitely better than the frozen kind, not as good as a resturant. Drizzled...
Jul 22, 2024


Raising Cane’s Fried Chicken, Texas Toast and Sauce
Tik Tok got me again. Raising Cane's is an Amercian fast food restaurant and I saw lots of people eating or making this dish. I made it...
Jul 20, 2024


Yellow Rice
I do love rice. Always looking out for new sides. This one is delicately flavoured and creamy. It's Indian in heritage but went very...
Jul 10, 2024
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