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Had this delicious (albeit scruffy) beetroot, wasabi, feta and pine nut salad to...

Had this delicious (albeit scruffy) beetroot, wasabi, feta and pine nut salad to…

Had this delicious (albeit scruffy) beetroot, wasabi, feta and pine nut salad tonight, from the @marcuswareing book, Marcus Everyday. Lovely summer dish that is surprisingly filling.

Cook 500g beetroot in salted water for one hour. Once cooked and cooled, peel and slice into quarters. Scatter on a serving dish and then add a large handful of lambs lettuce. Roughly chop half a tin of chickpeas…

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I did make a couple of these, though. The Negroni is an Italian cocktail, said t...

I did make a couple of these, though. The Negroni is an Italian cocktail, said t…

I did make a couple of these, though. The Negroni is an Italian cocktail, said to have originated from Florence. Very simple to make, its bitter yet refreshing taste comes from equal measures of gin, @campariuk and sweet vermouth, finished with a slice of orange.

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Yesterday’s pistachio and rose semalina cake. Another delicious recipe from and...

Yesterday’s pistachio and rose semalina cake. Another delicious recipe from and…

Yesterday’s pistachio and rose semalina cake. Another delicious recipe from @ottolenghi and @helen_goh_bakes. Search for their recipe online or check out their fantastic book, Sweet.

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After a very eventful cycle this morning, I came back to whip up this meat paell...

After a very eventful cycle this morning, I came back to whip up this meat paell…

After a very eventful cycle this morning, I came back to whip up this meat paella dish. This dish and burner has been one of my best kitchen investments, particularly for big groups.

This one probably would serve around 18 people, so you’d need to adjust the recipe accordingly depending on numbers.

Once the paella pan is hot, add a few glugs of olive oil. Add 12 chopped chicken thighs and two…

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Chilled chilli pork noodles with caramelised cashews. This is my interpretation ...

Chilled chilli pork noodles with caramelised cashews. This is my interpretation …

Chilled chilli pork noodles with caramelised cashews. This is my interpretation of a @davidchang dish that we had at @momofukunoodlebar a few years ago.

Pan fried pork mince, mixed with a chilli oil made from Sichuan peppercorns, chipotle chillies, sesame oil, soy sauce, fish sauce and brown sugar. Chilled noodles tossed in a pesto made from coriander, spinach, mint, lime zest, soy sauce and…

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I cooked beignets for the first time this evening. Deep-fried choux pastry, coas...

I cooked beignets for the first time this evening. Deep-fried choux pastry, coas…

I cooked beignets for the first time this evening. Deep-fried choux pastry, coasted in cinnamon sugar. Whilst choux pastry undoubtedly was born in France, these doughnut-like treats are actually from New Orleans.

I made these by heating 150ml of water with 50g butter in a saucepan. Once boiling, I removed from the heat and stirred in quickly 75g plain flour and half a teaspoon baking powder…

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Full credit goes to for inspiring me to make this aubergine parmigiana tonight....

Full credit goes to for inspiring me to make this aubergine parmigiana tonight….

Full credit goes to @mjharrold for inspiring me to make this aubergine parmigiana tonight. I have to say, mine wasn’t quite as good as his was last weekend!

A vegetarian alternative to a lasagna, this has layers of grilled aubergine, rich tomato sauce and Parmesan, topped with breadcrumbs and mozzarella.

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I haven’t been anywhere near as active as I would like in the kitchen recently. ...

I haven’t been anywhere near as active as I would like in the kitchen recently. …

I haven’t been anywhere near as active as I would like in the kitchen recently. Two parts heat, two parts work and a pinch of preparation for the new football season have been factors keeping me away.

Last night, I made this summery chicken dish for the family that was both simple and light. Lemon and garlic chicken, wrapped in Parma ham, with peas, bread beans, feta and toasted almonds.

Chicken…

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Pan fried lemon turkey breast, finished in the oven with a Parmesan crust, serve...

Pan fried lemon turkey breast, finished in the oven with a Parmesan crust, serve…

Pan fried lemon turkey breast, finished in the oven with a Parmesan crust, served with coleslaw (made with cabbage, carrot, parsley and mint) and a potato, spring onion & radish salad.

Rather than going for a full on breaded schnitzel, I went for a lighter option by pan frying the turkey first, before finishing with a smaller quantity of breadcrumbs baked in the oven. It still gave the same…

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A chef that I often turn to for inspiration is His stunning food, and photograp...

A chef that I often turn to for inspiration is His stunning food, and photograp…

A chef that I often turn to for inspiration is @dennistheprescott. His stunning food, and photography, is difficult to ignore and is often my source for large group cooking.

This weekend, I made his bacon, cheddar, barley and @guinness risotto. A guaranteed crowd pleaser for the family, including the children. Easy to make, extremely cost-effective and incredibly satisfying.

You can find the…

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As promised, here’s what I made with the remainder of the onions I used last wee...

As promised, here’s what I made with the remainder of the onions I used last wee…

As promised, here’s what I made with the remainder of the onions I used last week; French onion soup. This is another dish that I tend to make regularly, as it’s something that I always tend to have the ingredients for and is incredibly simple to make, as well as delicious.

Finely slice around a kilo of onions and gently fry in a large pan with some butter with the lid on. After around ten…

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These soda bread rolls are so versatile and easy to make. I made them to go with...

These soda bread rolls are so versatile and easy to make. I made them to go with…

These soda bread rolls are so versatile and easy to make. I made them to go with a chorizo stew, but they’d equally go great with soup or on their own.

Mix up 300g whole meal self raising flour and 300g plain flour along with a teaspoon of salt and bicarbonate of soda. Make a well and add in a tablespoon of honey, 225ml milk and 225ml of buttermilk. Bring together and then turn out onto the…

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Nothing better on a sunny day than some rice and peas with some spicy accompanim...

Nothing better on a sunny day than some rice and peas with some spicy accompanim…

Nothing better on a sunny day than some rice and peas with some spicy accompaniments. I made this with fresh coconut but you can use coconut milk as a substitute instead. Recipe to follow in comments.

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This apple and blackberry pie was made by the youngest member of our family this...

This apple and blackberry pie was made by the youngest member of our family this…

This apple and blackberry pie was made by the youngest member of our family this week. She certainly has a sweet tooth and her first venture into the kitchen didn’t disappoint! Hopefully the first of many dishes.

#familycooking #familyfood #familycook #foodstagram #foodideas #foodinspiration #apple #blackberry #fruitpie #dessert #dessertsofinstagram #pudding #dessertideas #pie #piesofinstagram #…

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I made these stuffed onions this evening, using up ingredients we had left over ...

I made these stuffed onions this evening, using up ingredients we had left over …

I made these stuffed onions this evening, using up ingredients we had left over in the fridge. A great way to use up onions, as well as a delicious meat free meal. Plenty of trimmings left to make onion soup too (more on that soon.)

Peel, trim and half four large onions or seven/eight small onions, carefully removing all but a couple of layers from each half. Save the smaller layers for another…

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Grilled chilli lamb with a red lentil curry. Whilst the lamb takes a while to ma...

Grilled chilli lamb with a red lentil curry. Whilst the lamb takes a while to ma…

Grilled chilli lamb with a red lentil curry. Whilst the lamb takes a while to marinade, it’s worth planning ahead to achieve the flavour. The lentils could be had as an accompaniment (as we did) or as a dish in its own, as it is pretty hearty.

For the lamb, cover four lamb steaks in a bowl with a tablespoon of ancho chilli, four crushed garlic cloves, a thumb sized piece of ginger (grated) and a…

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Simple lunch today of oven roasted tomatoes on rye. A great (and delicious) way ...

Simple lunch today of oven roasted tomatoes on rye. A great (and delicious) way …

Simple lunch today of oven roasted tomatoes on rye. A great (and delicious) way to use up tomatoes in a different way.

Halved tomatoes on a baking tray, mixed with oregano leaves, finely diced chilli, salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, roasted in the oven for an hour. Finished off with some fresh parsley and Parmesan.

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