Recipes
Brioche Burger Buns
let me point out that more often than not, the success of any burger is more about what accompanies the meat patty. I’m talking about the filling – cheese or no cheese, salad, mayo, bacon – then figuring out what pairs perfectly with what and which ingredients may just get lost in the mash up. One thing is for sure, you needn’t worry about the bun your burger is nestled in, because these little butties are fantastic!
Manchester Tart
The Manchester Tart made regular appearances in the 1980s for me, featured as it was on my weekly school dinner menu. I’m guessing it showed up often because a jar of jam, some Bird’s instant custard, and a pastry case were cheap to source and made for a quick and simple dessert to satisfy herds of hungry little faces.
Lancashire Hotpot
Hotpot calls for a slow cook to ensure a tender lamb to go along with the pickled cabbage, sweetened carrots, and of course a pint of bitter. Betty would be proud.
French Onion Soup: A Cold Weather Classic
this dish is a real classic and was a mainstay of my childhood food experiences. It’s a bit playful, with crusty croutons, caramelised onions, and a heartwarming hint of port; it’s also a bit serious with a savoury, rich depth of flavour. Truly anyone can appreciate a good French Onion Soup.
Indian-British Fusion Curry
Shrimoyee came to England three years ago for her Masters. She now works as a Marketing Executive by day, but transforms into a Food Blogger at night. After experiencing serious disappoints with Indian cuisine in Britain, Shrimoyee decided to begin a food blog, focusing on sharing authentic and delicious Indian recipes that she finds lacking on many menus.
Christmas Pudding Cupcakes with Custard Icing
Over the past six months I have made a couple of decisions which will hopefully prove to be worthwhile. One is potentially life changing – my decision to leave full-time employment, rent out my house, and train as a professional chef at Tante Marie in Surrey
Oooh Wow The Mars Bar Yorkshire Pudding
As it turns out, I’m not the only Yorkshire Pudding expert in Yorkshire. Ben Cox holds this title in the professional division of the annual Yorkshire Pudding competition. He also owns and runs, with his wife Lindsey, The Star at Sancton, a quaint establishment in a small village on the outskirts of Beverley. It oozes the level of hospitality one would expect in Yorkshire – watch out for our restaurant review coming soon!
Beef Wellington, Rosti, and Mash – Oh My!
It’s always nice to serve up something that sounds fancy but in reality is really quite simple to put together. This recipe, for individual Beef Wellingtons, Rosemary Potato Rosti, and Parsnip Mash is a slight twist on the norm. The mushrooms/pate normally included in Beef Wellingtons is replaced with caramelised red onions; however, the outcome is equally delicious.
ITV and Domino’s – The Peoples Pizza
ITV’s This Morning recently launched a joint venture with Dominos Pizza to find the “People’s Pizza”. When I heard about the contest, I knew I needed to enter.
Lemon Curd Drizzle Cake – A Weekend Hit
My latest indulgence led me to raid the cupboards in a bid to be inspired. As luck would have it, the ingredients I stumbled upon all seemed to point towards a lemon drizzle cake. It was fatefully fitting really, given the shot of enthusiasm the BBC’s “Great British Bake Off” had given me recently.