Author: Tom
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Crispy Massala Chickpea & Charred Pepper Salad
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Inspiration for the Dish The British summers have been getting hotter and hotter each year that passes. On hot, sweltering days, the last thing you want to be doing is spending hours labouring over simmering pots. Salads are a fantastic option to reduce the amount of cooking that’s required. This…
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Slow Cooked Beef Shin Chilli
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The History of Chilli Con Carne Chilli, or chili in Mexican Spanish, can trace it’s roots all the way back to Aztec times. At this point, stews made with chilli peppers were quite common. Beef did not become the predominant meat of choice until Spanish settlers arrived, bringing cattle from…
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Homemade Mexican Style Tomato Rice
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Mexican/Spanish Rice Mexican rice, also called Spanish rice is a really fantastic side for a number of different dishes. The Mexicans call this arroz rojo in Spanish. This dish is very popular in northern and central mexico and has made it’s way into Tex Mex too. This is where the…
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Sweet and Sharp Pickled Red Onions
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Principles of Pickling Learning to make pickled vegetables is an essential skill. Historically, this was always done to preserve food in the days before refrigeration. Nowadays, it is used to create some of the most delicious sides and garnishes you will come across. These onions are no exception! You can…
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Classic Takeaway Style Egg Fried Rice
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Egg fried rice is a simple yet delicious side dish. Commonly found on Chinese restaurant and takeaway menu’s all around the world, it is a great recipe to have under your belt! You can make this quickly and easily on a weeknight as a great accompaniment to a range of…
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Creamy Sausage, Broccolini & Fennel Rigatoni
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My Relationship with Italian Food I have always been a big fan of pasta. As children I’m sure we have all enjoyed simple dishes of buttered or pesto pasta and spaghetti bolognese. As adults, we can all enjoy discovering the full range of options the world of pasta has to…
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Jammy Tomatoes & Lemon Ricotta on Sourdough
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Inspiration for the Dish I love brunch as much as the next person, and while it is summer it is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and colourful food! It’s the season that makes you want to enjoy those wonderful flavours of southern Europe and imagine you’re off on holiday.…
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Nước chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
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Nước Chấm in Vietnamese Food Nước chấm, pronounced nuk kam in English, is one of the most common things you’ll find across Vietnam. When I was there, I found it everywhere I went. This is served to dip things like spring rolls in, or as a condiment to serve alongside…
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Crispy, Fluffy Cast Iron Pan Pizza
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Pizza & Home Pizza Making Pizza must be one of the worlds most popular dishes. I am lucky enough to have had an awful lot of it, and very good pizza at that. From light and airy Neapolitan style, to a crisp and cheesy New York slice and finally even…
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Roasted Char Siu (Chinese BBQ) Pork Shoulder
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Background of Char Siu Char Siu, or Chinese BBQ roast pork, is a truly delicious favourite from takeaways and restaurants alike. When I was growing up, it always used to feel like something really special that you couldn’t get at home. As an adult, I’ve looked around and tried a…
