Category: Food

  • Tartiflette Recipe

    I love this – it’s a must have when in France. There’s a French market that comes to us once a year that cooks it in a giant pan. Not exactly ‘healthy eats’ but damn it’s lovely. Also not one for people who are not a fan of / allergic to Garlic! Ingredients 1kg Charlotte potatoes,…

  • Voucher: 60% off Gousto recipe box discount code!

    Voucher: 60% off Gousto recipe box discount code!

    “Life as a couple is mostly just asking each other what they want to eat (and then you die)”. It’s one of those quotes from instagram that has stuck with me. Now, enter Gousto. This has been a life changer for us. Ok, so it is definitely more expensive than the standard DIY approach, but…

  • Huel discount code – £10 off referral discount code to use on your order

    Huel discount code – £10 off referral discount code to use on your order

    Sign up and spend over £40 on Huel and receive £10 off with this Huel £10 referral discount code (just order via the link and the discount will be applied at checkout) – valid only for new accounts. You’re welcome 🙂 Update: This code is only valid for orders of at least £40 on bags…

  • Basic, Creamy Risotto

    serves 6 This is a great recipe for making risotto. You want it to be smooth, creamy and oozy, not thick and stodgy. stage 1 Heat the stock. In a separate pan heat the olive oil and butter, add the onions, garlic and celery, and fry very slowly for about 15 minutes without colouring. When…

  • Onion Gravy

    Great for sausages! Ingredients 2 medium onions, peeled and thinky sliced 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 750ml beef stock 4 tsp corn starch/corn flour 4 tsp cold water Salt and black pepper Method Melt the oil and butter in a large saucepan over a gentle heat.…

  • Lemon Salmon

    Ingredients Salmon fillets Lemon Thyme New Potatoes Your choice of Veg – Asparagus / green beans etc). Method. You can use frozen fillets for convenience – place on baking foil and drizzle with a little lemon, sprinkle some thyme and add a touch of butter. Wrap the foil fairly well and place on a baking…

  • Salmon & Cherry Tomato Couscous

    Ingredients Salmon fillets Smolked Paprika Couscous Freshly grated ginger Lemons Garlic Oil Red Onion Method Place couscous in a bowl with some smoked paprika, stir and then add grated ginger, pour over boiling water About a centimeter over the couscous. Cover with cling film and set aside. Mix together some grated lemon rind, a little…

  • Penne Rosse

    Ingredients (for 4 people) 500G Dry penne pasta 400G Beetroot (chopped) 75G Mozzarella 50G Spring onions (white parts only) Extra virgin olive oil Salt/Pepper 2G Fresh Oregano 80G Salami Milano (thinly sliced strips) Method In a pot bring to the boil 1.5 ltr of water, add a pinch of salt and then add the pasta…

  • Ham in Coca Cola

    Ingredients Ham 2kg mild-cure gammon 1 onion peeled and cut in half 2 litre-bottle coke The glaze Handful cloves 1 heaped tbsp black treacle 2 tsp English mustard powder 2 tbsp demerara sugar Serves 8 Directions 1. If you know that you’re dealing with a salty piece, then put it in a pan covered with…