MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Lyon at its best. This dish is a little more complex than most to make, but is well worth it. Timings Prep time: 40 minutes, plus proving time and overnight resting Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients For the saucisson … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Sunday brunch at Le Caprice was a busy session with a menu very different to the rest of the week, featuring classics like chowder, corned beef hash and kedgeree. I introduced this dish to it 30-odd years ago. I’ve featured it on my menus … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The most indulgent day of the year is here once again. No, we’re not talking about Christmas, or Easter – it’s Pancake Day. The one date in the calendar when you can absolutely eat the same dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner – … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A good old fried egg is a great vehicle for all sorts of garnishes, both luxurious and humble. I remember once waiting for a seat at the vibrant Barcelona tapas bar El Quim de la Boqueria and studying the fried egg with foie … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE A classic French dish, îles flottantes makes separate use of the yolk and white of an egg to produce a rather bizarre but nevertheless delicious dessert. Garnish it with any fruit you fancy – because of the warm winter weather I still had … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The thinking behind this was to make Lancashire hotpot – which is served with pickled red cabbage – into a pie, but I think it has ended up being more like Irish stew in a pie! Lamb shanks aren’t cheap but they produce … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Pies are a great way to use less expensive yet full-flavoured meat cuts, such as flank and shin of beef and ox cheeks. Tucking in a few oysters adds a touch of luxury. Buying a specific cut of braising beef will ensure you … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Peter Gott at Sillfield Farm in Cumbria has been making me a bespoke, soft European-style black pudding for probably 20 or so years. It’s soft and meaty and has a good hint of background spice (not often found in British black pudding) and … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is one of Bill Granger’s classic dishes and I’ve made it ever since trying it at his restaurant in Sydney. I make these with gluten-free self-raising flour as I find it lighter, but feel free to use normal self-raising flour if you … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Labneh is basically strained Greek yoghurt that ends up, depending how long you leave it, like a soft cheese. It can be sweet or savoury and is cheap to make. In Mediterranean countries it often appears in some form on the breakfast table … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This is delicious as it is, but I sometimes also add some diced streaky bacon when cooking the onion, or some hollandaise if I can be bothered to make it. Seek out really large field or Portobello mushrooms if you can. Timings Prep … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE It’s amazing what mushrooms – and dried mushrooms – can do. The meat becomes more beefy, rich in umami flavours. This dish uses a simple batch of cooked mince as its base, found here. Timings Prep time: 10 minutes, plus soaking time Cook … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Lamb shank is perfect for slow cooking. It was once a rather cheffy cut, on every pub and restaurant menu, but seems to have died off a bit these days, which is a pity. I love swede with this, served with some wilted … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Brisket is such a lovely cut of meat to cook. Not only does it have a deep, rich flavour but also a lovely amount of fat, which keeps it moist over the lengthy cooking it needs to become tender. To help it out further, I’m … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Having a good supply of gravy in the freezer for roasts, braises and quick sauces is key. Every so often, ask your butcher for some bones (lamb or beef) cut into small pieces; even chicken necks or wings make a great-tasting gravy to … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE When the famous chef Auguste Escoffier, of the Savoy, saw the Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba perform at Covent Garden in 1894, he was so impressed that he created peach Melba – a perfect marriage of peach, vanilla ice cream and raspberry … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Syllabub was popular in Britain between the 16th and 19th centuries but has enjoyed a revival of late, with ‘nursery food’ appearing more and more in restaurants and supermarkets. Traditionally made with white wine or cider, it’s also good (and suitable for the … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Eton mess is a dead simple dinner party dessert and if you don’t fancy faffing around making meringue then you can skip the stages below and use ready-made – your guests won’t know if you’ve bought it from the shop. You can use … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Traditional pies make the perfect picnic or party food, but you rarely see them as bar food these days. They aren’t as daunting to make as they might look and you can vary the fillings, from chicken or veal and ham to game, … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE You can use any seasonal berry for this, or try a mix like I have here. Ready-made rolled butter puff pastry is a great handy ingredient to have in your fridge or freezer today; you can buy it fresh, use what you need … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Bakewell pudding is an original creation from the Derbyshire town and dates back to the 19th century. It came about after a misunderstanding between Mrs Greaves, owner of The White Horse Inn, and her cook. The cake that has since become popular is … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Morecambe Bay on the Lancashire coast is home to shrimp and most commercial potted shrimp come from there. If you want to make your own, order shelled brown shrimp from the fishmonger (a more expensive option) or use shelled shrimp from the tub, … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Charles Dickens gave this warming soup its name, referring to the fog that once covered London, “pea soup”. It is most simply prepared with boiled ham soup and a few pieces of meat. A leg of ham is always a great value cut … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE I didn’t grow up with a seed scone, I love the lemony anise notes of cumin. If you’re into dark rye bread – often flavored with cumin – you’ll love this too. I ate seed cake for the first time in St. John … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE In the 19th century, whitebait dinners were served in pubs in Greenwich (where the fish were caught in large numbers). Often part of the meal was a soup called water souchet, made from larger fish caught in the nets. In traditional recipes, the … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE With enough notice, your butcher should be able to provide you with ox cheeks. If not, you can use feathers, a shin or even an oxtail. The art of braising and slow cooking – which is not simply putting a cut of meat … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE When you first look at this recipe with whole fruit in the middle of the pudding, it’s hard to believe it will work. That’s exactly what I thought when I was putting together my book on British regional food, which featured this recipe. … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE This double cream cake recipe may seem a bit unusual. This is an old recipe my grandmother used to make and god knows where it came from as she only had one cookbook – The Radiation Cookery Book. I guess dairy was cheap … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Eton Mess Ice Cream Recipe. MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE My eldest son Ted is a caring cook. He tried many recipes – including from Marcella Hazan, Giorgio Locatelli, Annie Bell and Rick Stein – while working ‘the best ragout’. This recipe is almost the same as Ricka Steina in his book ‘From … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE me I usually add nutmeg to my baked rice pudding, but it doesn’t go with cooked rhubarb, so I skipped it. Rice pudding is also delicious with jam or jelly (quince is good) and some berries. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 2 … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Z St. David’s Day finally here is the time to get stuck in all things Welsh. Perhaps the most famous treat you can enjoy on St. David’s Day is a traditional Welsh cake. These small grilled cakes, which are a cross between a … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE Again, this is the most forgiving day of the year. No, we’re not talking about Easter, it’s pancake day. One date on the calendar when you can eat exactly the same dish breakfastlunch and dinner – no guilt, no shame. Experienced fins practiced, … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The most forgiving day of the year is almost here again. No, we’re not talking about Easter, it’s pancake day. One date on the calendar when you can totally eat same food for breakfast, lunch and dinner – no guilt, no shame. Shrove … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The most forgiving day of the year is almost here again. No, we’re not talking about Easter, it’s pancake day. One date on the calendar when you can totally eat same food for breakfast, lunch and dinner – no guilt, no shame. Shrove … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The most forgiving day of the year is almost here again. No, we’re not talking about Easter, it’s pancake day. One date on the calendar when you can totally eat same food for breakfast, lunch and dinner – no guilt, no shame. Shrove … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The most forgiving day of the year is almost here again. No, we’re not talking about Easter, it’s pancake day. One date on the calendar when you can totally eat same food for breakfast, lunch and dinner – no guilt, no shame. Shrove … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE The most forgiving day of the year is almost here again. No, we’re not talking about Easter, it’s pancake day. One date on the calendar when you can eat exactly the same dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner – no guilt, no shame. … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE While spaghetti bolognese has been a staple for millions of visitors around the world for decades, Italians have long argued that the original recipe has become so spoiled that it needs to be culinary saved. Most people, especially foreigners, misunderstand the recipe from … Read more
MY NUMBER 1 RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE FULL TIME INCOME ONLINE: CLICK HERE I was really hoping for a French a child, one of such an extraordinary appetite and wide taste that he would cry when the salade de gésiers was finished. Or an Italian child. pasta is baby food de nos jours, but I longed … Read more