Bangers and Mash: The Classic Version
A delicious and simple dish, one can never underestimate Bangers and Mash.
Chorizo Nicoise Salad
There are nights where you just can’t bear to turn on the oven, or spend hours at the stove no matter how much you enjoy cooking, so during the summer I always have the ingredients for this salad ready in the fridge. A little prep, but worth it every time.
Brining: How to make my idea of perfect Roast Chicken
I don’t think there’s anything that can beat the nostalgia of a great roast chicken. The crispy skin, the juicy meat, the memories of conversation and family around the table always come back to me whenever I have it. Nowadays I make this chicken at least once a week, using a few tricks I’ve picked up throughout my career to lift it up a few notches.
Nut Roast
For the vegetarians in your life that can’t partake in the Sunday Roast, this alternative is a great option. Rich and flavourful, with a herby finish and a beautiful texture that allows it to be carved like meat. This has always been a winner ever since my older sister turned veggie a few years back.
Seafood Linguine with a White Wine Cream Sauce
A favourite in my house, especially for my Mother and younger sister, this rich and creamy pasta always gets me out of trouble.
Smoked Mackerel Risotto with Glazed Shallots and Caviar
Mackerel is always popular in my house, and has been for my whole life, so when I had the chance to try smoking my own mackerel, I couldn’t resist. Turning that mackerel into this risotto was an incredibly rewarding experience, and getting to have a hand in the dish from the very beginning to the very end is something I always enjoy.
Master Stock Poached Duck with Raspberry Jus
A Master Stock is a stock common in Chinese cuisine that is flavoured with a variety of ingredients like soy sauce, cane sugar, Shao Hsing Cooking Wine, and the list goes on and on. The cool part to me is that it’s kept for years and years, just topped up with whatever is needed, and all of the flavours of everything cooked in it over the years infuses and intensifies the stock.
Beetroot Pasta with Goats Cheese, Spinach and a Roasted Plum Arrabiata
I wanted to make something unique and romantic for a date night, and found this method of rolling pasta to look like a rose. The idea of using Beetroot Puree to dye the pasta dough and making a plum sauce instead of a traditional tomato based sauce worked well with what was in season at the time, as my Mother has some beautiful fruits and vegetables growing in the garden.
Chicken Ramen with Soy glazed Chicken Thighs
Growing up watching Naruto I always wanted to try real ramen, and having done my fair share of eating it over the last number of years, I think this might be my favourite weeknight recipe. Quick and easy once the prep work is done, its a hugely popular option for when my Girlfriend and I are in the mood for something comforting.