“That’s strange looking rice.” Words to this effect always seem to be uttered when orzo appears, and it’s easy to see why. The oval-shaped pasta shapes do share a clear visual quality, however that really is as far as the similarities go, as is understood the moment it is put into one’s mouth. The grains…
Category: Guesscipes
DIY cooking with a vague guide from me
Pan Seared Chicken with Chorizo Sauce
There are some pairings that just work in life to bring you joy. Chocolate and roses, fireworks and a warm blanket, Chaz and Dave. Among them, of course, is the brilliant pairing of chicken and chorizo. While chicken is incredibly popular and largely considered quite versatile, it also comes with significant drawbacks – particularly its…
Dr Pepper Burger
Just shy of ten years ago, I was a first year at university and finally getting the chance to cook to my heart’s content. I was quite an avid calorie counter at the time, and as such I soon came across the popular trend at the time of making ‘diet coke chicken.’ It was something…
Thai Red Noodle Soup (with optional chicken thighs)
For all the complex plating styles, techniques and geometric designs that are so popular in youtube “food presentation” videos (which I am certainly not above), there is something to be said for the beauty inherently found in a bowl of stuff. Thai food is a moderately recent discovery of mine, and I am consistently bowled…
Chicken Katsu (with quick tonkatsu sauce)
I often marvel at how certain ingredients that were considered totally fringe and specialist a few years ago are not readily available in pretty much any large supermarket in the UK. I remember spending ages searching my local Tesco growing up for ghee when I first discovered Indian cooking, and for the life of me couldn’t find…
Pulled Ham and Piccalilli Rolls
Ham and Piccalilli go together like Hall and Oates, or Garfunkel and Oates, or Simon and Garfunkel. They go together well. Ham is, by nature, very salty. As such, it pairs up beautifully with anything sweet and acidic. There’s a reason you so often see it with pineapple, honey and apple. It cries out for…
Gingerbread Crème Brûlée
The undisputed king of custards, the crème brûlée. Velvety, thick and rich as anything, this absolutely incredible dessert is deceptively simple, and perfectly suited to entertaining – make ahead and store in the fridge, brûlée just before serving and you will totally wow your guests despite barely putting in 5 minutes of actual work time….
Pulled Pork Buns with Spiced Apple Sauce and DELICIOUS Stuffing
There are those times in life when you have a lot of people to feed and a huge list of tasks to do. Putting up decorations, tidying up, normal daily jobs – no time to spend hours in the kitchen getting all manner of complex things ready. Well, this recipe is absolutely the solution for…
Honey Nut Fried Chicken
Comfort food is called that for a reason – that edible warm-hug feeling you get along with all the happy memories they bring. Well, goodness knows this has been a year where we need some comfort and joy. Comfort foods come in all shapes and sizes, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a list…
Mulled Apple and Bramble Cider
Is there anything more comforting than a hot, sweet drink on a cool, crisp day? The gentle tickle of the rising steam as you rise it up to your face bringing with it the aromas of the drink. Hot chocolate is fantastic and tea is popular, but it’s apple season and time to let the…
