00Marinated Pork ChopsI set out to make a Peking or Char Siu style Marinade for some Boneless Pork Chops I had but, as I quickly discovered, I had no Hoisin, Plum sauce or Rice wine ,so I just used what I had in the cupboard. It worked well and I was not disappointed.
Full flavoured, sweet ,tangy and delicious is how I'd describe these chops. The marinade keeps them succulent and stops them from being dry and the salty soy sauce mixed with the sweet chilli sauce gives a slightly tangy sweet n sour taste. We always say do not be afraid to swap out or add in any ingredients you have to hand.
This dish can easily be adjusted to you and your families tastes. The step by step picture guide makes the recipe easy to follow and will guide you through the cooking process in no time. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x 00Three Cheese Vegetable BakeServed on its own or as a side dish accompaniment to Steak, Sausages or Fish this dish does not disappoint. Its cheesy, delicious and very more-ish. A great way of using up all the different bits of vegetables that are laying in the bottom of the fridge or are easily picked up from the reduced counter of the supermarket. I used a bag of casserole veg as my starting point then added some sweet potato,shallots,peppers and peas to it but it's really upto you what you use. I also used a dry soup mix as my base for the sauce as I had no flour. It really is that easy to adapt this and many other recipes. The step by step picture guide allows you to follow the recipe easily and adjust it to you and your families tastes. If they don't like a certain veg or you don't have an ingredients then leave it out or substitute for what you do have. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x00Chicken Chasni -ishA Fakeaway Friday Treat. Glasgow is renowned for it's love of curry and it's sweet tooth which is why we love this dish. It combines both and is so moreish. Sweet and tangy with a hint of spice...
Just as a good curry should be. Normally I'd use cream but as I didn't have any I tried it with yoghurt and it worked really well.. Its speedy and versatile too as you can easily make it veggie by using Sweet Potato or Cauliflower or swap the chicken for fish or beef. The step by step picture guide let's you follow the recipe easily and allows you to tailor it suit you and your families tastes. You can layer the flavours by adding more spice or more sweetness depending on what you prefer. The choice is yours. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below.
We love to hear your thoughts. E. x 00Halogen Baked Italian Chicken.Super moist and tasty this chicken dish does not disappoint. Its speedy and simple enough to do, so is perfect for a midweek dinner. Dont let the different steps put you off as it's just a Coat,Fry,Bake process thats easy to do. You could cut out the bake part and just continue frying till fully cooked or vice versa, but I like the crunch that the oven bake gives you. The step by step picture guide let's you follow the recipe easily, and you can tailor it to suit you and your families tastes. I've used 4 breasts to give 8 pieces in all, but you could easily use 2 breasts to make 4 pieces and cut the costs considerably. The choice is yours. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x 00Slow Cooker Coconut Rice PuddingCoconut Rice Pudding is a different take on your favourite pud. Its no less creamy or yummy than your regular rice pudding but using the store cupboard staple of long grained white rice instead of pudding rice it slashed the costs. This is sure to become a family favourite. If you can't get Coconut milk you can use a tin of coconut cream and dilute it with regular milk or just use dessicated coconut and cream. If you've never cooked rice in your slow cooker before then I urge you to try it.The step by step photo's will guide you through the recipe and once it's in your SC apart from an occasional stir, it takes care of itself. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x 00Risotto with Prosciutto wrapped AsparagusRisotto is my favourite rice dish but I'm the 1st to admit it doesnt photograph well. It more than makes up for that in taste though. This dish is no exception. Cheesy, garlicky and creamy it packs a serous amount of subtle flavours. Paired with the classics of Asparagus,Parmesan and Prosciutto this is a little bit of a treat meal or date night meal. Risotto can be time consuming to cook as normally you would stand over the rice pot and add a little stock and stir then repeat till its gone but I've found it works just as well if you add the stock then cover and leave to cook on its own. Leaving you to cook the rest of the dish. The step by step picture guide let's you follow the recipe easily at home. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x 00Halogen Baked Roasted New PotatoesA Halogen Oven is as an energy efficient and healthy alternative to conventional ovens. It doesnt need pre heating so is quicker to cook with too. It can produce the best crispy bacon I've ever tasted as well as yummy Roast and Baked Potatoes as well as anything else you would cook in a conventional oven. These Roast Potatoes are crispy, garlicky and buttery. They are a great addition to a Roast dinner or a salad. They are small and sweet and don't need par boiling before cooking. If you have just purchased a new HO and aren't sure what to use it for then why not try these and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x00Goats cheese,Prosciutto and Melon SaladSalad can be as adventurous as your imagination. "Why do I need to be shown how to make a salad?" I hear you say. I'm sure you don't is my answer but we all need a bit of inspiration sometimes...whether its with what combination goes well together or with what flavours are good for the dressing. This combination of salty prosciutto,tangy goats cheese and refreshing melon is yummy with this sweet and tangy dressing .This step by step method is just a guide to help and then you can adjust it for your families tastes. The photos allow you to build up the Salad layers to enhance the flavours. Why not have a try at this and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x 00Chicken SupremeFried chicken, bacon and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Yummy and full flavoured. This can be a a more grown up meal ( think date night)by using white wine & cream along with the chicken stock or keep it family friendly by just using chicken stock.The choice is yours. Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to suit you and your families tastes. The step by step picture guide allows you to follow the recipe easily to recreate it at home. Why not give this a try and let us know how you get on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x
