The Spice Blend
Ok, I could pretend to be all hardcore and say I mix my own spices all the time, but you’d probably see right through that (any of you who know me anyway). When making Chilli, I always just used a packet of Chilli Con Carne seasoning. Laziness, or pragmatism? I’ll let you decide [...]

Sorry about the recent lack of posting, but between work and dogs, and the fact that it’s dark and we’re tired, we just haven’t been up to it. We also haven’t been that great about thinking about new recipes, but this is the one we’re currently working on improving.
So, last night we arrived home late, [...]

This is one of those dinners that looks impressive, but because all the effort is earlier, you still look cool and relaxed when it actually gets to dinnertime.
You need:
1 x Pork Steak
1 x Pkg of Parma Ham (we get ours in Aldi)
1/2 loaf of white bread or packet of breadcrumbs.
Mixed herbs
about 110g butter
2 med white [...]

I know it’s July, and we’re supposed to be eating lovely crunchy, crispy, healthy salads, but to be perfectly honest, it’s lashing rain, I’m freezing and all I’m in the form for is comfort food. Seasonal eating be damned (at the moment anyway). So, while Indian food has a reputation for being difficult, let me [...]

This is one of our favourites for when we want something tasty and easy, but will really stick to the ribs.
For two people, you need:
1 twin-pack of part-baked demi-baguette (if you’re coeliac/wheat intolerant, stick it on a baked potato)
1 round steak
1 tblsp olive oil
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 can of either peeled or chopped tomatoes
1-2 [...]