tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23738851410676216322011-11-27T23:16:32.433ZUK recipe blog, focused on low cost quick and tasty recipes.Wayne a.k.a The_Burbnoreply@blogger.comBlogger261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2373885141067621632.post-14639688964575542462010-07-25T08:36:00.007+01:002010-07-26T15:48:54.788+01:00

The humble salad, the boring salad, the mundane salad - lettuce, cucumber and a few tomatoes.No, No, No, Not here, Not anymore!Your salad can be the centre piece to your BBQ extravaganza or a delicious accompaniment to the beautiful hot/cold food you have created. For me the perfect salad is getting the balance right with the textures and colours. It needs to be bright, cheery and an explosion of

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Back in May I announced Sarah and I were going to try our hand at growing something, well I don't think we are ready just yet to take on the Great British Farmers but what a result, we have big flourishing tomato plants, more basil than than your average Italian kitchen, some healthy looking pea plants and a good scattering of radish.We have learnt a few things over the past couple of months and

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About this time every year, we in Britain dust off our bbqs and enjoy the British summer time. Normally it's the same old stuff; burgers, sausages and chicken. As nice as that all is there is so much more out there.Here are some ideas to transform a bbq into a BurbBQ.You could make some flavoured butters a few days before and they will keep in the fridge for weeks. These will transform any cooked

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Now I will try not to say this all to loudly just incase the person/force that decides the weather hears me but it's actually sunny and seems to be here for some time, so does that mean it's summer?Now we are getting some decent weather I can't help but think of all the wonderful foods available to us during these glorious British Summer months. I have just recently finished my back garden with

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Sarah (my misses to be) let me know that every blogger has a moment when they feel that they haven’t time to blog. It has happened to me. I love blogging,sharing my recipes and when people provide comments and I wish I could blog more.The hours I work are pretty taxing and when I get home all I really want to do is chill out on the sofa. On my days off I generally have a DIY job to do, currently

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We thought we would give growing your own veg ago! I mean how difficult can it be? Well only time will tell, so we have started with the basics and done some research. We have read this book.Your Allotment by Clare Foster and Foreword by Gregg WallaceIt's an easy to follow book with some great pictures and ideas to get you started.We will be growing three different types of tomatoes, two types of

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Thank you for the comments of support after being rejected from ITV, but now there is a twist. I'm back in, the producers have met and discussed my position and realised I have no more advantage than any other contestant. They gave me a very nice phone call too with an apology. This is great news and I am really looking forward to the auditions on the 19th May in Exeter. Edited: I have had to

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Ingredients (For 2 People)1 Finger Chilli1 Stem of Ginger (size of a 20p piece)2 Cloves of Garlic1 Teaspoon of Ground Cumin1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon1 Yellow Pepper1 Red Pepper1 Large Red Onion2 Chicken Breasts1 Small Tub of Soured Cream1 Small Tub of Guacamole1 Small Tub of Salsa4 Soft Tortillas Wraps1 Mug of Long Grain Rice1 Tablespoon of Olive OilEquipment you will needChopping Board, Sharp Knife,

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Ingredients (For 2 People)2 Chicken Breasts1 Tin Chopped Tomato2 cloves garlic1 Stem of Ginger2 Finger Chilli’s2 Large Onions1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander1 Teaspoon Garam Masala1 Teaspoon Brown Mustard Seeds1 Star Anise5 Cardamom PodsKnob of butter (matchbox size)¾ mug of basmati riceEquipment you will need:Chopping Board, Sharp Knife, 1 Wok or Large Frying pan, 1 Sauce pan,

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Ingredients (For 2 People)6 Pork and Beef Sausages1 Mug of Dried Mixed Beans1 Large Onion2 cloves of Garlic1 Vegetable Stock Cube1 Large Maris Piper Potato½ Teaspoon of Olive Oil1 Tablespoon of Dried Mixed HerbsEquipment you will need1 Saucepan, Chopping Board, Sharp Knife, 1 Deep Roasting Tin, Frying Pan and Tin Foil.FirstlyYou will need to soak the mixed beans overnight in the water in the

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INGREDIENTS (For 8 Pancakes)120g Plain Flour2 Eggs250ml Milk50ml Water20g Unsalted butterVegetable oil for fryingEquipment you will need: 1 Mixing Bowl, 1 Whisk, 1 measuring jug, 1 Frying Pan.FirstlyMeasure out the ingredients and add the flour to the bowl. Now add the eggs and the water and mix. While you are mixing this you can add the milk. Continue mixing until you have a smooth batter(no one

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Ingredients(For 2 People)500g Fresh Lamb Mince1 Large Onion1 Clove of Garlic3 Carrots½ Swede2 Large Jacket Potatoes1 Tin of Chopped Tomatoes100g grated cheddar Worcestershire Sauce Gravy Granules or Thickening GranulesEquipment you will need: Baking Tray, 1 Large Frying Pan, 1 Saucepan, Chopping Board, Sharp Knife, 2 soup bowls, and 1 mixing bowl.FirstlyTake your jacket potatoes and prick

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INGREDIENTS (For Two People)1 Large Onion2 Cloves of Garlic4 Medium Carrots1/2 Small Swede6 Button Mushrooms250gm Stewing Beef/Steak2 Bay Leaves1 Tin Chopped Tomatoes8 New Potatoes4 Celery Sticks1 Mug Of Peas(Frozen/Fresh)1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 Glass Of Red Wine(Optional)2 Tablespoon of FlourSalt & Pepper2 Tablespoon Oil(Olive,vegetable,sunflower are all good to use its up to you)

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INGREDIENTS (FOR TWO PEOPLE)2 Small Chicken Breast1 Medium Onion(red or white)6 Medium Cup Mushroom2 Cloves of Garlic1 Chicken Stock Cube25g Unsalted Butter1 Teaspoon of Oil(Olive,Sunflower,Vegetable)1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika(Ordinary Paprika will work fine)1 Tablespoon Oregano3/4 Mug of Rissotto RiceEquipment you will need: Chopping board, Sharp Knife, 1 Frying Pan, 1 Saucepan, 2 soup

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INGREDIENTS1 lb strong white flour1/2 pint warm water1/2 oz dried active yeast2 generous tablespoons caster sugar1 tablespoon sea salt1/2 jar sundried tomatoesFlour for dustingKitchen equipment you will need:A small loaf tin, sharp knife, chopping board, scales, measuring jug, a coffee mug, clean damp tea cloth, dinner plate and a clean dry work surface with plenty of space.FirstlyMeasure all of

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I turned 35 this weekend, not welcoming the mid 30's with open arms just yet, thought it would be best to have comfort food. So on Saturday we made sundried tomato bread to eat with our chicken and mushroom rissotto. On Sunday we made beef stew and dumplings and just to finish the weekend off, a sponge cake bursting with strawberry jam and butter icing. I would like to share with you how all

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I had taken a break from cooking, blogging and all things foody, due to too much work. Now it's time to readdress the balance and get back to what I really enjoy. Food glorious food, I will now be spending this year to build on the enjoyment I had when I first starting writing this blog.I am looking forward to this year and what it may bring.I have learnt a few new things while I have been away

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MayThis months star guests are:Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, gooseberries, parsley, mint, broad beans, rhubarb, new carrots, samphire, asparagussea bass, lemon sole, sardines, duck, sea trout

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INGREDIENTS: (4 people)500 g Lamb Mince, 4 Shallots, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 150g grated cheese( Mozzarella, Cheddar), 4 tablespoon dried mint, 3 lasagne sheets, 3 lemons, 1 vegetable stock cube, 1 Small jar of white sauce. 3 beef tomatoes. Mixed salad leaves, Salad dressing.Kitchen equipment you will need:1 frying pan, 1 small lasagne dishFirstly:Chop the shallots and the

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With the short window of oppotunity for decent English Aspargus, it got me thinking, what other tasty treats are on offer at this time of year.April Asparagus, broccoli, bananas, cabbage, cauliflower,Jersey Royal new potatoes, kiwi fruit, purple sprouting broccoli, morel mushrooms, wild garlic, radishes, rocket, rhubarb, carrots, kale, watercress, spinach, rosemary flowers, sorrel, spring onions,

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Found a lovely little deli in Westbourne (Dorset) located opposite Natwest bank, this weekend: Visit them online here:I was impressed with the selection of food in the Natural Larder, it was like a little Aladdin’s cave, providing a great array of those little finishing touches which will accompany any good meal. I was only in the deli for about 10 minutes but I was impressed with the amount of

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Cooking LevelEasy. Need to start this 2 days before for the best results.INGREDIENTS: For 2 People250g Beef mince, 60g Black Beans, 130g Red Kidney Beans, 2 Cloves Garlic, ½ large onion, 12 cherry toms, ½ red pepper, ½ green pepper, ½ yellow pepper,1 red chilli, 1 green chilli, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika,1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon mixed herbs,1 oxo beef cube, 2 bay leafs, ½

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Cooking Level Easy INGREDIENTS: For 4 people 1 pack of Sausages(2 sausages per person), 1 Tin of chopped Toms, 1 large onion, 2-3 medium to large potatoes per person ( maris piper are best for mashing), 1large head of broccoli(any green vegetable will do, check season), dried mixed herbs, 2 cloves of garlic, 40g butter, splash of milk, Cheese(personal taste: cheddar, mozzarella, smoked

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Cooking level:MediumIngredients: (for 2 people) 5 new potatoes, 2 plaice fillets (skinned by fishmonger at supermarket), 2 slices of parma ham, 1 large onion, 8 fresh basil leaves, couple of cloves of garlic, 14 cherry tomatoes, 8 slices of Chorizo sausage, heinz tomato ketchup, smoked paprika (you can get this from the herb aisle), 24 green beans (fine ones the fresher the better), Splash of

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Cooking experience needed:  Low to MediumIngredients:   Pre-made filo pastry, Fish?( salmon, cod, haddock, trout) ask a local fishmonger for best priced fish and to prepare the fish for cooking, leeks 1 medium leek for 3 people, pine nuts (handful per 2 people), butter (you decide), single cream (half a cup per 2 people), new potatoes ( 4 per person), parsley, dill, 1 egg.Kitchen equipment needed

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Cooking experience needed: MediumIngredients:      Chicken Thighs (1 per person), Baby onions (3 per person), Chopped Toms (1 tin per 4 people), Baby Button Mushrooms (4 per person), Garlic ( 1 clove per 3 depending on size of garlic), Smoked Back Bacon( 1 rasher per 2 people), Tarragon (dried or fresh -2tbsp per 4 people), Bay Leaf (1 bay leaf per 4 people) Red Wine(1 glass per 4 people), Olive

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