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4 Types of Peppercorns Used in Cooking
Often in kitchens, when we talk about pepper, we talk about the powder ground from black peppercorns. Rarely do we pay much attention to other types of peppercorns unless a recipe calls for it. Yet, even then, we often think we can use the black peppercorns at the back of the cupboard waiting to refill…
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Roasted Broccoli & Garlic
Growing up, I loved broccoli, plain boiled and smothered with gravy. With age, however, I love it even more, with the help of this simple roasted broccoli & garlic recipe. Roasted Broccoli The variety of broccoli found in every supermarket across the country is a recent invention. The Italians call it calabrese. It’s derived from…
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How To Spatchcock Chicken
Roasting a Spatchcock chicken speeds up cooking, producing juicier flesh and crisp skin. It’s a simple technique that will help you look like class A MasterChef the next time you roast a whole bird. What is a Spatchcock Chicken? The act of spatchcocking refers to the process of removing the backbone from a chicken or…
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Cauliflower Cheese
The smooth creamy cheese sauce pairs well with cauliflower, making this cauliflower cheese recipe the perfect accompaniment for a Sunday roast. A sharp cheddar helps counteract the richness of the sauce. What is Cauliflower Cheese? Cauliflower cheese is often served alongside a roast chicken. It’s a British family favourite and has numerous variations of its…
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How to Make a Bechamel Sauce
Bechamel Sauce or white sauce forms the base of many classic sauces. It’s a must-own recipe in a cook’s arsenal and one of the first things you learn to make in any kitchen. What is Bechamel Sauce? Bechamel Sauce is also known as a basic white sauce and is one of the 5 mother sauces…
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Nando’s Style Macho Peas – Peas with Chilli & Mint
These macho peas were my go-to side at Nando’s for a long time. They were packed with flavour, and the herbs helped give the frozen peas a fresh taste. This recipe takes inspiration from Nando’s, which is probably my favourite high-street restaurant chain. It’s relatively cheap compared to most restaurants, super quick service, and deliciously…
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What are These Types of Rice and How to Use Them
Is there such a thing as too much choice? With the types of rice we can find on our supermarket shelves, some may argue that there is. Fortunately, choosing a suitable variety becomes easier when you know what you want. Over 100,000 Types of Rice Rice is the second most cultivated crop worldwide, forming the…
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Spicy Rice (Nando’s Style)
My love of the high street food chain Nando’s inspired this spicy rice recipe. I don’t usually prefer rice, preferring other sides like their macho peas. However, this rice dish completes any peri-peri-inspired dinner. What is Spicy Rice? As its name suggests, spicy rice is a rice-based dish made with spices. When discussing spicy food,…
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Peri-Peri Sauce
This peri-peri sauce is the only recipe you’ll need to replicate your favourite high street chain restaurant’s menu. It’s packed with spice and flavour and easy to make. What is a Peri-Peri Marinade? The sauce known as Peri-peri sauce is famous throughout the United Kingdom due to the success of the South African chicken chain…
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Peri-Peri Chicken with Perinaise
This peri-peri chicken will excite everyone around the table. It’s perfect for sharing with all your homemade Nando’s inspired sides. What is Peri-Peri Chicken Peri-peri chicken is a popular dish in the UK thanks to the rise of high street restaurant chain Nando’s. The chicken is marinated in its famous Peri-peri sauce and is usually…
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Kebab Seasoning (Turkish Baharat)
Kebab seasoning, or, to name it correctly, a Turkish-inspired Baharat, is a collection of spices used to give Turkish foods its delicious flavour. What is Kebab Seasoning or Turkish Baharat Turkey sits at the crossroads of the Asian spice worlds and the European continent. Its capital, Istanbul, sits on both continents where tourists can stand…
