Tag: comfort food

• Basic Coleslaw

  

  There aren’t many essential recipes that can stand up against their numerous variations, but a basic coleslaw is definitely one of them. While I have many slaw-like recipes, this basic coleslaw still remains a firm favourite. The Origins of Coleslaw Coleslaw originated in the Netherlands during the 18th century. It’s typically made with raw cabbage…

  GlennThomas

  December 6, 2023

  Classics, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

  cabbage, carrot, coleslaw, comfort food, easy recipes, food, mayo, onion, quick recipes, Recipes, slaw

• Peppercorn Sauce

  

  A good creamy peppercorn sauce is synonymous with steak as it’s served alongside the French bistro classic of steak au poivre – meaning peppered steak. What is Peppercorn Sauce? Peppercorn sauce is a pan sauce made in the pan after cooking meat. It’s typically made with peppercorns and reduced cream. While it’s often associated with…

  GlennThomas

  November 30, 2023

  Classics, Dips and Sauces, French Recipes, Recipes

  comfort food, cooking, cream sauce, food, pan sauce, peppercorn, quick recipes, Recipes, steak sauce

• How to Cook the Perfect Steak

  

  Is there anything better than a perfectly cooked piece of beef? You don’t need to pay restaurant prices for the best steak experience, not if you know how to cook the perfect steak at home. Where does steak come from? It’ll come as no surprise to learn that man probably started cooking by roasting meat…

  GlennThomas

  November 28, 2023

  Beef, Classics, How to, Meat

  butter, comfort food, cooking, food, garlic, recipe, Recipes, restaurant, resting, rib eye, rosemary, searing, steak, steak night

• Air-Fryer Chunky Chips

  

  I’ve already posted an air-fried potato chip recipe with these air-fryer fries, but sometimes you need more potatoes in your chips. So, I made these air-fryer chunky chips. Chunky Chips In the UK, we call thick-cut and deep-fried potatoes, chips. In America, these same fried rectangular potatoes may be called steak fries. They’re said to…

  GlennThomas

  November 24, 2023

  Air-Fryer Recipes, British Recipes, Classics, Recipes, Recipes by Cuisine, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

  air fryer, comfort food, easy recipes, food, maris piper, potatoes, Recipes, starch

• Irish Soda Bread

  

  Bread, and baking in general, has a reputation for being pretty tricky. However, this quick and delicious Irish soda bread can be knocked up in under an hour. What is Irish Soda Bread? Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread made without the help of traditional bread-making ingredients such as yeast. Instead, it uses other…

  GlennThomas

  November 20, 2023

  Bakery, Irish Recipes, Pasta and Grains, Recipes

  baking, bread, buttermilk, comfort food, cooking, easy recipes, food, no yeast, quick recipes, Recipes, soda bread, wholemeal flour

• Traditional Irish Stew

  

  Is it raining outside? Let a comforting bowl of traditional Irish Stew keep you warm as the rain hammers against the living room window. It’s great with homemade soda bread. What is a Traditional Irish Stew? A Traditional Irish stew is a stew with its origins in Ireland. It’s considered the national dish of Ireland.…

  GlennThomas

  November 16, 2023

  British Recipes, Classics, Lamb, Main Course, Meat, Recipes, Recipes by Cuisine

  braise, comfort food, cooking, food, irish lamb, irish stew, lamb shoulder, recipe, Recipes, slow cook, stew

• Leek Mash

  

  Mashed potatoes are delicious on their own. In that case, adding sauteed leeks brings the creamy potatoes to a new level. This leek mash recipe is super easy and adds to your 5-a-day. What is Mashed Potato? Mashed potato, more commonly known as mash, is made by mixing cooked potatoes with fat to create a…

  GlennThomas

  November 14, 2023

  British Recipes, Recipes, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weeknight

  butter, comfort food, easy recipes, garlic, leek, leek & potato, mash, mashed potato, potatoes, quick recipes, Recipes

• Butter-Roasted Onions

  

  These butter-roasted onions are perfect yet simple. Try them with good quality sausages and mash for a twist on the classic fried onions. When roasted, onions, which can be quite pungent when raw, turn sweet and delicious. Onions to use for Butter-Roasted Onions For this Butter-Roasted Onions recipe, try and source the largest white onions…

  GlennThomas

  November 9, 2023

  British Recipes, Classics, Recipes, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

  balsamic glaze, balsamic vinegar, comfort food, healthy recipes, onions, Recipes, roasting, rosemary, sage, veggie

• Honey & Mustard Glazed Sausages

  

  Honey, mustard, & pork are combined so often that it could be considered a holy trinity. These honey & mustard glazed sausages prove it. Choosing the Sausages In developing this recipe, I used a traditional British sausage, the Cumberland sausage. Traditionally, these sausages are usually rolled into a ring and grilled. But nowadays, they can…

  GlennThomas

  November 7, 2023

  British Recipes, Classics, Main Course, Meat, Pork, Recipes, Recipes by Cuisine, Weeknight

  comfort food, honey, honey & mustard, mustard, quick recipes, recipe, Recipes, sausages, thyme, wholegrain mustard

• 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…

  GlennThomas

  November 3, 2023

  British Recipes, Classics, Italian Recipes, Recipes, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

  broccoli, comfort food, garlic, healthy recipes, quick recipes, Recipes, roast vegetables, roasting

• 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…

  GlennThomas

  November 1, 2023

  Chicken, Classics, How to, Meat

  basic cooking, Chicken, comfort food, cookery, how to cook, Recipes, roast chicken, spatchcock, technique

• 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…

  GlennThomas

  October 30, 2023

  Classics, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

  bechamel, cauliflower, cheese, cheese sauce, comfort food, food, mornay, Recipes, side orders