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Packet French Onion Soup – a food crime…
Packet French onion soup is far and away one of the biggest food atroscities committed unto the human taste buds. A powder that, when dissolved into boiling water, makes a broth that resembles French onion soup not at all. Not even close. French onion dip. That’s up there, too. Ahh, this talk is evoking memories…
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Easy chocolate molten pud to impress chicks… or a title that is slightly more PC
This is a very simple chocolate pudding recipe which is great to impress someone you may or may not be keen on.. That is, unless they don’t like chocolate. This recipe is no good if you are trying to impress someone who doesn’t like … or is allergic to… chocolate. It would be an absolute…
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I’m getting heaps clever now… this one even has photo’s AKA breakfast fritters
To me the best meal of the day is breakfast. It gets you ready for the day. A good breakfast will start you off on the right foot, give you a good chance of surviving the day, or at least the energy to put up a fight if things start to turn pear shaped! We…
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Fishcakes are good
Fishcakes are good but i think sometimes they get a bad rap because of heinous food crimes that shall not be spoken of here today. Fishcake can definitely be good. Fishcakes are good! Fishcakes are good, but which is better, salted or fresh. Cook them both and let me know… Fresh Atlantic salmon fishcakes with…
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The “spamoulet”
The ingredients for Liz’s flood challenge “spamoulet” The finished product. Looks pretty damn good I reckon. Yep, give yourself a pat on the back for that one.
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Tomato, carrot and coriander soup for Sammy’s dinner…
Sammy want’s to make some tomato type soup and quite frankly, this could be the only one I ever make. It’s a soup my old chef used to make and a recipe that I am happy to be sharing with you. It’s simple as fuck and really tasty. As per usual with this type of…
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Your face… an essential item when cooking food
Even if cooking food is a new adventure for you, learn to trust your face. Along with a few good ingredients, it will see you through… Eyes… start with your eyes. Every step of way, from preparation to serving can be monitored by these puppies. Does it look appealing? Is it asthetically pleasing? There’s not…
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Stocks
Home made stocks are essential for any commercial kitchen that’s worth its’ salt, and can also help transform a home cooked meal into a thing of glory. They are the base of great sauces, soups and stews. They are the shit! A basic stock can be made at home with whatever you have on hand,…
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And Now A Werd From Our Sponsor… Fresh Herbs
I’m gonna go on about fresh herbs are fair bit, but with good reason I think. They are the best. They can lift a dish from the realms of boring or just barely amusing to vibrant and just damn beautiful. A feat that can barely be touched by minced herbs or garlic in jars or…
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What’s Liz Having For Dinner Tonight
This one’s for Liz and her flood party challenge. See: it’s gonna flood. She’s got tinned potatoes (just a little side note here… tinned potatoes? That’s farkin’ awesome), tinned tomatoes, tinned beans, spam, lettuce, pumpkin, parsley and quinoa. Ahh quinoa (pronounced kinwah), another one of my personal fav’s. I’m going out on limb here since…