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I can’t believe this guy, he’s spent six year’s trying to clone a pizza he experienced in NYC.
He’s gone so far as to modify his stove with a pair of garden shears so he can get the required high heat for the perfect crust.
I’ve got some simple and easy pizza recipes which I’ll add here [...]

Asparagus has just come into season in my part of the world and it’s great to be able to buy it fresh and cheap instead of having to put up with the mushy asparagus you get out of a can. I wouldn’t even bother trying this recipe with tinned asparagus, I have a strange feeling [...]

I blame Jamie Oliver for putting up the price of lamb shanks, they used to be a cheap off cut that you could use to flavour soups and stews, now they are showing up on restaurant menus at the same price as a prime cut of beef steak. On the bright side as their reputation [...]

I was just reading the ingredients list on my container of chicken stock powder and was surprised that no chickens were harmed in the making of the powder.
So if vegetarians are looking for something to add a little flavour to their dishes then it might be worth checking the contents list on the various stock [...]

White sauce is easy to make and can be used as the base for many other sauces by adding some extra ingredients. You can easily double or triple the quantities of the ingredients to suit your needs.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of plain flour
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Method
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over [...]

Left over rice and pasta dishes generally tend to dry out a little when stored in the fridge for a day or two. To add a little bit of moisture back to the meal I add about a tablespoon of water to the bowl and cover with cling film with it just lifted slightly [...]

Stirfrys are a great way to cook a nutritious meal quickly and easily and with the least amount of dishes. Here’s a simple stir fry sauce that I use all the time.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed chillies (adjust or omit to taste)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Method
1. Place all ingredients in a small [...]

If you’ve viewed any of the recipes on this site you’ll have seen the photo’s of the dishes I have taken. Photography has been an on and off hobby of mine since I was a teenager but taking photos of food is something new to me so I’m not entirely happy with the results I’ve [...]

The best seafood risotto’s take hours of preparation, especially if your making your own fish stock. This recipe is a simple and tasty version that can be knocked up in less than half an hour using basic ingredients that you can keep on hand in your pantry and fridge. Serves 4.
Ingredients
1 Cup Arborio Rice
2 tablespoons [...]