This is not a recipe for the faint hearted or the time poor. It produces epic beef pie. It can be done, I have put in a couple of short cuts and I break the steps and processes down for you. This pie has a backstory. The Davinator seeded my YouTube feed with videos from… Continue reading Epic Beef Pie
Elevate burger night with great brioche buns
I try and focus on the food, the recipe and a little bit of backstory in my blog posts. Many people just want the recipe and to get on with the cooking. A bit of musing on expertise, equipment and use of AI in this blog post, so bear with me for a couple of… Continue reading Elevate burger night with great brioche buns
Caramelised onions in your slow cooker
Several recipes on my blog use caramelised onions – they lift many savoury dishes. The Davinator who is sensitive to alliums (the onion and garlic family) can enjoy these onions as the aromatics have been cooked off. I make them overnight in the slow cooker. Quick to prep, minimises the crying and means you don’t… Continue reading Caramelised onions in your slow cooker
Thanksgiving – My Prep Ahead Menu
Publishing this on Tuesday so I’m a little late for traditional Thanksgiving Day. We’ve been living abroad for many years so we have our celebration on Saturday as we gave up trying to persuade employers and schools that Thursday and Friday are actually legal holidays. We gather friends and family for a meal, to help… Continue reading Thanksgiving – My Prep Ahead Menu
Salted Caramel Apple-Cranberry Crumble – Make Ahead
The Davinator tried pumpkin pie once and pronounced it ‘weird’. And pie is not my strong suit so I’ve gone with alternative desserts to the traditional pumpkin and pecan pies. Apple cranberry crisp, served with ice cream and topped with salted caramel is the perfect ending to a Thanksgiving meal Recipe Serves 10–12 • Fully… Continue reading Salted Caramel Apple-Cranberry Crumble – Make Ahead
Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Green Casserole was invented by Dorcas Reilly in the test kitchens of Campbells Soup. The traditional recipe used two of their products; condensed cream of mushroom soup and French’s fried onions. Campbells estimated it was served at 20 million Thanksgiving dinners in 2020. I’ve experimented with ‘gourmet’ versions and – to be frank – I… Continue reading Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Ultimate Onion Gravy Recipe
Onion gravy is a taste treat and not just for vegetarians. I caramelise the onions in the slow cooker a few days before. It’s amazing to slice six onions with a mandoline, leave them for 12 hours and come back to divine flavour bombs. I’ve included instructions on caramelising as you make the gravy but… Continue reading Ultimate Onion Gravy Recipe
Easy Make-Ahead Stuffing for Thanksgiving
I don’t put the stuffing in the turkey. There was a food poisoning incident in our extended family (we shall pass over that with no detail) and in general I think it’s not recommended anymore. Also, once it’s been in the turkey, hard to call it ‘vegetarian’ with a straight face. I find it easier… Continue reading Easy Make-Ahead Stuffing for Thanksgiving
Make-Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes for Holidays
Make ahead mashed potatoes was a game changer for me. I love mashed potatoes but making enough for 12 people can turn the kitchen into a bomb site. And it’s normally a last minute thing so when you get up from the Thanksgiving table it’s all waiting for you. This one also uses the slow… Continue reading Make-Ahead Creamy Mashed Potatoes for Holidays
Yeast raised chocolate bread (savoury)
No more cupcakes….for a while There is a sourdough version of this recipe but I decided to do a yeast raised version for a couple of reasons. The first is that it is more predictable and easier to work with. Second, the Davinator has adopted a lower carbohydrate diet to improve his health. This doesn’t… Continue reading Yeast raised chocolate bread (savoury)