Haggis Neeps & Tatties
I’ve always loved a bit of Haggis, especially for breakfast…but on a recent trip to Edinburgh my wife and I called in to a little bar in the old town for a drink and bite to eat. The bar is called Arcade Bar, it’s on 48 Cockburn Street and its... more
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Jimmy Macs BBQ Tips – Have a Rest
Jimmy Macs BBQ Tips #3 – Take 10 When cooking meat, especially a steak, it’s so important that you let your meat take a rest to ensure it’s moist and juicy. To ensure you have the perfect steak every single time, resting is just as important as grilling. The reason... more
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What is a Tagine and how does it work?
What actually is a “Tagine or Tajine” and in what way or how does it cook food differently from other methods? Well I’ve eaten plenty, on holidays and at many of the amazing restaurants in and around Leeds, but here’s the ‘official’ wiki description: “Tajine or tagine is a North... more
Read moreHomemade Bread Crumbs ????
There’s nothing like homemade bread crumbs, they’re cheaper, taste better and really easy to make.To make beautiful homemade bread crumbs, then all you need is left over bread. Do not buy bread crumbs ???? Do not use stale bread – Stale bread makes stale crumbs! Simply save any left over... more
Read moreIt’s A Piece of Pasta ???? ????????
When cooking pasta some simple rules will produce perfect results every time. The biggest problem people have when cooking pasta is that it sticks…So they are tempted to add oil of all things?? Why would this work??? Oil is clearly lighter than water and so settles on the surface and... more
Read moreJames’ Top Food Tip #7 – Spuds…Keep em in the dark
Most vegetables keep best in the fridge, but a cool, dark place is also good if you lack fridge space. Potatoes should always be stored in the dark, otherwise they go green or sprout, making them inedible. When spuds sprout, the starch in them has converted into sugar. However research... more
Read moreJames’ Top Food Tip #6 – How To Easily Skin Tomatoes
James’ Top Food Tip #6 – How To Easily Skin Tomatoes To skin tomatoes, simply cut a cross into the base of your tomatoes using a sharp knife. Place them in a heat proof bowl, pour on boiling water and cover with cling film. Leave for 1 minute then transfer... more
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Classic French Onion Soup – Vive La France ????????
If you think you don't like onion soup I promise this will change your mind... more
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