Marco Pierre White, the original enfant terrible of British cuisine, once said, “Perfection is lots of little things done well.” Nowhere is this philosophy more evident than in his beloved steak au poivre. I investigated the many versions of his pepper steak recipe, weaving together the best elements to create a dish that’s indulgent, fiery, and utterly satisfying. Steak au […]
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Here’s one of Jamie Oliver’s most interesting roast dishes from his cookbook Jamie’s Dinners: roasted marmalade gammon ham. This recipe is something that takes a humble cut of gammon and turns it into a sticky, rich, and deeply satisfying roast that is sure to impress any dinner party guests or serve as a family meal centrepiece. And as the nights […]
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The Cuisinart ICE100 BCU ice cream maker machine is one of the most premium home machines on the market. In this review I’m going to let you know whether it’s the kind of gadget you need in your kitchen. First off, what does it do? Well, it’s an ice cream machine, so, well, it makes ice cream. Video version of […]
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Heston Blumenthal has a number of iconic dishes associated with him: snail porridge, hot and cold nitro tea, and meat fruit. I’ve had a go at making meat fruit before, but I wondered… could it be done on a budget? Can I make Michelin-starred food using only Aldi ingredients? Well in short… yes! Just using two ingredients we can have […]
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