Author Archives: Gary @ BigSpud

crispy polenta fries

polenta fries

I felt like something different for a recent barbecue. Much as I like wedges or caesar salads sometimes it’s good to ring the changes. How about some crispy polenta fries? They go great with just about anything! I use quick cook polenta, made up a little firmer than usual. Leave to set in the fridge, carve, breadcrumb and fry. One […]

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ginger coley with noodles

ginger pollock

I do love fish. Cod and haddock are two of my favourite things to eat. Growing up on the East coast of England we regularly had fish and chips, and the smooth, flaky texture of a piece of white fish takes me right back to my childhood. But fish supplies are not what they used to be. Certain Atlantic cod is becoming […]

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black pepper steak stir fry

black pepper bavette beef steak stir fry

I’ve been enjoying a lot of noodles in the past year. Most of it down to MiMi’s fabulous education via her Noodle! book, which has encouraged me to explore on my own. I’ve made dozens of stir fries in 12 months, with many types of noodle and rice, meat, vegetables, the works. I’ve also made several trips to See Woo Stores […]

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