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Chilli con carne

Posting on a Wednesday is unusual for our humble little blog but we have a lot of draft posts so are experimenting with two posts per week.  Crazy Debbie is now cooking for us full time so imagine the amount of recipes she makes!.  This one was my request as I love a good chilli con carne but have only tried various tinned products.  Crazy Debbie reckons she could beat any tin for flavour so…

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Chicken in white sauce

Chicken in white sauce

This recipe is another one that stems from a former Tesco purchase.  I used to buy tins of chicken in white sauce from the supermarket and Crazy Debbie wondered if she could transform this into a homemade version. Spoiler: she succeeded What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Fresh thymeGround ginger BasilOnion granules Ground nutmeg ParsleyBay leavesGarlic granules ThymeOregano…

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Chicken and pork stir fry with chips

Chicken and pork stir fry with chips

When Crazy Debbie started learning to cook she started with stir fry. The reasoning behind this recipe is, as Debbie says “I like stir fry!”. I like potato products so Debbie threw in some homemade chips as a side with this one. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Clear honeyMild chilli powder Garlic granules Oregano Ground ginger Sweet chilli sauce Hoisin sauce Dark soy sauce Reduced…

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Chicken & bacon pasta bake

Chicken & bacon pasta bake

Years ago we used to buy the large pasta bakes from Tesco and always really enjoyed them. Crazy Debbie fancied trying one of her own from scratch and here it is! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Celery saltRosemary Onion granules Mild chilli powder SageBasilOregano Garlic powder Passata Lemon juice BaconChicken thighs Tortilla chipsPasta shapesGrated cheese Method: Well…

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Homemade crisps

One thing I have learned about crazy Debbie is that she’s obsessed with crisps. OBSESSED. They are a dietary staple for Debbie so she wanted a go of making her own. Here’s how it went. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Self raising flour Hot smoked paprika Cinnamon Mild chilli powder Marjoram Thyme Parsley Garlic powder Cumin OreganoPotatoes Method: Thick cut crisps Start off by…

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Hunters chicken variation

This week we have a crazy Debbie variation on hunters chicken. Debbie wanted to do something involving chicken and bacon. Something substantial, so this is what she came up with. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot BaconChicken breast fillets Smoked paprika CuminNutmegYellow mustard seeds Cinnamon Coriander Garlic powder MintMild chilli powder Method: Braiding the bacon We’ll start…

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Spicy bolognese baked potato

Spicy bolognese baked potato

So you may have gathered that I’m a big fan of potatoes! They’re just so versatile and go with everything. We’re back with another baked tattie recipe. Let’s get cooking! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Steak minceRed chilliesSweet peppers Ground cardamon Cloves Thyme Rosemary SageParsley Oregano All spice Hot smoked paprika Marjoram Black pepper Chives Basil Garlic powder Hot…

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Shepherd's pie

Shepherd’s pie

Happy New Year!. This week’s post is a belter. I told crazy Debbie that I had never had a good shepherd’s pie in my life, and she took that as a personal challenge. This was absolutely majestic. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Potatoes Lamb minceBeef minceStock potsGarlic powder Parsley Thyme Smoked paprika SageRosemary Tomato puree Method: Multitasking Pour some water in a pot…

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Steak and Link Pie

Steak and Link Pie

With the craptacular year that was 2021 behind us, Crazy Debbie decided to make a traditional Scottish pie. With added Debbonian enhancements. This can be done either way, by searing the meat beforehand and adding to the pastry then baking, or slow cook it. The slow cook option will tenderise the steak and thicken the gravy, though the temperature should be lowered to prevent the pastry…

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Spiced chicken with honey and lemon

Today we are experimenting with heat without the aid of traditional hot spices. We are using a cardamon and nutmeg blend along with lemon juice. I like chicken and I love lemons so this looked good from the start. Let’s goooo What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Chicken drumsticks Lemon juiceClear honeyThymeGingerNutmeg All spice ParsleyGarlic powder Smoked paprika BasilCoriander…

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The Ridiculous Burger Remastered

One year ago crazy Debbie created The Ridiculous Burger. With a year of cooking experience she decided to revisit this recipe and add a twist: homemade, deepfried battered burgers. With new seasoning for the steak and the burgers this really is new and improved! This video is just under 5 minutes long so sit back, relax and enjoy.

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Pork belly kebabs

Today’s inspirational message from crazy Debbie that inspired this recipe: “I found alot of reduced pork and I like pork belly”. Easy to make, easy to follow – let’s go! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Garlic powder Smoked paprika Thyme Ginger Cinnamon Coriander Cumin seedsBlack pepper Sweet peppers Clear honeyMustard (yellow & wholegrain)Yellow mustard seedsBrown sugarPork belly…

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Pot Luck

This is a more American dish. It’s a “grab whatever you have and make something out of it” kind of idea. Very easy to make and inspired by similar dishes from crazy Debbie’s childhood. Let’s get to it: What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot BaconPork loin steaksMincePotatoes Sweet peppers Rosemary Smoked paprika Garlic Mint Method: Let’s get this flavour party started Start by dicing.…

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Spicy mince baked potato

Potatoes are so very versatile and can be difficult to make if you are chasing the perfect potato. It’s all about timing. My filling of choice is spicy mince so here we go! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Potatoes Steak minceSweet peppers Black pepper Habanero chilli flakes Ginger Smoked paprika Cayenne Hot smoked paprika Hot chilli powder Crushed chillies Chives Method: Skewered…

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Homemade Open Top Chicken Curry Pie

Let me start this week’s post by saying this is a more intermediate to advanced recipe in terms of the amount of ingredients required. If you have them all it’s well worth making as it has the perfect blend of flavour vs heat. Christened as pie Joseph by yours truly, I was delighted to get this one for dinner as it’s been a while since Debbie last made it. What you need: Brace yourself.…

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Garlic and Herb Butter Turkey

Never have I ever had a good turkey….until now! I ended up keeping some for sandwiches throughout the week. Timing is very important when making turkey as you can very easily overcook the dish and ruin it. Thankfully it was crazy Debbie cooking it and not me so it turned out perfectly. What you need: Pre cooking ingrediants shot Marjoram Rosemary Thyme Parsley Bay leavesBasilSageFresh…

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Sweet pork belly wraps

This recipe was a quick “off the top of the head” dinner that was cheap as chips. Pork belly is very cheap to buy and underrated as you can do so much with it to send it to flavourtown. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Hoisin sauceSoy sauceSmoked paprika SaltHoneyCucumber Sweet pepper WrapsPork belly slices Method: Sauce before mixing Add soy sauce and hoisin sauce to a bowl in a…

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Roast chicken breasts in a soy and honey sauce on a bed of garlic and ginger

Roast chicken breasts in a soy and honey sauce on a bed of garlic and ginger

Who doesn’t like roast chicken?!? We’re trying something different in terms of getting flavour into the chicken. We’re cooking the chicken on a bed of goodness that won’t be served with the dish, but will make all the difference to the meat. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Chicken breastsSoy sauceClear honeyRosemary Black pepper Garlic cloves Ginger Method: Flavour bed Start off…

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Sweet Pork Belly Pancakes

I’m blogging today whilst waiting for my car to pass it’s M.O.T test! I present you with pork belly in honey mustard and hoisin sauce packaged in a deep fried pancake. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Pork belly slicesHoisin sauceGarlic granules GingerGarlic pureeWholegrain mustardClear honeySweet peppers Pancakes (prepped from earlier blog post) Method Flavour bowl First we’re…

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Crispy Chilli Beef Wrapped in Crepes

The inspiration behind this recipe was duck spring rolls. Debbie wanted to do something wrapped in a crunchy pancake and this recipe, nicknamed crispy beef pillows was born! We made so many that this ended up a few dinners for me so technically this counted as meal planning too, anyway onto the recipe. What you need Pancakes: pre cooking ingredients shot 1 MilkSaltEggsSelf raising…

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Vampire Death Tacos

I love it when the Mrs decides to make tacos. Traditionally we’d go with steak mince and grated cheese but as we have done this before, this week we decided on something different. Pork tacos cooked in our own garlic based sauce. I have christened this dish – Vampire Death Tacos. What you need: pre-cooking ingredients shot Garlic clovesSweet peppers Taco shellsPork loin steaksSoy…

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Ginger & Chilli ribs

Ginger & Chilli ribs

We’re always looking for new flavours to try. We wanted to do something slightly different with pork ribs. I’ve said before that pork absorbs alot of flavour so we love working with it but you do have to be careful as pork is quite naturally salty. With that in mind, read on for ginger and chilli pork ribs. What you need: pre-cooking ingredients shot Lamb ribsTomato puree Soy sauce Hoisin…

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Tandoori chicken

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Homemade chicken burgers

I have always liked chicken burgers. Even the frozen ones in the supermarket. As I buy them regularly, Debbie decided she would see if she could make a homemade equivalent that has much more flavour than my processed favourites. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Chicken breastsEnglish mustard Pure honeyBatter mix fae TescoSelf raising flour Garlic granules SageRosemary Onion…

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Meatball marinara sub

I love going to Subway. I’d bet almost everyone in the UK does! Crazy Debbie decided to replicate my favorite Subway order at home – the footlong meatball marinara sub. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot PassataCornflourSweet peppers EggsSweet vine ripened tomatoes GarlicGingerChilliesSteak minceCayenne Parsley Black pepper Garlic granules Smoked paprika Habanero chilli flakes Dried…

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Fajita night

One of the first things I cooked for myself many moons ago was chicken fajitas. Given Debbie’s command of spices, I tend to prefer it when Debbie makes them 😄. Here’s her recepie: What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Tortilla wraps2 x peppersTomato puree Onion saltDried crushed chillies Smoked paprika Parsley Garlic granules Black pepper Thyme650g chicken breast…

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Homemade pasta sauce

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Godbabbis

Before I started this blog, Debbie made kebabs so good I named them godbabbis. We recreated this recipe so I could post it as the world needs to know! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Breadcrumbs3 x EggsScotch lamb shoulder fillet750g steak minceSmoked paprika Thyme Parsley Ground cinnamon Ground cumin Garlic granules Coriander leafBlack pepper Method: Spice rub To start off the…

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