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Scottish curry with haggis pakora

I love me a curry, but I also love good old Scottish food. Presenting the Scottish curry! Tomato puree Coconut milk Single cream Baked beans Square sausage (4 slices)8 links6 potato scones 3 potatoes Cooking bacon Sliced haggis (8 slices)Spring onions 3 carrots 3 Celery sticks Plain flour Smoked paprika Minced garlic Ground coriander Star anise Ground cardamon Cloves Ground nutmeg Ground all…

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Loaded waffle fries

What you need: Today we’re transforming supermarket food into something shamefully delicious. This is what I used: Soy sauce Oregano Garlic granules Smoked paprika Cinnamon SageGinger Cumin Mild chilli powder Tomato puree Steak minceMini skinless pork sausagesCriss Cross friesSliced cheeseGarlic head Method: Start with the boring bit – peel and chop the head of garlic.  Once this is done,…

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Pizza Pockets

Finishing the week with a nice easy recipe. Almost everybody loves pizza and this recipe is a nice, easy to make snack. On another note we’re back to being a freebie blog. We tried upgrading our WordPress plan for a year but it wasn’t for us. We’ll always remain free from now on. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Mozzarella PepperoniSausages Steak minceBack bacon Tortilla wraps Bbq…

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Honeymustard Salmon Jacket Potato

We bought a lovely big bit of salmon from morrisons that was a yellow label special so now I’d s good time for another twist on jacket potatoes! Let’s get right into it. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Boneless salmon sideLarge baking potatoes English mustard Clear honeyThymeGarlic granules BasilOregano Coriander leaf Bay leaves Smoked paprika Rosemary Chilli flakes Onion…

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Cowboy Chicken

For our second post of the week Crazy Debbie is serving up cowboy chicken. Comfort food at its best these seemingly ordinary, cheap food items become something outrageously tasty! We’re also going back to our food combining roots a little so here we go! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot ParsleyOregano ThymeBasilSmoked paprika Ground ginger 2 heads of garlic 600g baconChicken…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Chinese Style Chicken

This is a new flavour we’re trying today. I love ordering from my local Chinese takeaway so we wanted to try homemade Chinese Style chicken. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot 1076g chicken wingsNutmegStar aniseGround cuminBlack pepperGround clovesGarlic granulesSoy sauceHoisin sauceMixed spiceHoney Method: Making the sauce Add the hoisin sauce to a bowl along with a whole jar of…

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The Bomblett

I love an omelette.  Simple, easy and tasty.  Saying that, we have to make it extra cause that’s just our style! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Table salt12 x Eggs6 x rashers of unsmoked back baconBlack pepper Method: Many, many eggs Crack 12 eggs into a bowl and whisk until blended. Looking good Tear your bacon into bits and add into the egg mixture.  They don’t have to be…

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Homemade Turkey Dinosaurs

I love Bernard Matthews turkey dinosaurs.  In Scotland they’re considered “fine dining”.  Debbie fancied trying some homemade ones.  Here’s how it went. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Habanero chilli flakesDried crushed chilliesMild chilli powder Smoked paprika CayenneBlack pepper Garlic granules Ground gingerGround all spice 2 x Eggs500g turkey breast steaksBreadcrumbsSelf…

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Jerk Ribs & Chicken

Jerk Ribs & Chicken

I adore jerk seasoning. Any meat that is covered in it is divine. So, Debbie combined her obsession with lamb and my love of jerk seasoning and voila. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Died crushed chilliesThymeKaffir lime leavesOnion granulesBlack pepperCajun seasoningSmoked paprikaNutmegGround turmericGround GingerGround cuminGarlic granulesGround cinnamonAll purpose seasoning3 x…

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The Bloody Ridiculous Burger

Remember those top gear specials where Jeremy Clarkson would say “sit back, cause this is a good one”. This is the home cooking equivalent of a top gear special. I introduce to you, the Bloody Ridiculous Burger. What you need: All the spices Burger – some assembly required Ground all spiceCayenneCelery saltGround clovesMixed spiceGround turmericCoriander leafBlack pepperGround cardamonGarlic…

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Layered Nacho Chicken

Let’s make a nice sharing dish!  We order nacho dishes from takeaways all the time so we wanted to try and make our own.  Here’s how it went! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Garlic granulesThymeParsleyOreganoRosemarySmoked paprikaDried crushed chilliesOnion granulesGround cuminBlack pepperSalt3 x chicken breastsNachosMozzarellaMedium cheddar A little bit of spice Cut the chicken…

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Debbie Burgers

I’m a burger fan.  Maybe a bit obsessed.  Crazy Debbie tried her hand at making homemade cheese-in burgers and they were bloody good.  Here’s what she did: What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot 2 x Eggs500g beef minceSmall block of cheeseBlack pepperAll purpose seasoningCelery saltOnion granulesOreganoParsleyDried crushed chilliesGround GingerMild chilli powderGarlic granulesSmoked…

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Mediterranean Salmon

I introduced crazy Debbie to salmon a few years ago. She had never tried it and I assured her she’d like it. I was right and she wanted to share one of her favourite ways to cook salmon! What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot ThymeOreganoBlack pepperParsleyAll purpose seasoningOnion granulesCoriander leafDried crushed chilliesGround turmericGarlic granulesSmoked paprikaSaltSoy sauceTomato…

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Lamb Stir Fry

One of crazy Debbie’s favourite things in the whole wide world is lamb.  It’s a borderline obsession so it makes sense to upload a nice lamb Stir Fry this week.  Enjoy 😉. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot 600g diced lambSweet chilli sauceSoy sauceRich hoisin sauceCoconut milkOnion granulesGarlic granulesGingerCelery saltBlack pepperSmoked paprikaCuminGinger pureeBeef stock potRed…

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Homemade KFC

This is one of the easiest recepies to make. If you grab your chicken from the reduced section in the supermarket it costs pennies per piece of chicken which is what Debbie did with this one. It’s belting and I highly recommend giving it a go. Here we go! What you need: Pre prepwork ingredients shot 2 x packets of batter mixOreganoParsleyThymeMarjoramDried mixed herbsDried crushed…

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Meat Party Pizza

We’ve never made our own pizza before.  Not even a food combining one.  That has to change!  Crazy Debbie makes the most utterly carnivorous pizza and it was delicious. What you need: 2 x mozzarella36 pizza pepperoni slicesSmoked pancettaPre-cooked BBQ chicken breast piecesUnsmoked back bacon500g pack of beef minceBbq sauce2 x pizza basesDried crushed chilliesSmoked paprikaGarlic granulesBlack…

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Moroccan Chicken

Chicken is so versatile and can absorb so much flavour! I absolutely love it and therefore have another Crazy Debbie recepie to share. *this recipe requires a strong stomach to prep due to the mortal kombat style finishing moves used!* What you need: 1 whole chickenSmoked paprikaBlack pepperGround nutmegGarlic granulesGround gingerGround cinnamonGround clovesCorianderAll purpose spiceGround…

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Sweet French Toast

Another blogging first! Crazy Debbie tries her hand at dessert. I love the UK savory French toast, the sweet French toast is something I’ve seen Americans make on the Food Network. I’ve always wanted to try it so here we go. What you need: Lots of breadWhole milkWhite cooking chocolatePlain old sugarPhiladelphia Cream CheeseDouble creamNutmegCinnamonEggsVanilla extractBrown sugarStrawberry…

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Crispy BBQ Pork Belly

A never tried before crazy Debbie recipie today. Pork is a good meat to work with as it can absorb alot of flavour. We have a new deep fat fryer so are eager to use it as much as possible. What you need: Cornflakes Roughly 800g of pork belly slices Sugar Onion granules Black pepper BBQ sauce Method: Add the whole bottle of BBQ sauce to a bowl. Add a dash of onion granules, a sprinkling…

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Homemade Salt & Chilli Chicken Balls

Homemade Salt & Chilli Chicken Balls

One of my favourite Chinese takeaway foods is salt & chilli chicken balls.  Debbie has never tried making this before so its a debut recipe for my blog! What you need: Himalayan Salt Chilli Flakes Chicken thighs or Chicken breast Batter mix Method: Mix a small handful of salt into a bowl with a good sprinkle of chilli flakes. Dice the chicken and add to the salt and chilli bowl. Mix so…

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Honey Mustard Ham

3 things that just belong together – honey, mustard and ham. This is a very simple one. Very tasty and lovingly prepped by crazy Debbie. What you need: 1 Large jar of mustard 1 Jar of honey 1 Joint of ham Method: Start by adding the whole jar of mustard to a bowl, followed by the honey. Mix together until the marinade is smooth and consistent. Untie the joint of ham and it will split into…

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Very Minted Lamb Chops

Very Minted Lamb Chops

Minted lamb chops are nice and usually I buy the frozen ones. I decided to go for fresh minted lamb chops this time and crazy Debbie it up! What you need: Oregano Parsley Dried mixed herbs Rosemary 1 Lamb stock cube 1 Jar of mint sauce 1 Pack of lamb chops Method: Whack your lamb chops into a pan with a bit of oil and brown lightly. Wallop your jar of mint sauce into the pan and ensure…

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