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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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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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Chicken Bacon Bites
There is a lot of prep in this recipe and would generally require a cooking team, but damn it is a good one. Crazy Debbie with some creativity and inspiration from the Food Network knocked it out the park! What you need: Pre prepwork ingredients shot 1kg of chicken breasts1200g of baconBatter mixBbq sauceBlack pepperCinnamonGarlicMild chilli powderSmoked Paprika Spice rub Add Black pepper,…
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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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Stimulated Pasta
This is a Debbonian special. One of Debbie’s best, most practiced recepies. It’s a party in my mouth every time its made and I’m finally posting it! What you need: 2 x Lamb stock cubes Oregano Parsley Black pepper Garlic granules Onion granules Dried mixed herbs 500g lamb mince Pasta sauce – I’m using tomato & garlic Pasta (shells are superior) Thyme Method: Start off by adding 250g…
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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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Sex Curry
Thats how good this haggis and chicken curry tastes. If you already have the spices, this one puts them to good use! Crazy Debbie brings you another food combo thats pure dead brilliant: What You Need: Cinnamon Chilli flakes Garlic Ginger Chilli sauce Ground mix spice Cajun seasoning Paprika Black pepper Cardamon Ground cloves Coriander Cumin Star anise Turmeric 2 Slices of…
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Pasta is great. It’s like hey, let me take delicious things like butter,or meat, or tomatoes or basil and then let me just fuckin mix whatever the fuck i want in and combine it with some random ass noodles. That’s basically pasta. BUT, there’s a big difference between “basically pasta” and “holy shit food of the gods” pasta, and that is that the latter has some rules that must be followed. 10 PASTA COMMANDMENTS COMIN UP:
Always boil pasta in boiling SALTED water. Ever had a dish where you forgot to salt it before cooking it, and no matter how much seasoning you did post saute/sear, it still sort of tasted bland on the inside? Same goes for pasta. Your sauce could be fuckin on point, but if you don’t salt dat pasta water, ya fugged, bruh.
Always have your sauce ready BEFORE the pasta. Pestos, emulsified butter sauces, bolognese sauces, they should be in their respective sauce pans, heated and ready to go (unless we’re takin pesto or carbonarashit, as those go bad with heat). The worst thing you could do is fuck up and overcook your delicious pasta bc you were too busy making or finishing up your sauce.
Always TASTE your pasta. I don’t care if the package says it’s ready in 1 minute or an hour, taste your pasta from the boiling water at least 2 minutes in, and every 2 minutes after that. Al dente’s usually the way to go, but you’ll never know when to take it out if you’re not constantly tasting.
DO NOT strain your pasta, wasting your pasta water and allowing your pasta to cool. Use tongs to take pasta straight up form the boiling water (don’t dry it, nerds) and throw it in your sauce. A little pasta water gets in? no probs, and I’ll tell you why.
If your sauce is reducing too much, or it’s too tight, add pasta water. It’s salted and hot and ready to go, it won’t dilute the flavor at all, you’re golden duude. golden.
Finish your pasta in the sauce, allow it to become homogenous, let the sauce stick to the pasta, BECOME ONE WITH THE PASTA BRUH.
Add cheese last, because cheese get’s weird and fucked up in hot pans, so it’s best to throw that on right before you’re ready to eat that shit up.
4 oz is a normal serving size for pasta. If you don’t have a scale, that’s basically like the first pic above. If you hold the pasta like such, and the width of the bunch is a little smaller than an american quarter, then ur good 2 go bruh.
Dry pastas are not better/worse than fresh pasta. They’re legit just made with different flours using different procedures. One isn’t ‘fancier’ than the other u pretentious buttrockets.
PASTA IS NOT SCARY, IT’S DELICIOUS. These rules look tough, but honestly it’s not that bad bruh. I believe in u.
and now, onto the recipe I used for my pasta. It’s a restaurant favorite, we always make it on the line because it’s simple, delicious and super filling.
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Caciopepe Pasta serves: 1 (lol like id share this with ppl lolol) -
Ingredients-
salt water for boiling (just salt some water, don’t fuckin travel to the beach in hopes of created the most bomb pasta ever)
1 bunch of pasta
2 bay leaves
1 sprig thyme
cold butter (approximately 2/3 cups cut into small pads
parmesan cheese to taste
a shit ton of black pepper to taste
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Procedure-
Throw some pasta into some boiling water and do that thing where you constantly taste test the pasta to see if it’s ready. In the meantime, make ur sauce u lazy bumbum.
Add a little boiling pasta water to a saute pan over low heat, and whisk/mix in the butter quickly till it’s creamy and emulsified. If it’s too thick, just whisk in a teeny bit of pasta water. Add 2 bay leaves and a sprig of thyme for aroma, remove when pasta’s ready.
Once the pasta’s ready to rock and roll, use tongs to scoop it up and place it in the sauce. Flip and mix using tongs. Add cheese and crack a lot of pepper. Add salt if it needs seasoning, add more pasta water if the sauce tightens.
and bam, ya ready to roll.
~ I promise u if you use these pasta techniques, people will think ur literally a GOD. ur welcs.
