If bacon were a butterfly, then pork belly would be the caterpillar. Rubbed with a mix of spices before spending the night in the refrigerator so the flavors permeate the meat. Warmed to room temperature then baked at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. The sound of this sizzling pork belly will make you H
Sea scallops are a delicacy that appear in cuisines from many different countries. Some believe that only a trained chef can make perfectly cooked sea scallops. I believe that any home cook can make perfect sea scallops and demonstrate how to do this in the video.
Risotto doesn't always have to be the star of a dinner menu, it can also serve as a great bed for another dish which it does in episode 106 of POV Italian Cooking where I make a simple Beef Tomato Risotto. This risotto serves as the bed upon which Beef Osso Buco will rest in the next episode (#107).
Parmesan Pomodoro sauce is sweet, savory, and packs a parmesan punch. This sauce is simple to make and great with spaghetti, in lasagna or as a topping to juicy meatballs. Parmesan pomodoro does sound fancy and taste amazing but it is incredibly easy to make. See how I make Parmesan Pomodoro in th
Traditional humus is made from garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas), tahini, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and other flavorful ingredients. This outstanding spread dates back to Egypt in the 13th century and remains a popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. See how
The aroma that emanates when making Cacciucco on the stove is only bested by the taste! In episode 100 of POV Italian Cooking, I make Cacciucco, an Italian fish stew that originated in the coastal towns in the Tuscany and Liguria regions. The monkfish, red snapper, clams, mussels, shrimp and calama
Brasato al Barolo is savoury, tender beef slowly braised in a rich and full-flavoured Italian wine. Watch now to see how to make this dish in the latest video from POV Italian Cooking.
Italy has introduced the world to its outstanding cuisine and wine but also has great cocktails. In this video, I demonstrate how to make the outstanding Italian drink, an Apertivo Spritz, a flame-colored cocktail with an orange tint and a tangy taste.
It’s easy to enhance flavor of shrimp while pairing it with pasta in a single dish, Shrimp Puttanesca. This history of puttanesca sauce is interesting as it was developed in Naples by prostitutes to lure in potential customers who were hungry but also interested in other services.
Meatballs can be used many different ways and accompany a huge variety of dishes. When stuffed with cheese, as they are in this video, they became a decadent, savoury treat that is hard to describe because they are just so good. See my Cheese Stuffed Meatball recipe in the latest video from POV Italian Cooking.
Pork is a staple in Italian cooking. The Italian Herb Pork Loin in this video takes simple ingredients and turns the pork loin into a dish that is perfect for a party or a Sunday dinner but quick enough to make during the working week.
Who doesn’t love the sight and smell of Italian Sausages sizzling on a flat top griddle next to a mound of Peppers and Onions? The sound of the griddle covered by the medley of peppers, sausages and shredded potatoes over ghee butter in this video will make you drool!
Beef Wellington is a true delicacy often served on holidays and very special occasions that your dinner guests will find very impressive. Making a great Beef Wellington is actually easier than it looks. In this short video I demonstrate how to make an Italian Style Beef Wellington.
Looking for an easy alternative to a traditional seafood boil? Need a simple recipe that works for both fresh or frozen seafood?
If so, you need to see my Easy Seafood Pot recipe in episode 108 of POV Italian Cooking
The combination of chocolate, peanut butter and oatmeal are the trifecta of flavor for cookies! In this special episode my wife shows her outstanding recipe for No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies that will be the best cookies that you have ever eaten! See my beautiful wife’s recipe
If you love limoncello then you may want to give Orangecello a try! In this short video I share how to modify the Limoncello that I made in episode 91 of POV Italian Cooking to make Orangecello.
Pâté sounds intimidating to make but this Chicken Liver Pâté recipe is simple and inexpensive yet has a magnificent flavor. This recipe combines the flavors of chicken livers, onions, garlic, white wine and capers into a creamy, smooth and decadent topping for toasted bread or crackers.
A simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, chicken stock and lemon juice envelop chicken cutlets in the traditional Chicken Piccata recipe made in episode 101 of POV Italian Cooking. Though Chicken Piccata is an impressive dish, it can be made in about 20 minutes, making it the perfec
If you want a truly decadent bread then make the Chocolate, Fig Banana Bread in this video. Every slice of this quick bread delivers a mix of flavors that partner together for a slice of heaven.
It can be difficult to make a perfect hard-boiled egg that has a creamy yolk and a tender white. Overcooking a hard-boiled egg, which is easy to do, results in a chalky and sometimes greenish yolk, a rubbery egg white and a slightly sulfuric taste. In this video I demonstrate how I use my sous vide to get the perfect hard-boiled egg.
The inviting and intricate fragrances of baking bread and basil pesto combine to set an expectation that can only be met by a slice of Pesto Bread. This bread, with a brilliant green tint from the pesto, will impress your friends with the powerful burst of flavor and wonderful crust. See how to make.
The Roasted Red Pepper Semolina Focaccia recipe in the latest video from POV Italian Cooking is packed full of flavor but still an easy bread to make at home. This Italian flatbread will be your favorite after just one bite!
I put an Italian twist on a southern smoked meat by taking a Maple Bourbon pork belly recipe and replacing the bourbon with marsala to make a Maple Marsala Smoked Pork Belly.
What to do with all that leftover Christmas turkey? Don’t waste the turkey that took you hours to prepare! Transform the traditional American Christmas turkey leftovers into an amazing Italian dish by making Turkey Bolognese! See how to use your leftover turkey in Episode 71 of POV Italian Cooking
Baked Brie is the perfect mix of savory sweet wrapped in the crispy fluff of a puff pastry that provides the ultimate combination of flavor and texture. This ideal appetizer is extremely easy to make but guaranteed to the top crowd pleaser at a party. See how to make Baked Brie in this video where
Originally an Italian peasant dish but now an Italian-American comfort food, Pasta e Fagioli is fairly quick to make and packed with flavor. See how to make pasta and bean soup in Episode 78
Seafood boils are a tradition in the southern states along the Gulf where sausage, corn on the cob, shrimp, crab and other shellfish are boiled outdoors in a large pot of heavily seasoned water.
Osso Buco, which translates as “hole of bone” is pure meaty awesomeness. Placing on a bed of risotto or polenta pays tribute to Osso Buco’s roots and takes this Italian comfort food to another level. Traditionally, Osso Buco is made with veal but see how I make Beef Osso Buco, a carnivorous wreath.
The sight and sound of chicken breast and broccoli florets covered in Asian seasoning and simmering in soy sauce on the griddle. The smell of the soy and Asian spices fills the air as hunger builds and the food sears to perfection.
Does it look like you’ve been watching a super sad movie and crying over your cutting board when chopping onions? In this video from POV Italian Cooking, Amber Williams shares her tip to preventing tears while cutting an onion
Yes, prosciutto, which is the best of the Italian cured meats, can be made even better! Candied Prosciutto takes this popular Italian cold cut delicacy and makes it exponentially better. See how to make Candied Prosciutto at https://youtu.be/DMU-GTVae1A
Sizzling extra thick angus sirloin steaks infused with flavor from a tequila, lime, cilantro and garlic marinade. These thick, meaty steaks are sizzling on a flat top griddle with shredded potatoes simmering in ghee butter on one side and tequila lime marinated mushrooms on the other.
A frittata is the perfect dish for breakfast or brunch because it can be made with a huge array of ingredients. It also makes excellent leftovers so that you can make several days’ worth of breakfast at once. The pairing of green and red bell peppers with cheese curds combine with the savory eggs t
Pane al Pomodoro (Tomato Bread) is an orange colored savory artisan bread that is packed full of flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes combined with a small amount of sautéed garlic and shallots make for an incredible taste while also making for a visually stunning bread. See how to make Pane al Pomodoro (Tom
Burgers sizzling on the grill is the definitive sound of summer in America. Hamburgers with 80 lean meat and 20 fat, that are featured in this video, makes juicier, more flavorful Burgers. A heavy coating of course kosher salt, pepper and other seasonings make for an unbelievable salt-crusted sear.
My go to party dish is beer bread and spinach dip because it's easy to make and is a hit at nearly every event. Frozen chopped spinach, sour cream and a few other ingredients combine to make an amazing Spinach Dip with flavours complementing a hoppy dense beer bread
Ciabatta bread, a classic Italian bread, was developed in response to the French Baguette that had spread across the country. Ciabatta is Italian word meaning slipper which also describes the shape and thickness of the bread. See how to make it at https://youtu.be/TzH7DEHlRcU
Did you know that hummus is extremely simple to make? If you enjoy the taste of hummus then see how it is made in this episode of POV Italian Cooking. This base recipe of hummus can be flavored per your main dish, as a plating item or as a standalone appetizer.
garbanzo beans, olive oil, See video for ingredients!
Italia-Americana pork recipe is possible! Smoked Porchetta in POV Italian Cooking episode 54. Dry rub on the outside & rosemary, sage & garlic on the inside. Few hours in the smoker & a great dinner!
Every culture around the world has some type of flatbread that dates back to the oldest recorded history. One popular flatbread with a Naan which was first recorded by an Indian poet back in 1300 AD. Naan is traditionally made in a tandoor oven with very high heat. You can make a homemade version
I discovered Asian baby aubergines at an Asian food market. Chicken, aubergine and okra are all good friends of hot chilli.
Chicken thighs, Okra, Baby aubergines (eggplant), Onion, Mushrooms, Soy sauce, Sesame oil, Salt & pepper, Cornflour, Vegetable oil, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Miso, Sugar, Chicken stock, Cornflour in a bit of water
I simply roasted any vegetables I had, they go well with fish or meat. The key is the dry roasted almonds on top to give an unusual and surprising crunchy texture.
Carrot (small), Parsnip, Red cabbage, Salt, Maple syrup, Dried thyme, Olive oil, Sliced almonds
Fry the sauce with the pork at the beginning to get a good integrated flavour, don't add the sauce at the end.
Pork fillets (or minced pork), Aubergine (medium), Green pepper, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Miso, Sugar, Vegetable oil, Chicken stock, Potato starch in a bit of water, Sesame seeds
Stuff the peppers cut into curved bowl shapes so that the filling stays put - this is the end of whole stuffed peppers where they're not actually stuffed!
Peppers (green and yellow), Minced pork, Salt & pepper, Onion, Carrot, Garlic, Soy sauce, Chicken stock granules, Egg yolk, Breadcrumbs, Flour, Sauce:, White wine, Tomato ketchup, Worcester sauce, Sesame seeds
It's a great crunchy dish because of the kohlrabi.
King prawns, Kohlrabi, Carrot, Celery, Red onion, Cress, Mint or coriander, Dressing:, Fish sauce, Water, Vinegar or lemon juice, Granulated sugar, Garlic, Chilli flakes
Follow my one piece of advice in the preparation of the beef to make the meat very tender.
Beef (such as tenderloin), Salt & pepper, Egg white, Sesame oil, Cornflour (or potato starch), Oil, Carrot, Celery, Onion, Green pepper, Mushrooms, Garlic, Ginger, Rice wine (sake), Hot water, Oyster sauce, Chinese chilli bean sauce (toban-jan), Sugar, Soy sauce, Cornflour in a little bit of water
Bulgogi is sweet, spicy and delicious, isn't it? Many people think that it would be nice if they could eat it at home like this. You can eat it. It's super easy too. No special skills required. Let's do it tonight!
Beef (sirloin or ribeye), Onion, Carrot, Spring onions, Soy sauce, Sake (or white wine), Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Sesame oil, Soy sauce (to finish), Sesame seeds
Make lots but you'll eat all of it...your bowl will be empty straightaway. It's perfect as a side dish but also goes well with fish or other main dishes.
You get a whole new view with this piled-up chicken dish.
Tomato, Chicken thighs with skin on , Cream cheese, Salt & pepper, Potato starch or cornflour, To make the sauce, Light soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar, Sake, Garlic, Sesame seeds
You can get sprats in the supermarket in the autumn and winter. The bones are edible as they're such small fish.
Sprats, Turnip or mooli, Your favourite mushrooms, Rice flour with salt, Oil for frying, Spring onions or chives, Ａ, Dashi broth, Light brown sugar, Soy sauce, Sake
Mushrooms (shimeji, oyster or ordinary), Cooked rice, Sauce:, Soy sauce, Crushed sesame, Green laver , Potato starch in a bit of water, Sesame oil, Dashi stock, Seasonings:, Sake, Mirin, Ginger juice, Your favourite toppings (half-boiled eggs or nori)
There's no simple way to make an authentic tonkotsu stock at home, it's very complicated. Instead, try this simpler recipe - it's not authentic but still super delicious!
Let's survive the hot days with some delicious cold pasta!
Tomatoes (medium), Piquillo pepper, Green pepper, Onion, Cucumber, Garlic, Baguette or bread slice, Water, Vinegar, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt & pepper, Cumin powder, Spaghetti, Salt for the pasta
Turkey breast fillets, Fresh sage or basil leaves, Bacon rashers, Hard cheese (such as Mimolette or Parmigiano reggiano), Flour, Olive oil, White wine, Salt & pepper
200g of konjak pasta is only 12 kcals. Use shop bought taramasalata as a sauce to make this healthy and delicious dish in 5 minutes. You'll be beach-ready!
Konjak potato noodles (shirataki), Taramasalata (shop-bought), Chicory, Shredded nori sheet, Salt & pepper, Chilli powder
The celery is so lovely and crunchy, you won't be able to stop eating it!
Celery, Minced pork, Spring onions, Ginger, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Potato starch (in a bit of water), Sesame oil, Seasonings:, Chinese soup stock, soy sauce, Sake, Oyster sauce
Recipes using shellfish are quite quick to cook, it's almost nature's fast food. Shellfish also has plenty of Vitamin B which is quite difficult to get elsewhere, so eat more shellfish!
Clams, Tomato sauce, White wine, Salt & pepper, Butter, Linguine, Flat parsley (finely chopped)
This is a side dish that can be made in 5 minutes. Its fresh crunchiness and umami of the salty seaweed will stimulate your appetite! It's less than 25kcal for 100g (one person's serving), so it's ideal for those who are dieting.
I used leftover rice to make a risotto with one lethal weapon: Sacla Truffle Pesto. With crushed nuts and grated cheese, it tastes and smells so good ...
Let's cook an Easter recipe. I'm not Christian, but making seasonal recipes makes me really look forward to spring.
Try to get the middle of the yolk to be half-boiled.
Eggs, Salt, Minced pork (minced beef is also good), Pepper, Dried sage, Breadcrumbs, Milk, Egg, Plain flour, Vegetable oil for deep frying, A.Mayonnaise, A.Cornichons (chopped), A.Flat parsley (chopped), A.Horseradish, A.Japanese soy sauce, Salt & pepper
Basic fish stock:, White fish bones & heads (seabream or seabass), Salt, Water, Seasonings:, Celery, Carrot, Onion, Fennel bulb, Parsley, Spring onions
This recipe doesn't use chilli bean sauce, the spiciness comes from the pickled green chilli peppers.
Pickled green chilli peppers (medium hot), Carrot (medium), Green beans, Swede, Minced Pork, Tofu, Chicken stock, Soy sauce, Sake (or white wine), Mirin, Sesame oil, Miso (red), Sugar, Potato starch in a bit of water
This is a very traditional home recipe from Spain.
Chorizo, Potatoes (medium), Romano pepper, Onion, Garlic, Tomatoes (medium), Olive oil, Dried Chilli, Paprika, Bay leaves, White wine vinegar, Salt & pepper, Hot water
I want to make an authentic soba noodle using a proper dashi stock with bonito (katsuobushi) and kombu seaweed, but here in the UK, there is no katsuobushi as it is not allowed to be imported from Japan. And bonito flakes are very expensive, so I thought I'd try using mentsuyu (noodle broth).
Your favourite vegetables, Vegetable oil, Soba noodles, Hot water, Mentsuyu (concentrated)
The sauce sticks wonderfully to the chicken wings, you'll find you can eat so many(*^^*)! Get stuck in with your fingers, they're irresistible hot or cold. Your friends will love you if you take this to their party!
Turnips (medium), Egg whites, White fish fillets (such as cod), Shiitake mushrooms, Leeks, Spring onion, Ginger, Salt, Oil, Sauce:, Dashi broth, Soy sauce, Mirin, Potato starch in a bit of water
Chicken breast fillet (medium), ▼Sugar, ▼Honey, ▼Soy sauce, ▼Chicken stock granules, ▼Lemon juice, Water, Chicken stock granules, Flour, Egg, ▽Mirin, ▽Sake (or white wine), ▽Soy sauce, Potato starch in a bit of water
The genuine Portuguese recipe uses dried salted cod but it's hard to find here in the UK so I added salt onto a cod fillet and sauteed it - it's not bad at all!
Cod fillets, Salt, Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Sweet potato, Eggs, Salt & pepper, Black olives, Parsley, Bay leaf
Tinned mackerel in teriyaki sauce is actually delicious enough to eat as it is, and it almost tastes the same as Japanese 'kabayaki' once you add some water.
Tinned mackerel in teriyaki sauce, Onion, Beansprouts, Spring onion, Eggs, Water, Vegetable oil, Red chilli slices (optional)
Make an egg-white meringue to make a really light and fluffy dish.
Chicken thigh or breast, Salt & pepper, Potato starch or conrnflour, ●Soy sauce, ●Mirin, ●Sake or white wine, ●Sugar, ●Dashi powder, ●Water, Onion (small), Spring onions, Eggs (medium), Cooked rice
I tried making this with soy sauce or dashi granules but then I tried it with Dashida (a Korean seasoning) and it made my previous efforts look so bad!
This is an amazing collaboration of miso soup and teriyaki chicken! My photo shows when I made it for two but my recipe is for one.
Hot water, Miso (red or mixed), Fish stock cube, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Chicken breast fillet, Salt & pepper, Soy sauce, Sugar, Sake, Mirin, Vegetable oil, Leek, Spring onion, Egg noodles
I used freeze-dried tofu in this recipe, it's very handy if you can't get fresh tofu.
Tofu, Chilli powder, Dashi granules, Noodle stock (mentsuyu), Mirin, Sake (or white wine), Soy sauce, Spring onions, Frozen prawns, Potato starch in a bit of water
It looks perfect, it tastes nearly perfect...it only needs a bit more research on the noodles.
Beansprouts, Polish smoked ham slices, Spring onion, Egg, Hot water, Fish stock cube, Miso (red or mixed), Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Granulated sugar, Salt & pepper, Sesame oil
Aubergine , King prawns, White fish fillet (like cod), Ginger, Spring onions or shallots, Flour, Dashi broth, Soy sauce, Finely grated mooli, Salt & pepper, Vegetable oil, Egg white
Your favourite sausages, Potatoes (medium), Carrot (medium), Parsnip, Gravy:, Vegetable oil, Onion (large), Green pepper, Green beans, Tomato (medium), Soy sauce, Mirin, Chicken stock cube, Pork stock cube, Tomato ketchup, Potato starch in a bit of water
A mix of French and Chinese cooking but they work really well together!
Cod fillets, Yellow pepper, Green pepper, Onion, Tomato (medium), Garlic puree, Vinegar, Tomato ketchup, Soy sauce, Mirin, Chicken stock cube, Sugar, Water, Potato starch in a bit of water
Smoked pork belly, Pointed cabbage leaves, Onion, Green pepper, Red pepper, Spring onions, Eggs, Sauce:, Granulated sugar, Soy sauce, Sake or white wine, Mirin, Dashi stock granules, Hot water
It's a mix of Chinese and Italian flavours and works better with rice rather than pasta.
MInced pork, Chicken stock granules, Tinned tomatoes (227g), Sesame oil, Sugar, Soy sauce, Miso (red), Chinese chilli bean sauce, Tofu, Green beans, Mushrooms, Carrot (medium), Leek, Onion (medium), Potato starch in a bit of water
Traditional cuisine from Alsace, France. Originally fermented cabbage was a preserved food. Sour cabbage is often eaten in Alsace and Germany, once you get used to it, you'll be addicted to it!
Cabbage (sweetheart), Onion, Sausages, Bacon rashers, Garlic, Olive oil, Salt and pepper, White wine, White wine vinegar, Cumin (if you have), Bay leaf (if you have), Wholegrain mustard
Throw in any vegetables into a muffin tray and pour in beaten eggs - a quick and nutritious snack!
Broccoli florets, Mushrooms, Carrot, Potatoes (medium), Bacon rashers, Salt & pepper for the vegetables, Eggs, Salt & pepper for the omelette, Olive oil, Butter
I was actually trying to adapt a Portuguese sponge cake but the result was quite disappointing, but I discovered a rescue recipe online, so here it is!
This is the well-known lemon spaghetti from the Amalfi region of Italy, but I've added egg yolk to make it creamy. You just need to mix in a bowl, so it's a simple dish to make.
Prep+cook: 12min
Lemon (juiced), Extra Virgin Olive Oil , Parmigiano Reggiano, Black pepper, Egg yolk, Basil, Lemon zest, Spaghetti
Sweet and hot will definitely get your mouth watering.
Mackerel fillets, Edamame beans, Spring onions, Garlic (finely chopped), Ginger (finely chopped), Chinese chilli bean sauce, Tomato ketchup, Sugar, Chicken soup, Sake (or white wine), Potato starch or cornflour, Potato starch in a bit of water, Salt & pepper
Even when it's hot and you don't have an appetite, you must eat properly. Enjoy cold ramen noodles which are full of vitamins, carbohydrates and protein to keep you full and well!
Sugar, Vinegar, Soy sauce, Sake or white wine, Sesame oil, Oyster sauce, Lemon juice, Ramen noodles, Mustard, Toppings:, Cucumber, omelette, ham, tomato, etc..., Nuts, Sesame seeds
All the ingredients were in my fridge. The flavour of the bacon and the sweet onions give it a nice touch. The dressing is so simple with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Adding the sushi vinegar at the end gives an extra good kick.
Chicken thighs, Chinese leaves, Carrot, Sake, Salt & pepper, Potato starch, Vegetable oil, Sauce:, Oyster sauce, Chicken stock powder, Water, Sugar, Soy sauce, Pepper, Sesame oil, Sushi vinegar, Potato starch in a bit of water
I saw a recipe in Tesco for making a foolproof macaroni cheese, so I gave it a go. Like lasagne that tastes better the next day, this was certainly more delicious the day after. It's ideal to make for a party.
Macaroni, Meat (chicken, bacon, meatballs, etc.), Vegetables (onion, broccoli, etc.), Olive oil or butter, Garlic, Tinned tomatoes (chopped), Mascarpone cheese, Hard cheese (Cheddar, Red Leicester, etc.)
Just three main ingredients - so quick and easy but so delicious!
Lettuce, Tofu (firm), Egg, Chicken stock, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Noodle broth (mentsuyu), Sesame oil, Potato starch in a bit of water
Spaghetti vongole uses clams and white wine. This time, I added onion, anchovy paste and vegetable consomme to make it a really deep taste. Dunk a baguette into the sauce to enjoy this dish twice!
Spaghetti, Clams, White wine, Olive oil, Onion, Garlic, Dried chilli, Anchovy paste, Vegetable consomme, Spring onions
Very simple and easy but looks so professional and beautiful because of the round mould you make it in.
Avocado, Tofu, Spring onion, Smoked salmon slices, Lemon juice, Mayonnaise, Wasabi, [Sauce], Dashi broth, Mirin, Light soy sauce, Potato starch in a bit of water
Sous vide cooking (vacuum packed) is an established and trendy style done in most restaurants, even Michelin star ones. I tried to do it at home without any tools.
Spare Ribs (beef or pork), Ziploc bag, Salt & Pepper, Fajita BBQ sauce, Sugar & honey combined, Red wine, Garlic, herbs
A traditional Portuguese dish eaten at home, and great for clearing any leftover vegetables in the fridge.
Olive oil, Chorizo, Onion (medium), Garlic, Bay leaves, Salt & pepper, Tomato puree, Peri peri sauce, Wine (white or red), Frozen green peas, Frozen vegetables, Tomato (medium), Eggs
Just put all the ingredients in a foil wrap, drizzle some seasoning and steam bake. So quick and simple yet so delicious.
Cod fillets, Salt & pepper, Carrot (small), Cherry tomatoes, Mushrooms (shimeji, enoki or ordinary), Spring onions, White wine, Thyme, Rosemary, Butter, Soy sauce, Salt (Maldon), Olive oil, Lime juice
Fry the minced pork well with miso to get a delicious ramen dish.
Minced pork, Beansprouts, Spring onion, Hot water, Fish stock cube, Miso (red or mixed), Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Sugar, Salt & pepper, Sesame oil, Butter, Egg noodles (fine)
Cabbage, Onion, Garlic, Chorizo, Paprika powder (if you like), Potatoes (medium), Tinned tomatoes, Chicken stock, Olive oil, Salt & pepper, Eggs, Creme fraiche, Your favourite bread as a side
You needs lots of lemon juice and lemons. It might seem too sour but it will definitely build up your appetite. Make lots, it's wonderful for entertaining at home!
Chicken breast fillets, Salt & pepper, Flour, Olive oil, Butter, Onion, Garlic, White wine, Chicken stock, Capers, Lemon juice, Lemon (sliced), Fresh parsley
Sprinkle with crushed rice crackers for a lovely crunchy topping.
Leeks (medium), Chicken breast fillets (medium), Pancetta or bacon, Double cream, Chicken stock cube, Hot water, Salt & pepper, Sake or white wine, Parmigiano reggiano, Breadcrumbs, Parsley, Rice crackers with peanuts (kakinotane)
You get a lovely aroma of grilled cauliflower and the fennel. If you roast the garlic, it will be even better.
Cauliflower (small), Fennel, Garlic, Cherry tomatoes or baby plum tomatoes, Baby spinach, Salt, Extra virgin olive oil, A Capers in vinegar, A Wholegrain mustard, A White vinegar, A Sea salt, A Extra virgin olive oil
This recipe is easy if you can find passata from the top Italian brand Cirio which makes a deep tasting tomato sauce in seconds. It goes really well with the black pasta (made with squid ink).
Garlic (finely chopped), Passata, Green beans, Black penne (cooked), King prawns, Olive oil, Salt & pepper
Chicken thighs on the bone, Carrot (medium), Onion, Chestnut mushrooms, Lemon, Salt & pepper, White wine, Water, Single cream, Plain flour & olive oil paste
King prawns, Sake, Aubergine, Potato or corn starch, Vegetable oil (for deep frying), Green vinegar dressing:, Cucumber, Granulated sugar, Vinegar, Lemon juice, Salt
Simmered in a tomato sauce, this delicious dish will fill you up but it's still refreshing.
Chinese leaves bunch, Minced beef & pork, Bacon rashers, Onion, Potato starch or cornflour, Cooked rice, Egg, Nutmeg, Salt & pepper, Bay leaf, Tinned tomatoes, Stock cube, Hot water, Wholegrain mustard, Potato starch in a bit of water
Green beans, Minced pork, Rice wine , Soy sauce, Salt & pepper, Sesame oil, Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Rice wine, Chinese chilli bean sauce (toban-jan), Oyster sauce, Sugar, Water, Cornflour in a bit of water (or potato starch), Salt
After making a hotpot or a nabe, you always have leftover broth. This is excellent, as it has all the taste from the previous ingredients, so never waste this - let's cook a whole onion in it!
An easy peasy pasta dish using ingredients left in the refrigerator. Just like lasagne that tastes so good one day later, make a lot and divide into portions.
Short pasta, Chicken, bacon, salmon, etc, Mushrooms, onions, courgettes, etc, Butter, Flour, Vegetable stock granules, Milk, Cheese, Salt & pepper
Turkey mince, Thai rice, Lemongrass, Shallot or red onion (chopped), Fish sauce (nam pla), Chilli powder, Palm sugar, Lime juice, Crushed peanuts, Spring onions, Coriander, Lettuce, Cress or mint
Amalfi is a southern Italian coastal town, famous for its lemon production. Spaghetti al limone is not at all as sour as it sounds, it's a refreshing pasta dish perfect for summer days.
Extra virgin olive oil, Lemon, Parmigiano reggiano, Black pepper, Basil leaves, Lemon zest, Salt (for spaghetti), Spaghetti
New potatoes, Cod fillet, Potato starch or cornflour, Salt & pepper, Spring onions, Green pepper, Garlic, Sauce:, Gochujang, Miso, Soy sauce, Sake, Vegetable oil for frying
It's similar to a Ratatouille in France, but the point is that caponata is sweet and sour with sugar and vinegar. It is best to put it on bread and eat it.
Aubergine, Tomatoes (medium), Onion, Garlic, Capers, Olives (green), Olive oil, Salt and pepper, Fresh chilli, Sugar, Vinegar, Basil
Chicken thighs, Spring onions, Pak choi bulbs, Mange tout, Baby corn, Ginger, Chinese five spice powder, White wine, salt, sesame oil, Teriyaki Sauce, Light soy sauce, Light brown sugar, White wine, Potato starch or cornflour, Sesame seeds, nori (optional)
People think that in Japan, you eat this dish in restaurants, not at home. here in the UK though, you can buy all the ingredients so let's make it at home.
Simply cut, fill and bake for really delicious mini sweet pies. It's fun to make it with the children at the weekend and good for a little get together too!
Long pasta, Chicken thigh, Cod, Prawns, Squid or mussels, Garlic, White wine, Anchovy fillets, Peppers in oil (optional), Tomato, Olives, Saffron, Paprika, Fish or chicken stock cube, Lemon, Olive oil, Salt
《Video》Parsnips have a particular taste and sweetness, so when they're curried, they have a totally different flavour. A delicious soup to stimulate the appetite. The crisps on top are also parsnips!
Parsnips, Parsnips for crisps (small), Onion (small), Unsalted butter, Water, Curry powder, Salt, Light brown sugar, Milk, Vegetable oil for frying, Garam masala
It's a really typical British pudding, with added apple.
Apple, Raisins, Orange zest, Orange juice, Brown sugar, Cinnamon, Apple preserve or apple jelly, White bread slices, Butter, Milk, Double cream, Eggs, Vanilla extract, Butter on top, Demerara sugar on top, Toffee sauce or golden syrup
《Video》This parsnip side dish goes well with cooked rice. You'll enjoy the natural sweet taste of the parsnip.
Parsnips, Green beans, Ginger, Spring onions, Vegetable oil for frying, Soy sauce, Mirin, Demerara sugar, Chinese chilli bean sauce, White wine vinegar
Broccoli is a superfood, I used it with tofu in this dish. The peanut satay sauce that you can buy at a supermarket as a substitute for sesame makes it easy to prepare this dish. It's both healthy and easy to cook.
Sushi rice, Nori sheet (1/2), Salad lettuce leaves, Ready salted crisps, Fish fingers (frozen), Cucumber (1cm square, as long as the nori sheet), Mayonnaise
A quick and trendy starter to show off to your guests!
Apples, (Cox, Braeburn, Golden delicious), Egg, Parmigiano reggiano, Gherkins or cornichons, Extra virgin olive oil, White balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice), Walnuts or pecan nuts, Salt & pepper
I made dumplings using chicken and leftover vegetables in the fridge. Coat in egg and breadcrumbs and some vinegar to make it delicious, even when cold.
Chicken breast fillets, Carrot, celery, onion, Cabbage, Ginger, spring onions, Chicken stock granules, Potato starch, Eggs, Vinegar, Flour, Sliced bread, Oil for frying
You often have filo pastry left in your freezer, so you can use it all up in this recipe.
Granny Smith apples, Royal Gala apples, Granulated sugar, Cinammon powder, Butter, Custard:, Plain flour, Egg, Milk, Soaking liquid for the filo:, Butter (for baking)
A general rule: half a nori sheet, 80g sushi rice placed with a 2cm gap across the top; the cucumber should be 1cm square long strips - then it should work out fine (probably).
Hot cooked rice, Sushi vinegar, Nori sheets, Cucumber
Everyone asks to eat a lovely tiramisu when it's a birthday or anniversary. My friends love it when I take this to a dinner party, it makes everyone smile. It's perfectly suitable if you have an egg allergy or can't eat raw egg - it has none!
You need plenty of sweetcorn and lots and lots of peas.
Chicken thigh, Tinned sweetcorn , Onion (medium), Green peas, Salt & pepper, Chicken stock cube, Water, White wine, Soy sauce, Potato starch in a bit of water, Egg
Those days are over when you needed to clean octopus with salt. Try this alternative simple idea and from now on, cooking octopus will be a walk in the park.
Really delicious when eaten hot with a cold yogurt curry sauce.
Broccoli florets, Cheddar cheese, Cured ham slices, Nori sheet, Spring roll wrappers (small), Flour & water, Vegetable oil for frying, Yogurt Curry Sauce, Yogurt, Mayonnaise, Curry powder, Salt & pepper
It only takes 10 minutes to make this dish, quick as a flash.
French beans, Baby plum tomatoes, Salt for boiling, Sweet miso vinegar:, Your favourite miso paste, Sushi vinegar, Sugar, Dashi powder, White sesame seeds
Aubergine (eggplant) and miso are a match made in heaven. Cooking thick sliced of aubergine is a bit of hassle, but with a microwave, it's done in 3 minutes. All that's left is to stir fly it with the miso sauce.
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Asparagus. The earth is wonderful because such a delicious food grows here. But even if you want to make something with asparagus, recipes are limited. Asparagus goes great with pasta. It is surprisingly delicious.
Just simmer the chicken with dashi and seasonings and get a lovely sweet sticky sauce that will lovingly coat the rice...mmm, delicious!
Chicken breast or thighs, Flour, Potato starch, Salt, Vegetable oil, Dashi stock, Soy sauce, Mirin or sugar, Cooked rice, Your favourite vegetables or pickles
Spanish mojama is the red meat of the tuna, pickled in salt and sundried. It's the tuna version of parma ham or cured ham. If you are given this as a souvenir, try eating it this way, it's suitable as an hors d'oeuvre.
This has a delicious thick sauce with green laver and shrimps.
Seabass fillets, Dried shiitake mushrooms, Spring onions, Kombu seaweed, Green laver, Dashi broth, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake, Ginger juice, Potato starch in a bit of water, Sea salt
Tastes just like the real thing because of the fish sauce.
Chinese leaves, Peeled prawns, Roasted cashew nuts or peanuts, Carrot, Mint leaves , Dressing:, Fish sauce (nam pla), Lemon juice, Vinegar, Brown sugar, Sesame oil
Fry the onions lovingly for 20 minutes and get a beautiful onion soup base to create a delicious Japanese curry.
Onion (medium), Carrot (medium), Ginger, Vegetable oil, Japanese curry cube, Chicken stock cube, Hot water, How to make chicken katsu:, Chicken breast fillet, Salt & pepper, Egg, Flour, Panko breadcrumbs, Vegetable oil for frying
Nectarine, Courgette, Red pepper, Yellow pepper, Halloumi cheese, Green grapes (seedless), Pine nuts, 【Dressing】, Yuzu pepper (or black pepper), Cider vinegar, Extra virgin olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Salt
When I made the Portuguese Meringue Cheesecake called Morotov, I was inspired to make this ultra fluffy version. But, it was not a cake, it just stopped at a meringue. If I'd made a bit more effort, it would have been wonderful - help please!
You can use this versatile sauce with almost anything - add to pasta, spread on grilled chicken or fish or as a dip for crudites...the list is endless.
Cod cheeks are very delicious and quite reasonable to buy because not many people use it. It has a lot of collagen (good for your skin) and makes a lovely soup with tomatoes.
Cod cheeks, Onion , Garlic , Anchovy fillets, Tomato, Olive oil, White wine, Salt & pepper, Lemon juice, Capers
You often have odd bits and bobs in the fridge. Use them up to make this delicious dish.
Chicken (breast or thigh), Potatoes, Leek, Onion, Salt and pepper, Vegetable oil, Sake or white wine, Sugar, Soy sauce, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Toban-jan), Water, Spring onions (chopped)
Cooking in the microwave is now standard, and probably no-one would want to spend 30 minutes making this classic porridge...but we used to before the microwave appeared!
Fry the chips twice - they'll taste almost as if you've bought them from a chip shop!
Cod fillets, Flour, Egg (yolk and white separate), Sparkling water, Turmeric, Potatoes, (King Edward or Maris Piper variety), Salt & pepper, Vegetable oil
You won't believe how sweet the leeks taste in this dish.
Leek, Minced chicken, Carrot, Green beans, Shimeji mushrooms, Dashi stock, Potato starch in a bit of water, Seasonings:, Soy sauce, Sake, Mirin, Ginger (grated)
Just put everything in one frying pan and cook for a quick and tasty dish!
Beef , Tofu (firm), Leek, Chestnut mushrooms (medium), Konjac potato noodles (optional), Chinese leaf (or bok choy leaf), Seasonings:, Granulated sugar, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake or white wine, Dashi stock granules, Hot water
One of the most popular recipes in my cooking lessons that will be finished no matter how much you make. Cooking time is about 35 minutes, plus extra for soaking.
Aubergines, Seasonings:, Soy sauce, Vinegar, Sugar, Sake or Chinese cooking wine, Sesame oil, Vegetable oil, Ginger , Garlic, Sesame seeds, Dried chili , Chives (optional)
Pork belly, Chinese leaves, Spring onions, Lasagne sheets, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Ginger, Chinese soup stock granules, Sake, Salt, Sesame oil, Potato starch in water
Make a basic mushroom sauce peperoncino style (olive oil, garlic & chilli) first of all, then mix with butter and cheese and the pasta - mmmm, delicious!
Konjac is zero fat, low calorie and very low carbohydrate (1g per 100g). Cook konjac rice as a fried rice to make it nice and tasty. Who said diet food is tasteless!!
Konjac rice, Eggs, Bacon rashers, Spring onions, Salt & pepper, Chicken stock , Sesame oil, Soy sauce
Leave your soup for 5 minutes to get a greater flavour of the sea.
Smoked mackerel fillet, Chinese leaves, Wakame seaweed (dried), Spring onion, Fish stock cube, Miso (red or mixed), Hot water, Chilli powder (optional)
White asparagus & juice (in a jar), Soya milk (or cow's milk), Egg (large), Miso (white), Salt, Chicken breast fillet and prawns, Thick sauce:, Asparagus juice (from the jar), Dashi broth, Light soy sauce, Mirin, Potato starch in a bit of water
Love to have an yook Gae Jang after Korean BBQ. Just stir fry beef with seasonings, then simmer for 10minutes. It's so simple dish but super delicious!
Beef (rump), Leek, Mushrooms, Egg, vermicelli, スプリングオニオン, 【Soup】, Veg Oil, Sesame oil, Soy sauce, Mirin, fish sauce, Sake, Korean Chilli Powder, Garlic (grated), Chicken stock powder, Water, Salt & pepper
Mozzarella caprese is delicious but a bit watery. Put tomatoes in an oven to make them semi 'sundried' and you'll have a tastier (and not so wet) caprese!
The tofu and egg white makes this recipe nice and light.
Asparagus, White fish fillets, Tofu, Egg whites, Ginger, Salt, White soy sauce (or light soy sauce), Green laver, Hard boiled eggs, Vegetable oil for frying, Toppings:, Spring onions, Salted lemon juice
Let's try to make typical Indonesian dishes at home!
Young spring greens, Carrot (small), Potato, Cauliflower, Beansprouts, Prawn crackers, Taifun Smoked Tofu, A (Dressing) , Peanut butter, Fish sauce, Rice syrup, Tamarind paste, Grated ginger, Hot water
American fried chicken really gets your tastebuds going. Forget about calories and slimming, let's have this dish and enjoy it! KFC is good, but homemade is even better!
Chicken thighs, Lemon squeezed and sliced, Black peppercorns, Bayleaf, Granulated sugar, Salt, Yogurt, Milk, Plain flour, Garlic powder, Chilli powder, Paprika, Salt & pepper, Vegetable oil for frying
After many years of trial and error, I finally succeeded to make this okonomiyaki crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It's just like the ones you really enjoy in a restaurant!
You can really tell the difference when you use prawns with head and shells.
Frozen prawns with head and shell, Frozen peeled prawns, Red chilli, Red pepper, Sweetheart cabbage leaves, Butter, Miso (red or mixed), Fish stock cube, Hot water, Onion (medium), Ginger slices, Salmon fillet
The Japanese citizens of Morioka who like cold noodles have their own interpretation of ja-ja noodles. You can make a soup called Chi-tan-tan using the leftover miso meat sauce.
Asparagus, Watercress, Broad beans (frozen), Just cooked rice, Butter, Smoked trout fillets, Optional toppings:, Fine strips of ginger, Finely chopped favourite pickled vegetables, Finely chopped chives or spring onions, Fine strips of shiso herb (or basil), Crushed sesame seeds
Just chop up the lettuce, put in a ziplock bag with the seasoning and shake it. It's delicious just as it is. If you can wait 10 minutes, it will be more delicious! It's a salad that won't be beaten by chopsticks!
Lettuce, Nori sheet, Mentsu-yu (shop-bought noodle soup concentrated ×3）, Sesame oil, Toasted and crushed sesame seeds, Vinegar, Sesame seeds (whole)
The only effort required is shredding the cabbage. Once you've cleared that, all you have to do is add the sauce and mix well into the cabbage. The result is amazingly delicious.
Turn spaghetti into ramen noodles by adding bicarbonate of soda - it's surprising how well this works! The soup is made flavourful by adding the stock cube, it's super simple and delicious.
Spaghetti, Hot water for boiling, Salt, Bicarbonate of soda, Beef stock cube, Hot water for soup, Toppings
This is a great recipe for delicious walnuts wrapped in lovely sticky ricecake.
How to make Ricecakes (4 pieces), Glutinous rice, Potato starch, Granulated sugar, Firm tofu, Water, How to make Walnut paste (for 2 pieces), Roasted walnuts (180C for 10-12 minutes), Brown sugar, Mirin, Soy sauce, Dried apricot, How to make Walnut & Bean paste (for 2 pieces), Roasted walnuts , Azuki bean paste, Crushed walnuts, Vegetable oil for frying
Grill bread slices like pizzas, with lots of cheese and any leftover ingredients in the fridge. So quick to make so ideal for lunch or a late evening snack.
Sliced bread, Mayonnaise, Tomato sauce (home made or ready), Your favourite toppings, Mozzarella cheese for pizza, Parmigiano reggiano & parsley (optional), Salt & pepper
If you have any eggs reaching their sell-by date, just make this recipe and you'll have boiled eggs ready to eat with ramen noodles or a salad, for example.
Cacciatore is a recipe dating back to Italian hunting times, so originally it must have been a dish using wild ingredients. Nowadays it's a trendy recipe.
Chicken thighs on the bone (with skin), Flour, Onion , Garlic, Red pepper, Tinned tomatoes (or 3 fresh), Mushrooms, Celery, Capers, Olive oil, Chicken stock, White wine, Salt & pepper, Dried oregano
The crunchiness of the water chestnuts really gives this dish a great texture.
Chicken thigh, Tinned water chestnuts, Yellow pepper, Green pepper, Red pepper, Onion, Miso (red), Chinese chilli bean sauce, Mirin, Chicken stock granules, Sesame oil, Soy sauce, Sugar, Water, Potato starch in a bit of water
Beetroot and edamame both have a very vibrant colour. You might think it's too vivid but it's a great combination. In fact, while making the video, I was eating from the plate and before I realised it, it was half finished!
Beetroot, Lemon, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, Edamame beans (defrosted), Stilton cheese, Walnuts, Black pepper
Cook spaghetti with bicarbonate of soda to make ramen noodles - fry these to get a lovely yaki soba dish and serve with a delicious sauce!
Spaghetti, Bicarbonate of soda, Salt for the pasta, Chicken breast fillet, Peppers (red and green), Mushrooms, Carrot, Onion, Salt & pepper, Sauce:, Worcester sauce, Oyster sauce, Chicken stock granules, Green laver
Although you can make this in a few minutes, it will be even more delicious if you can wait for another half an hour as the umami flavour comes out from the squid jerky.
Hot water, Dashi stock granules, Miso, Chinese leaves, Celery, Spring onion, Squid Jerky
Tesco Asian Selection Mushrooms pack, Chestnuts mushrooms, Spring onion, Sesame seeds, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sugar, Ginger, Hot water, Potato starch in a bit of water
Blend the mackerel to make an instant pate. Delicious when spread on toast. Traditional pates use butter but this time I used cream cheese which makes it much milder.
The cucumber absorbs all the flavours, you can't resist. Prepare in the morning and keep in the fridge for a delicious vegetable side dish with dinner. It goes wonderfully well with curry (*^^*).
I made this in a heart shape this time specially for Valentine's Day. Originally, it was just a butter cake but I prefer to make it as a light airy sponge cake because there is cream in this recipe.
Unsalted butter, Golden marzipan, Eggs, Caster sugar, Sponge flour , Raspberry jam (unseeded), Butter cream:, Icing sugar, Syrup:, Granulated or caster sugar, Hot water, Grand Marnier
You can oven bake or grill this, simply roll up and cook thin slices of aubergine with lots of cheese, it's guaranteed to make you feel good and warm all over.
It sounds like you're cheating by using a stock cube but it's actually far more delicious than I expected! There are many noodle bars serving worse-tasting ramen than this...try it, I'm sure you'll love it!
Fish stock cube, Hot water, Butter, Egg noodles (fine), Miso (red or mixed), Granulated sugar
I made Singapore Fried Noodles using Udon noodles...wow, it was tasty!
Udon noodles, Cooked prawns, Chicken breast fillet, Salt & pepper, Bok choy bunch, Green beans, Egg, Onion, Vegetable oil, Curry powder, Chicken stock granules, Soy sauce, Oyster sauce, Red chilli
You can easily make this on toast if you don't have pitta bread. It's quick because you're using store-cupboard ingredients, and the kids love the sweet sauce!
Avocado (beauty serum) and salmon (good for collagen) are both known for their health-giving properties, so this is just a perfect dish. You don't need to cook anything, so it's ideal if you're in a hurry.
Avocado, Smoked salmon, Finely chopped onion, Cherry tomatoes, Extra virgin olive oil, Lemon juice, Dill for the garnish
