by Paul Deehan | May 23, 2020 | Asian, Home Cook, Japanese, Quick & easy, Side dishes, Vegan, vegetarian
I first tried this dish in a Japanese restaurant in Sheffield and I was surprised how well miso and aubergine went together. So I had to recreate the dish and boy is it good. The soft aubergine flesh with the sweet miso is a real indulgence. Again surprisingly easy to...
by Paul Deehan | May 22, 2020 | British, Enthusiast, Home Cook, Meal Prep, vegetarian
I got this shortcrust pastry recipe out of the late great Gary Rhodes book, New British Classics. If you ever need any proper British classic recipes, I recommend the main man, Gary Rhodes. Gary Rhodes first book, Rhodes Around Britain, was my first ever cookbook that...
by Paul Deehan | May 20, 2020 | Baking & Desserts, Bread, British, Enthusiast, North America
Beautiful soft burger buns are fabulous for a meaty or veggie burger. They are even great for a nice roast pork sandwich. These for me are a cross between a burger bun and a brioche bun. First, you activate the yeast in warm water, milk and sugar for 5 minutes until...
by Paul Deehan | May 18, 2020 | Enthusiast, Italian, Pasta, vegetarian
Beautiful little tortelloni filled with spinach, butternut squash pumpkin and ricotta in a creamy, butter and parmesan sauce. Absolutely divine. Since the Coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown has been happening, this is the best dish I’ve cooked. It’s so...
by Paul Deehan | May 18, 2020 | Enthusiast, Home Cook, Italian, Pasta, vegetarian
Homemade fresh pasta seems more intimidating than it actually is. All you do is mix flour, eggs, olive oil and salt in a bowl with a fork, then bring it together and knead it for 5 to 10 minutes. Allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes to an hour. I like to add some...
by Paul Deehan | May 17, 2020 | Breakfast, Eggs, Everyday, Home Cook, Quick & Easy, Snacks
Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration and this brunch recipe was exactly that, from a Facebook group I’m apart of. I adapted it slightly, adding some cheese to the mix, obviously. The sweet potato and cheese rosti, smashed avocado and poached egg goes...