by sebmatthews | Dec 27, 2016 | Cook It!
Used to something from Kraft (or Paxo if you’re in the UK)? Since we’ve become a wheat intolerant household, almost anything pre-prepared (even the good stuff at the gourmet end of the spectrum) and tasty has wheat or wheat derived ingredients. The evil... by sebmatthews | Nov 14, 2016 | Cook It!
Like Vodka? Like Tomato? Like a little ZING in your life? Read, pour, drink. This one is for you. Here’s the advice – experiment with how spicy you like it. Each to their own, mmmkay? Sriracha is different to Tabasco and brings a more complex taste at... by sebmatthews | Aug 2, 2016 | Cook It!
I am a major fan of the ‘one pot meal’ concept. That said, I’ve never really dabbled in Crock Pot (slow cooker for the UK folks…) cooking. Why? Possibly because I can never get my head passed the late, great Robin Williams in the masterpiece... by sebmatthews | May 5, 2015 | Cook It!
Although not as good as the crepe style pancakes we have in the UK, ‘American Style’ fluffy pancakes are delicious when done right. I got this recipe from a line cook in my favorite Diner in New York where they actually make their own batter (as opposed to... by sebmatthews | Feb 17, 2015 | Cook It!
Proper, old-fashioned British pancakes are the real deal. Much closer to a French crepe than American “fluffy”pancakes, their awesomeness is in their simplicity. 5 ingredients plus butter for frying are all that’s required, job done – and... by sebmatthews | Jan 25, 2015 | Cook It!
This weekend’s tip is all about greaseproof paper, one of my unsung kitchen heros. Here are a few things you can do with it that you might not have tried: Use as a cartouche on a soup or stew to prevent liquid loss or skins forming Fold around meat (such as a... 