#cookit – Eggnog. Heavy on the Nog.
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on UnsplashChristmas without homemade EggNog is like... well, Christmas with no EggNog. It is a vital component of any Christmas party and for a fan like me, frankly any time is EggNog time.I guess I like the stuff as I err on heavy on the 'Nog'...
#cookit – Perfect Roast Rib of Beef
Photo by adam morse on Unsplash I have been known to say that the pig is the tastiest of all the domesticated animals, but this is a philosophical position based on the total tastiness across the whole beast. For roasting, especially for a special occasion, the...
#cookit – Gluten Free Stuffing (for Christmas or a Sunday Roast…)
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 of gluten and...
#cookit: Seb’s Sneaky Cheeky Bloody (Hell) Mary
Photo by Dennis Klein on Unsplash 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...
#cookit: Pot Roast Chicken a la Crock Pot
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...
#cookit: Pancakes (American “Fluffy” Style)
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...