Category: Recipes
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I'm not bad at cooking, I'm not amazing either. Most of my stuff never looks particularly beautiful, but I know how to make things taste good. And that doesn't really come from recipe books, it doesn't come from being dictated to by Gordon Ramsay, it certainly doesn't come from following crap rules like never…
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Who doesn't like chips? But what kind of chips? The lovely, soft, slippery greasy chips from a good British fish and chip shop? The big fat chunky and robust chips from a pub? The European 'fry' thin cut and dipped in mayonnaise? I love all of the above but on a cold, dark winter's night, one of…
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If you've loitered around this blog for any time and you're still here, you're probably aware I talk about food a fair bit and even throw in the odd recipe. There's a few reasons for this, a little to do with wanting to share how easy and wonderful proper food can be, but mostly because…
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Sometimes there's nothing more comforting than really slow cooked meat, that's so tender you could eat it with a spoon. The added bonus is that meat that's best for slow cooking tends to be the cheaper cuts that no one wants: pork or lamb shoulder, pork belly, lamb neck etc. One exception is lamb shank,…
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There isn't one of course, it depends on your mood, your preferences etc, but for me, last night seemed as if was at the time. I got home at 6.45pm, which is pretty good for me and dived in to play with my 6 month old boy who can't stop smiling and generally wants to play all the time. …
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This will serve four generously. Heat 2 tblsp of olive oil in a large pan and fry two chopped onions, I peeled, diced carrot, 2 sprigs of thyme over a medium heat for 4 minutes. Add two peeled and diced sweet potatoes, a can of chopped tomatoes and can of coconut milk, 250ml of vegetable stock…
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So much brand communication when it comes to food is all about family and groups. Yet about a third of adults in the UK are single. The obvious point is why this isn't looked at a little more. Less obviously, even if you're attached in some way, there's some mileage in a conversation about eating…
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It's been a little cold recently, perfect time for a warming, comforting recipe. This is one for the weekend, or to prepare the night before. Not only is it worth it, for the tender meat falling apart as soon as the fork tickles it, it's no work, the time is dedicated to slow marinading and…
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This perfect for summer, really quick so you won't miss much tennis. This is a doddle. It's really tasty and if you shut your eyes when you eat it, you'll think you're in the Mediterranean. And, in cash strapped times, really cheap. For two people you'll need: Two whole mackerel, filleted (any decent fish counter…
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I spent most of myweekend on the sofa, moaning about being ill. Despite this, along with missing a golfing for idiots session with friends (just call me Jim Hacker) and following drinking activities, it didn't turn out that bad. I got to cook some good stuff. Mrs Northern was out, so I was able to make…
NORTHERN PLANNER 