Pickled chillies are tangy, sweet, and spicy; perfect for topping a salty pizza or chopping into a creamy coleslaw to add brightness. The leftover chilli-infused brine can also be used as a base for a spicy vinaigrette, so nothing goes to waste!
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How To Pickle Beetroot
Famed – and occasionally feared – for its antioxidant-rich deep purple hue – this versatile root veg has long been a British favourite, with its sweet and earthy flavour a staple of many a childhood dinner. Long-lasting, fantastic for leftovers and offering a ton of health benefits, in recent times […]
Sweet Chilli Jam
I have had an abundant crop of chillies this year so I’m making sweet chilli jam. It’s a great addition to any plate of cold meats and if I make my own I can add plenty of chilli because I like the heat!
How To Sauté Leeks
This recipe for sautéed leeks is quick and easy and makes a lovely, tender buttery side dish to accompany your meal.
How To Pickle Gherkins
Sweet and crunchy home-pickled gherkins. You can’t eat fish and chips without one!
How To Cook Runner Beans
I prefer my beans cooked fairly quickly in boiling water for 5-8 minutes but alternatively, you can steam them for 15-20 minutes or stir-fry them for 3-5 minutes
Easy Corn on the Cob
If you are looking for a really easy corn on the cob recipe then you cannot get any easier than this one.
Jasmine Rice
Jasmine rice is a lovely, subtly perfumed rice used across South East Asia. It’s strongly associated with Thai food, and used for serving with everything from Thai marinated chicken to Chilli Basil Stir Fry, Satay Skewers and the many Thai curries out there.
Pigs In Blankets with a Maple Glaze
Easy peasy pigs in blankets with a gorgeous maple syrup glaze. A Christmas favourite, these are supersized and guaranteed to go down a treat.
Forestière Sauce
Forestière sauce or wild mushroom sauce is a French classic that goes with almost anything.