Phew!! What a hot couple of weeks we have had! In this weather, I have to dump the stodgy, heavy, hot food and reach for some big, filling salads that can be knocked back with a glass or two of sauvignon blanc on a warm summer’s evening. This quick and easy […]
This week I’m going to share with you how to make one of my favourite go to recipes to pump some extra flavour into your meals. This red onion gravy is the traditional accompaniment to sausage and mash, but you can also mix it up and use it in place of […]
Bored of boring pizza bases? Sure you are! This naan bread pizza is a great way to mix up your pizza game with minimal effort, and even better, there’s a video to go with this recipe so you can really see how easy it is to make! Naan bread […]
Woo hoo!! It’s Spring, and that means it’s rhubarb season people! I freaking love rhubarb, it’s just the best flavour this time of year and it’s so easy cook. I grew up with rhubarb crumbles and rhubarb and custard, so I thought i’d turn things slightly on their head and […]
So it’s been a pretty good week!…I made my first recipe video…all by myself! I’m super chuffed with it and it’s been something I’ve been wanting to do for ages. Don’t get me wrong, I ain’t winning no Oscar (maybe a Golden Globe though….), but it feels great to do […]
If you haven’t heard of hassleback potatoes, where the hell have you been?! Hassleback recipes turn the humble spud into an awesome, buttery, full of flavour yum time treat, so time to get on that bandwagon! Now everyone knows that food tastes better in miniature form, it’s science, so this […]
The great Homer Simpson once sang, ‘Nacho, nacho man….I want to be a nacho man’, and who can disagree with him?! Nachos are a favourite dish for so many people. Easy to make, great to share and they work so well with a few pints of a fine ale. But, they are […]
A few weeks ago, I had a food flashback to chocolate covered pretzels that sadly no longer grace the shelves of the supermarkets – you remember those right?! I’m a fool for that salty sweet mix of flavours! Seen as I couldn’t buy them, I turned to my kitchen and […]
This week I wanted to share with you one of my go to recipes. I’m a sucker for Malaysian and Thai flavours, that perfect balance of hot and sweet, with flavour combinations of chillies and coconut milk just does something for me. So here’s one of the most cooked recipes in […]
A couple of months back I went to a food & wine festival and after consuming a copious amount of free samples, I thought it was the best idea in the world to buy some very expensive caviar! Now obviously I could just have enjoyed it straight with some vodka, but […]
Mussels are a really amazing ingredient for so many reasons, and you guys really should be cooking more dishes with them! They take no time at all to cook and they are so versatile that they pair easily with many different flavours, you can be much more adventurous than a […]
Is there anything more comforting and familiar than a toastie? Whether it’s made in an old school Brevil, under the grill or in a frying pan, it’s the snack that will give you a big cheesy hug. This week I decided to up my toastie game with this indulgent steak […]
Looking back at my previous recipes, there was one glaring omission; I have never made a pizza! Comfort food at it’s finest, cheesy goodness stacked on carbs, what have I been thinking?! One of the reasons I love pizza so much, is because of all the variations out there. You […]
Over the last few weeks, the day job has had to take priority over the blog, but worry not food fans, I’m back with a classic Slow The Cook Down recipe. My bacon and cheese bread bowl is filthy indulgent and packed full of flavour. Four cheeses, melted together with […]
I first stumbled across savoury cheesecake during my (slight) obsession with ‘Come Dine With Me’ a few years ago. I like a cheesecake, but I’m much more of a savoury person so this was right up my street! Savoury Cheesecake is something that I’ve been making a few times a […]
Happy New Year everyone! If like me, you’ve overdosed on wine, had Pringles for breakfast, and not eaten many green things over the festive period, you may be craving a bit of goodness in your belly! Regular readers will know that Slow The Cook Down isn’t exactly a health blog, […]
