Healthy(ish) Buttermilk Baked Chicken Burger with Basil & Lemongrass Mayo

Buttermilk fried chicken is taking the capital by storm, and I've been desperate to work out a way to make this crispy, juicy piece of paradise at home, and without a deep fat fryer. I've done it, and it's just as good...

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Sunday Pulled Pork + 3 Speedy Midweek Recipes

Sundays are made for slow cooking. And the beauty of sumptuous pulled Pork Shoulder is that it costs bugger all, and tastes phenomenal. This month's entry will give you a fool proof method for getting perfect pulled pork, and three easy recipes to keep each evening meal you'll get off it, fresh & flavoursome.

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Protein-Packed Pulled Chicken Ramen

It's that time of year again... a time for protein-rich, low-carb and nutrient-high grub. I know a number of people that try and hit that triple threat and end up in dry chicken breast and salad land. NOT today Zurg. (Veggie-hacks at the bottom of the post*).

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Super Crispy Frying Pan Pizza

How this is not the go-to pizza cooking method at home I don't know. I can proudly call this the quickest and most effective way to get a super crispy base without the luxury of a wood fired oven. The key? A blazing hot frying pan and a maxed' out grill.

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Rocket & Walnut Pesto Crumbed Cod with Chickpea & Kale Salads

On a serious health trip with this entry, packing in the omegas, antioxis & vits, but NOT at the expense of a flavour-packed plate full of adventure that's also cheap and speedy to make.

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Pulled Beef and Chorizo Chilli

The humble Chilli con Carne is a crowd favourite over the bleak winter months, but it’s been crying out for a spruce up. Whilst using the usual beef mince is convenient, I’ve decided to...

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Smokey Pulled-Pork Burritos with Green Rice

I am completely and utterly obsessed with Pork Burrito's at the moment. We have a couple of places near my office in Farringdon (Daddy Donkey, Burrito Bros) that have absolutely transformed the Beef/Chicken Burrito that we all know and love and basically, I want in. Anyway, after a...

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Chestnut, Mascarpone & Fig Risotto

This recipe feels sooooo suited to the time of year. It's a delightfully warming dish that ties in some of my favourite Autumnal flavours. It is surprisingly straight forward to make and impresses by the types of ingredients used, not by complicated cooking techniques. A lot of people are...

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Sally's Stuffed Pasta Shells

I have to credit my Mum for this dish. It is her own recipe and has been a crowd favourite in my house for a long time, rain or shine. It's incredibly simple to make, and it's the oven that does all the work...

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Zesty Meatballs with a Spicy Tomato Sauce

An insanely simple pasta dish with a couple of twists that really jazz it up. The beauty of this recipe is that both the meatballs and sauce can be made up in big batches and saved either in the fridge or the freezer for a quick lunch or dinner...

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