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Homemade crisps

One thing I have learned about crazy Debbie is that she’s obsessed with crisps. OBSESSED. They are a dietary staple for Debbie so she wanted a go of making her own. Here’s how it went. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Self raising flour Hot smoked paprika Cinnamon Mild chilli powder Marjoram Thyme Parsley Garlic powder Cumin OreganoPotatoes Method: Thick cut crisps Start off by…

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Honey Mustard Ham

3 things that just belong together – honey, mustard and ham. This is a very simple one. Very tasty and lovingly prepped by crazy Debbie. What you need: 1 Large jar of mustard 1 Jar of honey 1 Joint of ham Method: Start by adding the whole jar of mustard to a bowl, followed by the honey. Mix together until the marinade is smooth and consistent. Untie the joint of ham and it will split into…

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Pork stir fry wraps

Today Debbie is in a stir fry mood whereas I fancy wraps. Enter a most awesome compromise of pork stir fry wraps Pork loin steaksTortilla wraps Garlic powder All spice Rosemary Bay leaves Cardamon Mild chilli powder Oregano MintCloves Smoked paprika Method: Right, long bit first – dice the pork.  I’m using 12 pork loin steaks so I may be a while! After the pork is diced, heat up a frying pan…

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Sweet pork belly wraps

This recipe was a quick “off the top of the head” dinner that was cheap as chips. Pork belly is very cheap to buy and underrated as you can do so much with it to send it to flavourtown. What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Hoisin sauceSoy sauceSmoked paprika SaltHoneyCucumber Sweet pepper WrapsPork belly slices Method: Sauce before mixing Add soy sauce and hoisin sauce to a bowl in a…

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Paella

Another new dish lovingly prepared by Crazy Debbie. This week, the Scottish cook tries her hand at a famous Spanish dish and I have to say, it went rather well. Chicken breast fillets Long grain rice Lemon juicePassata Ham stock cubes2 heads of garlic Sweet peppers Garlic powder Rosemary CuminCoriander Onion granules Oregano AllspiceClovesSmoked paprika Chilli flakes Cayenne Turmeric Black…

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The Bloody Ridiculous Burger

Remember those top gear specials where Jeremy Clarkson would say “sit back, cause this is a good one”. This is the home cooking equivalent of a top gear special. I introduce to you, the Bloody Ridiculous Burger. What you need: All the spices Burger – some assembly required Ground all spiceCayenneCelery saltGround clovesMixed spiceGround turmericCoriander leafBlack pepperGround cardamonGarlic…

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Pork & potato korma

Pork & potato korma

Another chapter in the “potatoes are versatile” book, we present you with a nice curry.  This one was my request so crazy Debbie saw it as a ready steady cook style challenge.  Contestants, let’s get cooking! Potatoes Pork loin steaks Coconut milk Fresh single cream Cumin Cinnamon Chilli flakes Ginger Allspice Coriander Fenugreek Cloves Nutmeg Hot smoked…

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Fajita night

One of the first things I cooked for myself many moons ago was chicken fajitas. Given Debbie’s command of spices, I tend to prefer it when Debbie makes them 😄. Here’s her recepie: What you need: Pre cooking ingredients shot Tortilla wraps2 x peppersTomato puree Onion saltDried crushed chillies Smoked paprika Parsley Garlic granules Black pepper Thyme650g chicken breast…

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