A blog about cooking.

  • Crumbed chicken and salad

    Crumbed chicken and salad

    It’s Boxing Day and after yesterday’s gluttony I’m trying something less indulgent.

  • Christmas eve KFC

    Christmas eve KFC

    Dear Reader, It’s been a while since I bought a 21-piece bucket. Back in the day, I could eat an entire bucket in one sitting. I’m too old for that now. Besides, I have plans for this chicken for my Christmas lunch. If you want to see what happens with it, visit Yummy Lummy tomorrow…

  • Chicken and corn with noodles

    Chicken and corn with noodles

    Living alone can be a challenge. Making easy meals helps. I like cooking in bulk on weekends and using cooked meat and vegetables during the week. Tonight I took some chicken and corn which I’d cooked in the pressure cooker, and made a simple soup with instant noodles.

  • Affogato

    Affogato

    It’s been a long year, a long day, I ate a large lunch, and I couldn’t be bothered cooking dinner. So, instead of cooking something healthful, I went with making affogato with Magnum ice cream.

  • Lamb kebab

    Lamb kebab

    Workmates who do a kebab run are the best. Just saying.

  • Steak with peas and corn

    Steak with peas and corn

    I’ve been in a funk today. Comfort food in the form is steak is what I needed to make me feel better.

  • Gochujang chicken on Turkish bread with mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce, avocado, and brie

    Gochujang chicken on Turkish bread with mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce, avocado, and brie

    Gochujang chicken on Turkish bread with mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce, avocado, and brie is a sandwich of champions.

  • Leftover congee and pork belly

    Leftover congee and pork belly

    Tonight I made leftover congee and pork belly. It was a good meal on a Friday night after a long week.

  • Sous vide chicken and pressure cooker pumpkin soup

    Sous vide chicken and pressure cooker pumpkin soup

    Recipe Equipment Pressure cooker Stick blender Water bath Water heater/circulator Ingredients Chicken thigh and drumstick Pumpkin Ginger Shallot Spring onion MSG Pepper Maggi original seasoning Instructions The night before place the chicken into a vacuum bag and add some Maggi original seasoning. Seal the bag and put it into the refrigerator. The following day, cook…

  • Chicken and pumpkin soup

    Chicken and pumpkin soup

    This was a surprisingly good soup. Well worth the effort of using the pressure cooker. Give it a go.