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That Vegan Breakfast

29/1/2020

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Obviously, that's not egg! The main part of this eggsperiment was to try out SCRAMBLED TOFU. As well as some vegan sausages for the pub breakfast menu. 
These were the Linda McCartney sausages. I personally thought they were a bit crap. I'm open to suggestions here. Found any good vegan sausages? Or a substitute for this on a Full English? 
So, to the scrambled tofu.

1x 250g bock of Tofu will do 4 portions easily.
1x regular sized onion
half a teaspoon Turmeric
half a teaspoon of paprika
That's it! 
Fry the finely diced onion with the spices until softened. Then add the Tofu and gently crush through the fried mix. Just like scrambled egg, this does not take long and should not be overworked.

Season with sexy salt (smoked sea salt is ace) and black pepper. Let me know how you get on, in the comments below.


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Krispy Fried Cauliflower (K.F.C.)

25/1/2020

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So. Here's something I've wanted to try for a while. I wanted to bring that fried chicken experience, but without the chicken. With all the hype surrounding vegan choices, my research lead me to try this out. This is only initial beta testing at the  moment. The full VEGAN version will be tested soon.

For this vegetarian version, I used a  medium cauliflower, cut in to six aggressively sized chunks. Seasoned with:
  • Cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic
  • rosemary
  • coriander
  • garam masala
  • oregano
  • celery salt
  • mild chilli powder
  • salt and pepper
Coat all the wedges in the herbs and spices. Leave for a few hours, then coat in Gram Flour, then egg, then Bread crumbs and deep fry.

These turned out WAY better than I thought they would. I actually surprised myself! 

To make this Vegan, use aquafaba instead of the egg mix, also ensuring that the breadcrumbs are also vegan.
To make this GLUTEN FREE. Just find some GF breadcrumbs innit!

PRO TIP: Test a single piece of Cauliflower first. Adjust the seasoning before committing to the fryer.

Any questions? Get in touch via COMMENTS below.

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rare breed local beef burger with goats cheese

19/6/2019

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Served with Balsamic roasted red onion, wild rocket  in a Beetroot Brioche Bun
So, here's the idea. I wanted to create a burger using Goats Cheese. One of my favourite cheeses. One spiral down the wormhole of creation, I stumbled across some Beetroot Brioche buns. The plan was hatched.

Sourcing some Local rare breed beef (500g) from my butcher. He minced this for me and I just added a little salt and pepper and formed the pattie.

When using quality beef from a butcher, I find a rarely need to add anything to bind the burger. However, if you are using supermarket mince, I'd recommend 8% fat as a minimum. Add a handful of breadcrumbs and an egg. 
There is something about supermarket mince which always seems to make dry, grainy burgers. So adding the egg and breadcrumbs helps it retain its moisture.
The brioche bun, however, is from a supermarket. But I will add my homemade Brioche recipe at a later date.

1x Beetroot Brioche Bun
1x Handful wild rocket
1x Spoonful of Dijon mustard mixed with 1 spoonful of Mayonnaise
1x  Red Onion cut into wedges and fried with olive oil, glazed with balsamic vinegar
1x 6oz Beef Burger
1x Slice of goats cheese

I'm not going to tell you how to cook a burger. This recipe is more of an idea suggestion. This can be served with a red cabbage coleslaw and sweet potato fries. 

​A picture will follow soon.
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Mascarpone Risotto (Base)

18/6/2019

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Risotto recipe:

​ This is a summer classic. At home, I’d served Barbecued Chicken with my risotto option. In my kitchen at work, I like to use my smoker to intensify the taste experience.
Smoked chicken can be purchased from a lot of good delicatessens. Slices can be reheated in a pan with some red onions, garlic, parsley and Cherry plum tomatoes and served on top of this risotto.
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I often use Mascarpone to finish my risotto. It helps balance out the flavours and textures. Not much is needed. 

  • 200g Risotto Rice (Arborio )
  • 550ml Chicken Stock
  • 100ml white wine
  • 1 banana shallot finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • Fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 50g Mascarpone cheese
  • Olive oil
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • butter
Start with a teaspoon of olive oil and a knob of butter in the pan. Add the garlic and then the shallots over a low manageable heat.
Once these start to cook without colour add the rice.
Keep stirring until the rice starts to appear a little translucent.  Then add the white wine
Once the wine has reduced by half, add half of the stock.
Keep stirring over the love heat and add the sprig of thyme.

This is the point where you need to assess how it's doing.  Adding more stock a little at a time, while constantly checking the rice. 
When you are happy with the texture of the rice. Add some lemon zest and desired amount of Mascarpone. Remember to keep tasting if you are unsure of the amounts.

Serve as soon as ready. This is a very flexible and adaptable recipe. If you want to serve with fish. Naturally, you can use fish stock.

​Enjoy.
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Pissaladiere

18/6/2019

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Camembert, rosemary and heritage tomato Pissaladiere

This is a variation of a dish which was served in my early days when training in France. Although nearly almost always a staff meal. It’s a dish I see rarely in the UK. Pissaladiere is a more rustic and French version of the much more popular Pizza. Even in France the great author Elizebeth David found it referred to as Pizza Provençal
For this version, I gently pressed out a sourdough base, before topping with slices of red onion, heritage tomatoes, Camembert and finish with a sprig of rosemary. 

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  • 100g Ball of Sourdough for the base​.
  • 1 small red onion
  • 8 cherry tomatoes halved
  • sprig of Rosemary
  • Camembert
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
As with a homemade pizzas, the topping is entirely up to you. A Pissaladiere is NOT supposed to look like a Dominoes Pizza. Let the toppings do the talking. 
Bake in an oven on its hottest setting around 300c if it'll go. 
My professional tip would be to cook this directly on an upturned shelf in the oven.
Takes around 10 minutes.
Enjoy. 
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Dolcelatte, Pear  & Chicory Salad with Cashew and celeriac.

17/6/2019

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Inspired by a rare visit to a Michelin Starred restaurant. The flavour combinations of Blue Cheese, Pear, nuts and celeriac are a classic. Consistently popular when it appears on the menu in various combinations. Usually popular as a first course, but equally delicious as a main meal.
  • 1 Conference Pear
  • Dolcelatte cheese
  • 1 chicory (Red or White)
  • Toasted Cashews
  • 1 Small celeriac
  • Peashoots, wild rockert and baby watercress mix (Mixed leaves available from most supermarkets)
  • Premium extra virgin olive oil
  • salt/ black pepper

The only real preparation involved in this salad is to cut the celeriac into thin match sticks. Then season them and dress with a little olive oil. 
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Mozzarella, peach and PROSCIUTTO salad

17/6/2019

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Another simple summertime salad. The updated version of this salad now includes The mini mozarella balls, because the are cute and delicious.
Also, because I was sent some by the company #AD
Using lovely ride peaches and the best Prosciutto you can afford, this is another salad which blends sweetness, creaminess and textures. 
Sprinkle with some brioche crouton and some balsamic glaze to finish.
This has been a winner at family barbecues and on my menus over the years.
Enjoy
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One of our summer salads at @greyhoundips is one of my all time favourites. Prosciutto, Peach and mozzarella. Lush. #Chefs #KinHot #40degrees #summersalad #foodie #Pubfood #pubchef #ipswich #suffolk #gastropub

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Like a reuben....but not!

17/6/2019

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Another very popular lunchtime favourite at the pub was this sandwich. Created originally after a visit to New York City, where I had one of the greatest sandwiches of my life.
​Here I’ve tried to recreate it with my own twist. Using pickled red cabbage and Emmental Cheese. The Emmental has a nicer texture and flavour than the American Monterey Jack I originally used.

Brisket recipe

The Brisket was Brined for a week in a mixture of Dried chilli flakes, Black pepper corns, fennel seeds, coriander seed, cumin seeds, smoked paprika, water and Pink Salt also known as Kosher salt.
This mix was brought to the boil, allowed to cool before submerging the whole piece of brisket in it. Place the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
At this point, its then drained, rinsed and then simmered for 3 hours. 
Then you'll have a delicious piece of homemade corned beef.
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My favourite thing in the fridge right now is this red cabbage slaw. Simply just shredded cabbage, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper and fennel seeds. It's on with the chicken salad @greyhoundips #pubchef #Chef #NotAllChilli #realfood #IpswichBoy #suffolkchef #Suffolk #gastronomy #KobAtelier #caribbeancuisine #caribbeancookery

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My tribute to Reuben. Salt beef brisket, picked red cabbage, Monterey Jack cheese, mayo and mustard sammich! ? The beef brisket was brined in pink salt and spices for a week, before being braised for 4 hours. It's been on the menu all this week at the @greyhoundips and it's gone down well. Inspired by my visit to New York in 2014, it's almost the perfect reminder. #sandwich #chef #chefs #delisandwich #deli #suffolkchef #suffok #ipswich .

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For the Red cabbage

For  the red cabbage part of this sandwich, I used one of my simplest salads. 
This is made by thinly slicing red cabbage, seasoning with salt and black pepper then pouring on some red wine vinegar.
The vinegar breaks down the cabbage slightly and the liquid can be drained of after a few hours. 
Around 100ml of vinegar should be enough for a medium sized red cabbage.

The sandwich should be constructed to your personal taste. But the saltiness from the beef, the sharpness rom the cabbage and the creaminess from the cheese, should tick all the boxes.

You choose which bread  you want it in. I have never really found an American style Rye bread here in the UK, so I tend to go with a good quality, granary loaf.

​Enjoy.

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Butter Roasted Cod Loin with Pea and Fennel Veloute

17/6/2019

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1x Thick cut Cod Loin fillet approx. 
Butter, Salt, Pepper, squeeze of lemon

For the Veloute:
250g peas (Frozen peas work better)
250ml Fish stock (Chicken or vegetable could be used)
50g finely chopped shallot
3 cloves sliced garlic
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
100g cooked and peeled potatoes
Handful of baby leaf spinach
White wine
Diced Butter 50g

Process:
Prepare and trim the Cod Loin to desired portion. Pat dry and then fry in pan, skin side down in a generous amount of butter. Once a golden, buttery crust has formed, remove cod from pan and set aside, ready to finish through a hot oven (200c) when ready to serve.
To make the sauce. Start by sweating the Shallots, fennel seeds and garlic in a medium pan. Add and reduce the white by half. Then add the stock and simmer for a few minutes.
Add the cooked potatoes and once the sauce starts to simmer again, then add the peas and the spinach.
Pour the mix into a food processor and blend while adding the diced butter. The sauce should be silky and smooth. Depending on how smooth you want the sauce and your timings, you could put the sauce through a sieve prior to serving.
Correct the seasoning with a little salt.

The idea of this dish is for it to be served with large amount of the veloute. It's almost a main course soup dish!

Enjoy
 
 Pea shoots to garnish
Serve with New potatoes, Samphire or vegetables of your choice.
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Butter roasted Cod loin with Pea and fennel veloute. I've slipped some samphire and new potatoes under there too, cos that's how I roll. #Feeder #pubfood #pubchefAF #chef #cod #fish #green #stayinyourlanebrian

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Braised Lamb Shanks

23/3/2019

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Braised Shanks of Lamb.

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