Beef Jerky

Beef Jerky

About 12 months ago, I bought a dehydrator so that I could dry iced cookies quicker in order to get on that all important second layer of detail. I justified the expense (which wasn’t that huge actually) to my husband saying that we could also use to it to dry bananas (he loves the chewy…

Teriyaki Pork Belly and Sweet Potato

Teriyaki Pork Belly and Sweet Potato

Things have taken quite a leap forward in the Mutherfudger kitchen. All the painting is done, the kitchen has been installed, and this week, the flooring went down. We have been kept busy for big chunks of the weekend for several weeks now. This means that a dinner that is simple to put together is…

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Asparagus

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Asparagus

Asparagus is just coming into season in the UK, so the young tender stalks are in stores now and they make a perfect accompaniment to my Lemon Pepper Chicken. It’s the best time to eat them and I like to eat it as often as I can while in season. This dish is light and…

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

It was a rainy Saturday this weekend, and hubby and I had a few errands to run. I couldn’t face coming home after a busy day then having to prep a warming evening meal. It’s days like this is when a slow cooker really comes in handy. This pulled pork recipe requires mere moments of preparation,…

Spicy Lamb Kofta

Spicy Lamb Kofta

This week, I have been in hospital to have an operation on my left hand. I am currently in convalescence, and this means that the burden of running the house falls entirely on my husband’s shoulders. That, and of course catering to my every whim. Prior to the operation, I decided to make ahead as…

Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

When looking for inspiration of which vegetable to include in my dinners, I like to pick ones that are seasonal and work from there. At the moment, British asparagus is at its best. It works well with most meat or fish dishes, and is almost made to accompany my favourite meat, chicken. It is versatile…