Quiche Lorraine

A summer classic from our friends across the Channel. Quiche may have originated in France, but similar dishes have been popular here in the UK since the 14th century; Indeed, it's been a staple dish across the world for many many years. Quiche Lorraine is the classic filling of bacon and cheese, but the base recipe of pastry and a savoury custard is incredibly versatile. All kinds of meats, cheeses, fish and shellfish, as well as vegetarian versions abound. Quiche Lorraine A great summer classic, easy to make, and super versatile. Pair it with a salad and boiled potatoes for a light dinner, or as part of your picnic spread. Fluted Flan TinFrying PangraterBaking ParchmentBaking Beans 250 g Plain Flour125 g Butter…

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Italian Dressing Chicken

This is such a simple dish, that I'm not sure it even counts as a recipe as such. However, it really packs a punch of flavour, so it's a must have BBQ or outdoor grill dish this summer. The vinegar and lemon in the dressing give a subtle sharpness, with the sweetness from the honey and sugar helping to balance it all whilst giving the skin a beautiful colour. We've suggested serving with a nice salad and campfire potatoes, but you could pretty much serve this with anything and still have a winner. Fried or chipped potatoes, or even a good potato salad, with plenty of fresh summer veg. It's entirely up to you. Italian Dressing Chicken Super simple, this is one…

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Cajun Seasoning

Louisiana is the heart of Cajun cooking, and this great all round seasoning blend is an absolute must for any BBQ. Make it coarse for rubbing into meats before grilling, or whiz it extra fine to use as a great seasoning. You can also blend the fine powder with mayonnaise for a great BBQ dip. As with all spices, store in a dark, cool place. Cajun Seasoning Classic Louisiana seasoning blend. Great to use as a rub, or blended fine to shake onto fries. Blender 10 tbsp paprika4 tbsp onion powder4 tbsp garlic powder4 tbsp dried oregano2 tbsp dried thyme2 tbsp salt flakes2 tbsp cracked white pepper1 tbsp chili flakes1 tbsp cayenne pepper Weigh out all of the ingredients into a bowl.Put…

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Poultry BBQ Rub

A slightly milder rub with just the right blend of herbs and spices to bring out the very best of chicken. Rub a little oil onto whole chickens, spatch-cocked to cook easily on the grill, then rub this in liberally. Cover with film and rest in the fridge for a couple of hours, before cooking over a low heat with the lid down, or reverse searing starting things off in the oven. It's also great for chicken wings. Just rub this all over, chill for 30 minutes, and then cook over a direct heat. Poultry Rub Another really simple rub, this time great for chicken and other birds. Try it on Chicken Wings! Blender 9 tbsp sea salt9 tbsp garlic granules7 tbsp…

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