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10 minute sizzler steak and green beans stir fry with fresh egg noodles in a garlic soy glaze

10 Minute Steak & Green Beans

A quick and simple high protein meal for two. We had ours alongside some purple sprouting broccoli.
one pan easy cheesy chorizo gnocchi. Quick, simple and no bloody faff.

Easy Cheesy Chorizo Gnocchi

Silky little gnocchi, smoky chorizo and a rich, creamy tomato sauce, all finished with plenty of melted cheese. One pan only and from the fridge to the table in 30 minutes.
Proper crispy Spanish tapas potatoes with a rich smoky tomato bravas sauce.

Proper Crispy Spanish Tapas Potatoes (With a Fiery Smoky Sauce)

Our Patatas Bravas have been requested by more than a few people so we hope you enjoy this quick and easy method of making a punchy, fiery, smoky side dish.

Council Tea Burgers

There are days after several nightshifts, making your own bread, reducing sauces and generally spending hours in the kitchen that you just think "Fuck It". This is that day.

You Wanna Pizza Me?

This is the pizza that finally converted someone who claimed she didn't really like pizza. That's quite the recommendation!
Ally's Air Fryer Cauliflower Cheese

Ally’s Air Fryer Cauliflower Cheese

Creamy, ridiculously cheesy, crispy on top and absolutely not fucking about. Serves 2 as a quick tea, or 4 as a side dish. Don't skip the mustard. Disclaimer: You'll want more!
old-school English chip shop curry sauce

Cush’s Ridiculously Childish Chip Shop Curry Sauce

A proper old-school curry sauce, served up thick, chunky and absolutely banging with literally any chippy tea! This is from the days before curry paste was a thing.
Chocolate orange cheesecake

The Jaffa Gaffer

A no-bake chocolate orange cheesecake with a dark chocolate digestive base, silky orange cheesecake filling, ribbons of melted dark chocolate and a glossy layer of chunky orange marmalade.
Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake

I Believe In Miracles

A proper self-saucing chocolate pudding with a SWDT upgrade. Serve with vanilla ice cream and some lightly toasted mini marshmallows for a real WOW!
The Big Fat Italian Job Homemade Lasagne Recipe

The Big Fat Italian Job

Beef, pork, pepperoni & smoked sausage lasagne with roasted garlic Parmesan Béchamel. It's not quick but the end result makes it all absolutely worthwhile!
pork chilli with rice, cheese, soured cream and sliced chilies

Chilli Con Oink

Forget the beef, the pig has entered the building. This rich and smoky pork mince chilli is everything we love about a proper chilli con carne, but with our twist.
bangers and mash in onion gravy

Bangers & Mash SWDT Style

Sometimes you just don’t mess with a classic. You just make it bloody brilliant. Our take on proper British bangers and mash starts with…
punchy potato salad with creamy dressing, diced red onion, gherkins and smoked paprika

Punchy Potato Salad

I first made this Punchy Potato Salad for one of our family get-togethers. I wanted something a bit more interesting than the traditional potato…
corned beef hash

Ally’s Amazing Corned Beef Hash

Our version of this classic British comfort food. Crispy potatoes, caramelised onions, sweet carrots and proper chunks of corned beef, finished with a couple…
pork souvlaki

Pork Souvlaki

One of my favourite memories of visiting Greece was this absolutely wonderful street food! If I had to describe it back then, I’d say…
Fish chips and mushy peas

Friday Fish Supper

Fish & Chips Fish and Chips is one of those meals that doesn’t need messing about with! Crispy battered fish, proper chunky chips, mushy…
homemade kebab chilli sauce

Ally’s Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce

Chilli Sauce on a kebab is a non-negotiable in our house. The meat obviously matters. The bread matters. A decent handful of salad is…
homemade kebab shop garlic sauce

Cush’s Kebab Shop Garlic Sauce

There are certain things that just make a kebab. The meat is obviously important. The bread matters. A decent handful of salad is never…
Doner style kebab meat recipe using fresh ingredients

Dynamite Doner Kebabs

Our homemade doner kebab is one of those recipes that makes you wonder why you ever bothered ordering one. There are few things better…
quick pickled red onions

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Cheap, easy to make and an absolutely smashing addition to burgers, kebabs and even a cheese and onion sarnie! These quick pickled red onions…
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