I love the whimsical use of the term ‘poultry’. Makes me feel likein the early 1840’s or something, bursting from a snow-covered window ledge like: ‘One poultry, good sir!’. My brining is totally inspired by Nigella Lawson’s work. Brining enhances flavor and moisture in birds, especially during Christmas, so here is my detailed, adaptable recipe for a flavourful brine. Continue reading A WET-BRINE FOR CHICKEN OR TURKEY
I will ferociously defend the roast potato with my life. They are the essential highlight of any roast dinner. This is the third time I have shared my insights on perfecting roast potatoes (third!) and want to emphasise the importance of choosing floury, larger potatoes and the necessity of proper preparation techniques like thorough drying and hot fat for achieving the desired crispiness. This post is all about my tips to ensure roast potatoes reach their utmost golden, crunchy potential, earning their deserved recognition. Continue reading GOOSE FAT ROAST POTATOES
Sunday mornings are often reserved for waking up, refusing to surface until you absolutely must, 12 cups of coffee from my Wonder Woman mug and then a cannonball movement through the door to crack on with whatever the day has in store for me. However, I will always find time to throw something hot in … Continue reading EGGS POACHED IN CHILLI TOMATOES
Chocolate Orange & Rum Cake. In time for Easter, I want to present to you my lazy boy’s answer to chocolate cake. Seldom do I bake. I’m a very, very lazy baker. For as much as I love cooking, baking is something I sparsely have time for purely because of its precision. I won’t go … Continue reading CHOCOLATE ORANGE & RUM CAKE
Roast Tomatoes & Chorizo. I think the time has come to have this discussion. Don’t you just love it? I mean, as if it weren’t enough that it is so tightly packed with enough flavours that I’m happy to eat it raw (don’t judge me), but it also has enough fatty pimentón oils (basically a … Continue reading ROAST TOMATOES & CHORIZO
Buttermilk Chicken Strips in a Parmesan Breadcrumb Coat (with Lemonnayise Dip). I am currently a contributing writer for the newly revamped and launched website http://www.yummymummysworld.com/. While I do not know what it is like to cook like a parent, I know how it feels to eat like a child so I will be sharing bespoke … Continue reading COLLABORATION TIME.
My name is Mikey and I’m going to tell you the truth about good food. I am going to tell you something that has been veiled with the myth that in order for one to eat, they must ‘pierce the film several times’ or order a takeaway. The truth about good food simply is: you’re … Continue reading The Truth About Good Food.
MIKEY AND THE KITCHEN. 