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Maybe it’s just us but it seems like it’s becoming more and more difficult to find really good quality Chinese takeout these days. Like many of you all, we yearn for those deliciously nostalgic dishes such as the classic Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork Somehow though, it really does seem like the quality of these…
As far as epic cook-ups go for a wintery Sunday afternoon of drinking wine and pottering around in the kitchen, there aren’t many more suitable dishes we can think of than a lasagna. Comforting, fulfilling and downright delicious, it’s a classic dish that everyone should have in their repertoire. You’ll love this Short Rib Lasagna…
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone! We hope you’re all super excited for the holidays and are ready to wind down, relax, and enjoy some yummy food! If that’s the case then we’ve got you covered, as our Weekly meal Plan for December 17 is all about the Christmas feast. This meal plan is…
When we hear the words comfort food, this is a dish that immediately comes to mind. A rich, savory pie filled with a beautiful Beefy sauce, The Beef and Guinness Pie is as British as Fish and Chips or crappy weather. In fact, it makes total sense why the British devour this pie in droves….
One of our favorite ways to prepare Chicken is using this technique. Our Pulled Mexican Chicken recipe slowly poaches the Chicken in a wonderful braising liquid filled with fragrant spices and delicious flavors. Once cooked, the Chicken simply melts in your mouth. This dish is packed full of rich, bold flavors that instantly transport you…
Part of any home cooks repertoire needs to be How to make a Chicken Parmesan. If you don’t have one tucked away up your sleeve already then we got you! This is our world-famous Chicken Parmesan recipe and we’re pretty proud of it! Well, we think it’s world-famous anyway, so hopefully you all will like…
The Weekly Meal Plan for December 3 is in dedication to some of our favorite places to order takeout in the US. We’ve had a good go at recreating some of our favorite dishes from these places. First, is the one any only Burrito Bowl from Chipotle! Epic Cook Up Who doesn’t love a great…
Happy Holidays everyone! The festive season is now in full swing and we hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving. If you are anything like us you’ve definitely eaten your fair share of food and cooked a lot over the past week! So, for the Weekly Meal Plan for November 26 we’re keeping things a…
With Thanksgiving just around the corner it’s time to prepare that show stopping Thanksgiving meal for your loved ones. Now, this may be considered shocking what I’m about to say, but here goes. We’ve never been fans of Turkey! I know it’s tradition, however in these modern times with all the chaos going on, surely…
The Weekly Meal Plan for November 12 is packed full of Classic Recipes. Recipes you know and love for one simple reason: They taste delicious! We’ve got some very European centric, classically prepared dishes this week. Kicking off with one of our favorites for the Epic Cook Up: Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder. 10 hours of…
This recipe is purely inspired by an amazing Lamb Shoulder we ate probably about 15 years ago now. It was the first slow cooked Lamb Shoulder we have eaten, at a famous restaurant in Melbourne, Australia called Cumulus Inc. The recipe: a slow cooked, melt in the mouth, super tender Lamb Shoulder. This recipe is…
The Weekly Meal Plan for November 5 is celebrating the triumphant return of the McRib. Yes, that’s right. The McRib is back at everyone’s favorite fast-food restaurant. We created our own version which, honestly, is so much better! Technically the McRib is using Leftover ingredients from our Low and Slow Pork Ribs recipe from last…
Every year around late Fall there is a buzz in the foodie community. A buzz that is undeniable and creates an amazing amount of word of mouth every year with just 4 simple words. The McRib is Back! McDonalds have announced that at the start of November 2023 the McRib will, indeed, be back again!…
If you’re looking for a delicious, hearty and warming meal then look no further. This delicious Smoked Trout Pie is the kind of dish you crave when it’s snowing outside, and you need to eat something warming. This is the kind of dish you eat by the fire with loved ones with a nice glass…
The Weekly Meal Plan for October 22 has some Southern flavor to it! As the weather is getting a little cooler outside in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re dialing up the comfort food here at Dinnertime Somewhere The Epic Cook Up for the week are these amazing Pork spareribs inspired by Kansas style BBQ ribs. They’re…
If you ever want to stir up a passionate debate with an American, just ask them what the best style of Ribs are. Much like a College Football team allegiance, what Ribs you love really is as much a representation of where you grew up and where you call home. Now being foreigners living in…
The Weekly Meal Plan for October 15 is a mixed bag of dishes from all over the world. We kick off with an Indian inspired Vegetarian Curry with roasted Cauliflower and Eggplant which is packed full of flavor. Good news is there will likely be leftovers! So, you guessed it, we’ll use the Curry to…
There are not many dishes that can warm you up on a cold evening better than a good home cooked curry. This Cauliflower and Eggplant Curry recipe doesn’t necessarily subscribe to any ‘traditional’ curry recipe like a Korma or Tikka Masala, however, does carry a lot of similar flavors. It’s basically our homemade version of…
I cannot think of many more iconic dishes than the classic Sunday Roast Lamb. This was a staple of my household growing up. You could guarantee that come Sunday at around 4 – 5pm those delicious roast Lamb smells would start to spread all over the house so you knew what was coming! That classic…
If I was more organized one thing I would ensure is that I always have a lovely batch of Mexican Short Ribs in my fridge / freezer. This beautifully rich and flavorful braised meat is so delicious and extremely versatile. It can form the base for so many beautiful, easy to prepare dishes such as…