How to at home
I found when I started my keto diet I needed a snack now and then. I did try not to snack during the day, if I did I would grab a slice or two of roast meat or a cold cooked chicken drumstick. After dinner with a cup of herbal tea is when I really […]
This chocolate tart is made with a cocoa pastry and a rich dark chocolate ganache filling. The buttery cocoa-infused pastry makes for a slightly crumbly base which adds a delightful crunch to each bite. But the real star of the show is the decadent chocolate ganache filling. It’s a smooth and glossy made from high-quality […]
Cocoa pastry incorporates cocoa powder into its ingredients. Maybe the clue was I the title. Giving the pastry a rich chocolate flavour. It is commonly used as a base for various chocolate desserts, cookies and biscuits. Once baked, cocoa pastry adds a deliciously chocolatey and slightly crumbly element to desserts. This recipe is the first […]
I remember back in the 90’s you couldn’t walk out your front door with out seeing a lemon tart. You don’t see them as much these days, sadly. But they are still popular and I had almost forgotten how good they are. The simple things are often the best. Lemon Tart has the perfect balance […]
This is a handy stock recipe to know. Any surplus raw pastry freezes really well so you can have it ready to go the next time you need it. Use sweet pastry to make tarts or flans, biscuits or cookies, fruit pies or tartlets. In most applications you will need to blind bake the pastry. […]
A recent holiday to Japan has peaked my interest in all things Japanese. I love the country and its people but most of all I love the food. I know I’m not the only one. Inspired, I wanted to give Japanese cheese cake a go. When eaten fresh it is referred to as “Cotton Cake” […]
Follow my vlog for budget friendly tips and recipes which I use regularly. I was motivated to share when the kids moved away from home. My idea was to encourage them to cook food from scratch in their home. To know how repurpose leftovers (Encore Eats). To revisit family favourites using cheaper cuts and ingredients that assist with cost of living. This website has many recipes, directions and short videos for anyone who wants to know "How to at home" with Chef Chris.
Cheers, Chris Mac
