Thermapen Recipes

Posted in: "2023"

BBQ Flank Steak Tacos

Posted in: BBQ, Meat, Beef, Chefs, Humble Plates

These BBQ tacos with bavette steak are really something special. Medium rare steak meets charred pepper salsa, creamy avocado and spicy mayo in this vibrant summer recipe. We love the unusual addition of grilled avocado inspired by Dan's trip to Mexico — it makes the colour and flavour really pop.

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BBQ Pork Belly Ribs

Posted in: BBQ, Meat, Pork, Chefs, Humble Plates

This belly pork ribs recipe is really special because it's cooked like a brisket. This is because the two meats share the same intramuscular fat, which helps them to break down into insanely juicy goodness.

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Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs

Posted in: BBQ, Meat, Poultry, Chefs, Humble Plates

This recipe is nothing short of a flavour explosion. Juicy bone-in chicken thighs cooked over fire with a beautifully sticky, sweet and spicy Korean BBQ sauce is absolute heaven. These Korean chicken thighs are a great sharing dish as part of a BBQ feast, or make a great meal served with some sticky rice and fresh crunchy veggies.

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KFC Fakeaway Boneless Chicken and Gravy

Posted in: BBQ, Meat, Poultry, Chefs, Humble Plates

This KFC fakeaway is inspired by the classic KFC boneless chicken and gravy. The chicken is juicy, crunchy and perfectly spiced, and the gravy is creamy and moreish: everything you need in a Friday night fakeaway.

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A Temperature Guide to Perfect Pizza Dough

Posted in: Baking, Tips, Advice & Info, Team Temperature

One of the greatest reasons for using temperature to guide your cooking, whatever you're making, is consistency. Just like choosing a particular brand of ingredient because you like the taste better, working to specific temperatures will help you to achieve your preferred flavour and texture every time.

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Five Best BBQ Gifts for Grilling Lovers

Posted in: BBQ, Tips, Advice & Info

When it comes to finding the perfect gifts for the BBQ lovers in your life, the right tools and accessories can make all the difference in their grilling game.

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Chocolate Macarons with Blackberry Jam

Posted in: Baking, Chefs, Sweet Treats, Date Night

This chocolate macaron recipe by My Kitchen Drawer is perfect for autumn. Featuring a sweet blackberry jam and buttercream macaron filling, they're the best bite-sized treats for making the most of blackberry season.

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Mike Tomkins’ Pork Wellington

Posted in: Meat, Pork, Chefs, Mike Tomkins, Autumn, Date Night

A good Wellington is the hearty centrepiece we all need in the colder months, and it looks super impressive too. This pork Wellington recipe is a fun and tasty twist on the classic beef. Mike covered the pork with honey and mustard, and a shiitake mushroom and black pudding duxelles before wrapping it in slices of prosciutto — layers upon layers of delicious flavours.

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Mike Tomkins’ 11 Christmas Dinner Tips for Turkey Perfection

Posted in: Chefs, Tips, Advice & Info, Christmas

Described by John Torode as a ‘meat maestro’, MasterChef 2021 runner-up Mike Tomkins is a pro at making the traditional turkey feast one to remember. Follow his top 11 Christmas dinner tips to make yours a succulent and stress-free experience.

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A Temperature Guide to Cooking & Resting Turkey

Posted in: Meat, Tips, Advice & Info, Christmas

Christmas dinner is, for many, the most important meal of the year. But cooking a whole turkey is no mean feat — it’s difficult to ensure such a large and lean meat is safely cooked and juicy all the way through. Especially when packet instructions and recipe timings commonly overestimate how long it takes for meat to reach a safe temperature, resulting in an overcooked centrepiece.

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