Get it Down Ya Neck

I cannot begin to describe how much I love these spicy, cheesy chicken goujons. Honestly, they're so good and way better for you than what you can buy either at the supermarket or fast food! You actually know what's in them and can control the amount of salt and spices that go into them. If you have a little more time on your hands these are perfect when you can't be bothered to make something elaborate and want something that's a little bad for you. They're also perfect party and picnic food; we've had them on a picnic many times and they're just as good cold as they are freshly cooked! Pictured above is the cajun goujons (to the left of the tray) and plain parmesan goujons (to the right of the tray). Delicious either way! Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes What you'll need: 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips 130g breadcrumbs 100g grated parmesan cheese 50g plain flour 3 medium free range eggs (...

I absolutely love this mixture of spices; it's spicy, its smokey and it can be added to a lot of dishes to spice things up a little bit! You can use this mixture as a dry rub or add a splash of oil to make a marinade. It can be made hotter/milder depending on which spices you use; for a milder taste skip the cayenne pepper and chilli powder, for hotter simply add more! As the recipe stands it's quite hot, but not hot enough to blow your socks off (bearing in mind I use hot chilli powder).  Making your own spice mix is a great way to control how spicy you like it, you can tailor it to your own taste! What you'll need: 1 tsp dried/powdered garlic 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper  1 tsp italian seasoning/herbs 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp chilli powder  Simply combine all the dry herbs and spices together and you have your very own cajun spice mix! Once prepared use immediately or seal in an airtight container....

This pasta dish is spicy, cheesy, creamy and utterly delicious. There's a perfect balance between creaminess and spiciness which creates a warming, filling meal that you'll want again and again. Trust me, its so good!  Prep time: 10 minutes  Cooking time: 40 minutes  Total time: 50 minutes What you'll need:  Chicken breasts 1 clove of garlic 1 tin of chopped tomatoes Ketchup 1 tablespoon sugar 2 chillies 1 carton of passata  300ml double cream  Grated cheese  175g sliced chorizo Pasta (penne, fusilli - I used fusilli)  What to do: Chop the chicken into chunks and then fry until cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside for later. Finely chop 1 clove of garlic and fry in the pan until it starts to sizzle (any longer and it will burn - doesn't taste good!) Add the tin of tomatoes, a good squirt of ketchup, the sugar (heightens the flavour of the tomatoes but this is optional)  Finely chop the 2 chillies...

This meal is one of my dad's favourites and is always the first to be requested when we can't think of anything else to cook. It's simple, it's super tasty and always goes down a treat. The bacon is super crispy, the chicken is juicy and tender and filled with delicious cheesy goodness - what's not to like? Plus you can serve it with anything; chips, potatoes, mash, rice.... you name it! We tend to have it with new potatoes and salad which makes it a little healthier (or so I try to convince myself). Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30-45 minutes Total time : 40-55 minutes What you'll need: Whole chicken breasts Stilton cheese  Streaky bacon (goes deliciously crispy) What to do: Cut the nasty bits (like the fat, blood, veins etc) off the breasts, keeping them whole. Then make a small incision into the fattest bit of the breast. Chop up some stilton and put it in the small hole you've created  Wrap the streaky bacon around the c...

Now I know it's practically blasphemy to have chorizo in a paella but my family absolutely love it! It seems to go down a treat every time I make it - my dad even has it the next day for his lunch at work! It's so simple to cook and you can add whatever vegetables you want. This recipe is what me and my family love but you can modify it to whatever your tastes are! It can also be made into a vegetarian paella by leaving out the meat and using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock - delicious either way! Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Total time: 45 minutes What you'll need: 4 chicken breasts (chopped into chunks)  1 onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (minced) 1 tbsp ground turmeric 1 1/2 tsp paprika 115g chorizo (slices works best) 225g long grain rice  600ml chicken stock  Cooking oil (of own choice) 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 1 or 2 peppers (seeded and sliced) 115g/handful of frozen peas What to do: Heat a splash of oi...

I absolutely love my mom's homemade chips. There's no frying involved meaning they're super simple AND healthier! It's actually crazy how easy they are but they're so moreish that we never have oven chips anymore - they're that good! They're basically roast potatoes in the shape of chips/wedges but they're so much better than oven chips. I suppose that is my opinion, so you'll have to cook them for yourself and see if you agree! Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30-45 minutes Total time: 40-55 minutes What you'll need: As many potatoes you think will make a serving big enough that you need/want Cooking oil  Any seasoning you want (we normally have simple salt and pepper but we have used garlic salt and chilli salt in the past. You could even go all out and sprinkle some paprika on if you prefer something with more flavour!) TOP TIP: if you use a foil tray the chips won't get stuck and eliminates the need to wash up a...