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Gourmet Grill Recipes: The Complete Series

August 9th, 2019 Food

If you’re feeling inspired from the tasty recipe videos we have been serving up on social media over the past six weeks, you can now view the complete Gourmet Grill series. See all five recipe videos below, which will show you how to create a delicious feast of smoky flavours and colourful plates, starting with our showstopping Cote du Boeuf cooked ‘dirty’ (straight on the coals).

This is a really great menu full of Mediterranean flavours, seasonal vegetables and juicy meat that is perfect for enjoying with friends on a summer’s afternoon. What’s more, we have carefully designed the menu to ensure your grilling session runs smoothly, with plenty of time to prep and enjoy a beer or two. All you need to do now is send out the invites!

Recipe 1/5 Cote du Boeuf

Ultra-tender Cote du Boeuf smothered in a spicy marinade and cooked ‘dirty’ on the coals

Recipe 2/5: Smoky Baba ganoush

Scrumptious eastern Mediterranean dip made from grilled aubergines

Recipe 3/5 Griddled Courgette & Feta

Griddled courgettes with feta, pine nuts, red chilli and mint create a colourful side dish

Recipe 4/5: Perfect Pork Souvlaki

Juicy, zesty and mouth-wateringly good, these Greek skewers are sure to become a BBQ favourite

Recipe 5/5: Flatbread

Make your own flatbread from scratch with this easy recipe

Finally, if you need to boost your grill-master game don’t forget to watch Al’s top ten BBQ tips.

The Freshness of Spring

May 22nd, 2023 Food, Wellness

As the world around us greens and grows, there is an explosion of vigour that we’ve been waiting for all winter. Our bodies are aching for freshness after a winter of root vegetables, pickles and preserves. Our store cupboards are emptying and as the days lengthen and the sun starts…

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How to Make Yogurt From Scratch

April 3rd, 2023 Food

At AliKats, we supply all of our catered chalets with homemade yoghurt. To make this quantity we use a yoghurt machine, but the principles of homemade yoghurt are incredibly straightforward and don’t require anything fancy if you’re making it in small batches.

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How to Make Ice Cream From Scratch

April 3rd, 2023 Food

Now, I don’t need to convince you that homemade ice cream is delicious. All ice cream is delicious. What you may not have considered, however, is the pure, unadulterated freedom that making your own ice cream gives you. You want triple chocolate cookie dough, salted caramel and a peanut butter…

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How to Make Butter From Scratch

April 3rd, 2023 Food

Butter is a familiar face in the weekly household shop, but it’s actually really easy to make at home, and it’s unbelievably versatile. Rich and creamy, you can absolutely taste the difference, and it requires a mere 2 ingredients!  

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