Meals with Max

Cacio e Pepe 🍝 Ingredients: 100g spaghetti 60g pecorino Romano 2 tsp black peppercorns Salt ——— Method: 1. Bring a large pan of water to a boil, add salt, and then the spaghetti. Boil for 8 minutes, until just under al dente. 2. Whilst the pasta cooks, finely grate the pecorino into a bowl, add a splash of pasta water, and whisk to make a thick creamy sauce. 3. Grind your black pepper, then toast in a dry frying pan over low heat for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. 4. Add 1 ladle of pasta water into the pan with the black pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. 5. When the pasta is ready, transfer it to the pan with the black pepper. Simmer and stir continuously until it turns glossy, starchy and the pasta is cooked. 6. Turn the heat off, add the pecorino cream mixture, and stir until you have creamy, cheesy, peppery pasta. 7. Serve topped with a little more cracked black pepper and grated pecorino, then enjoy. Lovely! #cacioepepe #italianfood #DinnerIdeas #familymeals

Shakshuka 🍅 Ingredients (serves 2): 1/2 red onion 1 red bell pepper 6 tomatoes 4-5 eggs 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp chilli flakes Salt Black pepper Fresh parsley 1 tbsp olive oil Feta cheese Fresh bread or pita ——— Method: 1. Dice the onion, pepper and tomatoes. 2. Heat the oil in a wide, deep frying pan over medium heat. 3. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add the red pepper and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes. 4. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, chilli flakes, salt and black pepper. 5. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until thickened. 6. Make small wells in the sauce with a spoon and crack in the eggs. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. 7. Crumble over feta cheese, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with warm bread. Lovely! #breakfast #shakshuka #EasyRecipe #healthyrecipe

Nando’s Chicken and Spicy Rice 🐓 Ingredients (2 servings): 4 boneless chicken thighs 4 tbsp peri-peri sauce 1 tbsp olive oil Salt Black pepper Fresh coriander For the rice: 150g long grain rice 225ml chicken stock 1/2 onion 2 garlic cloves 1/2 red pepper 1/2 green pepper 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 small red chilli ——— Method: 1. Dice the peppers and the onion, slice the chilli and grate the garlic. 2. In a bowl, coat the chicken thighs in peri-peri sauce. 3. Heat up your frying pan with some oil and then cook the chicken thighs until golden brown. 4. Remove the chicken thighs, then add the onion and cook for a few minutes. Then add the chilli and peppers and cook for a few more minutes. 5. Add all of the seasonings, grate garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the rice and chicken stock. Mix well, then place the chicken thighs on top. 6. Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, leave the pan covered and allow to steam for 5 minutes before serving. Serve drizzled with peri-peri sauce and garnished with fresh coriander. Lovely! #nandos #periperi #onepanmeal #familydinner

Spaghetti Carbonara 🍝 Ingredients (2 servings): 180g uncooked spaghetti 150g pancetta or guanciale 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 60g pecorino Whole black peppercorns ——— Method: 1. Toast the black peppercorns in a dry frying pan for 30 seconds. Then grind until coarse. 2. Fill a saucepan with boiling water. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. 3. Add the diced pancetta or guanciale into your frying pan and cook until it’s crispy. Then remove from the pan. 4. Crack the whole eggs into a bowl, along with the egg yolks. Grate in the pecorino cheese, add some black pepper, and mix until combined. 5. Turn off the heat, then add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with a splash of the pasta water. Pour in the egg mixture and slowly cook in the residual heat. 6. Serve topped with the crispy pancetta and freshly grated pecorino, then enjoy. Lovely! #carbonara #italianfood #familymeals #DinnerIdeas

Chicken Tikka Masala 🥘 Ingredients (serves 2): 450g chicken breast 3 tbsp plain yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp ginger 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Ingredients (Sauce): 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp ginger 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp paprika 2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp tomato puree 450g tomato pasata 100ml double cream 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp butter Salt Black pepper Fresh coriander Oil ——— Method: 1. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and spices in a bowl. Add chicken chunks, coat well, and marinate for at least 1 hour. 2. Cook the chicken in a hot pan with some oil until the chicken has colour on all sides. 3. Cook the onions in the pan the chicken cooked in until soft and golden brown. 4. Add the spice mix, tomato paste and bay leaf, then cook for 30 seconds. 5. Stir in the tomato passata. Simmer for 5-10 mins, then blend the sauce until smooth. 6. Return to the pan. Add cream, honey, butter, garam masala and salt. Then add the cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 more mins. 7. Garnish with fresh coriander and cream. Serve with naan and rice. #tikkamasala #curry #familymeals #DinnerIdeas

Mozzarella Sticks 🧀 Ingredients (serves 2): 120g firm mozzarella 30g breadcrumbs 1 egg Plain flour 1 tsp garlic powder Salt Black pepper Marinara sauce: 400g tinned tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp dried basil Salt Black pepper 1 tsp olive oil ——— Method: 1. Chop the mozzarella into sticks and place into the freezer for 30 minutes. 2. Finely dice the onion and finely chop the garlic. Fry the onion in olive oil for a few minutes, then add the dried basil, garlic, salt and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds. 3. Add the tinned tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well and then simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Get flour into one bowl, beaten egg in another and the breadcrumbs into a third bowl. Season the bread crumbs with salt, black pepper and garlic powder. 5. Coat the mozzarella in flour, then the egg and then the breadcrumbs. Place onto an oven tray and cook in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees celcius. 6. Serve with the marinara sauce on the side and enjoy. Lovely! #mozzarellasticks #mozzarella #EasyRecipe #healthyrecipe

Chicken Wrap Meal Prep 🌯 Ingredients (serves 5): 5 tortilla wraps 700g chicken breast 1 red bell pepper 1 red onion Handful of sweetcorn Handful of spinach 4 garlic cloves 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp cream cheese 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt Black pepper 1 tsp olive oil ——— Method: 1. Dice the chicken, red onion and red bell pepper into small chunks. Finely slice the garlic. 2. Add some olive oil into a pan over medium heat, cook the red onion and red bell pepper for 5 minutes. Then add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes. 3. Add the garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper and tomato paste. Cook for 30 seconds. 4. Add the spinach and sweetcorn, cook for 3 minutes. Then add the cream cheese and simmer for 3 minutes. 5. Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions, place onto your tortillas and wrap them up tightly. You can eat it how it is or toast the wrap in a pan, airfryer or oven if you prefer. Enjoy! 6. Wrap the other wraps in foil and store in the fridge or freezer for later. Lovely! #wrap #mealprep #EasyRecipes #healthyrecipes

Welsh Rarebit 🧀 it’s basically a like a posh cheese on toast, it tastes incredible! 😍 Loved this recipe? There’s loads more in my cookbooks (link in bio) 👨‍🍳📗 Ingredients: 2 thick slices of bread 125g mature cheddar cheese 1 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp butter 100ml milk 1 tsp English mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt Black pepper #britishfood #cheese #toast #EasyRecipe

Hot Honey Pizza Sliders 🍕 These are so delicious and ridiculously easy to make. Perfect for a lazy dinner! 😋 Loved this recipe? There’s loads more in my cookbooks (link in bio) 👨‍🍳📗 Ingredients: 4 burger buns Mozzarella cheese Pepperoni Pizza sauce Garlic powder Fresh parsley Chilli flakes Honey Melted butter #pizza #sliders #EasyRecipes #cooking

Rigatoni all’Amatriciana 🍝 Ingredients (serves 2): 200g guanciale or pancetta 160g rigatoni 400g tinned whole tomatoes 80g pecorino Black pepper ——— Method: 1. Boil the rigatoni in salted water for 10 minutes, until al dente. If you’re using fresh pasta, it will cook in just 2-3 minutes. 2. Whilst the rigatoni cooks, add the diced guanciale or pancetta into a cold dry frying pan, then place over a medium low heat and cook until the fat renders out and it becomes crispy. 3. Remove from the pan and set aside. Then crush the whole tomatoes and pour them into the frying pan. Simmer in the rendered fat for a few minutes. 4. Add the cooked pasta and mix until combined. 5. Add grated pecorino, a splash of pasta water and some black pepper. Stir this through and then you’re ready to serve. 6. Transfer to your plate or bowl, top with a little more black pepper and grated pecorino, then enjoy. Lovely! #amatriciana #italianfood #familymeals #DinnerIdeas

Mango Lassi 🥭 Ingredients: 3 mangos 200g yogurt 150ml milk 2 tbsp honey Juice of 1/2 lime Fresh mint Ice ——— Method: 1. Chop the mango into chunks and place into your blender with the yogurt, milk, honey, lime juice and ice. 2. Blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds. 3. Add some ice into your glass with fresh mint, pour in the mango lassi, stir and enjoy. Lovely! #mango #lassi #summerdrinks #ukheatwave

Chicken Alfredo 🇮🇹 This is creamy, delicious and ready in less than 20 minutes! Great high protein dinner if you want something quick and tasty. 😍 Ingredients per serving: Fettuccine (or any pasta) 1 chicken breast 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 60g grated parmesan Salt Black pepper Fresh parsley #chickenalfredo #pasta #cooking #italianfood

Chicken Katsu Curry 🍛 Ingredients (serves 2): 2 chicken breasts 2 tbsp plain flour 1 egg Panko breadcrumbs Vegetable oil Salt Black pepper Sauce ingredients: 1 onion 1 carrot 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp ginger 1 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp honey 300ml chicken stock 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp plain flour To serve: Rice Salad leaves Pickled red onion ——— Method: 1. First dice the carrot and the onion, then finely grate the garlic and ginger. 2. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, then add the carrot, onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 5 minutes. 3. Add the curry powder, garam masala and flour. Cook for 1 minute. 4. Pour in the stock, add the honey and soy sauce, then simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes. Then blend until smooth. 5. Slice your chicken breast in half, season with salt and pepper, then coat in flour. 6. Place the breadcrumbs in one bowl, and beaten egg in another. Coat the chicken in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs. 7. Heat your oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Then fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. 8. Serve the crispy chicken with rice, the sauce, salad leaves and pickled red onion. Then enjoy, lovely! #wagamama #chickenkatsu #familymeals #DinnerIdeas

Burrata Mortadella Ciabatta 🥖 Ingredients: Ciabatta Olive oil Pesto Mortadella Burrata Roasted red peppers Fresh tomato Salt Black pepper Rocket Balsamic glaze Fresh Basil ——— Method: 1. Slice the ciabatta in half and open it up. Then drizzle over some olive olive and spread pesto on one side. 2. Add the mortadella and spread the burrata evenly. Layer slices of roasted red peppers and tomato, then season with salt and black pepper. 3. Finish it off with some rocket, a drizzle of balsamic glaze and some fresh basil leaves. Close the sandwich, cut it in half and enjoy. Lovely! #ciabatta #burrata #lunchideas #ukheatwave

Greek Bowl 🥗 🇬🇷 Easy, healthy, and tasty! Great for a quick lunch or dinner 😋 Ingredients for 2 servings: Chicken: 400g Chicken thighs 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp rosemary 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp garlic powder Salt Black pepper Salad: Lettuce Cherry tomatoes Cucumber Feta cheese Olive oil Lemon juice Fresh mint Fresh parsley Salt Black pepper Crispy Potatoes: 400g Maris piper potatoes 1 tsp garlic powder Salt Black pepper Tzatziki: 4 tbsp Greek yogurt 2 tbsp grated cucumber 1 tsp dil 1 garlic clove Lemon juice Salt Black pepper #greekbowl #healthyrecipes #EasyRecipes #greekfood

One Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo 🍝 It’s a great quick and easy dinner, all in one pan! Tastes delicious 😍 Ingredients (2 servings): 300g chicken breast 1 onion 4 garlic cloves 180g orzo 450ml chicken stock Parmesan 2 tbsp Greek yogurt 2 handfuls of spinach 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp tomato paste Olive oil Salt Black pepper #orzo #EasyRecipe #DinnerIdeas #cookingtips

Kiwi Lemonade 🥝 Ingredients: 5 kiwi 3 lemons 750ml water 1 tbsp sugar Ice Fresh mint ——— Method: 1. First cut the skin off the lemons and the kiwi. Place the fruit into a bowl with the sugar and mix. Leave to macerate for 10 minutes. 2. Place the fruit into your blender with the water and a handful of ice. Blend for 30 seconds. 3. Strain the lemonade using a sieve to remove any bits. Add some ice, lemon slices and mint leaves into your glass. Pour in your Kiwi Lemonade and enjoy. Lovely! #kiwi #lemonade #summerdrinks #ukheatwave

Garlic Parmesan Fries 🍟 Super easy to make, taste incredible and you don’t need to deep fry them! 😋 Loved this recipe? There’s loads more in my cookbooks (link in bio) 👨‍🍳📗 Ingredients: Maris piper potatoes Spray oil Garlic powder Salt Parmesan #frenchfries #chips #potatoes #cooking

Agua de Sandia 🍉 Ingredients: 1/2 watermelon 1 litre water 1 tbsp sugar 1 lime Ice ——— Method: 1. First slice the watermelon into chunks, then place it into your blender. 2. Squeeze in the lime juice, then add the water and ice. Blend for 30-40 seconds. 3. Add ice to your glass, then add some small chunks of water melon to garnish. Pour in your Agua de Sandia and enjoy, lovely! #watermelon #aguadesandia #summerdrinks #ukheatwave

Eton Mess 🍓 This is the easiest British dessert, it tastes amazing and only takes 5 minutes to make. Loved this recipe? There’s loads more in my cookbooks (link in bio) 👨‍🍳📗 Ingredients (serves 2): 150g fresh strawberries 2 tbsp icing sugar 150ml double cream 2-3 small meringue nests Mint leaves for garnish #etonmess #strawberries #dessertrecipe #EasyRecipes