Do you have problems cooking the perfect steak? Are your steaks always overcooked, dry and chewy! I saw a article by Craig ‘Meathead’ Goldwyn about the afterburner method, which involves searing at super high temperatures (400°C+). Meathead’s Afterburner technique achieved a wonderfully caramelised crust, yet a super moist and juicy ‘pink’ centre. Additionally he only used a […]
Unravelling the Secret of the perfect Gourmet Burger.
Growing up in a fast developing halal scene, I had my fair share of burgers and doner kebabs. The £2 burger and chips craze came, stayed for a while and went… The era of mechanically retrieved, horse DNA infused beef Quarter Pounders is dead. People are now craving for a new breed of burger. They query […]
HaloodieFoodie’s Adana Kebab Live
Adana Kebab are a staple in many of Stoke Newington’s numerous Turkish Mangal (BBQ) and Ocakbasi (Open Grill) Restaurants. The delightful smell of grilled meats have made me drool even when walking to pray at the famous Aziziye Mosque. (Most challenging during our summer fasts). The fact that this place of worship has a Mangal restaurant and […]
Mark-Et, Antalya, Turkey
During my recent visit to Turkey, we visited Antalya bazaar. The men of the household very quickly decided to make a strategic retreat and leave our wives to the insane bartering of the market. Whilst Mrs Haloodiefoodie happily spent our hard earned cash, my thoughts turned to the picture a friend posted of his KFC Triple Zinger Burger! After […]
Pie Republic, Upton Lane, London
To commemorate British Pie Week, I decided to visit East London’s newly opened HMC approved Pie Joint. The lure of the crispy, short pastry and deep filled, meat laden filling on a drizzly early spring evening was too strong. Furthermore, I wanted my guest from Washington, USA to experience one of our nation’s favourite dishes. […]
Bangkok Thai, Bradford
This cosy restaurant is situated in the Little Germany area of Bradford, a corner of Bradford fast becoming a niche in excellent culinary delights. Our previous attempt at dining at Bangkok Thai was thwarted by the snow. After a busy day at work and another cold evening in Yorkshire, I needed a boost to end […]
Brioche Burger
Brioche Burger is yet another Gourmet Burger Outlet in East London’s saturated Gourmet Burger scene. However, its USP is the fact that its the first and only HMC approved Gourmet Burger Outlet serving Dry Aged Aberdeen Angus Beef in London. I was kindly invited to sample the new menu with other halal food bloggers a few […]
Toro’s Steakhouse, Leicester
After a long day at a Conference we finally made it to Leicester’s famous Toro’s Steakhouse. We were well received and seated immediately. Although the Steakhouse was packed to the rafters, with diners. Toro’s has a relaxed almost casual atmosphere with painted pictures of the various steak cuts and a guide to the Steak […]
Cona, Little Germany, Bradford
I remember the days when TV only had 4 channels and my Sundays rotated around watching Italian football and Masterchef. Each week I would pay scant attention until Lloyd Grossman came to his final long winded conclusion to the show. The winners were announced after the judges had “deliberated, cogitated and digested”. Thank goodness […]