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Breakfast doesn’t have to be Boring – Panfried Chorizo and Tomatoes on Toast

September 13, 2025 by Christian Gott Leave a Comment

Breakfast doesn’t have to be Boring – Panfried Chorizo and Tomatoes on Toast. Few people love a full English Breakfast more than I do. A plump sausage, crisp bacon, mushrooms, tomato and fried, scrambled or poached egg. Delicious. However, the only alternative doesn’t have to be bland, sugar-laden cereals. Oh no, sir, definitely not and…

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The Best Homemade Baked Beans Breakfast

August 24, 2025 by Christian Gott Leave a Comment

The best homemade baked beans breakfast. We live in an age of convenience. If you want some baked beans for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you open a tin. Tinned baked beans have a long history. H. J. Heinz started making them in 1886. They are a good source of protein and fibre. But on the downside, they can contain shocking amounts of sugar and salt. The good news is that with a little time and forethought, you can make the most amazing homemade baked beans.

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Filed Under: Allergens, American Cusine, Breakfast, Brunch, Culinary History, Ingredients, Lunchtime Dishes, Vegetarian Recipes Tagged With: Baked Beans, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dishes, Sunday Lunch

Jersey Royals, Asparagus, Pesto, and Goat’s Cheese salad with poached Egg

June 4, 2023 by Christian Gott - An Island Chef Leave a Comment

This dish is made with lots of seasonal produce including Jersey Royals and local asparagus. The secret however is the homemade pesto which is well making the effort to make. You can keep it in the fridge for up to a week. You can use it to make delicious pasta with pappardella ribbons. Mix with a little cream for a tasty sauce to serve with salmon or chicken. If you use vegetarian Parmesan today’s recipe will be suitable for vegetarians.

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Filed Under: Allergens, Brunch, Cheese Recipes, Dairy, Eggs, Gluten Free, Jersey Produce, Lunchtime Dishes, Potatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Recipes Tagged With: Brunch, Eat local, Jersey Food, Salad, Snacks & Lunches

What are Gashouse Eggs?

April 4, 2020 by Christian Gott 1 Comment

You will probably have seen pictures of Gashouse Eggs. You might have watched it been made on Friends, and you may have cooked them without even knowing. Put simply it is eggy bread.

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