Meals with Max

Five Guys Burger with Cajun Fries 🍟 🍔 #fiveguys #smashburger #cooking #cookingtips

I’m making every country’s national dish - starting with this UK classic! 🇬🇧🍽️ What country should I cook next? 👀👇 Ingredients: Fresh cod fillets 250ml sparkling water 200g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder Salt Black pepper 1 tsp Smoked paprika Maris Piper potatoes Vegetable oil Tartar Sauce: 3 tbsp mayo 1 tbsp capers 1 tbsp gherkins 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp fresh parsley Salt and pepper Method: 1. Peel the potatoes, chop into planks and then into 1cm thick chips. Wash in cold water to remove the starch. 2. Boil the chips for 7 mins, drain and leave to steam dry on a wire rack. 3. Once cooled, fry them for 3 mins at 130 degrees ceclius. Allow to cool on a wire rack. 4. In one bowl combine flour, paprika, baking powder, salt and black pepper. Then whisk in the sparkling water and leave to rest. In another bowl season flour with salt and black pepper. 5. Season the cod with salt, leave for 15 mins and then pat dry. 6. Combine all the tartar sauce ingredients and place into the fridge. 7. Coat the cod in seasoned flour, then coat in the batter, allow excess batter to drip off and fry at 180 degrees celcius for 6-7 mins. Set aside on a wire rack. 8. Fry the chips for 3 mins until golden brown, then season with salt. Serve and enjoy! #fishandchips #britishfood #nationaldish #Recipe

Onion Rings 🧅 #onionrings #cooking #EasyRecipes #cookingtips

Homemade KFC Hot Wings 🍗 Sorry KFC… these homemade hot wings are hotter, crispier, and cost just £2.19 for 22 wings. 👨‍🍳 Ingredients (22 wings): 1kg Chicken Wings 200ml Buttermilk 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp Salt Coating Ingredients: 200g Plain Flour 60g Corn Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 2 tsp Paprika 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Ground Ginger 1 tsp Mustard Powder 1 tsp Dried Thyme 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 tsp Dried Basil 1 tsp White Pepper 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Celery Salt 1 tsp Salt Method: 1. Mix all of the marinade ingredients together. Add the chicken wings and marinate for 2 hours. 2. Mix all of the coating ingredients together. Add the wings, fully coat them, then let them rest for 15 mins on a wire rack. 3. Heat your oil to 180 degrees celcius. Fry the wings for 7-8 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy! Don’t forget to check out my cookbooks! 📗 #hotwings #kfc #friedchicken #cooking

Hot Honey Chicken Tenders 🍗 #friedchicken #chickentenders #cooking #cookingtips

How to make Beef Bourguinon 🥘 Watch my new travel/food vlog on YouTube where I visit France and explore their food, like this beef bourguinon, link in bio 🔗 #mealswithmax #beefbourguinon #stew #frenchfood

KFC Zinger Burger 🍔 #zingerburger #chickenburger #airfryerrecipes #cookingtips

Hot Honey Mozzarella Bites 🧀 #cheesebites #mozzarellasticks #cooking #cookingtips

I’m cooking every countries national dishes, and today it’s another UK classic - chicken tikka masala! 🇬🇧 Want more easy, delicious meals? 🍽️ Grab my cookbook today! Link in bio! For the Chicken Marinade: 500g chicken breast 100g plain yogurt 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp minced ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper For the Masala Sauce: 1 tbsp ghee 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp minced ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp chili powder 400g tomato pasata 100ml double cream 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 bay leaf 1 tsp honey Salt Black pepper Fresh coriander (for garnish) Rice (to serve with) For the Dough: 125g bread flour 1 tsp honey 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 60g plain yogurt 60ml warm milk 1 tsp oil For the Garlic Butter (Naan): 2 tbsp butter 1 clove garlic, minced Fresh coriander Pinch of salt Tikka Masala 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. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Cook the onions with a bay leaf until the onions are soft and golden brown. 4. Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for 30 secs. Add garlic and ginger, cook for another 1-2 mins. Add tomato puree and cook for 1 min. 5. Add the tomato pasata and honey. Simmer for 10 mins, then blend the sauce until smooth. 6. Return to the pan, stir in cream, season with salt, Garam masala and coriander. Simmer for another 5 mins. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 more mins. 7. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve with naan and rice. Naan Method: 1. In a bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder. Add yogurt, warm milk, and oil. Mix until it forms a rough dough. 2. Knead for 5-7 mins until smooth. If sticky, add a little flour. Then cover and let rest for 30 mins to 1 hour. 3. Melt butter in a pan, add garlic and cook for 30 secs. Stir in chopped coriander and a pinch of salt. Set aside. 4. Divide dough into 3 equal balls. Roll each ball into an oval shape. 5. Heat a dry pan on high heat until hot. Place a naan in the pan and cook for 45 secs until bubbles form. Flip and cook for another 45 secs. 6. Remove and brush with garlic butter immediately. Serve and enjoy! #tikkamasala #nationaldish #britishfood #Recipe

Spaghetti Carbonara 🍝 #spaghetticarbonara #carbonara #EasyRecipes #cookingtips

I’m cooking every country’s national dish and today it’s this Irish classic! 🇮🇪 What country should I cook next? 👀👇 Want more easy, delicious meals? 🍽️ Grab my cookbook today! Link in bio! Ingredients: 600g stewing beef (I used beef shin) 2 tbsp plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp beef dripping 400ml beef stock 300ml Guinness 3 potatoes 1 carrot 1 onion 1 leek 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 60g pearl barley Fresh parsley for garnish Method: 1. Chop the beef into large chunks, season with salt and black pepper, lightly coat in plain flour. Heat a pan over medium-high heat with some beef dripping and sear the beef on all sides. 2. Remove the beef, add chopped carrot, onions, leeks and pinch of salt and black pepper. 3. Pour in the Guinness to deglaze the pan, scrapping the bottom. Simmer for a few mins. 4. Then add the seared beef, stock, thyme and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. 5. Toast the barley in a separate pan over a low-medium heat for a few mins. Add the barley and chopped potatoes, then cook for a further 1 hour. Remove the bay leaves and thyme, serve and enjoy! #beefstew #irishfood #nationaldish #Recipe

Homemade McDonald’s Big Mac 🍔 Ingredients (per burger): 1.5 burger buns 180g beef mince Salt Black pepper Pickles White onion Lettuce 1 slice of burger cheese 2 tbsp Big Mac sauce Big Mac Sauce (2-3 servings): 4 tbsp mayo 1 tbsp pickle relish 1 tsp American mustard 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder Pinch of white pepper #mcdonalds #bigmac #fakeaway #cooking

McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets 🍗 #mcnuggets #chickennuggets #cooking #cookingtips

Macaroni Cheese 🧀 #macandcheese #macaroniandcheese #cookingtips #EasyRecipes

Creamy Coleslaw 🥕 #coleslaw #slaw #cooking #cookingtips

KFC Fried Chicken 🍗 #kfc #friedchicken #cooking #cookingtips

Scrambled Eggs 🍳 #scrambledeggs #cookingtips #breakfastideas #EasyRecipes

I’m making every country’s national dish - today it’s Chicken Adobo from the Phillipines 🇵🇭 what country should I cook next? 👀👇 Want more easy, delicious meals? 🍽️ Grab my cookbook today! Link in bio! Ingredients: 750g bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 5 cloves garlic 4 tbsp soy sauce 5 tbsp white vinegar 240ml water 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp sugar Method: 1. In a bowl, mix the chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavour). 2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (save the marinade) and sear for 2-3 mins per side until browned. 3. Pour in the reserved marinade, vinegar, water and sugar. 4. Let it simmer for a few mins without the lid to cook out the vinegar. 5. Cover, and let simmer on low heat for 30 mins or until the chicken is tender. 6. Remove the lid and let it reduce for a few more mins. Serve with rice and enjoy! #chickenadobo #nationaldish #filipinofood #Recipe

Stuffed Pizza Flatbread 🧀 #flatbread #mozzarella #EasyRecipe #cookingvideo

I’m cooking every country’s national dish and today we’re in Japan making Curry Rice! 🍛 🇯🇵 What country should I cook next? 👀👇 Want more easy, delicious meals? 🍽️ Grab my cookbook today! Link in bio! Ingredients: 300g chicken breast 1 onion 1 carrot 1 potato 2 cloves garlic 1 tbsp ginger 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp curry powder 500ml chicken or beef stock 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp honey Salt Black pepper 2 tbsp oil White rice Method: 1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cooked until golden brown. 2. Add minced garlic, ginger, salt and black pepper. Add chicken chunks. Cook until lightly browned. 3. Chop the carrot and potato into chunks, add to the pan and then stir in flour and curry powder to coat everything. Cook for 1-2 mins. 4. Pour in the stock and stir well. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and honey. 5. Simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the sauce thickens. Whilst it simmers cook the rice. 6. Serve the curry over the rice and enjoy! #curryrice #japanesefood #nationaldish #EasyRecipes