Grilled halloumi green lentil salad recipe created for the lovely folks at David Lloyd Clubs.

Mild curry paste recipe – nothing beats the flavour and taste of making your own curry paste. This particular mild curry paste recipe is perfect with just about everything! From a mild chicken curry to prawns, pork and a delicious vegetable curry. Below is a…

Brussel Sprout Recipes – love them or hate them, brussel sprouts are packed with goodness and a mandatory requirement at Christmas (or at least I think so). This brussel sprout recipe is a favourite of mine and is really quick to cook. I came up with…

How to cook turkey steaks and keep them moist and delicious. This is my festive turkey steak recipe with a cranberry glaze with a warm brussel sprout salad (video recipe inc. developed for David Lloyd Clubs) This festive recipe is super tasty shows how to…

Strapatsada is at it’s heart Greek scrambled eggs with tomatoes, but it is also so much more… Do a quick search on Strapatsada and the history books say where it most likely originated from (Jewish settlers in Corfu) and where the word Strapatsada comes from (possibly…

Tuna Poke (pronounced ‘po-keh’) is the second video recipe I’ve done in the new David Lloyd food series. Marmalade Glazed Tuna Poke Recipe with Giant Cous-Cous – what’s not to like?! After the great success and feedback from our first video (did you see the…

After the great success we had with my first book last year (Microwave Mug Meals) I’ve been busy writing my second; Microwave Mug Soups which is out now! You can pick up a copy at Waterstones online and Amazon and a plethora of other bookstores…

Curried Chicken and Gnocchi recipe cooked en papillote is part of a new series of brand new recipes I’ve created especially for the lovely folk at David Lloyd Clubs – and this is the first one out! Want something fast, healthy and tasty to ward…

Curried Chicken and Gnocchi recipe cooked en papillote is part of a new series of brand new recipes I’ve created especially for the lovely folk at David Lloyd Clubs – and this is the first one out! Check out the full recipe and cooking video…

How to make Pumpkin Pie, this is my easy homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe – an American (and personal) childhood favourite.   My Pumpkin Pie recipe shows how make pumpkin pie and is totally easy to do. A good pumpkin pie recipe is a great way to…

Roasting Chestnuts are incredibly easy to do and as much as I love proper roasted-over-hot-coals-chestnuts, roasting chestnuts at home in your oven is super easy (and convenient). Roasted chestnuts make the perfect Halloween snack in the build up to the festive season. Whenever I walk…

TheoMichaels.com is now live! The new official home to me – Theo Michaels! TheoCooks.com (where you are now!) will continue to deliver great recipes with lots more coming and focus on all things food. Meanwhile TheoMichaels.com will be my own little home on the internet…

Dutch Baby Pancakes are sooo good! Here’s my recipe on how to make baked pancakes. This Dutch baby pancake recipe was put together for the charity Harrisons Fund that is a charity set up to help fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystropy which is a terrible condition…

Greek Chicken Recipe you say? Well, here you go! Greek inspired Chicken and Feta recipe specially created for Harrisons Fund Charity. Soon as you hear the words Greek chicken recipe it conjours images of rustic birds (as in the poultry – not the girls, well…

Greek Lentil Salad recipe with Pink Grapefruit My Greek lentil salad recipe with pink grapefruit is delicious, check out the full recipe below. A quick word on lentils. Yes they’re very good for you, yes they are trendy, yes no self-respecting gastro establishment would be…

Roasted Beetroot Salad – my Yiayia’s Greek Beetroot Salad Recipe Roasted beet salad, or Greek roasted beetroot salad always reminds me of my Yiayia (that’s grandmother in Greek to the non-Greeks reading this!). It was a dish that was always on the table and one…

Grilled Octopus – how to cook octopus and importantly how to cook octopus so it is tender seems to be cloaked in mystery – but it’s easier than you think.. Grilled Octopus, baked octopus, octopus stew, however you want to cook it; I always start…

Skordalia is a garlicky Greek mashed potato dip not to be confused with a regular, run of the mill garlic mashed potato. Skordalia is smoother than that and usually eaten as a dip. It’s divine. In saying that, I have used a variation of Skordalia…

BBQ Butterflied Leg of Lamb featuring Kamikoto Knives.  I’ve made before BBQ Butterflied Leg of Lamb; but this time I decided to film it; especially since the kind guys at Kamikoto Knives were kind enough to donate a few of their top of the range,…

Another great show this week on ITV’s This Morning with Philip and Holly (and a surprise appearance by Ryland – who knew he was scared of fish! :)) I whipped up three great summertime microwave mug meals (more microwave mug meal recipes here), this is…

Microwave Mug Meals – how to cook fish in the microwave (in 90 seconds no less) – my seabass and pea puree microwave mug meal as I demonstrated on ITV This Morning. This is my microwave mug meal of cooking seabass – microwave cooked fish…

Maple Pork Chops are a marriage made in heaven, if you are looking for the best recipes for pork chops you’ve just found it! Recipes for pork chops simply don’t get better – maple pork chops – succulent pork chops wallowing in a tangy maple syrup…

Greek inspired BBQ Leg of Lamb – specifically butterflied leg of lamb recipe served with harissa yoghurt. Butterflied BBQ leg of lamb is a wonder of the barbecue world and for something so easy to cook I don’t think gets center stage on the BBQ…

Travel Phuket I arrive in Phuket from Bangkok fresh and raring to go. I love cities but was starting to ache for the smell of the tropics and the sound of the ocean. My first and only stop is the Paresa resort carved into the…

Guest Chef at the Paresa Resort in Phuket, Thailand.   I wave goodbye to Bangkok and the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit after my first celebrity guest chef appearance and fly into Phuket which only takes about an hour to fly. Check out the links above for traveling in…

Guest Chef at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok. Last week  (May-2017l) I was lucky enough to be invited by the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok to visit as their guest celebrity chef and host a two-night, exclusive food and wine pairing event. Well, I say host,…

Travel Bangkok From Budget Traveler to Luxury Travel in Bangkok – I’ve been ruined forever… For the purposes of disclosure I will state now that I have always been somewhat of a budget traveler. That term may immediately conjure images of an overweight, middle aged…

Pad See Ew Recipe or known to many as the delicious wok fried rice noodles dish which is a staple of Thai street food, especially in Bangkok. I believe the official translation to any Pad See Ew recipe is Fried Soya Sauce – but what…

Leg of Lamb Marinade for Butterflied Leg of Lamb (perfect for BBQ or Grill) A good leg of lamb marinade makes all the difference to elevating a gorgeous cut of butterflied leg of lamb from great to the sublime (or at least I think so…)…

How to cook kippers – want to have kippers for breakfast? You should… Understanding how to cook kippers couldn’t be easier. But first, having kippers for breakfast really reminds me of being a kid. My Dad would pick some kippers up and we’d sit around…

Easter Recipes – I’m not going to drag this one out; here’s a selection of Easter Recipes in case you need a little inspiration for Easter. Needless to say out of everything it’s the Easter Dinner that gets me going… [blogposts title=”” col=”full-width” cat=”easter” maxitems=”0″…

Easy Banana Nut Bread Recipe by my wife Anna. Banana Bread recipes are made for using up ripe bananas. As much as my wife won’t admit it; she can be a pretty mean cook – and her easy banana nut bread recipe is just divine!…

Corned Beef Hash – This is my Corned Beef Hash recipe with Baked Eggs all cooked in one pot – the perfect family brunch! (even the kids liked it..) Corned beef hash recipes vary and in general I reckon corned beef hash has a bad…

Greek Lamb Neck Recipe with roasted lettuce; knowing how to cook lamb neck couldn’t be easier. Lamb neck recipes? Yes, lamb neck! It’s a super cheap cut of meat, incredibly flavorful and massively underused. It can however get a little complicated; lamb neck is basically broken…

Kale Crisps – how to make kale chips. Kale crisps are a fuss free, healthy and fun way to make kale chips. I like the addition of some spice when I’m making kale crisps but to be honest, just knowing how to make kale chips…

My layered potato bake recipe is elevated with a few humble ingredients such as pancetta, thyme, garlic and lemon. Slowly cooked; the potatoes melt together, enveloping the other flavours for a deliciously more-ish concoction. Soft, chewy, a hint of crisp charring; I originally made this…

Microwave Pancakes have arrived! Stop sighing – if you’re looking for speed, efficiency and a really tasty pancake day recipe then you’ve hit the pancake jackpot! Follow me on Instagram @theocooks – click here to see! 4 Pancakes cooked at the same time in 2.5…

Who knew Galantine’s day even existed?! Well I didn’t until only recently when I was asked to create some Galantine’s Day recipes for February 13th. Before we get into the Galantine’s Day lunch or dinner recipes; if you’ve happened to stumble onto my blog post…

Microwave Recipes – another great show on ITV’s This Morning with Philip and Holly – I love those guys! Today we cooked three delicious Microwave Mug Meals! Today we had fun microwave cooking my Puffin in a Mug (love child of a pizza and a…

Cote de Boeuf Recipe – there is something almost primal about a large slab of perfectly cooked cote de boeuf. Cote de Boeuf should be charred on the outside, molten pink in the center and seasoned heavily, it begs to be devoured. Try adding a dollop…

Horseradish Gremolata is a great alternative and accompaniment to a traditional gremolata recipe. Horseradish gremolata with freshly grated horseradish gives this herby condiment a real kick and goes great with red meat. Gremolata is usually a combination of lots of finely chopped parsley, lemon zest and…

Microwave Cooking for one – Spaghetti Carbonara in a mug! Traditional spaghetti carbonara is a total guilty pleasure of mine – I always end up ordering this in our local Italian restaurant Microwave cooking for one doesn’t have to be a chore. Try making my…

Mug Cake Recipe – Christmas pudding made in a mug, in the microwave in 90 seconds! Christmas Recipes. My microwave Christmas mug cake recipe recipe only takes a moment to cook and fills the air with the scent of Christmas. This Mug Cake Recipe is…

Microwave Cooking doesn’t get any more spectacular than this – an entire Christmas dinner cooked in a mug, in the microwave in 5 minutes! And as far as a microwave cooking goes, this is awesome. Everything you could want from a Christmas recipe – crispy pancetta,…

My Microwave Mug Recipe for Prawn Saganaki is rich, vibrant and surprisingly delicious! Traditionally a Greek recipe with tomatoes, prawns and feta, I’ve re-created this traditional dish as a really good microwave mug recipe and boy does it taste good! Perfect for a quick fix…

Is there such a thing as an easy moussaka recipe? Yes, as it happens there is. Not only an easy moussaka recipe, but one cooked in five minutes in a mug in the microwave! This microwave mug recipe – moussaka in a mug comes straight…

I had another wonderful day with the folks at ITV’s This Morning cooking my Christmas Dinner special – in a mug! If you missed the show you can watch my segment below. The amazing production team at This Morning (whom I have to thank for…

A great day had for my debut appearance on ITV’s This Morning where I was lucky enough to showcase three recipes from my new cookbook Microwave Mug Meals. I cooked my Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in Pancetta on a cumin and chick pea ragu, Laos…