As successful 21st-century women, gender stereotypes seriously rile us up. There’s nothing that makes us eye-roll quite so acrobatically as being put into a box where we're expected to stay. But let’s be honest: some of those assumptions exist because we’ve gone out there and shown the world exactly what we can do.
Take cooking, for instance. We’re not saying every woman is or has to be a domestic goddess, but a fair few of us actually enjoy cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Like most things we put our minds to, we know we’re capable of outperforming and impressing whenever the fancy takes us. Why shouldn’t we embrace that?
So, fancy whipping up something special and showing just how talented you are? Then here are three great recipes to help you.
Recipe #1: Barbecued oysters with garlic, paprika and Parmesan butter
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After a long day in the boardroom, one thing that always relaxes us is going home, prepping some seriously good food and chowing down on it. There’s nothing quite so satisfying as enjoying your own labors and, occasionally, you might even feel generous enough to treat that special someone too. Luckily, we have the perfect date night or dinner party dish for when you want something that’s both easy to cook and impressive in one: barbecued oysters with garlic, paprika and Parmesan butter. Beat, barbecue and butter for a meal that will leave you licking your lips for hours afterwards.
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Recipe #2: Chicken wings in OK sauce
According to Deliveroo.co.uk, OK sauce is currently taking the UK by storm and we can honestly say we’re A-OK with that. Tasty, versatile and very easy to make, it’s a great choice to impress your dinner guests, which is why we thought we’d share it here. It’s best served alongside chicken wings, so prepare these before mixing tomato ketchup, brown sauce, sugar, Chinese 5 spice and soy sauce with a cup of water. Place in a saucepan and boil until the sugar dissolves, then put to one side while you mix cornstarch with five tablespoons of water.
Join your two concoctions, stir until the sauce thickens and then drizzle over your chicken wings for an inarguably divine dish.
Recipe #3: Persian herb and leek frittata
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Of course, not everyone is a meat-eater. To ensure all angles are covered, we’ve included a recipe for Persian herb and leek frittata too. Although your arms will get a real workout chopping it all up, preparing the remainder of the kuku sabzi couldn’t be easier and it takes next to no time to bake in the oven. Invest in dates and dry rose for a sweet take on this delicious dish or else follow this recipe to whip up something superbly savoury. Whichever way you choose to add your stamp, the outcome is guaranteed to be impressive.
With these three absolute stormers, you can seize the same level of control in the kitchen as you have in all other aspects of life. But tell us, which of these exquisitely easy recipes will you put to the test first?
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