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Steve Deacon

Steve Deacon

Hi, I'm Steve, founder of The Yum Yum Club. After years in the corporate rat race traveling the world, my wife Jen and I settled back in the UK to follow our true passion: great food and wine. Having worked in restaurant kitchens in my youth, I share honest home-cooked recipes, kitchen timing tips, and culinary discoveries.

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Drinks & Morning

Strawberry and Chia Seeds

This super strawberry and chia seed smoothie has it all. Healthy, tasty, low-calorie and cholesterol free. Vegan-friendly too.  It’s also only 4…

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Dinners & Mains

Pot Roasted Lamb Shank

This pot roasted lamb shank recipe is one of my all time favourites. I love lamb anyway, but slow roasted over 5…

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Drinks & Morning

Blackberry and Raspberry Smoothie

A blackberry and raspberry smoothie takes four ingredients and about two minutes: frozen blackberries, frozen raspberries, non-fat milk and a drop of…

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Quick & Comfort

Smoked Salmon and Feta Salad

Smoked salmon and feta salad is a fresh, Greek-leaning plate: salty full-fat feta, silky cold-smoked salmon, hard-boiled eggs and crisp Little Gem…

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Dinners & Mains

Homemade Minced Lamb Burgers

Homemade minced lamb burgers… “What are you doing Steve?!! What is this treachery?” I hear you all shouting. “Lamb? In a burger?…

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Baking & Sweets

How to Make Brioche Buns

Ever wondered how to make brioche buns? These ever so slightly sweet but savory buns are just the best for burgers and…

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Drinks & Morning

Watermelon and Pineapple Smoothie

Fancy a smoothie? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Smoothie Central here! And, today it’s an ultra-low calorie beauty. Watermelon and pineapple…

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Dinners & Mains

Slow Roasted Lamb Chops

These slow-roasted lamb chops cook under foil at 120C (110C fan) for four hours, then uncovered at 180C (160C fan) for a…

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Drinks & Morning

Cherry and Banana Smoothie

Smoothie time again my friends! “But what’s on the menu today Steve?”, I hear you all cry. Don’t you worry Foodies. You’ll never…

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Quick & Comfort

Carrot and Coriander Soup

Carrot and coriander soup is a classic. It ticks every box. Healthy. Easy and quick to make. Just 5 main ingredients. Only…

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Drinks & Morning

Pineapple Perfection

Well, it’s smoothie time again! Are you ready for a great start to the day? Today it’s pineapple! One of my favourite…

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Quick & Comfort

Hot Prawn Salad

I have to say that it’s not very often that I get surprised but this hot prawn salad was a revelation to…

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Drinks & Morning

Banana Cinnamon Smoothie

Another healthy smoothie for you Foodies Fans!! Banana and cinnamon smoothie to be more precise. Yoghurt to add texture, banana and cinnamon…

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Drinks & Morning

Popeye’s Healthy Smoothie

So, the clues in the name! Popeye. Did you get it?… Yep, a healthy smoothie with spinach. However, spinach can be a little…

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