Backyard Chef

498K subscribers

This channel shows how food is made—from home-cooked meals to street food favourites—without the fuss. I want to share the heart of cooking, learned through years in kitchens and on the streets. I've cooked in European, Indian, and Chinese restaurants. My love for Asian food began there. I arrived in Thailand twenty years ago and fell in love with the people, culture, and food. With my wife, I started Curry-Nights, British Indian ready meals. I Cooked 400 meals daily, supplying supermarkets across Thailand and Laos. Cooking is a universal language. Sharing food builds lasting bonds. Here, you’ll find real cooking without ego or pretence. After years in restaurants—from washing pans to cooking alongside chefs—the world changed. I lost everything and found a new purpose: helping people rediscover joy in home cooking. Cooking shouldn’t be intimidating. My mission is to make it simple, fun, and rewarding. Join me on this foodie journey! Hit subscribe, and let’s get cooking! – Rik

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Nobody Believes These Crispy Samosas Aren't Made with Pastry!

Backyard Chef · 246K views · 2 days ago

16:44

Forget Sweet & Sour Pork – Make These Ribs Instead

Backyard Chef · 12K views · 1 day ago

14:08

One Tray Spanish-Style Chicken and Potato Bake

Backyard Chef · 642 views · 1 hour ago

12:32

Forget Pizza Dough...This Is Better

Backyard Chef · 322K views · 3 months ago

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A Tuna Salad Worth Making.....No Lettuce In sight

Backyard Chef · 23K views · 3 weeks ago

7:36

The Easiest Full Tray Pizza You’ll Ever Make

Backyard Chef · 33K views · 8 days ago

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One Pan Roast Chicken with Bacon and Cabbage

Backyard Chef · 66K views · 10 days ago

14:48

Two Takeaway Favourites, One Wok

Backyard Chef · 28K views · 7 days ago

16:50

How I Make 150g Mince Feed Six or EIGHT... You Can Afford

Backyard Chef · 35K views · 11 days ago

14:59

One tray Italian Chicken and Tomato Rice

Backyard Chef · 29K views · 6 days ago

11:20

How to Make Mince Go Further...You Can Afford

Backyard Chef · 31K views · 2 weeks ago

15:55

A Rich Bolognese ..You Can Afford

Backyard Chef · 18K views · 4 days ago

7:54

One Tin of Chickpeas....Gone in Minutes!

Backyard Chef · 812K views · 3 months ago

15:07

Leek, Potato & Cheddar Frittata

Backyard Chef · 29K views · 3 weeks ago

20:06

Put The OOH In Batter

Backyard Chef · 114K views · 1 month ago

15:52

I Put THIS on a Jacket Potato…WOW!

Backyard Chef · 37K views · 2 months ago

14:48

Proper Old School Braised Steak & Gravy

Backyard Chef · 385K views · 5 months ago

10:15

I Turned Breakfast Cereal Into This Lemon Slice...Wow!

Backyard Chef · 24K views · 3 months ago

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Beef and Black Pepper Dumplings

Backyard Chef · 43K views · 2 weeks ago

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Fajita Wraps on a Budget...You Can Afford

Backyard Chef · 17K views · 5 days ago

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