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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Hi everyone!
Over the past few days, many people have contacted me saying they were unexpectedly unsubscribed from the channel. This seems to be a YouTube issue — it’s not something I can control, and I’m really sorry for the inconvenience.
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If you are pondering what to do with those leftovers - catch today's upload in a couple of hours - This holiday leftover recipe uses turkey, cranberry sauce, stale bread, leftover vegetables, cheese, gravy, and herbs, turning everything into a warm, comforting bake the whole family will love. Cheap, easy, and zero waste.
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Today's upload: Make the most EPIC SCOTTISH breakfast EVER! IT'S NOT quite what you think???????
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It’s here today’s upload for all those who have requested and there are many - This Tomato and Corned Beef Pie is a true taste of old-school British comfort cooking — simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying. It’s a humble dish that originated in post-war Britain, when tinned corned beef and pantry staples became the backbone of family meals. Best, Rik
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🎉 300,000 Subscribers – Thank You! 🎉
I can’t quite put into words how grateful I am right now. Hitting 300k subscribers is something I never imagined when I started this channel—it’s all thanks to each and every one of you who tune in, cook along, share the videos, and keep this little community alive.
To those who’ve gone the extra mile—whether it’s buying me a coffee, supporting on Patreon, or simply leaving a kind comment—you’ve helped keep the channel going in more ways than you know. Your support makes it possible for me to keep creating, experimenting, and sharing recipes from my kitchen to yours.
This milestone belongs to all of us. Every subscriber, every like, every share has been a step on this journey, and I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of the Backyard Chef family. Here’s to the next chapter, and many more delicious dishes together!
Much love,
Rik | Backyard Chef
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Hi, Everyone,
Not Getting My New Video Notifications? Here’s How to Fix It! 👍😁
If you’ve missed my recent uploads, it might be because YouTube isn’t sending you alerts. Here’s how to make sure you never miss a video:
1️⃣ Check the Bell Icon – Right next to my channel name, make sure it’s set to “All” (not “Personalised”).
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🙏 Thanks for your support — it means the world to me! 💛
Best, Rik
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Due to a technical issue with todays upload it has been taken down and rescheduled in after tomorrows upload. Slightly out of sync. Basically there is NO UPLOAD TODAY! Sorry for any inconvenience to anyone - normal scheduled will be resumed tomorrow!- No Upload today - sorry!!
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I tried the new craze make yourself into a toy - Close enough!!
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Hot Cross Buns https://youtu.be/n5EIxiNYzpY
It's believed that the tradition of eating these buns on Good Friday began in the 12th century. A monk in St Albans, England, is said to have marked the buns with a cross in honor of Good Friday, giving rise to the specific tradition of the 'hot cross bun'.
The recipe for hot cross buns has evolved over the centuries. Initially, they were probably made with plain dough without the sweet and spicy flavorings common today.
The modern version, enriched with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, sweetened with sugar or honey, and containing currants or raisins, became popular in the Victorian era.
The British colonists and migrants took the tradition of hot cross buns to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, where it has become a staple during the Easter season.
Today, hot cross buns come in various flavours and versions, including chocolate, apple-cinnamon, and toffee, reflecting contemporary culinary trends and tastes.
Give them a try!
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This is what this channel is about -
@cheanne7963
Hi, I’m from Australia and recently I won first prize in our
local show with your recipe for Bakewell Tarts, I made
them into little shortbread tarts. Love pastry so much I
used it for apple pie too and had success with that.
Thank you, glad I found your videos
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