The Legacy of The Hairy Bikers
A new cookbook from the Hairy Bikers tends to be a moment of celebration, but this release feels a bit different. At the end of February, Dave Myers, one half of the cooking duo, died aged 66 following a battle with cancer. In a statement on social media, co-star Si King said he “will miss him every day and the bond and friendship we shared over half a lifetime”.
The Cookbook: The Hairy Dieters’ Fast & Fresh
The duo had been cooking together, writing recipes and filming TV shows since their 2004 debut, The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook. Their latest cookbook, The Hairy Dieters’ Fast & Fresh, was developed and written before Myers’ death, with King writing on Instagram: “Dave and I loved working on this book last year, we are incredibly proud of it and we hope you enjoy it.”
Inspired Mediterranean Recipes
- Red pepper salad with feta
- Black bean soup
- Spinach and halloumi curry
- Beef ragu with mushrooms
Recipe 1: Stuffed Aubergines
Ingredients:
- 4 medium aubergines
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 300g lamb mince
Method:
- Preheat the oven and prepare the aubergines
- Cook the filling and prepare the aubergines
- Scoop out the flesh, add filling, and bake
Recipe 2: Pulled Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium red onions
Method:
- Sauté onions and peppers, add spices
- Add chicken and seasonings, simmer
- Prepare avocado topping and assemble tacos
Recipe 3: Blueberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 100g granola
- 25g butter
Method:
- Prepare granola base and bake
- Mix cream cheese and other ingredients
- Chill and serve
