Mum and Dad have been to stay for the weekend. Dad likes RUclips so I showed him your channel. I think he's binge watched most of your recipes, and was sat drooling at all your food. It sounded like he was having a conversation with you too 🤣 I made a minced beef and onion pie for last night's tea, using your pastry recipe. They really really enjoyed it! Thanks Rik! 😊
This looks amazing! I love your channel! I love your style and personality...you always, in one way or another, make me laugh and smile kind sir! Thank you for ALL these recipes! ❤️❤️❤️
Rik, thank you for explaining to your viewers the waste of time that the horizontal or parallel cut of onions is. About 40 years ago, when I was a restaurant cook, I had a vendor challenge me on this. He was a big proponent of using that extra cut. I cut my onions exactly as you do and cut them just as finely as -- and more quickly than -- he did. Mind you, I have never been a wiz with a knife. It wasn't a matter of skill. It was simply a matter of logic. You're quicker than I am and I probably had a duller knife. You would have smoked me. Nonetheless, I was able to outperform that vendor. It's just a fact, as you point out, that the layers of an onion lend themselves to even, fine dicing with minimal effort. People would do well to think about your instructions and follow your examples. When it comes down to successfully cooking in a consistent manner and allowing for personal preferences, you're the best teacher I've seen on RUclips, so far. I have no doubt that many people's lives have been enhanced by your sharing of your culinary experience and expertise. Keep up the good work. Wishing you all the best. Respectfully, Bob.
Wow! Bob, appreciated. Thanks for sharing. Most of the folks who show that stupid cut - are pretend wannabies never worked in a kitchen environment just copy other youtubers. Dangerous too! Thank you. Best, Rik
Made the pie for the first time ever, absolutely gorgeous, the only thing I would do next time is to add 2 onions as per taste😊. The recipe is brilliant for home made pie and very easy to follow. Thank you sooo much. Family loved it. I love home made cooking, tastes so much more better than restaurant food- your pie is authentically home made. 10/10.
Bye heck! Ilkley guy here living in USA for 50 years. I always enjoy your videos, even though I can’t eat a lot of it anymore. Takes me back to tówd place! Keep up the good work!
Finally someone who cuts onions like me. I hate that other method and have tried many times to do it, but just can't without the onion slipping and sliding and then making it harder still to slice and chop.
OMG............ I am salivating. One of my fave foods in the world.... it is 2:20 in the morning and I have the urge to go down and bake a cheese and onion pie!!!!😋
Your my go to cooking chef I love your banter especially the one regarding the onion and TV chefs. I've learnt more from you than all the others put together mmm apart from James Martin whom I like as well. So I've subscribed and I'm gonna watch every single vid yourve made at least 3 times. Love you man cheers
I like James, good Yorkshire chef. If you get chance to see Brian Turner - he is brilliant - (recovering from a stroke now I think) Thank you. Best, Rik
Oh my goodness just found this! In my forst job so long ago they made cheese pasties in the canteen the best ever been trying to find them ever since! Will try this thankyou so much
Oh my gosh, please can I have a big slap of that pie? I haven't had that pie for ages. Hier in Germany you don't have pies.. My dad made them as we lived in England.
If I could send over Diane it would be a pleasure - Its easy to make and the taste is awesome! I wouldnt watse anyones time with recipes I dont eat! Best, Rik
Rick, I had never heard of cheese and onion pie before. My mouth is watering. Looks good as is but my mind is already wandering. There must be so many variations possible too. Add a bit of mustard powder or serve with mustard. Mix in some bacon or chicken into the filling? Pees or carrots? Add olives? I finally found those whole green pepper corns you used in another of your videos - toss a few of those in the mix? Serve with gravy or a wine sauce over top? Thanks. Look forward to making this for my wife and son!
My Oma use to grease the pie tin even if they where non stick, if the pie had cheese she would coat the lard with pre grated parmesan cheese base and sides to make a frico crust.
I totally agree about the danger and non-necessity of the parallel cut of an onion Rik. Onions are naturally formed in segments and dice cuts make them fall into little cubes easily. Cutting towards you hand is never a good idea! 😱
Chefs in America and UK say this or that potato or apple so and so and we go to our African stores and its whatever is there at some total different names. You get that. I like that you dont pretend.
I agree with you on that onion cutting bull crap. I never cut mine like that, either. You end up with a solid piece of onion at the very end cause the cuts don't go completely through. How is that a better way?
I’m not very confident making pastry. The few times I’ve tried it’s turned out too dry. I hate making a wonderful filling and spoiling what should have been a delicious meal by my wretched pastry. I do so want to try this pie though. Anyone have any advice? Thanks for this scrumptious recipe. I know it must be flippin’ fabulous.
I can't believe all the chefs and wannabe chefs try to show such nonsense, and they insist it's the only way to dice onions - that shows they are conning everyone - and it's dangerous! Best, Rik
I love cheese and onion pie but hate it when people put potatoes in it & especially when they call it just cheese and onion pie and not cheese, onion and potato pie 😡
Χαιρετε. Μηπως θα επρεπε να τηγανησετε τα κρεμυδια και μετα να τα ανακατεψετε με τον πουρε πατατας ???????? Ετσι, βαζετε ετοιμο πουρε με ωμα κρεμυδια, δεν καταλαβαινετε οτι τα κρεμυδια θα γινουν......βραστα ???????? Ισως εχετε συνηθησει τα ........ανοστα φαγητα και δεν σας νοιαζει η γευση. ΠΟΤΕ ΔΕΝ ΒΑΖΟΥΜΕ, ΩΜΑ ΥΛΙΚΑ ΜΕ ΜΑΓΕΙΡΕΜΕΝΑ !!!!!!!!
Mum and Dad have been to stay for the weekend. Dad likes RUclips so I showed him your channel. I think he's binge watched most of your recipes, and was sat drooling at all your food. It sounded like he was having a conversation with you too 🤣
I made a minced beef and onion pie for last night's tea, using your pastry recipe. They really really enjoyed it!
Thanks Rik! 😊
That is awesome! You really have made my day! Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik
I love making cheese pie and find putting 2 teaspoons of English mustard powder enhances that cheesy flavour
Great tip! Best, Rik
Cheese pie is boss! Me fave pie all me life n even school couldn’t mess it up either.. fave school dinner🤣
I love colmans mustard in any cheese sauce…It will be going in this recipe too 😋
@@barbd5607Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard is very nice 👌🏼
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Love this guys no nonsense airy fairy approach to cooking.❤❤
Thank you. Best, Rik
I watch these recipes, and stomach starts to growl....yum!
Thank you. Best, Rik
I never heard of a cheese and onion pie, but all can say is, be generous with my slice.😊
Thank you. Best, Rik
Me neither. I think I'm going to save this recipe and try it for Pi Day March 14th 2025
This looks amazing! I love your channel! I love your style and personality...you always, in one way or another, make me laugh and smile kind sir! Thank you for ALL these recipes! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Laura. Best, Rik
Rik, thank you for explaining to your viewers the waste of time that the horizontal or parallel cut of onions is. About 40 years ago, when I was a restaurant cook, I had a vendor challenge me on this. He was a big proponent of using that extra cut. I cut my onions exactly as you do and cut them just as finely as -- and more quickly than -- he did. Mind you, I have never been a wiz with a knife. It wasn't a matter of skill. It was simply a matter of logic. You're quicker than I am and I probably had a duller knife. You would have smoked me. Nonetheless, I was able to outperform that vendor. It's just a fact, as you point out, that the layers of an onion lend themselves to even, fine dicing with minimal effort. People would do well to think about your instructions and follow your examples. When it comes down to successfully cooking in a consistent manner and allowing for personal preferences, you're the best teacher I've seen on RUclips, so far. I have no doubt that many people's lives have been enhanced by your sharing of your culinary experience and expertise. Keep up the good work. Wishing you all the best. Respectfully, Bob.
Wow! Bob, appreciated. Thanks for sharing. Most of the folks who show that stupid cut - are pretend wannabies never worked in a kitchen environment just copy other youtubers. Dangerous too! Thank you. Best, Rik
Made the pie for the first time ever, absolutely gorgeous, the only thing I would do next time is to add 2 onions as per taste😊. The recipe is brilliant for home made pie and very easy to follow. Thank you sooo much. Family loved it. I love home made cooking, tastes so much more better than restaurant food- your pie is authentically home made. 10/10.
Sounds great! Thank You. Best, Rik
Dude, this is a must bake and eat all by yourself pie
Thank you. Best, Rik
This I must make, potatoes and onions, yum-yum. Thank you so much!!!🙂🙂🙂
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
Bye heck!
Ilkley guy here living in USA for 50 years.
I always enjoy your videos, even though I can’t eat a lot of it anymore.
Takes me back to tówd place!
Keep up the good work!
Thank you. Best, Rik
I've been eating humble pie of late, I think this will be a nice change! thanks Rik!
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
This looks like another winner Rik. Love the way your videos are shot in a variety of kitchens!
Thank you. Yes anyone can cook anywhere. Its all about just taking it steady. Best, Rik
Finally someone who cuts onions like me. I hate that other method and have tried many times to do it, but just can't without the onion slipping and sliding and then making it harder still to slice and chop.
Thank you. Best, Rik
That cut never made sense to me. It feels like chefs showing off and not caring it could injure people for no utility.
@@ptonpc Yes indeed......who cares which way you cut when the end result is the same?
I do this too. The only thing I do different is keep the bottom on to hold on to😅😅😅.
My Mum used to make cheese and onion pie, and it was the best as her pastry was amazing.This brings back so many memories Rik thank you 😊❤
Thank you. Best, Rik
OMG............ I am salivating. One of my fave foods in the world.... it is 2:20 in the morning and I have the urge to go down and bake a cheese and onion pie!!!!😋
Thank you. Wait a little later. Mind you I have had it for breakfast before now! Best, Rik
Normal ! I made night owl soup at about 2 30 am ❤
Thank you. Best, Rik@@ahambrahmasmi-qk9ui
Your my go to cooking chef I love your banter especially the one regarding the onion and TV chefs. I've learnt more from you than all the others put together mmm apart from James Martin whom I like as well. So I've subscribed and I'm gonna watch every single vid yourve made at least 3 times. Love you man cheers
I like James, good Yorkshire chef. If you get chance to see Brian Turner - he is brilliant - (recovering from a stroke now I think) Thank you. Best, Rik
That crust looks sooo good. I hope I can make one that beautiful.
You can. Thank you. Best, Rik
IT IS A WONDER WATCHING YOUR RECIPE VIDEOS THEY LOOK YUMMY AND NO FUSS SIMPLE INGREDIENTS.
Thank you so much. Thank you. Best, Rik
My goodness Rik, you teach me so much.
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Beautiful Pie!
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My absolute favourite !!! My mum would make this for tea . Tastes so lovely when made with love. Xxxx
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I need this in my life
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We are taking a vacation to California. Two nights we cook for ourselves. Thank you so much!!! I can smell your food, just can't eat it.
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Delicious lovely great cooking ❤
Yvonne mullion Cornwall England
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My all time favourite school dinner, John Street secondary School. Circa 1961 Yum !
Thank you. Best, Rik
That looks delicious.
Thank you. Best, Rik
A mushroom sauce with it has to be great! I'll test it!
Sounds like a plan. Thank you. Best, Rik
That looks totally AWESOME....thanks Rik for sharing this mouthwateringly beautiful pie....
Thank you. Best, Rik
This would be a great recipe to make in a small cast iron skillet for the pan.
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Thank you for another great dish. Yummy.
Thank you. Best, Rik
A UK classic 😋
Yes, mate. Best. Rik
Looks delicious
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Ooohhh,that looks amazing!I know what I'll be making for dinner tomorrow!
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Fantastic
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looks fantastic
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Another cracking job. Cheese and onion pie again very cost friendly Rik and perfect for the whole family. Thanks again Chef.
Thanks Allison. Best,Rik
Yummy in my Tummy ! Thank you 🦋
Oh my goodness just found this! In my forst job so long ago they made cheese pasties in the canteen the best ever been trying to find them ever since! Will try this thankyou so much
Thank you. Best, Rik
Mouth-watering thanks Rik 😅
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
Looks yummy
Beauty pie!
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Looks amazing. Thank you.
Thank you too! Best, Rik
Droooooolng here - very unladylike! x
Thank you. You'll do for me! Best, Rik
Brilliant recipe
Thanks, Best, Rik
You could also make a cheese and onion sauce to pour over each portion - as a kind of gravy.
Lovely! Thank You. Best, Rik
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Yum’ I can’t wait to make this one! 😋
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Luv the channel, great recipe. Thank you!
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Super❤
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Thank you amazing going to make tomorrow ❤❤❤
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right, Im cracking on with this, thankyou
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Just discovered your channel, liked and subscribed. I so enjoy watching you cook and planning to watch and try out some of your videos.❤
Thank you very much. Best, Rik
It's easy to see how sharp your knife is! 👍
Thank you. Best, Rik
Oh my gosh, please can I have a big slap of that pie? I haven't had that pie for ages. Hier in Germany you don't have pies.. My dad made them as we lived in England.
If I could send over Diane it would be a pleasure - Its easy to make and the taste is awesome! I wouldnt watse anyones time with recipes I dont eat! Best, Rik
I'm not big on pies but this looks too good to pass up on!
Thank you. Best, Rik
hi, this is from Gaza: I was about to comment dumbing the potato drain but you you were faster, u used potato water for the onions. GOOD.
Thank you. Best, Rik
You've got to take your hat off to Rick ...... he's absolutely brilliant at baking etc ..... forget the pompousTV chefs
Just plain old me - no pomp here. Thank you. Best, Rik
Rick, I had never heard of cheese and onion pie before. My mouth is watering.
Looks good as is but my mind is already wandering. There must be so many variations possible too. Add a bit of mustard powder or serve with mustard. Mix in some bacon or chicken into the filling? Pees or carrots? Add olives? I finally found those whole green pepper corns you used in another of your videos - toss a few of those in the mix? Serve with gravy or a wine sauce over top?
Thanks. Look forward to making this for my wife and son!
The great thing about cooking Eric you can add what ingredients you like to eat - as you say there are endless possibilites. Best, Rik
I love using my potato ricer I feel like it makes everything nice and fluffy 😍 Great video! 🫶🏻
Thank you. Best, Rik
My Oma use to grease the pie tin even if they where non stick, if the pie had cheese she would coat the lard with pre grated parmesan cheese base and sides to make a frico crust.
Thank you. Best, Rik
Yes there is such a thing as a corner on a round tin , it’s called a round the corner 😂
Ha ha ha. Love it. Best, Rik
Hi what is the black disc I rollouts on?
Granite the same as a worktop. Thank You. Best, Rik
cheese & onion, potato pie
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Thank you. Best, Rik
This looks absolutely wonderful and I want to try it! Are the written directions available somewhere? Would help so much.
Thank you. Just the ingredients in the description. Best, Rik
I totally agree about the danger and non-necessity of the parallel cut of an onion Rik.
Onions are naturally formed in segments and dice cuts make them fall into little cubes easily.
Cutting towards you hand is never a good idea! 😱
😊 Thank you. Best, Rik
Making this tonight. I’ll be adding either a dash of Worcestershire sauce or Dijon mustard 😋
Thank you. Best, Rik
What’s the difference between boiling the onions like you did, and frying them?
Translucent and no strong over powering flavour. Frying is a good way - if you prefer that. Best, Rik
I totally agree with you on this ridiculous parallel onion cut, pile of tosh, I use the same method as you Rik , simpler and easier!...
Not dangerous either. Well done, mate. Best, Rik
If I don't have apple cider vinegar for the pastry, is there a substitute..or can I leave it out? Many thanks.
A tad of vinegar - or just leave it out. Thank you. Best, Rik
I’ll have a large slice with some hp sauce please Rik 😀
Thank you. Best, Rik
Chefs in America and UK say this or that potato or apple so and so and we go to our African stores and its whatever is there at some total different names. You get that. I like that you dont pretend.
Thank you. Best, Rik
It's an enormous damned pierogi! Awesome!
Thank you. Best, Rik
Shake and vac Parmesan- Love it 😂
Btw, im making this today 😋
Thank you. Best, Rik
if you add chips its potato and potato i would combine with egg ! and have with beans !
Thank you. Best, Rik
I cut my onions the same way you do.
Good! Thank you. Best, Rik
So agree with you on the onion cutting. It makes no difference whatsoever. Well done you for messaging the chef.
Thank you. Best, Rik
How old is urr rolling pin?
Ancient. Thank You. Best, Rik
I'm thinking a tsp of curry powder in the mashed potato might be nice.
Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik
I agree with you on that onion cutting bull crap. I never cut mine like that, either. You end up with a solid piece of onion at the very end cause the cuts don't go completely through. How is that a better way?
Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik
Can you freeze this
I haven't. Thank you 😋 Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef it didn't last long enough yo freeze any so glad I found your channel proper cooki g with good recipes and no faffing
Thank you 😋 Best, Rik@@lilacpage61
Sorry if i seem stupid in asking this , but why are you using bottled water? or are you using tap water in a bottle?
Thank you. I live in Asia - we do not use anything other than bottled. Best, Rik
I’m not very confident making pastry. The few times I’ve tried it’s turned out too dry. I hate making a wonderful filling and spoiling what should have been a delicious meal by my wretched pastry. I do so want to try this pie though. Anyone have any advice? Thanks for this scrumptious recipe. I know it must be flippin’ fabulous.
Just follow the pastry video and you will have NO problems. Thank you. Best, Rik
I don't know beans about baking. Why did this crust not require blind baking?
No blind bake needed for this type of pie with a lid on. Straight forward cook. Best, Rik
i noticed a background of very chirpy birds, is that next on the menu?
Ye olde "4 & 20 black birds" baked in a pie😂?
Ha ha ha - surrounded here. Thank you. Best, Rik
Cheese and onion pie, great recipe but better without the spuds. Cheese, onion and a tiny bit of milk only for the filling.
Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik
You're quite right chef.. there's no need for parallel cut on onions
I can't believe all the chefs and wannabe chefs try to show such nonsense, and they insist it's the only way to dice onions - that shows they are conning everyone - and it's dangerous! Best, Rik
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Thank you. Best, Rik
White balance camera, please. This chapter is blinding. Congrats for a great cooking progran.
Noted! Old video. Best, Rik
I love cheese and onion pie but hate it when people put potatoes in it & especially when they call it just cheese and onion pie and not cheese, onion and potato pie 😡
That's life
US YANKS LIKE CORNMEAL.DO U EVER USE IT?
Yes indeed. Thank you. Best, Rik
Χαιρετε. Μηπως θα επρεπε να τηγανησετε τα κρεμυδια και μετα να τα ανακατεψετε με τον πουρε πατατας ???????? Ετσι, βαζετε ετοιμο πουρε με ωμα κρεμυδια, δεν καταλαβαινετε οτι τα κρεμυδια θα γινουν......βραστα ???????? Ισως εχετε συνηθησει τα ........ανοστα φαγητα και δεν σας νοιαζει η γευση. ΠΟΤΕ ΔΕΝ ΒΑΖΟΥΜΕ, ΩΜΑ ΥΛΙΚΑ ΜΕ ΜΑΓΕΙΡΕΜΕΝΑ !!!!!!!!
Πρέπει να μαγειρέψετε με τον τρόπο σας και να απολαύσετε.
NEVER trust non stick!
Thank you. Best, Rik
The modern way is to put mash potatoes in with the cheese and onions. NOT FOR ME THANKS.
Thank you. Best, Rik
The taste is enhanced fantastic when
Charlottes sautéd in butter or olive oil are added as opposed to orrible boiled onions.
I don't cook with shallots - I use onions and don't pretend to be posh!!!! Shallots are not readily available where I am. Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef
Shallots are bit milder than onions or can use normal fried onions, as opposed to boiled
worst example of a cheese and onion pie ive ever seen
Ha ha ha - Best, Rik