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    All NEW! Spanish Recipes...

    • Paella mixta presented in a paella pan
      Paella Mixta
    • Chorizo in red wine served in a tapas dish
      Chorizo Al Vino
    • Paella Valenciana in a paella pan.
      Paella Valenciana
    • Patatas bravas served with a spicy tomato sauce
      Patatas Bravas
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    burger recipes

    Burger Recipes

    From homemade Big Macs to piled high burgers with a huge selection of popular toppings, you will find it all here. 

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    • Cheeseburger tacos topped with big mac sauce
      Smash Burger Tacos
    • Finished bacon double cheese burger garnished with crispy bacon and pickle
      Bacon Double Cheeseburger
    • smash burger
      Smash Burger
    • Finished french onion burger
      French Onion Burger
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    Welcome!
    Originally launched in 2015 as DanToombs.com, we’ve rebranded as For Those About to Cook. While Dan continues to share bold Eastern flavours through The Curry Guy, we’ve come together as a family to focus on the best of Western cooking. You’ll find fresh recipes weekly, with many from 2015 onwards being updated for a better cooking experience and we’re excited to share them with you.

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    30 Minute Or Less

    Looking for quick, easy recipes for everyday life? You’ll find plenty to get started with right here.

    Easy Recipes
    gnocchi with brown butter and sage
    • chicken loaded fries
      Chicken Shawarma Loaded Fries
    • shredded chipotle chicken enchiladas
      Shredded (Chipotle) Chicken Enchiladas
    • Grilled sardines with salt served on a plate with lemon wedges.
      Grilled Sardines with Salt
    • Tzatziki in a serving bowl
      Tzatziki
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    BIR 30 minute curries

    BIR Curries

    Check out our 30 minute British Indian Restaurant style curries.  

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    • Delicious fluffy naan
      3 Ingredient Naan - Flatbread with no yeast
    • Chicken Chasni in a serving bowl.
      30 Minute Chicken Chasni
    • Chicken vindaloo curry in a serving dish.
      30 Minute Chicken Vindaloo
    • 30 Minute Chicken Pathia on a serving plate next to rice and naans.
      30 Minute Chicken Pathia
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    Top 10

    This list is updated weekly to feature our most popular recipes by number of views.

    • Finished chicken tikka masala sreved with rice and naan
      30 Minute Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Chicken chilli garlic curry in a serving bowl next to rice and naans.
      30 Minute Chicken Chilli Garlic Curry
    • Paella Valenciana in a paella pan.
      Paella Valenciana
    • homemade big mac recipe
      How To Make A Homemade Big Mac
    • Chicken paella being served up on a plate.
      Chicken Paella
    • Butter chicken topped with cream
      30 minute Butter Chicken
    • Chili Colorado served in a bowl.
      Chili Colorado
    • Finished guacamole burger
      Mexican Burger
    • Coconut and lime crispy chicken topped with lime wedges, chilli and spring onion
      Coconut and Lime Crispy Chicken
    • Pork souvlaki wrapped up in a pita with tzatziki and salad vegetables.
      Pork Souvlaki

    What’s on the menu?

    • Meat
    • Chicken
    • Fish
    • Vegetarian

    Sharing Our Family Recipes

    Dan Toombs, The Curry Guy

    Hey, I'm Dan!

    I'm the author of The Curry Guy cookbook series and blog. I love bold flavors from around the world! This blog features my favorite recipes from Europe, the Mediterranean, America and Latin America. Some I've been making since childhood. Enjoy!

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    Caroline Toombs

    Hey, I'm Caroline!

    As Dan's wife, I've spent the last 10 years helping him perfect hundreds of spicy recipes. We've had so much fun and now want to share our favorite non-curry dishes. I'll be focusing on recipes I've loved and recreated from Spain, France and across Europe. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

    My Recipes
    Joe Toombs

    Hey, I'm Joe!

    I'm a creative arts and technology teacher in the UK, including food technology. Growing up in The Curry Guy household, I ate amazing food. Now with a family of my own, I want to do the same. See what I'm making on this blog!

    My Recipes
    Shannon Toombs

    Hey, I'm Shannon!

    I'm also a teacher in the UK and have always loved to cook. As part of The Curry Guy family, I've enjoyed trying Dan's food and learning to create and style my own favorite dishes. I'll share them with you here!

    My Recipes
    Jennifer Toombs

    Hey, I'm Jen!

    I'm a teacher and I've always loved to cook. Being the daughter of The Curry Guy, cooking has always been a big part of my life. Since I was young, I've loved trying new recipes and cooking for friends and family. I'm especially interested in healthy recipes and always looking for meals that taste great and make you feel good.

    My Recipes
    homemade big mac

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    Homemade Big Mac

    If you like a Big Mac, you will love this homemade Big Mac recipe so much more. This is an easy recipe that gets fantastic results. Try this!

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    Lettuce Wrap Burger

    If you're cutting back on the carbs or looking for a good gluten free burger, try these lettuce wrap burgers. So good!

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    Lettuce Wrap burger

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    • chicken loaded fries
      Chicken Shawarma Loaded Fries
    • shredded chipotle chicken enchiladas
      Shredded (Chipotle) Chicken Enchiladas
    • Coconut and lime crispy chicken topped with lime wedges, chilli and spring onion
      Coconut and Lime Crispy Chicken
    • Paella mixta presented in a paella pan
      Paella Mixta
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    New Recipe Blog May 2025 | Dan, Caroline, Joe, Shannon & Jennifer | Weekly recipes from easy weeknight meals to weekend favourites | RECIPES LINKS 👇

    Birria tacos are usually made with the sauce and m Birria tacos are usually made with the sauce and meat from a Mexican stew called Birria de Res. This version was made using our popular Chili Colorado. We love making the most out of a recipe… cook up our chili colorado one day, then roll the leftovers into irresistible birria-style tacos the next.

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    Our paella Mixta recipe is the ultimate show stopp Our paella Mixta recipe is the ultimate show stopper. Impress your friends and family with this incredible tasting Spanish classic. If you’d like the recipe, go ahead and click the link in our bio. Beautiful step by step photographs and a printable recipe card. Enjoy! 
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    I love a good Greek souvlaki and this chicken souv I love a good Greek souvlaki and this chicken souvlaki could not be easier to prepare.

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    Rich, spicy and oh so moreish! This dish is utterl Rich, spicy and oh so moreish! This dish is utterly irresistible and perfect for sharing at your next tapas evening. Bring the flavor of Spain right to your table with this delicious Chorizo Al Vino recipe!

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    Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage. A classic dish Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage. A classic dish, made with shop-bought or homemade gnocchi. We have a recipe for homemade gnocchi so get everyone involved, it’s simple and fun to make together.

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    Perfectly al-dente spaghetti, beautifully crispy g Perfectly al-dente spaghetti, beautifully crispy guanciale in a rich, creamy sauce but with no cream! Find out how to make truly Authentic Italian Carbonara with this simple recipe.

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    Smoky, cheesy and just the right amount of spicy! Smoky, cheesy and just the right amount of spicy! These Shredded Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food.

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    Check out our new recipe for Chicken Shawarma Load Check out our new recipe for Chicken Shawarma Loaded Fries! You’ll absolutely love this one. 
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    For Those About To Cook

    Welcome To For Those About To Cook

    We're a family-run food blog sharing brand-new recipes every week. From easy weeknight staples to indulgent weekend favorites. We're a team of five: Dan (The Curry Guy), Caroline, Joe, Shannon, and Jennifer, bringing you a wide variety of dishes inspired by Europe, the Mediterranean, the Americas, and more.

    This site focuses on Western-inspired recipes, while Eastern flavors are covered in depth over at greatcurryrecipes.net Between the two, you'll find everything you need to cook up something amazing so don't forget to subscribe!

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