Backyard Chef

Hello everyone,

I’ve added a simple Backyard Chef Supporter membership for anyone who would like to help support the channel and my daily cooking videos.

This is completely optional. All my regular recipes and videos will remain freely available to everyone—there will be no recipes hidden behind a membership.

Members receive a loyalty badge beside their name and my sincere thanks. Watching, liking, commenting and sharing my videos already means a great deal, so please never feel expected to join.

If you would like to support the channel, you’ll now find the Join button on my channel and videos.

Just click the Join button beside Subscribe on my channel page or underneath any of my videos. Thank you so much for your support! ❤

Thank you all for continuing to watch and support Backyard Chef. ❤

Best,
Rik

2 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 1,170

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Meat prices around the world have become ridiculous, so I’m starting a new series about making proper, familiar meals for much less.
This isn’t about becoming vegetarian or making bland bean burgers—it’s about helping people enjoy the meals they love without spending a fortune.
I’ve already made mince and onion pie and sausage rolls, lasagna, cottage pie, Salisbury steak and I was genuinely blown away by how they tasted.
Burgers, chilli, meatloaf, Burritos and more are coming. I’ll give you an honest verdict every time—if it doesn’t taste good and feel like the real thing, it won’t make the series.
There will be an introductory video before – explaining what I’m doing and then straight into it!
Check it out you will be blown away, how much money you can save!!!!
This starts today!

4 days ago | [YT] | 1,450

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🚨 Important Update – Please Check Your Subscription 🚨

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.

👉 Please take a moment to double-check that you’re still subscribed.
👉 If you were unsubscribed, please re-subscribe and hit the 🔔 bell icon so you’ll receive notifications every time I upload.
👉 I post daily at the same time, so I don’t want you to miss any new recipes!

Thank you all for your support — it means the world to me. ❤️
Rik

9 months ago | [YT] | 722

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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.

9 months ago | [YT] | 280

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Today's upload: Make the most EPIC SCOTTISH breakfast EVER! IT'S NOT quite what you think???????

9 months ago | [YT] | 347

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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

11 months ago | [YT] | 237

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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

1 year ago | [YT] | 1,382

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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”).

2️⃣ Check YouTube App Settings – Go to Settings → Notifications and confirm my channel notifications are turned ON.

3️⃣ Check Your Phone Settings – Ensure your phone allows notifications from the YouTube app.

4️⃣ Stay Active*– YouTube sometimes stops alerts if you haven’t watched for a while. Watching, liking, or commenting on a recent video helps keep them coming.

5️⃣ Reset It – Unsubscribe, then re-subscribe, and click the bell to “All” again.

🙏 Thanks for your support — it means the world to me! 💛

Best, Rik

1 year ago | [YT] | 408

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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!!

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 773

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I tried the new craze make yourself into a toy - Close enough!!

1 year ago | [YT] | 1,413