Corned Beef is often viewed as being an old fashioned retro dish which is a shame as it’s actually a delicious and warming winter meal. The cuts used for corned beef differ from country to country. In Australia, silverside is the cut most often found at butchers and in the States it’s brisket. Both are […]
I’m calling this Persian because it’s something my mother would often make for us growing up. I’m not sure how traditional this is or if other households eat a similar dish but many meat and poultry dishes in Persian cuisine that are cooked to accompany rich rice (polow) dishes are cooked very simply, as this […]
Many people are intimidated to cook duck at home but in fact it’s one of the easiest game and poultry dishes to tackle. Unlike chicken which needs to be completely cooked through but still remain juicy, duck can be served medium or medium rare. I prefer the breasts to be pink and the legs to […]
This recipe is from Jamie Oliver’s latest TV Series, Jamie’s Great Britain. On the show he refers to these as Persian inspired lamb shanks with ale. The night before Jamie had dined at a Persian restaurant in Leeds and came up with this recipe – he’d also visited an ale factory the same day, hence […]
We try to eat fish at least once a week, but out of all the proteins I struggle with cooking fish the most. Finding new recipes and ways of cooking fish can be a little challenging and once I’ve found a recipe that appeals we have it quite regularly. In trying to break the habit […]
The inspiration for this recipe comes from the popular Mexican breakfast, Huevos Rancheros. As I was serving this for dinner I wanted to make the vehicle for carrying the eggs more substantial than the traditional tomato sauce used in Huevos Rancheros. I thought a spicy sausage and black bean chilli would work well with […]
Slow cooked roasts are all the rage at the moment. Everyone form Neil Perry to Heston Blumenthal has a recipe for one. Normally it involves either searing the meat before or after the cooking time and cooking the roast at extremely low temperatures (around 70C) for 4-5 hours. This results in a perfect medium rare […]
This baked chicken dish from David Lebovitz is so much greater than the sum of it’s parts. You would never guess from the short ingredient list that the finished dish could be so tasty and complex and for such little effort. In 45 minutes dinner is on the table and better still there’s only […]
Americans take their burgers seriously. Gone are the days when burgers were just the domain of fast food joints. Now big name restaurants are getting into the act and everyone’s after the “best burger in town”, and willing to pay for it. Minetta Tavern in New York City charge $26 for their Black Label Burger […]
I’m not a big fan of marinating steaks, I prefer them au natural. Lamb however, and especially cutlets, benefit from a marinade and this recipe is one that I use often. The Balsamic and red wine tenderised the meat and the hint of honey enhances the lambs natural sweetness. If it’s not barbecue weather […]
Mustard With Mutton 