Perfect Roast Potatoes Start with a good solid-based roasting tin Put the roasting tin containing a minimum of 75g of fat onto the top shelf of the oven while it pre-heats to gas mark 7/425°F (220°C) Peel the Potatoes and cut into even-sized pieces. Place in a saucepan, pour over boiling water, add salt and […]
For the wild mushroom sauce 1 tbsp olive oil 25g/1oz butter ½ onion, sliced 1 garlic clove,chopped 70g/2½oz mixed wild mushrooms, chopped splash white wine 3 tbsp double cream salt and freshly ground black pepper Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan, add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic […]
Dry aged, Quality Steak Mince marbled with Angus & Oink Rampant Angus Scotch Bonnet Ketchup to ramp up the heat in these homemade juicy burgers with a bit of a kick. The recipe is for one burger, scale up for more. Ingredients 150-200g of quality Aberdeen Angus Steak Mince per burger A pinch of good […]
Pot roast family lunch ideal for cold days. Takes time but worth the effort as the brisket slow cooks until tender in brown ale. Ingredients: 1.5kg/3lb lean beef brisket joint 450ml/¾pint brown ale 15ml/1tbsp oil 8-10 shallots, peeled and left whole 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 bay leaf 15ml/1tbsp brown sugar 30ml/2tbsp Worcestershire […]
Ingredients: 1 x 6-boned lean rack of lamb, French trimmed and chined 45ml/3tbsp clear honey 20ml/4tsp light soy sauce 15ml/1tbsp English mustard 15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped mint Salt and freshly milled black pepper For the sauce: 25g/1oz butter 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced 10ml/2tsp plain or sauce […]
Ingredients: 2 Lean loin or leg pork steaks 2cloves Garlic 2cm (¾”) Fresh root ginger 15mlsp (1tbsp) Soy sauce 15mlsp (1tbsp) Honey ½ Red pepper 75g (3oz) Beansprouts 2 Spring onions 1head Pak choi 100g (4oz) Egg noodles Serves 2 Difficulty Rating: ** Prep Time:10 mins Total Time:25 mins Instructions: Place 2 lean, fully trimmed […]
Ingredients: 450g (1lb) Lean minced pork 3 Rashers lean dry cured bacon 2 Cloves garlic, chopped 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 Carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 Courgette, sliced 400g (1) Can chopped tomatoes 30mlsp (2tbsp) Tomato or sun-dried tomato purée 8 Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Parmesan cheese, to serve Fresh basil, for garnish Serves 4 […]
Ingredients: 4 Bacon Chops ¼ Savoy cabbage, roughly chopped 900g (2lb) Potatoes Butter Milk 30ml (2tbsp) Olive oil 25g (1oz) Pine nuts Handful fresh parsley Handful fresh basil Serves 4 Difficulty Rating:*** Prep Time:15 mins Total Time:45 mins Instructions: Cook potatoes in a large pan of boiling water until almost tender. Add cabbage to the […]
Ingredients: 454g (1lb) Pork and apple sausages 900g (2lb) Potatoes 225g (8oz) Parsnips 300ml (1/2pt) Light beer 10g (2tsp) Sugar 15g (1tbsp) Gravy granules 1 Knob of butter Dash of milk Serves 3 Difficulty Rating:*** Prep Time:20 mins Total Time:40 mins Instructions: Peel 900g (2lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, and 225g (8oz) parsnips, […]
Ingredients: 450g/1lb lean boneless shin of beef, or braising beef, cut into 2.5cm/1inch cubes 15ml/1tbsp sunflower oil 1 x 400g can coconut milk For the Green Curry Paste: 4 spring onions, sliced 2 green or red chillies, deseeded and finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2.5cm/1inch piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely […]
Ingredients: 2 lean bone-in sirloin steaks Salt and freshly milled black pepper 10ml/2tsp Dijon or English mustard 10ml/2tsp rapeseed or olive oil For the Flaming Mayonnaise:* 75ml/5tbsp half or reduced fat mayonnaise 15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley or mint 1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped Serves 2 Difficulty Rating:* Prep Time: 0 mins […]
Ingredients: 450g/1lb stewing or braising steak, cut into 2.5cm/1inch cubes 30ml/2tbsp rapeseed or olive oil 30ml/2tbsp plain flour Salt and freshly milled black pepper 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 3 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 75g/3oz fresh or frozen peas 600ml/1pint pale ale or good, hot beef […]
