Posts Tagged ‘Avoca Irish Butcher’

Spring lamb and an abundance of seasonal vegetables make this a hearty dish that is easy to assemble. It is a nutritious, comforting stew and particularly good with crusty bread to mop up the juice. Navarin of Lamb Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1.5 kg (3 lb) boned shoulder lamb 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon oil […]

Shin of beef is one of those cuts seldom used in recent times by the average cook.  The deeply flavoursome meat is bound by much connective tissue and when cooked long and slow melts and causes the sauce to become a taste event in itself and that’s before sampling the meat!  If you were a […]

Everyone should have a meat loaf recipe in their repertoire. Served hot with vegetables it makes a great dinner, but cold and sliced it is perfect picnic or buffet food. As it is cooked without any added fat or oil, it’s also a healthy option for the diet conscious. Meat Loaf – Printer Friendly Download […]

I always consider this winter food.  Of course it is delicious at anytime of the year but somehow perfect on a cold, dark and wet evening. Dumplings always add a comforting dimension and are perfect for soaking up the gravy. Beef Stew with Dumplings – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 kg/ 2.2 lb  braising steak, […]

When it comes to food and things food related, honesty is important.  I love it when someone introduces me to something I’ve never heard of before; a new method of cooking, an interesting ingredient or a great recipe.  Not for me is the feigned jadedness of the ‘know it all’ foodie.  I believe that no […]

This is a simple, hearty dish that is a good alternative to spaghetti bolognese. The chilli content can be modified according to taste. The red kidney beans are a great addition, offsetting the power of the chilli while giving a textural lift to the dish. Chilli Con Carne – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1 tablespoon […]

I love barbecuing and these skewered satays are very popular with children. When barbecuing meat, brush it with oil before placing it on the hotplate, rather than pouring the oil on to the barbecue where it can cause flames and burning. Also soak the wooden skewers in water while the meat is marinating to prevent […]

A friend of mine who is passionate about Middle Eastern cooking introduced me to this simple dish and it has all the elements of comfort food that I love. The rice and split peas in this meatball and tomato dish will stretch a small amount of mince into a meal that could feed ten people. However, it needs […]