Posts Tagged ‘The Irish Beef Book’

There’s a tremendous beauty in the English language. We, unlike some of our European neighbours, have been blessed with an abundant tongue based on rich, ancient foundations. We have an instrument of expression that when used correctly can work incredible magic. Words can make us fall in love, do things we don’t want to do, […]

This Japanese dish is very easy to make and, in my experience, universally popular! Marinate ahead for a super-speedy supper. Beef Teriyaki with Spring Onions Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 8 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons mirin 4 tablespoons caster sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger 1 garlic clove, thinly […]

Some people use fillet, others striploin. Sirloin works too. The meat you use must be of excellent quality; you have to have absolute trust in your butcher. It’s important to hand-chop the meat with your sharpest knife, and taste the mixture as you go along, tweaking until you have the balance just right. We prefer […]

Roast onions with balsamic vinegar is a great side dish and goes great with steak. Onions with balsamic vinegar – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 8 red onions, peeled and halved 100 ml extra virgin olive oil or Irish rapeseed oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 12 sprigs thyme flaky sea salt freshly ground black pepper Serves […]

This is great side dish for a buffet table. This is simple to make and goes great with roasts. Creamed spinach – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients about 1 kg fresh spinach, washed and tough stems removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup finely chopped shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 120 ml double cream ¾ teaspoon […]

Very slow roasting is the answer when you have to go out and want dinner to be ready when you come home. This method produces a very juicy and flavoursome roast. Ultra Slow Roast Sirloin – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1.5 kg sirloin 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive or Irish rapeseed oil flaky sea salt […]

Everyone loves Yorkshire pudding — fact. A muffin tin is ideal for making these attractive individual puddings, but you can of course use the mixture to make one large pudding that you serve in slices — it’s your choice. Either is delicious. Individual Yorkshire Puddings – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 150 g plain flour 6 […]

An impressive dish for a buffet table, this is simple to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Serve at room temperature. Roast fillet with prosciutto – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 1.5 kg beef fillet, cut from the middle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or Irish rapeseed oil flaky sea salt freshly ground black […]

There are few reactions as satisfying for the cook as the one you get when you bring a majestic rib roast of beef to the table. The smells emanating from the kitchen are beyond seductive, and the appearance of the meat does not disappoint. We’d always suggest buying a piece bigger than you think you […]

This is Domini Kemp’s version and very good it is too. You can make this with fillet, sirloin, striploin or rib-eye. Tagliata – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 600–800 g fillet of beef (or sirloin, striploin or rib-eye) salt and pepper 4 good handfuls rocket 8 Portobello mushrooms, peeled and cut into thick slices Parmesan shavings For […]

This recipe is taken from my book “The Irish Beef Book and is a delicious accompaniment to steak. The rosemary empart huge flavour to the chips. Oven Chips with Rosemary Salt – Printer Friendly Download Ingredients 3 sprigs fresh rosemary zest of 1 lemon 85 g sea salt 900 g Maris Piper potatoes, unpeeled, cut into […]

Beef cheeks are one of our favourite cuts. The meat is intense, full of robust flavour and has a richness that is not at all cloying. Don’t be put off by what might seem like a bizarre combination of ingredients; this recipe is a cinch, and it takes very little time to prepare. The recipe serves four, but […]