More fun than Pyjamas – I’m holding a Paella Party It’s that strange time of year when everyone has eaten far too much already – but when it still feels like time to party. Twixmas is always a challenge – a time when we all seem to have over- indulged to the point of wanting […]
How to prepare the perfect BBQ
Swaledale Butchers native breed meat box makes BBQ prep easy Having grown up in South Africa where the art of the barbecue – or braai as we call it – is close to a religion, I have learned a thing or two about perfect preparation over the years. All the more so, because as a […]
Date Night Recipes – Valentine’s Day Supper at Home
Staying in – the perfect date night dinner on a budget February 14th, Valentine’s Day, is fast approaching. Perhaps you’ve already booked your table at the Savoy. But, maybe you want to stay home this year, tucked up in the warm, saving cash at the same time. What could be more romantic than a dinner […]
Venison Casserole with Peaches – Tasting South Africa
A South African Wine Evening While I know my way around the vineyards of Europe, albeit, in a somewhat haphazard way, I’m less confident with New World wines. That said, I generally love South African wines and I’ll happily order them with a meal. With a couple of bottles of South African fizz and three […]
Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Mushroom Sauce
Autumnal comfort in a flash with pork tenderloin medallions pimped up with a posh mushroom sauce. It’s that time of year when the word ‘comfort’ seems to fit perfectly with any dish I fancy eating. Comfort food should be satisfying and simple to make, something that has all the familiarity of an old blanket and […]
Pressure Cooker Bolognese
How to Batch Cook Bolognese Sauce in a Pressure Cooker How are you dealing with the cost of living squeeze? I’m planning to make much more use of my electric pressure cooker this year to batch cook recipes like this bolognese for the freezer. While I intend to eat less meat, I’m not planning to […]
Classic Lamb Hotpot recipe – Lancashire Hotpot
Simple, Traditional British Lamb Hotpot made with Herdwick Lamb Herdwick lamb from the Lake District is such special meat. While Lancashire is the region directly south of the Cumbrian Lake District, I have no doubt this is the meat that led to a lamb hotpot recipe so simple and yet so delicious that my six […]
Chicken Curry with Ginger and Coconut from Green Chef
Fragrant and healthy chicken curry with ginger, coconut, coriander and lime Sponsored Post written in conjunction with Green Chef It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut at mealtimes. I generally cook for one or two – and I tend to make quantities of old favourites – low-calorie chilli con carne, venison tagine or […]
#CookForUkraine – Mushroom Broth
A charity to raise awareness of the crisis in Ukraine through food. Since the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February people have been glued to the rolling news, partly horrified by the footage, partly feeling helpless. Many have donated money, clothing, time and other resources in an attempt to help the millions of people who […]
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb from the Lakes
Herdwick Lamb from Roast Mutton – a Lake District Butcher What’s your favourite cut of lamb? For me it’s a tie between a slow-cooked leg of lamb like the one Madeleine has been showcasing and a dainty rack of lamb. The rack is formed from the ribs of lamb or mutton and a single rack […]