Thailand has made pork satay its own, often enjoyed as a quick bite from bustling street stalls or as part of a casual evening meal. It’s just one of many dishes that pair perfectly with Thai Chang Beer, the light, crisp lager that has become synonymous with Thai refreshment.
Wine for Lamb – Perfect Red and White Pairing
Pinot Noir or Picpoul? Pairing red and white wine with a light lamb and artichoke casserole – an evening with no winners or losers.
Porchetta – a Perfect Summer Feast
Possibly the best pork in the world. It’s summer and while that means the barbecue season is upon us, the English weather seems to be increasingly unpredictable. If you are planning to party al-fresco, having a special showcase dish that doesn’t require a barbecue is probably a good idea. I give you porchetta – the […]
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 a 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 […]
Chicken Curry with Ginger and Coconut
Fragrant and healthy chicken curry with ginger, coconut, coriander and lime 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 tarragon chicken to portion up and freeze for […]
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 […]
Roast Mutton is big on flavour
From fell to fork: Bespoke butchery delivered to your door Visitors to the Lake District will undoubtedly see a lot of sheep. I certainly did when I holidayed in Grasmere but at that time I had no knowledge of the special breed that forages on those steep hills. I learned more from Lakeland butcher, Rob […]
Côtes du Rhône White Wines – A Taste of Summer
In Search of Summer – Why I’m Going White! At this time of year, when the sky is a flat grey from sunrise to sunset, when the temperature scarcely lifts above freezing and when we are all aching for summer to come just a little faster, anything that brightens things up a bit is welcome. […]