Perfect Steak Sandwiches – a Scrumdowner Special: Shopping list for a classic Beef Steak Sandwich Rump Steak 1 Tomato 1 Small Onion Lettuce Mustard Chilli Jam Sour Dough Bread Salt and Pepper Making the perfect sandwich: Cooking the perfect steak sandwich from scratch (or nearly from scratch, because I don’t propose baking your own […]
A love affair with schnitzel – frugal pork or decadent Weiner Schnitzel with veal
Wiener schnitzel with veal or pork schnitzel – one recipe, two choices. A recipe I remember from my childhood, Weiner Schnitzel or veal schnitzel was always a treat. My mother ALWAYS used veal and made her own breadcrumbs. An authentic Wiener schnitzel. Part of the reason I loved the dish was because I always got […]
Sous-Vide Fillet Steak
The Perfect Sous-Vide Fillet Steak and the Perfect Pairing with Caliterra Tributo 2017 Malbec What do you pair with Malbec? I personally think there’s always a good reason when there’s an obvious and popular choice. Pairing South American Malbec with steak is one of those choices you or I would almost certainly make in a […]
Grilled Lamb Steak with Lentils and a Super Tuscan for 2021
Italian style lentils with grilled lamb steak paired with Gagliole organic Super Tuscan 2016 The idea of serving my own idea of Italian style lentils with grilled lamb steaks marinated in Italian herbs and garlic and paired with a super Tuscan wine seems entirely appropriate. In a country of tradition and authenticity, the Super Tuscan […]
A Piquant British take on a Classic Persian Lamb Fesenjan
Lamb Fesenjan with Opies Pickled Walnuts. #Ad: Written in Conjunction with Opies My first attempt at a Lamb Fesenjan, inspired by trying the dish in a Persian restaurant in London, was a sticky and very sweet mixture which bore little resemblance to the dish I’d enjoyed. The original, served to me at a restaurant called […]
Venison Haunch Steak Recipe with Truffled Mushrooms
Cooking with Venison – Haunch Steaks with Truffled Mushrooms. Skip straight to my recipe I’m in the process of experimenting with a fabulous steak box from Lake District Farmers. While there’s plenty of beef in the selection, the box also has a range of other meats – lamb, pork, veal and venison. And, although I […]
Mum’s Cornish Pasties Recipe
How to make Cornish Pasties – the Somerset Way Go straight to the recipe When we were little, one of my mother’s staple dishes for weekday suppers was Cornish Pasties. She made her Cornish Pasties with flaky pastry which took an inordinate amount of preparation, but which she thought hid her poor pastry skills. My […]
Venison Loin Medallions with Red Wine and Berry Sauce
Perfect Date Night Dinner – Venison Medallions with Red Wine. It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and, although I’m not planning a romantic Dinner à Deux this year, I’m happy to share some of my favourite recipes for date night. If you are planning a cosy night in with someone special, on Valentine’s Day or any other […]
Rump Steak with Blue Cheese and Opies Pickled Walnuts
From the perfect pairing to a triumphant trio of flavours – steak, blue cheese and pickled walnuts. #Ad: Written in Conjunction with Opies Opies Pickled Walnuts, synonymous with the Christmas cheeseboard in my house, are one of those store-cupboard staples I keep having to buy. For a start, they end up on every platter of […]
Bavette Steak cooked Sous-Vide with Mushroom Sauce
How to Cook Bavette Steak Sous-Vide. If you’ve ever looked at cuts of beef like Bavette or Flank Steak and wondered whether to take the risk, I’ll let you into a little secret. With a sous-vide, there really isn’t any risk – although this particular piece of meat can be hard to cook, the […]