Red Flannel Hash
Legend has it that this popular American breakfast dish got it’s name from a jealous wife, her philandering husband and a pair of red flannel long Johns.
Beef
Spiced Parsnip Shepherds Pie
I was browsing through the mountain of BBC Good Food Mags that I inherited from my mother in law when I found this British classic with an Indian twist. There are so many variations on this meat and potato dish, not only in the UK but throughout the world.Australia has its ‘Potato pie’, in New [...]
Beef with Rice and Tomatoes
If you’re looking for an easy mid week meal then look no further. This is a simple two pot dish, that doesn’t require any accompaniment apart from some nice crusty bread.You could cook it – up to the point of adding the rice – the night before if you use a flameproof casserole. The next [...]
Cornish Pasties
Cornwall is well known for many things but the one thing that it is famous for world over is the Cornish pasty.It is believed the pasty was invented as lunch for Cornish tin miners who, stuck in the mines and covered in dirt (and possibly arsenic), could hold the pasty by it’s thick crust so [...]
Kahklehtin
I first discovered these meatballs from Israel early in my married life. With a husband at Uni and two young children I was always on the look out for ecconomical, tasty recipes.Since then it has become a regular meal on the dinner table and so far it has been a winner with everybody I’ve served [...]
Layered Steak and Onion Pudding
We were having a family meal at my sisters at the weekend and as my nephew is a big lover of dumplings we decided to have a traditional English meal of steamed suet pudding. This tried and tested recipe from Gary Rhodes was perfect. Layers of lean steak and caramalised onions all enclosed in a [...]
Beef Bourguignon
This classic French dish from Gordon Ramsay is perfect for a warming Winter meal. It’s easy to make and benefits from cooking a day in advance as the flavours will develop overnight giving a richer taste.The secret of this dish is to make sure you get a really good colour on your meat. To do [...]
Sausage, Bean and Olive Casserole
A simple mid-week meal from BBC Good Food magazine that’s warming and filling for those cold Winter days.It can be made two days in advance – just add a little more water and reheat on the hob. SAUSAGE, BEAN AND OLIVE CASSEROLE Serves 6 INGREDIENTS:6 tbsp olive oil12 oz (350g) onions, chopped2 carrots, chopped14 oz [...]
Malaysian Oxtail Soup
I love the rich meatiness of oxtail soup and I was fascinated when I found this recipe for a mildly spiced Malay version. It’s not as thick as the usual version I make but it’s just as tasty and filling. Don’t forget to soak the oxtail in salted water for at least an hour prior [...]
Brown Ale Beef Bake
Another one of my all time favourites for comfort eating. The only reason I’ve never posted this before is that could never manage to take a half decent photo, but this problem was resolved recently by my daughter in law Helen who is a dab hand with a camera. Thanks Helen! BROWN ALE BEEF BAKE [...]
