Lamb

Spiced Parsnip Shepherds Pie

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 [...]

Serbian Style Lamb Stew

Serbian Style Lamb Stew

This recipe came under the title of Djuvec but when I checked it out all the other recipes I found for this dish contained rice.The vegetables varied from recipe to recipe but the three consistent ingredients were the lamb, rice and tomatoes.I have no idea how authentic this recipe is but it is worthy of [...]

Spiced Parsnip Bubble and Squeek with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Spiced Parsnip Bubble and Squeek with Chunky Tomato Sauce

I’ve combined two recipes to create this colourful vegetarian dish. The parsnip cake is an adaption of recipe printed in BBC Good Food magazine earlier this year.Try it with cauliflower in batter for a complete, tasty vegetarian meal.It also makes a great dish for meat eaters too just serve with lamb chops or sausages.The secret [...]

Rumbledethumps with Horseradish

Rumbledethumps with Horseradish

A tasty vegetable dish from the Scottish borders that is very similar to the Irish recipe colcannon. There are many variations, some with cheese and onions but the base is always potato and cabbage.This recipe comes from Somerfield and with the addition of horseradish sauce it makes a great accompaniment to sausages and lamb chops.Oh [...]

Dijon Lamb Chops

Dijon Lamb Chops

This is a recipe that I fall back on when I don’t know what to do with lamb chops or fillet and each time I cook it I wonder why I don’t do it more often.It’s easy, tasty and uses ingredients that I usually have in the kitchen. You can use chops, lamb fillet or [...]

Basque Lamb Stew

Basque Lamb Stew

I’m not sure where I found this recipe but I’m so glad I did. It’s an easy to make but very tasty stew that is definitely good enough for a special occasion yet simple enough for a filling weekday meal. BASQUE LAMB STEWServes 4-6 INGREDIENTS:2–2 ½ lbs (1–1.2 kg) lean lamb, cut into 2 inch [...]

Meatballs in a Spicy Sauce

Meatballs in a Spicy Sauce

This mildly spicy dish has a definite Moroccan influence. There’s no need to peel the potato so long as you wash it well and the sun-dried tomatoes could be swapped for dried apricots, prunes or even a small handful of sultanas.As the meatballs are quite small the onion does need to be chopped very finely, [...]

Dijon lamb chops

Dijon lamb chops

I’ve had this recipe for years and it’s never failed me. A creamy Dijon sauce that compliments the lamb chops so well.Try serving it with minted peas and beans and boiled new potatoes for a tasty mid-week meal. DIJON LAMB CHOPSServes 4 INGREDIENTS:4 thick lamb chops2 tbsp vegetable oil½ oz (14g) butter 12 shallots, peeled4 [...]

Lancashire Hotpot

Lancashire Hotpot

This simple meat and potato dish has many regional variations. This is the Lancashire version.In Scotland a similar dish is known as stovies. It is generally made with left over meat and gravy from the Sunday roast although sometimes it is made with Lorne sausage or corned beef. Stovies is cooked gently on the stove [...]

Monday curry

This is actually a version of the Thai dish Kang Mussaman Nuea (red curry beef with tamarind) adapted for using up leftover meat and new potatoes from the Sunday roast. It’s a mild creamy dish that needs nothing more than rice or noodles for a tasty meal. Try serving it with Thai-style fried rice to [...]