Category Archives: Meat

Slow-Cooker Steak and Kidney/Mushroom Pudding

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

It seems a bit wrong to be eating steamed puddings in July  but the weathers been pretty odd and I really need some comfort food at the moment to power me through hours of breastfeeding and nappy changing. Nicks’ parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Meals, Meat, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Gammon and Pea Risotto

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

For a bargain joints you really cannot beat a gammon hock ( smoked or unsmoked) less than £2 a piece. They do need some slow low cooking to ensure the flakiest meat and rich stock. In winter you can use … Continue reading →

Posted in June, Meat, Meat , Joints, Steaks and Sausages, Pork, Summer, Vegetables and Fruit | 2 Comments

Persian Chicken Stew with Pomegranate and Almonds

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

This recipe is I am afraid a shameless rip off of Stewed founder Alan Rosenthals take on Khoresht fesenjan,  a Persian Chicken Stew made with pomegranate molasses and walnuts ( previously reproduced by Niamh at Eat Like a Girl ) … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, June, Meat, Summer, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Pork Belly with Lentil and Slow Roasted Tomato Salad

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean I  want to give up big Sunday roast joint ( if only for the leftovers) . In summer though, out go the vegetables and in come the  lighter salad ingredients . This weekend we … Continue reading →

Posted in May, Meals, Meat, Pork, Salads, Spring, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

Haslet

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

I was wittering away to someone on the phone about how I had adopted the East Midlands  – leaving behind my south-western ways since heading up here to be with Nick . To be honest that fact that the produce … Continue reading →

Posted in Pies Quiches and Tarts, Pork, Season | 6 Comments

Rabbit with Mustard , Leek and Wild Garlic Sauce

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Firstly now is actually not the best time to buy  wild Rabbit ,from April  they are busy breeding and feeding their young . However  this is little wild bunny has been in my freezer for a couple of months, a … Continue reading →

Posted in March, Meals, Meat, Season, Spring, Wild Food | 6 Comments

Lamb and Chickpea Balls with Watercress and Radish Salad

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

This weekend I am planting up the  herb and salad planters, building on the success of the sorrel last year some new things for this burnet, garlic chives and lovage. Depending on weather I may nip out for a quick … Continue reading →

Posted in Lamb, March, Meat, Salads, Spring | 2 Comments

Not at all Cornish Pasties

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

As a family we went to Devon every summer for two weeks. Yes,  Children of the Modern age, back in the 1970s/80s you had one holiday a year, to the same self-catering place, with no TV , intermittent hot water. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Meals, Pies Quiches and Tarts, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Smoked Ham Hock with Beans and Vegetables.

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

This was lunch for the family , Nick working from home , and my mum on a stopover from York to Bristol bearing gifts of purple sprouting broccoli , kale and from my aunt Lizzie Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb – recipes … Continue reading →

Posted in Meat, Meat , Joints, Steaks and Sausages, Pork, Soups | 4 Comments

Beef Brisket Pot Roasted and Ragu

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Frugality suits me I am never happier than when tracking down an ingredients bargain or using up leftovers. About 50% of conversations with my mum are about  recent butchers/grocery bargains or creative meals with leftovers. Brisket is one of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Meat, Meat , Joints, Steaks and Sausages, Uncategorized | 2 Comments