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  • Braised beef shin with thyme dumplings
    Beef shin is a cheaper cut that needs a long and slow cook to get the most out of it, but after it's had the time, the result is well worth the wait!
    Posted 06/03/2018
  • Beef Stroganoff
    My take on beef stroganoff, made as a mushroom free dish, with Sirloin steak as a happy medium between fillet and rump
    Posted 18/02/2018
  • Sea Bass parcels with asian flavours
    This recipe is based on one by Donal Skehan, tweaked to account for what I had in the fridge and rustled up solely on the desire to use some Sea Bass fillets I had, but not to go for my usual 'go to' choice of serving it with a fresh mango salsa. It also has the bonus of being super quick to cook and the parcels keep the amount of washing up down, win/win!
    Posted 24/01/2018
  • Five Cheese Macaroni Cheese
    What's better than Macaroni Cheese? Macaroni Cheese with five different cheeses in it!
    Posted 06/12/2017
  • Potatoes Dauphinoise
    If roast potatoes aren't tickling my fancy, this creamy, garlicky dish is next up for potatoey goodness
    Posted 06/11/2017
  • Slow braised leg of lamb
    Cooking a leg of lamb for 3 hours? Heresy, you may cry. Try it, it really is delicious!
    Posted 01/11/2017
  • Steak and Guinness Pie
    Beef, Guinness, Pastry - happy days are here
    Posted 28/10/2017
  • Broccoli and Cheddar soup
    Another tasty soup, perfect for autumn that could be lifted even higher by using a blue cheese
    Posted 14/10/2017
  • Soy, Honey and Garlic Chicken
    Soy, Honey, Garlic, chicken thighs with slices of red chilli makes for a warming tasty meal
    Posted 11/10/2017
  • Beef Stew with Horseradish
    Beef stew, one of the reasons to celebrate autumn
    Posted 08/10/2017
  • Breakfast Pizza Bagel
    Another quick breakfast snack, this one using up what's left over in the cupboard and fridge
    Posted 06/10/2017
  • Shepherds Pie - with roast lamb
    The photo isn't a particularly good one, though it is hard to make melted cheese on top of mashed potato look attractive, unless you've got professional lighting and a photographer. Do trust me though, this tasted delicious - what's not to love though, lamb, onion gravy, mashed potato and cheese
    Posted 02/10/2017
  • Pork spare rib chop marinated in Pineapple & Soy
    Not a looker, but very, very tasty. Far more sauce than you need, but that's better than the other way around
    Posted 30/09/2017
  • Chorizo, Chilli, Tomato & Orzo soup
    A thrown together soup that forgoes finesse for lip tingling heat and chorizo tastiness!
    Posted 27/09/2017
  • Potato Soup
    Inspired by The Pioneer Womans potato soup, here's my rendition (the best bit is the crispy bacon on top, sssh!)
    Posted 24/09/2017