Monthly Archives: January 2011

Lamb Stew Hot Pot 

You can also use neck of lamb or gigot chops to make this stew. Ingredients 675g shoulder of lamb 4 tablesp. plain flour Salt and freshly-ground black pepper 1 teasp. chopped fresh thyme 1 small onion, sliced 1 large leek, … Continue reading

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What’s In Season?

I can only assume there is not so much as a sprig of holly left up at this stage.  We’ve made it to the middle of what is supposedly a gloomy month of anti Christmas climaxes and post holiday blues.  … Continue reading

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Sesame Roast Fillet of Beef with Soba Noodle Salad 

Ingredients Fillet of beef about 2kg, well trimmed Marinade 2 tablesp. soy, 1 rice vinegar, 1 tablesp. sesame oil 2 tablesp. sesame seeds 600g soba noodles or egg noodles, cooked, drained Dressing 1 bunch scallions plus extra for garnish 3 … Continue reading

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Happy 2011

I always think it strange that we celebrate the New Year in the middle of winter!  Of course it is handy to book end the calendar year with a celebration and it certainly cements the Christmas period into a full … Continue reading

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Party Bites

Sausages with Mustard, Honey and Chopped Rosemary Combine 1 tablespoon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teasp. chopped rosemary. Grill 500g sausages. When cooked toss in the mustard and honey mixture to coat. Spiced Beef with Fruity Chutney Place a … Continue reading

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The Last Fandango

So it’s the end of the year again and for me it is always a time to take stock, tidy up the loose ends and prepare for the next one.  Everyone knows that Christmas is the busiest time of the … Continue reading

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