I fancied meaty, tomatoey and deep flavour so threw together a bolognese first thing in the morning for the slow cooker. Ten hours later a rich stew awaits me. YUM. Spaghetti bolognese for the slow cooker: 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 carrot, diced 1 celery stick, diced 500g beef mince 1 tablespoon flour 1 tin tomatoes 1 […]
Read moreIt may be a touch early in the year for this dish but I got a real craving for this earthy yet refreshing combination. The citrussy crackle of coriander with the deep earthiness of cumin can’t be beat when matched with a full-on red meat like this rump steak. Couple it with a refreshing and zingy salad and you’ve got […]
Read moreOn those cold, snowy nights, the slow cooker must come into play. This was totally simple, but utterly delicious. Soft, flaky beef and sweet little chunks of carrot, in a thick oozy gravy. Total cost? About £3 for two big servings. Beef casserole: 300g stewing steak, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 200g baby onions, peeled and halved […]
Read moreSome days of the year call for pure luxury, and I think New Year’s Day should be one of them. This renegade of the 70s is a favourite of mine in a decent old-fashioned restaurant, and is complete indulgence. In essence it’s fillet steak, sitting on pate and a crouton, in a red wine sauce. Traditionally it calls for foie […]
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