Not terribly sophisticated but you can’t beat a piece of gammon. I rubbed the steaks first in a little fennel and black pepper before griddling both sides. This gave the outside of the meat a lovely charred finish, with the perfume of fennel and spike of pepper lingering amid the meaty saltiness. When it comes to mash I prefer to […]
Read moreA savoury pie topped with potato, just the ticket. Pieces of lamb neck sweated with onions, tomato puree and lamb stock, then topped with sliced potatoes for a topping.
Read moreI had a bleedin’ horrible commute home from Enfield on Friday, involving miles of tailbacks, a blown tyre and crazed BMW drivers. So imagine my relief to see this pie waiting for me when I get home. It’s taken from the pages of this month’s delicious magazine, involving chunks of salty gammon and rich cider in a creamy liquor, topped with […]
Read moreThis is yet another delve into Jamie Oliver’s latest book, Jamie’s America. I’d bought a whole chicken at the weekend to wanted to portion it up for use throughout the week. Here the wings and one breast went into a soupy, veggie oven-baked dish, browning off while leaking their savoury juices into the broth. I made a few of my […]
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