Local butcher Michael Fleming talks quality over quantity Is there a difference between organic and free range? Yes. The term “organic” used in meat labelling means that the animal has been fed only organic feed and been raised on organic land, with no chemical pesticides or use of antibiotics. “Free range” means that the animal […]
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Butcher’s Block: quality over quantity
Local butcher Michael Fleming talks quality over quantity Is there a difference between organic and free range? Yes. The term “organic” used in meat labelling means that the animal has been fed only organic feed and been raised on organic land, with no chemical pesticides or use of antibiotics. “Free range” means that the animal […]
Potato and chive cakes
Mix the grated potato with the eggs, sliced onion and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Separate into four parts for large cakes, or eight smaller cakes. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat and add the potato mixture, cooking for around eight minutes. Turn over carefully and […]
Baked egg custard
Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs, egg yolk and vanilla extract together until just combined but not too frothy. Place the cream and milk in a pan over a medium heat and add the sugar, stirring to dissolve. Heat until bubbles form at the sides, then […]
5 ways with black pudding
Black pudding carbonara Serves 2 Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil over a high heat and cook 150g spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain well, reserving some of the cooking water. Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook 50g streaky bacon for […]
5 ways with cheese and onion crisps
Crunchy crispy chicken goujons Serves 6-8 Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 250ml buttermilk. Slice 8 chicken fillets into goujons, add to the egg mixture and toss to coat. Set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, whizz 350g cheese and onion crisps […]
Raspberry lemon tiramisu
To make the custard, bring the milk, cream and vanilla to a simmer in a saucepan over a medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Whisk the egg yolks together with the sugar and cornflour in a separate bowl. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the eggs, whisking to combine. Pour back into the pan over a low […]
Toad-in-the-hole
Preheat the oven to 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7. Put half of the oil, dripping or lard in a roasting tin and place in the oven to heat up until very hot. Heat the remaining fat in a pan over a medium heat. Brown the sausages on all sides. Place the eggs in a large bowl […]
Lunchbox troubles: picky eaters
Although pediatric nutrition experts agree that “picky eating” is a normal rite of passage for young children, it can make meal planning a tricky task for parents eager to make sure their little ones are eating well-balanced meals. There are several reasons that children might refuse to eat new foods, or suddenly decide they don’t […]
Saucy chocolate loaf cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a standard 900g loaf tin with parchment paper. Combine the flours, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the butter, coffee, eggs and milk in a separate bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just […]