French onion toast Heat some oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat. Cook 1 small sliced onion for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until very soft and caramelised. Spread over 2 slices of toast, then top each with a slice of Gruyère or Comté cheese. Grill until bubbly, then sprinkle over some snipped chives […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Tarragon chicken
Choose a pan which has a lid and in which the chicken fillets will fit snugly. Heat the oil in the pan over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic, spring onions and dried tarragon and cook for one minute, stirring. Add the chicken fillets to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes. If the spring […]
Braised oxtails
Preheat the oven to 170˚C/150˚C fan/gas mark 3. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Pat the oxtails dry with kitchen paper and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Brown the oxtails on all sides, working in batches so as not to over-crowd the pan. […]
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 […]
Leek and mushroom chicken
Starting at the thicker end of each chicken fillet, use a sharp knife to cut each through its centre into two thinner cutlets. Trim away any excess fat and season both sides of the chicken pieces. Heat half of the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Add four of the chicken […]
Honey-butter pork tenderloin
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. In an ovenproof casserole dish, melt the butter and honey together over a medium heat, stirring. Season the pork with salt and black pepper. Add to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until lightly browned all over. Transfer the casserole dish to the oven […]
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 […]