Bored of your standard burger? Want to try something completely different? While I was in Germany as a medical student I came across this wonderful combination of flavours and textures. Next time you’re at the supermarket grab some fig jam and goats’ cheese and give it a go! Serves: 4 burgersPrep time: 15 minsCooking time:…
Category: Meat
Paella “Valenciana”
Paella. Smoky. Fragrant. Delicious. This recipe is based on the paella valenciana variation, which traditionally started off as a lunchtime meal for farmers in Valencia. I’m not Spanish. So please forgive me if this isn’t perfectly traditional. This “farmers’ lunch” used to be made with whatever Spanish farmers could find in their field. So no…
Featured Recipe: Braised Pork Cheeks
Pork cheeks are a frequently overlooked cut of meat. Cheeks are a tough lean cut of meat, but when cooked slowly over a low heat, they transform into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth wonder. Definitely worth a try! Servings: 4 main portionsPrep time: 15 minutesCooking time: 3.5 hours Ingredients: 4 large pork cheeks 2 tablespoons olive oil…
Pork Souvlaki and Homemade Tzatziki
Aaah Greek food. Simplicity and deliciousness. A recipe that is older than Aristotle or even Homer himself. Grilled skewered meat served with fresh tzatziki and warm pitta bread. What’s not to love? Servings: 4 peoplePrep time: 30 minutesMarinating time: ideally overnight Ingredients: For the meat skewers: 800g of boneless pork collar cut into 2cm chunks…
Sticky Oven BBQ Beef (or Pork) Ribs
Show stopper. Slow cooked. Sticky. Juicy. Smoky. Delicious. Almost no effort at all. Just a little patience. Well worth the wait. Servings: 2-3 people, up to 4 people if served pulled in sliders.Prep time: 10 minsMarinating time: 0 mins – 24 hours (overnight ideally)Cooking times: 3.5 hours – 5 hours according to your preference; 5-10…
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