Meat Reviews

I recently tried a new recipe for spinach that I hadn't heard of before, and added a few of my own touches to it. So I thought I'd share it with you guys. It makes for a delicious pasta based meal that is light but filling. Its also good if you are on a diet, as its tasty and cuts out the need for heavy sauces or creams. Weights and ...  Read the complete review

Beef Wellington for two Wanting to try something different and have a bit of a treat on a Saturday night, hubby and I decided to have Beef Wellington. This was made using a combination of recipes as it seemed impossible to find one which would meet our needs. *General Information* Serves 2 Preparation ...  Read the complete review

It's wet and windy outside and I need something hot and filling to eat. This is one of my winter favourites which the children love too. It is easy to prepare and can be done well in advanced of when you want to eat. It is also suitable for freezing, so if you have a casserole dish big enough you can make double quantities and keep some for ...  Read the complete review

If you can get past the fact that they were once fluffy little bunnies hopping about in a field, rabbit joints are one of the best meats you can buy. Generally fairly cheap from a butcher, they are low in fat and cholesterol but high in protein. It has a lovely gamey taste thatisn't too overpowering. The following recipe is a great way of ...  Read the complete review

Crispy Bacon Wrapped Chicken with cashew nut stuffing. Ok, this is a bit fiddly and time conuming but it's a really tasty dish. Serves 2: 2 chicken breasts, butterflied and beaten lightly to make them quite thin. some sausagemeat. cashew nuts de-shelled and bashed up - not too finely but quite ...  Read the complete review

I made this for my hubby, both he and I loved it. I made it without the mushrooms, with 'london pride' ale. Took ages to cook but worth the wait!!!!

As it is summer (although the weather might tell us otherwise) and it should be time to dust off the barbequeue I figured I would give you all a lovely tasty meaty recipe...Bourbon Ribs! This is a fantastic little dish as a starter and is guaranteed to get your guests dribbling all over their summer clothes. ~You will ...  Read the complete review

This is a rather strange category for me to be writing under as my husband does most of the cooking in our house so I've asked him to divulge his recipe for chilli con carne - Simon's Chunky Chilli - it's absolutely gorgeous (He claims it's a bit like him really!). Ingredients (for 3-4 depending upon appetite): 500g lean ...  Read the complete review

This is definite favourite in my house, well not some much with my 4 year old. 1lb of chopped pork. pinch of paprika x2 1 glove of garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon of spice powder 1 onion 4 large potatoes cut in to scallops. Plenty of oil. Small amount of oil in a frying pan, cook the pork on a medium ...  Read the complete review

Preperation time: 20 mins Cooking time: aprrox 1 hr You will need: Pork chipolatas smoked streaky bacon Cooking oil (spray works best I find) Gravy Granules For the batter: 125g plain flour 2 large eggs 150ml semi-skimmed milk 1. Preheat the over to gas mark 7. Wrap ...  Read the complete review

I had a hard time getting my head around this meat until I was explained to that a six month old calf is literally fully grown. I now eat it occasionally and this recipe is DIVINE!! Veal: what is it? Although Europeans, mainly the French and the Italians, are big producers and consumers of veal meat, most South Africans ...  Read the complete review

This is one of my most fav dishes to prepare, I live right opposite borough market which is a great place to get fresh venison steak from. Sweet potato & carrot mash is really good for you, it is filled with beta carrotine to help you see in the dark! This recipe is for two people... ~What you will ...  Read the complete review

Ingredients ========= The quantities given are roughly what I use and is probably enough for about four people but you can adjust them according to how many people you are feeding, what your personal preferences are, the size of the vegetables etc. + 1 large onion + black pepper + 2tbsp cooking oil + 2 ...  Read the complete review

What ou need: 2 chicken breasts dried tarragon garlic puree 1 onion 1 tub double cream 1 pack mushrooms 1 pack fresh garlic and herb pasta 1 pack garlic bread 1 small bottle white wine Slice chicken, onions and mushrooms. Oil in pan, when hot add chicken. When chicken ready add ...  Read the complete review

This one is for all you romantics out there who want to make their partner a special meal instead of just taking them out, which although can be lovely, lacks that personal touch. If you cook this to perfection you will have your partner purring with delight by the end of it. ***Savoury Stuffed ...  Read the complete review

This is one of my partner’s favourite meals, although he likes it to be spicier than I do. I enjoy it because it’s one of the few lamb dishes I know and it is quite straightforward to make. Add to this that the only dirty dish will be the wok that you use to cook it and we’re on to a winning combination. You can serve it with rice, ...  Read the complete review

This is a lovely meal best served with rice or a green salad however it also goes well with roasted or new potatoes. Ingredients 4 lamb chump chops half bunch of mint finely chopped half bunch of parsley also chopped 125ml groundnut oil 1 tsp olive oil half chopped onion 175g of basmati ...  Read the complete review

Kofta Curry I am trying to save some money and have realised I spend far too much on takeaway curries. So I thought I would try and make my own and have discovered a great one which I thought I would share with you It consists of meatballs (Koftas) and a gravy (sauce) although I have found that you can add any meat you want ...  Read the complete review

Sausage suprise is my favourite recipe of all time, i cherished it as a student for its simplicity and still pull it out the bag when i cook for freinds as it doesnt look half as cheap as it is!! It is basically a tomato and sausage rissoto. Serves: 2-3 Cost: £3-£4 (depending on quality of sausages) You will ...  Read the complete review

I have written several recipes for dooyoo. I cook a lot and what's more I really enjoy everything about it, the planning, buying in and finally the cooking and serving it up especially when you have a husband like mine who seems to enjoy everything and anything. At the weekend I may well choose to cook something which is more time consuming but ...  Read the complete review