A soul-lifting flakey pastry parcel of slow cooked beef. It’s my take on a meat pie, it’s just a little bit fancy. ___________________________________________ 450g chuck steak, chopped into 5cm cubes 60ml olive oil 1 brown onion, diced into small cubes 1 large carrot, diced into small cubes 1 stick of celery, diced into small … Continue reading
I love this style of food. It’s fast, fresh, light, and packs a punch. This salad has it all. It has crunch from the raw cucumber and garden radish, heat from the red chilli, sweetness from the watermelon, and all-important protein from the beef. A great way to stave off an afternoon sugar-craving meltdown. Enjoy! … Continue reading
There are a handful of ingredients that are essential to my kitchen kit. Chilli, flaky sea salt, herbs, and olive oil all play a key role in ‘waking up’ humble ingredients and adding character and flavour to a whole range of dishes – a fresh seasonal salad, a big tray of roasted root veggies, … Continue reading
Simple and laid back this recipe imbues a wintery evening with warmth and happiness. Little pillows of potato gnocchi are tossed in a pan with olive oil, basil, radicchio, lemon, and itty-bitty beef and basil meatballs. Finished with lemon zest and beautiful fresh ricotta and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This dish is … Continue reading
I’ve featured a couple of recipes on the blog that see kangaroo as the star of the show, and why not? Kangaroo is a beautiful meat not only because of its taste and incredible nutritional properties – it is very lean and packed full of healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – but it is … Continue reading
Don’t let the first word of this dish put you off. Yes, it does involve wallaby and yes, it does involve the wallaby being raw. At this point I’m going to have a guess and say I’ve lost about three-quarters of you. For those of you that are still with me, wallaby is an extremely … Continue reading
A lime and chilli spiked Asian style beef hash recipe that delivers layer after layer of flavour. Thin strips of fillet steak are wok-tossed in a marinade of soy, mirin, tomato chutney, chilli, and coriander. Crunchy green broccolini and spring onions add colour and texture, and a perfectly sunny-side-up egg nestled on top finishes things … Continue reading
Kangaroo is a great source of protein and a good low-fat red meat to include as part of a healthy diet. It’s also a very affordable option when pennies are tight. Rubbed with a bright blend of orange zest, cumin, olive oil, salt and pepper and seared ever-so-quickly in a hot pan, the fillets caramalise … Continue reading
This is a light Indian-spiced dish that celebrates the unique flavour of kangaroo. Tender pieces of roo are marinated in a tangy yoghurt-based sauce, made magic by a host of spices, and given a little kick from fresh ginger and green peppercorns. Cooked on a hot grill, I bring a bit of crunch and interest … Continue reading
When it’s cold and dreary outside there is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of something wholesome, sweet, and a little spicy. My Moroccan Beef Tagine with Figs and Almonds is healthy, beautifully textured, and miraculously delicious when you are suffering from the end-of-summer blues. Cumin and turmeric keeps things grounded, and the addition … Continue reading
A hearty supper dish made with wholewheat spaghetti, plenty of market mushrooms and tender strips of beef draped in a creamy, garlic and paprika-charged sauce. It might not be as good as your Gran’s, but it sure comes close. This one’s for you Dad. 2 x 800g rump steaks organic beef if possible 2 tbsp … Continue reading
Like a big, warm, all-consuming hug from Mum, this lasagna recipe – with fresh layers of pasta, olive oil, mushrooms, garlic, cheese, and beef – is worth returning to the roost for. Baked in the oven for 35-40 minutes and enjoyed with a glass of red wine and your nearest and dearest, every wrong is … Continue reading
