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  • Oxtail stew with dumplings
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    Oxtail stew with dumplings

    My mother used to make the best oxtail stew with dumplings. It was my favourite supper. I’ve only seen oxtail for sale in my local butchers but if you can find it, don’t pass up the chance to buy one and make this stew. Cooked slowly for a good four hours with plenty of vegetables…

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  • Perfect pan-fried steak
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    Perfect pan-fried steak

    It sounds like a simple thing, a perfect steak, but it intimidates a lot of cooks and I ruined a few before I learnt how to do it properly. So, let me make it easy with my step-by-step ‘cook in the pan’ guide. Once you’ve mastered these simple instructions, you’ll wonder what the fuss was…

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  • Beef Stroganoff
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    Beef Stroganoff

    Originating in mid-19th-century Russia, this is a super-quick and very tasty classic dish that was always to be found on Bistro-style restaurant menus. I like this version with the sauce flavoured with paprika but you can use Dijon mustard instead. It’s fallen out of favour but I don’t know why because it’s really delicious. I…

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Janet Davies Pigeon Cottage Kitchen

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