Category Archives: Beef

Thor’s Hammer beef shank braised in red wine

Dear readers, meet Thor’s Hammer! I walked into my favourite butcher’s shop before Christmas to stock up on my usual Lincolnshire goodies – pork pie, haslet, chine, Lincolnshire sausages, sausage pie and gammon…and I saw this in the counter display. … Continue reading

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Ossobuco alla Milanese

Ossobuco alla Milanese is one of the most famous classic Northern Italian dishes – thick pieces of rose veal braised in a white wine sauce served with a saffron infused risotto. We ordered it at Bocca Di Lupo in Soho … Continue reading

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Chilli beef with a cornbread crust

I often make chilli once the weather chills down, usually I serve it with rice or flatbreads. This time, I made a cornbread crust and baked it on top of the chilli; it’s a bit like a cornbread cobbler. It … Continue reading

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Lasagne, Pigeon Cottage style

This is my classic, deli-style lasagne recipe with a rich, tomato and beef mince filling and a deliciously creamy béchamel sauce topping. It takes a bit of effort to make each layer but the end result is so worth it. … Continue reading

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