Now there’s an autumnal edge to the weather, it’s only natural to long for some proper comfort food and this rich beef stew in a thick red wine and balsamic vinegar sauce is just the job. I used half shin and … Continue reading
Not much beats a proper home made pie and this steak and mushroom pie is ‘the King of pies’! Thick chunks of beef in a rich gravy with mushrooms and a crisp pastry lid, it’s quite easy to make and … Continue reading
Crisply roasted belly pork has to be one of my favourite meat dishes. Flavoured with garlic and slowly roasted in the oven, it’s simply delicious with these tiny lentils cooked in the pork juices and a little red wine with … Continue reading
To the other side of Bordeaux in south-western France lies the famous and picturesque town of Saint-Émilion where merlot, rather than cabernet, tends to dominate the claret blends. This Comtesse Saint Hilaire Montagne Saint-Émilion 2012 available from Co-op stores is crafted … Continue reading
This show-stopping recipe takes very little time to prepare and, as it cooks all by itself in the oven for a couple of hours while it fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma, you can get on with something else. … Continue reading
