Category Archives: Meat

Recipe: Oven-Baked Risotto with Porcini, Prosciutto & Peas

A traditional creamy Italian Risotto has to be one of the ultimate comfort foods. Whether it contains saffron and veal bone marrow (Risotto Milanese), or just a good Chianti and lots of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, it requires standing over … Continue reading

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Recipe: Braised Beef with Garlic & Tomatoes

If you’ve ever wanted something substantially beefy for dinner that will feed 6 people; that requires almost no effort to assemble and is something you could stick in the oven and forget about for 4 hours, then this is it. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Brazilian Black Beans & Rice (Feijoada)

Now that fall has fallen in most places, you’ll probably want to eat something a bit more substantial and this hearty dish hits the spot. It’s also perfect for large gatherings. I once served it to a group of twenty … Continue reading

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Recipe: Steak with a Watercress & Stilton Sauce

I’ve neglected meat eaters somewhat as I rarely eat red meat myself, so here’s something that will hopefully make a lovely change from the usual grilled steak supper. The combination of crème fraiche and English Stilton cheese sounds rich but … Continue reading

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Recipe: Chickpea & Chorizo Stew

Somewhere between a soup and a stew, this robust-tasting dish is ready to eat in 25 minutes although it tastes even better the following day. Keep it covered in the fridge. The chorizo sausage gives it a really good kick … Continue reading

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Recipe: Minted Lamb with Roasted Baby Vegetables

Now that spring has sprung, here’s something delicious and easy to prepare that will impress. Marinating the lamb for a few hours with fresh mint, garlic, sherry vinegar and olive oil, infuses the meat beautifully as all the flavors compliment … Continue reading

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Recipe: My Favorite Italian Meatloaf with Porcini, Basil & Tomatoes

I’m not much of a meat eater but I do like to make this (and my favorite burger) using organic grass-fed bison or beef, whenever I want something a bit more substantial. Non-meat eaters can substitute ground turkey. This recipe … Continue reading

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Recipe – Rosemary Roasted Sausages & Potatoes

This is one of those hearty, economical recipes for when you want to rustle up something a bit special – a satisfying, tasty supper dish made with everyday ingredients. I’m generally adverse to sausages as they fall into the category … Continue reading

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Recipe: My favorite Beefburger with Mustard & Dill

Yesterday I was thinking that summer isn’t remotely here in the Rockies and I had to grill indoors. Even the hummingbirds seemed a bit underwhelmed by the weather but today it’s another matter and we’re all in raptures, not least … Continue reading

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