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Kenny Tutt shares his recipe for cheddar, sage and caramelised onion sausage rolls. The humble sausage roll has graced many a picnic basket over the years and rightly so. Beautiful, seasoned pork meat wrapped in golden flaky pastry is surely one of the ultimate comfort …
The Smokin’ Elk shares his recipe for BBQ jerk pork wraps with a charred corn and pineapple salsa. I’m a huge fan of Caribbean flavours and jerk is top of the list. I love the unique, fruity flavour you get from scotch bonnets, and of …
Live fire cook, author and teacher Genevieve Taylor gives us a preview of her latest book, ‘Seared‘, with this incredible steak and chips butty recipe. It perhaps feels a little brave-slash-foolish to start my ode to meat over fire with something so simple as a …
This classic roast leg of lamb is the perfect recipe for spring celebrations. Cooked with rosemary and garlic, we served it with crispy potatoes, vibrant braised leeks, mint sauce and gravy. ROAST LAMB TEMPERATURE TIPS Follow the temperature guide below to cook the lamb to …
Why is resting meat important? What difference does it make to the quality of the food? What is the best method for resting meat? MasterChef finalist 2021 Mike Tomkins answers these questions and more in this ultimate guide. Growing up in my house, all food …
Elevate your traditional roast lamb recipe with this elegant and flavour filled herb-crusted rack of lamb. Loaded with garlic, rosemary, parsley and parmesan, this centrepiece is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve with parmesan-topped pearl barley and savoy cabbage for a twist on your …
Are you team temperature or team time? This year we want you to join the winning team. With temperature as your guide, and a Thermapen as your trusty sidekick, you’ll be cooking perfectly juicy and delicious BBQ food all year long. But don’t just take …
This recipe is FANCY. Step aside steak and chips, and welcome buttery medium rare sirloin with an abundance of mouthwatering sides: smoky garlic mash mixed with double cream, mini pithiviers bursting with a rich, creamy mushroom filling and vegetables roasted in a sugary glaze. Perfect …
Working out how to use a meat thermometer accurately might sound simple, but it can be surprisingly easy to do incorrectly. Ensuring that readings are taken properly is essential for making sure that your food is perfectly cooked, safe and delicious, every time. How you …
Great for beginners looking to get into low and slow smoking, beef short ribs are simpler to make but still have all the flavour, bark and tenderness of bigger cuts like brisket. The Smokin’ Elk shows us how to cook beef ribs on the BBQ, …