A wonderful concoction using these rich and luscious flavours; damsons, wine and star anise – yum. Serves: 4-6 People Oven temperature Gas mark 4-5, 180°C, 350°F Time to cook Approximately 1 1⁄2 -2 hours Ingredients: Lean braising steak Flour Oil Celery Onion Garlic Parsnips Star anise Green peppercorns (optional) Damson or red wine Damson jam… Continue Reading

Take advantage of some quiet time together with this perfect meal for two. Make it really special by using the best fillet steak. Feeds: 2 People Time to cook: Based on a 2cm (3/4 inch) steak: Rare: 2 1⁄2 minutes on each side Medium: 4 minutes on each side Well done: 6 minutes on each… Continue Reading

Beef and Stilton,the perfect combination – a recipe using one of England’s finest cheeses.

Feeds: 4 People Time to cook: Rare: 2 1⁄2 minutes on each side Medium: 4 minutes on each side Well done: 6 minutes on each side Ingredients: 4 lean sirloin, rump or rib-eye steaks Marinade: 90ml (6tbsps) light soy sauce 60ml (4tbsps) plum jam Zest and juice of 1⁄2 lime 2 spring onions, finely chopped… Continue Reading

Feeds: 4 Time to cook: Approximately 12 minutes Ingredients Lean minced beef, Tomato ketchup, English mustard & Worcestershire sauce Barbecue relish: Oil, Onion, Mushrooms, Apple, Tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce & English mustard   Method: To make the barbecue relish heat 5ml (1tsp) oil in a pan and cook 1 onion, chopped, and 50g (2oz) mushrooms,… Continue Reading

Time to cook Rare: 2 1⁄2 minutes on each side Medium: 4 minutes on each side Well done: 6 minutes on each side Ingredients:  450g (1lb) lean beef sirloin, rump or topside steaks, cut into 2.5cm (l inch) cubes Marinade: 30ml (2tbsps) coconut milk 5ml (1tsp) light soft brown sugar 1 red chilli, deseeded and… Continue Reading

Pot roasting is an ancient cooking method dating back to prehistoric times. Clay, bronze and copper pots were hung over the open fire and meat, vegetables and water slowly cooked – we’ve moved on. Feeds: 4-6 Time to cook Approximately 2 hours plus optional overnight marinating Oven temperature Gas mark 4-5, 180°C, 350°F Ingredients: Lean… Continue Reading

Preparation time: 40 minutes plus cooling and overnight chilling Ingredients: 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 100g mushrooms (wild or any type – sliced if large) 100g/4oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced, 2 tbsp white wine, 1 tbsp chopped parsley and chives 1 whole beef fillet (6cm, 2 1⁄2 inch in diameter and 2 lb… Continue Reading

Inspired by the Northern fried pan haggerty, we’ve changed it into a sort of beefy hotpot. Feeds 4 Time to cook: Approximately 40 minutes Ingredients: Lean minced beef, Small onion, Chestnut mushrooms, Yeast extract, Gravy granules, Fresh thyme, Oil, Butter, Potatoes, Onion and Lancashire cheese Method: Dry fry 450g (1lb) lean minced beef, 1 small onion,… Continue Reading