BBQ Sauce #1
I’m not a fan of store bought BBQ sauces. Making these yourself is so easy that there seems absolutely no point in buying a store bought product. Plus you have the added advantage of being able …
Year: 2011
Crispy pork belly with potato and parsley sauce
This stunning looking (and tasting) dish comes from my colleague Frej. He’s from Denmark and this dish is a common pub meal around Christmas time. I reckon you don’t need to wait until Christmas to …
Bacon lollipops – the perfect Christmas present
Mighty Ape have bacon lollipops for sale – the perfect Christmas stocking filler for the meat eater who likes to snack on sweets. Apparently – They’re swirly and sweet! They taste like cured meat! Generous 10cm diameter, …
And the winner of the best sausage is…
An Italian Casalinga Pork sausage from Ashby’s Butchery in Christchurch has beaten 470 sausages to be named New Zealand’s best. The public have agreed with the experts and also crowned the Italian Casalinga Pork sausage …
Hunt for the best banger begins
Mystery shoppers will be scouring the country’s butcheries and supermarkets this week, selecting what could be ultimately named New Zealand’s best banger. Entries for the 2011 Devro New Zealand Sausage Competition, run by Retail Meat …
Betty Turpin’s Lancashire hotpot recipe
While I confess to having, in the past, watched Coronation Street with religious fervour I can’t say I have done so lately. It is simply “not the same” as it used to be. And the …
Wiener schnitzel
When I was a young lad in the 70’s my Mum regularly made schnitzel. I remember it being similar to cardboard in texture, and as tough as hardboard (that dark brown fibre board that was …
#5 – Leftover skirt steak scramble
With the size of my portions, leftovers are always inevitable. Live like a king and finish off your steak for breakfast. Life is good. (Prep 5 minutes. Cook 10 minutes. Serves 1) Ingredients: Extra virgin …
#4 – Skirt steak fajitas
A beloved skirt steak dish that always goes over well when entertaining, this recipe will surely get your party going in the right direction–margaritas not included. If you have time, allow the steaks to marinate …
#3 – Grilled skirt steak with orzo pasta salad
I love the bold flavors and contrasting temperatures featured in this recipe. If you are looking to impress your guests at a late summer cookout–this is your calling card. The juicy, hot steak served alongside …