With all the different cuts of beef, veal, lamb, goat and pork, both fresh and cured, there’s a lot to discover in the world of meat cookery. From a simple steak dressed up with an easy sauce to a complex braise or casserole; in soups, salads and sandwiches; for special occasions, picnics or late night snacks, here are some of my favourite meat recipes.
Lamb Loin Chops with Garlic Oregano Marinade Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Australian cooking class inspired by Matt Moran! Lamb chops were a fixture on the menu when I was a kid and I’d forgotten how good they are until I noticed them recently at the butchers and thought I’d give them another […]
Axoa d’Espelette (Basque Veal Stew) Like this recipe? You’ll love my online French cooking class Inspired by Damien Pignolet! I discovered axoa d’Espelette, a classic Basque dish, when I visited the town of Espelette in southwestern France, famous for its mild dark red chillies drying under the eaves of the whitewashed houses. I brought home […]
Potato Salad with Pancetta Like potato salad with pancetta? You’ll love my online cooking class featuring the food of America’s Deep South! This potato salad with pancetta is my go-to dish for picnics, barbecues and any family gathering. It’s delicious with virtually everything, including veal schnitzel. Use a firm, waxy potato such as kipfler, pink […]
French Onion Soup Like this recipe? You’ll love my online French cooking class Inspired by Damien Pignolet! Soup, bread, cheese: three of my favourite comfort foods. I love French onion soup because it combines all three! Beef stock is considered the traditional base, but I often use chicken stock or just water. Sometimes I use […]
Rare Roast Beef Sandwich Like this recipe? You’ll love my online cooking class featuring the food of America’s Deep South! Rare roast beef sandwiches are popular in the USA – especially the north east as a closed sandwich, often with American cheddar-style cheese melted over the beef. I prefer an open sandwich without the cheese, […]
Wagyu Hamburger Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Australian cooking class inspired by Matt Moran! A discovery of wagyu beef patties at Vic’s Meat inspired me to make my own wagyu hamburgers – bringing back wonderful childhood memories of family road trips down the south coast of NSW. Stopping at a milk bar along the […]
Rare Roast Beef Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Australian cooking class inspired by Matt Moran! A simple piece of rare roast beef is a great centrepiece for any table. Two tips ensure success: bring the meat to room temperature before cooking it (about an hour out of the fridge depending on the weather) […]
Steak Tartare Let’s Eat Steak Tartare Together on my small group food & wine tour of Switzerland! As a reformed vegetarian, it’s odd that my favourite way to eat meat is raw, but I can rarely resist steak tartare when I see it on a menu (it sometimes also appears as beef tartare). It’s my […]
Salade Lyonnaise Like this recipe? You’ll love my online French cooking class Inspired by Damien Pignolet! Salade Lyonnaise is one of my favourite starters and also makes a great light meal. I became addicted to it on a trip to Lyon where I had an excellent version at the bouchon La Meunière. As with all […]
‘Nduja Strozzapreti Join my food & wine tour to Southern Italy to discover more Italian regional specialties! This very versatile recipe is built around Calabria’s fiery, spreadable salami called ‘nduja (see FAQ below); it’s available from most delis and my favourite is from Salumi Australia. I’ve made this dish without the chicory (just eggs) and […]