Wine Braised Pork Shoulder
Buying an indulgent ingredient to use just a small amount in a single recipe may seem indulgent, but I justified the expense knowing I’d be motivated to start experimenting with … Continue reading
Braised Chicken with Layered Fennel
Usually my cooking inspiration and decisions are driven by what I have to hand and while that depends on the season I have to confess my obsessive food reading also … Continue reading
Slow Oven Braised Beef Cheeks
There’s lots to love about winter. Slippers, sloppy joe jumpers, open fires, soup, scarves and oven braised meat are some of my highlights. Melbourne has mild winters by world standards, … Continue reading
Braised Lamb, Memories of Turkey
We enjoyed many memorable meals in Turkey. It’s been eight years since that incredible month, but the wonderful flavours of Turkish food stay with me. Whenever I think of preparing … Continue reading
Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary, Lemon and Garlic
I’m rarely succeed in snaring a bargain at the butcher’s shop, but recently in desperate need of coffee beans I raced into our local fresh food market on a Sunday … Continue reading
Red Braised Brisket with Cherry Tomato Salad
In December last year I commented on Chef Mimi‘s Christmas wish list blog. She longed for Sous Vide equipment, I hoped for vouchers to buy cook books. It seems we … Continue reading
Boeuf Bourguignon
Braised meat is a winter favourite from my kitchen, lamb, beef, veal, chicken we love them all, served simply with vegies or turned into a pot pie. Last week, friends … Continue reading
BRAISED BEEF POT PIES
I have a favourite beef grower at my local Farmer’s Market, his specialty is belted Galloway cattle which he dry ages. It is rich, tender and delicious. The cooler weather … Continue reading
