Meat

Shredded cooked meat on a white plate, with pitta bread, a bottle of sauce, and a bowl of lettuce and cucumber on a wooden table.

Asian style pulled pork

So many ways to serve this. Wrap in a tortilla or baby gem lettuce, cucumber and generous dollop of hoi sin sauce. Also makes a lovely finger food/canapé. Use the leaf of a little gem lettuce and pile in the…

Two baked meatloaves with caramelised, browned tops, garnished with herbs and sliced onions, resting on parchment-lined baking trays. The meatloaves are golden with visible seasoning and a rustic appearance.

Luxury Meatloaf

I was selling these by the dozen during lock down. Easily feeds 6 people and can be eaten hot or cold or as they do in the US, in a sandwich!

A white bowl with a blue rim contains several pieces of sausage in a rich, oily red sauce, likely a spicy or tomato-based stew.

Chorizo in cider

Another easy chorizo tapas dish. Make sure you serve these with plenty of crusty bread.

Wide ribbons of pasta tossed with chunks of braised beef in a rich, dark sauce, served in a white dish with a pasta server and metal spoon.

Oxtail Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta

Don't be put off with handling oxtail. The flavour you get from the fat and bone marrow which seeps into the dish results in a heavenly luxurious ragu. I suggest making this one or two days before you want to…

Braised beef topped with sesame seeds, served with white rice, sautéed green vegetables, and slices of yellow pepper, garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate.

Sweet soy beef cheeks with cucumber & herb salsa

I have been making this dish for years. The original recipe is from Bruno Loubet. In his recipe he adds mango to the salsa which is also lovely. I have found that this dish gets better with age and I…

A pot filled with crispy roast pork belly pieces on top of a hearty stew with beans, sausage slices, chopped cabbage, and a rich, tomato-based broth. A spoon rests in the stew.

Chorizo & bean stew with pork belly

I love this dish at any time of year, a great dish to make to share with friends it can be made the day before and simply reheated. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and the leftovers reheat well.

A plated dish featuring shredded beef topped with crispy fried onions, surrounded by creamy mashed potato and garnished with green leaves, with a small jug of brown sauce on the side.

Shredded beef with smoked mash, sprout petals & parsnip crisps

In the early days of the restaurant I found that people were put off by the word "cheek" on the menu. They are utterly delicious, no gristle or fat and full of flavour. I buy my cheeks from Farmison who…