Shanks done well
Lamb Shanks braised in red wine and rosemary
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 lamb shanks, trimmed
8 shallots, peeled
1 cup red wine
2 cups chicken stock
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 long...
The best Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff
Serves 4
Ingredients
750g Carey’s beef strips
2 tbs plain flour, Salt and Pepper to taste
1 onion (diced/sliced)
250g sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Beef...
Heart-warming Osso Buco
Osso Buco with Basil Pesto
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
4 pieces osso buco
1 tablespoon olive oil
500ml beef stock
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 x 400g cans cannelini beans,...
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