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Roast Beef a la Medici

This beef dish is very different to a lot we all generally  cook here in New Zealand , I think perhaps better served in Autumn or Winter, give it a try and tell me what you think. Served here with ...
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Lamb, Bacon and Spinach Sticks

If you have a young family and find it difficult getting them to eat veggies I found over the years that by adding secret veg into meatballs or lasagne type dishes worked really well, In this recipe it says to ...
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Lamb Skewers with Minted Yoghurt

Ingredients 500g lamb mince 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cumin pinch of ground cloves or replace with 1/4 tsp smoked paprika salt and pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 ...
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Lamb Cutlets with Pea and Feta Salad

I think this recipe originated from our weekend Herald food section probably circa 98 , its a quick yummy mid week meal , in the photo Bbq'd the lamb cutlets and fried some mint leaves so they were crispy . ...
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Beef Brisket with Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

An autumn winter dish and can be halved, I'm not a Bourbon fan but it works well in this hearty dish served in the pic with Parmesan Polenta and Baby spinach but lovely with a creamy potato whip.Recipe by Donna ...
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Spiced Rack of Lamb with Ginger Yoghurt

This lamb rack recipe is sensational, I smothered the racks with the marinade and added a bit of the marinade to the ginger  yoghurt, it  is truly delicious  and definitely dinner party worthy . Recipe by Donna Hay Ingredients 1 ...
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Lamb Kebabs with Sesame Spinach

Recipe by Mindfood Ingredients 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 2 tsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp finely grated ginger 1/4 cup caster sugar 3 tsp tahini 1 tsp sesame oil 600g lamb backstrap, cut into 4-5cm pieces 1 cup ...
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Braised Lamb with White Beans

Really cost effective and a wonderful mid week  meal  Recipe by Dish Magazine Ingredients 20 grams dried porcini mushrooms 2 cups boiling water 1kg lamb shoulder chops, cut 2cm thick 1/2 cup plain flour olive oil 2 large onions, sliced ...
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Lumberjack Cake

This amazing lumberjack cake is an absolute banger and crowd pleaser it is one of those desert style cakes but equally gorgeous with a cuppa, and incredibly easy Recipe by Annabel Langbein Essential Volume 2 page 117. Ingredients 1 Cup ...
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Hummingbird Cake

Anyone that knows me will know I love to make this Hummingbird cake and jazz up the toppings !! Both this cake and the Lumber jack cake are from Annabel Langbeins Essential Book Volume 2 and are on the same …