Beef Shortribs cooked in Crispy Chunchy Chilli Oil

Posted by petra08 on October 8, 2021 · 12 Comments 

The weather turned from Indian summer to autumn seemingly overnight. One week I was wearing a t-shirt at the market and the next a wind and waterproof jacket. It was much colder and my desire of comfort food kicked in big time. I had a bag of La Ratte potatoes that I couldn’t wait to … Continue reading →

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Beef with ginger and grapefruit

Posted by petra08 on December 1, 2017 · 8 Comments 

Beef with Grapefruit salsa

A few weeks ago I spent Sunday sunbathing, I am not kidding. It was so warm and it felt a bit like living in the tropics. After that one glorious day the weather turned to autumn. The leaves are changing color and the days are shorter but the light is brighter and winter has arrived! … Continue reading →

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Smoked beef and butternut squash salad

Posted by petra08 on October 20, 2016 · 11 Comments 

Smoked beef salad

The other day I almost stumbled in a shop over a box of Christmas cards. I can’t be the only one who thinks it is just a tiny bit early? Saying that I am reminded every morning listening to the radio where they have a count down. The count down makes it sound so close … Continue reading →

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Spicy beef ravioli with red wine and tomato sauce

Posted by petra08 on April 8, 2016 · 14 Comments 

Spicy beef ravioli and red wine barbecue sauce

Do you throw out your leftovers? I try not to, many times they end up in the fridge and then in the bin but somehow I feel better taking the extra step. Sure it lacks logic but how many of you do the same? The other night I opened what looked like a decent bottle … Continue reading →

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Brined, braised and glazed, beef shortribs

Posted by petra08 on February 18, 2016 · 14 Comments 

Lately we had the kind of cold that gets to your bones. I can’t motivate myself at all to go out for a run and I can’t stop thinking about warm, slow cooked melt in your mouth food. I ordered some beef short ribs from the Black Pig Butchers and couldn’t wait to pick them … Continue reading →

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