Beef rendang

I had the pleasure of watching a talented chef friend cook this (and subsequently ran off with his recipe!) and he described a good beef rendang as a bit like a good risotto. I didn’t quite […]

Hot Asian beef

The Naughty Cook loves nothing better than a meal that can be prepared at one end of the day, left to cook all day in a slow cooker, and then served up with the minimum […]

Sloppy Joe meatballs

Sloppy Joe meatballs A sloppy joe immediately conjures up images of a cheap lunch bar in 1930s America. And that, in fact, is exactly where it originated, as an early form of fast food for […]

Beef ragù

Ragù is a tasty meat sauce for pasta that is easy to make and can be knocked up a couple of days before you actually need it. In fact, it probably tastes all the better […]

Fiery laal maas lamb

This is a truly royal dish having once been a favourite of the maharajas and princes of India. A recipe packed with fiery chillies and garlic, you can expect plenty of heat, although I tone […]

Beef and pepper stir-fry

I jump at the chance to use any recipe that involves getting the wok out. Simple, basic ingredients, take on a whole new flavour of their own when stir-fried, but there is a definite art […]

Select Language