Getting your steak spot on can be tricky—each cut varies in size and fattiness, making every cook different. They...
Chefs
-
The Smokin' Elk's Ultimate Guide to BBQ Wings
Whether you are just starting to get to grips with your BBQ or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s no denying that wings are always a real crowd pleaser. Elky has put together his ultimate guide to cooking wings...
-
Kenny Tutt's Cod Mornay with Buttered Leeks
Perfect, meaty cod fillet with a decadent cheese sauce and buttery leeks is a real match and is so simple to do well by cooking the fish to temperature and taking out some of the guesswork. In this recipe I have used fresh cod fillet...
-
Richard Holden's Classic Tiramisu
Tiramisu is ideal for coffee-loving couples on Valentine’s Day. When heating eggs to make creams, meringues and custard, it’s important to use temperature as a guide to get the perfect texture...
-
Kenny Tutt's Côte De Boeuf, Tomahawk & Chateaubriand
The sharing cuts of beef have had a real resurgence with the boom in sharing meals or family style as it is referred to in the states. The famous côte de boeuf is one of the ultimate sharing steaks...
-
Kenny Tutt's Roasted Rib of Beef & Horseradish Cream
The rib of beef is a glorious thing and isn’t referred to as “prime” rib for nothing. It really is the Rolls Royce of the roast and a real treat. This spectacular centerpiece is best served pink and juicy, and the very best way to ensure the perfect result is to cook to 55°C for a medium rare finish...
-
Buying From Your Local Butcher: Poultry
How can you shop for the best quality, tastiest meat? What interesting cuts can you buy, and how should you cook them? Buying meat from a butcher can seem a little intimidating when you’re used to picking the same packets of meat off the supermarket shelves, and you might not be sure what to ask for. So we asked an experienced chef...
-
Buying From Your Local Butcher: Beef
How can you shop for the best quality, tastiest beef? What interesting cuts can you buy, and how should you cook them? Buying beef from a butcher can seem a little intimidating when you’re used to picking the same packets of meat off the supermarket shelves, and you might not be sure what to ask for...
-
Buying From Your Local Butcher: Pork
How can you shop for the best quality, tastiest pork? What interesting cuts can you buy, and how should you cook them? Buying pork from a butcher can seem a little intimidating when you’re used to picking the same packets of meat off the supermarket shelves, and you might not be sure what to ask for...
-
Kenny Tutt's Mince Pie Fudge
It’s amazing when two great classics collide. With this recipe you get the best of both worlds, rich buttery fudge combined with spiced fruits and orange zest for a nostalgic taste of Christmas. This makes a brilliant gift and stocking filler, or just tuck in yourself before it’s all gone...
-
Kenny Tutt's Perfect Christmas Turkey
The humble turkey has been appearing on our tables from the 16th century. If done right, for Kenny it is still the undisputed king of the Christmas spread. Kenny’s main tip above all else is to cook to temperature to avoid the meat drying and to banish any Christmas stress...
-
How To Buy Meat From Your Local Butcher
There are a whole host of benefits to buying your meat from your butcher. But buying meat from a butcher can seem a little intimidating when you’re used to picking up packets off the shelves, and it can feel as if you might not understand all of the terminology or know quite what to ask for...
-
The Smokin' Elk's Guide to Barbecuing Your Christmas Turkey
The Smokin’ Elk is a huge advocate of cooking outdoors all year round and yes, that includes Christmas. This year, why not take the turkey outside? Not only does it remove the stress from the kitchen whilst freeing up plenty of oven space for all the trimmings, it can also be the solution to enjoying a socially distanced Christmas with loved ones...