Perfecting steak
by Yaz DeMicoli Ok here’s the reality; there is no one way to cook steak; and it does come down to personal taste, cut of meat and so on. But as always in this section, this is about the fastest, simplest, tastiest method. I will bounce about and mention other options, but this is how … <a href="https://served.mt/perfecting-steak/">Continued</a>
Venison rack
Serves 4 Prep time 1hr 30 mins including resting time Ingredients 1 litre veal or beef stock, preferably homemade 2 dried bay leaves 1 bunch fresh thyme 180ml ruby port wine 1 one-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 125g red-currant jam 4 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 4 tablespoons whole juniper berries 4 tablespoons dried … <a href="https://served.mt/venison-rack/">Continued</a>
Roasted duck breast with parsnip purée…
…roasted root vegetables flavoured with maple syrup and sautéed oyster mushrooms Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1Kg Barberry breast 1kg parsnip 2ltrs milk 100g unsalted butter 1 carrot 500g oyster mushrooms 1 garlic clove Lemon juice Chopped parsley Method Place the duck breast in the fridge uncovered overnight on three-ply kitchen roll, so … <a href="https://served.mt/roasted-duck-breast-with-parsnip-puree/">Continued</a>
Pan roasted corn fed chicken breast…
… with braised cannellini beans & Chorizo Cassoulet, Confit of tomatoes, wilted greens & chicken jus Serves 2 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1kg corn fed chicken breast 400g cannellini beans 100g chorizo julienne 50ml fresh cream 1 onion finely chopped 100ml chicken stock 50g cream cheese (Philadelphia or mascarpone) Parsley/basil (finely chopped) 2 plum … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-corn-fed-chicken-breast/">Continued</a>
BBQ Rabbit
Serves 4 Prep time 30 mins plus 3 hours chilling Ingredients 1 good sized fresh rabbit cut into bite-size pieces ½ cup white wine Fresh garlic cloves Juice of one fresh lemon ½ cup olive oil Sale & pepper 1 tbsp. soy sauce Fresh rosemary (for garnish) Bay leaf Tsp. coriander seeds One lemon, sliced … <a href="https://served.mt/bbq-rabbit/">Continued</a>
Harissa Beef Kebabs…
…served with baby jacket potatoes whipped feta and sumac Serves 3 Prep time 1hr 45 mins Ingredients 140g plain (Greek yogurt) 2 tbsp. tahini 60ml lemon juice sea salt and cracked black pepper 350g white cabbage, thinly sliced 350 g purple cabbage, thinly sliced 3 green onions shredded 1 cup dill, chopped 55g sultanas 50g … <a href="https://served.mt/harissa-beef-kebabs/">Continued</a>
Roasted Double Chop & Loin of Lamb
…Pressed lamb shoulder, lamb shank pithivier, Celeriac, fricassee of peas & broad beans, lamb jus Serves four Ingredients For the Lamb 4 Lamb Racks For Lamb Shoulder 500 gram de-boned lamb shoulder Salt rub 400 g rock salt 200 g caster sugar 4 star anise 8 juniper berries 10 coriander seeds 10 pink peppercorns 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/roasted-double-chop-loin-of-lamb/">Continued</a>
One Pot Pork
Weeknight dinners can still include a roast. We’ve cut corners on the classic Italian dish—using bacon and skipping the air-drying process. So while not as traditional it is equally delicious. Serves 4 Prep Time: 1 hr Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; plus 2 heads, halved crosswise 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped rosemary, plus 4 sprigs 1 … <a href="https://served.mt/pork-wrapped-in-bacon/">Continued</a>
Garlic Roasted Spring Chicken
Serves 4 Ingredients For Brining 4 litres cold water 125g rock salt 35g brown sugar 2 lemons, halved 3 sprigs rosemary 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. black peppercorns 2 star anise 3 cloves 4 cloves garlic, crushed For roasting 4 spring chickens 1 lemons cut into wedges Sprigs of fresh rosemary Handful of good quality … <a href="https://served.mt/garlic-roasted-spring-chicken/">Continued</a>
Slow roasted lamb loin
Serves 4 Prep time 45 minutes Ingredients 1kg loin of lamb 100g cooking oil 50g butter 200g orange carrots 100g coloured baby carrots 100g chanterelles 100g shitake mushrooms 100g reduced beef stock Salt Method Pan-sear the lamb loin in some cooking oil and finish in the oven until desired cooking grading is reached, 175degrees for … <a href="https://served.mt/slow-roasted-lamb-loin/">Continued</a>
Rabbit Rillets
Serves 6 Prep time 20 mins + 2 hrs chilling + 2hrs 30 mins cooking Ingredients 500g pork belly Whole rabbit, cut into six 20g thyme leaves (fresh) Few peppercorns 2 pieces star anise Cinnamon stick 2 garlic bulbs, cut in half 1 lemon, peel only Salt Pepper 2 kg goose fat Method Mix the … <a href="https://served.mt/rabbit-rillets/">Continued</a>
Slow-cooked Venison fillet
flavoured with sweet spices, wrapped in spinach and Lardo di colonatta. Served with beetroots, mature cheddar cream and sweet-sour raspberry Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the venison 2 pcs venison fillet Juniper berries, star anise, thyme, Sumac, lime crushed together Oil 60g butter 8 slices lardo di colonatta 200g washed spinach For … <a href="https://served.mt/slow-cooked-venison-fillet/">Continued</a>