RecipesNormandy Pork with Apples, Celery and Walnuts Fresh and fruity, this pork casserole with celery and walnuts comes from Normandy in northwestern France, where cider apples grow in profusion. A dish of rice is cooked in the oven at the same time, making this a very simple meal to prepare. Serve with green vegetables.
RecipesSweet and Sour Pork Sweet and sour sauce doesn’t have to be a thick bright orange. This modern, light version of sweet and sour pork allows the succulence of the meat and the fresh flavours and different textures of a variety of vegetables and noodles to shine through.
RecipesLamb Kebabs with Greek Salad Cubes of lamb flavoured with a mixture of garlic, lemon and fresh oregano are cooked on skewers. The lamb kebabs are served with pita bread and a Greek salad of tomato and cabbage for a deliciously aromatic main dish.
RecipesKeema Curry with Cucumber Raita This mellow curry of ground beef has just a hint of chili, so it’s ideal for children who like to be a little adventurous with their food. Serve the keema curry with cucumber raita, steamed basmati rice and warm nan bread.
RecipesBeef in Beer Topped with thick slices of garlic and herb bread, this beef in beer casserole is hearty and satisfying. It’s an ideal dish for entertaining because it can be prepared ahead. Serve the beef in beer with mashed potatoes and steamed seasonal greens for a complete meal.
RecipesBeef in Red Wine and Brandy Long, slow cooking gives this traditional beef casserole its inimitable flavour. The cooking liquid is reduced simply by removing the casserole lid, resulting in a wonderfully aromatic red wine and brandy sauce that glazes the beef and vegetables.
RecipesSunday Special Roast Beef Succulent roast beef, crispy roast potatoes and root vegetables, and feather-light, old-fashioned Yorkshire puddings make one of the best loved of Sunday lunches. This healthy version of roast beef will please everyone, even the traditionalists.
RecipesSeared Beef with Garden Vegetables A scrumptious sirloin is flash-cooked to seal in all its fabulous flavours. The seared beef is then surrounded by plenty of fresh garden vegetables. Sirloin is among the leanest cuts of steak, and trimming away any visible fat before eating makes it even better.
RecipesFilet Mignon Salad How can steak be part of a smart diet? Very easily! Broil or barbecue the finest and one of the leanest of steaks, filet mignon, and arrange it on top of fresh salad greens and plenty of vegetables to make a ‘composed’ salad.
RecipesScallops with Cherry Tomato Saute Scallops are infinitely adaptable. Here, these low-fat, low-cholesterol morsels of succulent seafood are sautéed with cherry tomatoes and enlivened with a vermouth-based sauce. Serve the scallops with Asian rice vermicelli or brown rice.
