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Goat with Lentils and Harissa

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Mad Dog

Goat meat is often overlooked in Northern Europe, whereas around the Mediterranean, it’s a common staple. Goat tends to be gamey, the flavour being quite similar to mutton. One would think the popularity of goat’s milk and cheese in Britain … Continue reading →

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Carne de Cerdo en Adobo

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Mad Dog

The preservation of meat and fish in Adobo went to South America with the Spanish after 1492. The original recipe containing red wine vinegar and olive oil, preserved food in barrels during long sea voyages. Columbus brought pimentón (smoked ground … Continue reading →

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Pork and Chickpea Stew

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Mad Dog

I had some leftover roast pork and started to cook a stew with chickpeas. I’ve cooked this kind of dish lots of times and went to check my recipe post …but there was nothing! I thought I’d better write one, … Continue reading →

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Barbecue Pork Knuckle

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Mad Dog

I came across cheap pork knuckles in the butchers this week. These are the lower part of a pig’s leg joint and can be quite meaty, becoming beautifully tender after a long slow cook. Note here that this is uncured … Continue reading →

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