Tag Archives: red wine

Solomillo Adobado

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Mad Dog

Solomillo Adobado (marinated tenderloin) is a classic Spanish pork dish. In Spain you will find pork and ham in almost everything – this dates back to the Inquisition, where eating the meat of a pig proved that you were a … Continue reading →

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Corzo al Chilindrón

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Mad Dog

Chilindrón is a typical stew from Aragón, a mountainous Spanish region with the Pyrenees to the north and Cataluña to the East. Back in 1137, Ramon Berenguer IV (Count of Barcelona) married Petronilla of Aragon, and created a major medieval … Continue reading →

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Keeper’s Pie

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Mad Dog

I came across a recipe for Keeper’s Pie recently – the pie is made with pheasant and venison, in the manner of Cottage or Shepherd’s Pie, with mashed potatoes and cheese on top – something that’s right up my street! … Continue reading →

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Sopa de Cebolla

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Mad Dog

Most people associate onion soup with France, but in reality it has been around since the time of the Romans. Because of it’s cheap ingredients, onion soup has always been the food of the poor. The modern French version is … Continue reading →

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Jugged Hare

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Mad Dog

December 1st, 2013 “Here hare here.” A note from Jake the Poacher – Withnail and I (1987) I bought a 5 lb hare for £7.50 from the Pheasant Girl on the Layer Marney Lamb stall at Islington Farmers’ Market last … Continue reading →

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Partridges – Pot Roasted

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mad Dog

January 23rd, 2013 The Red-legged Partridge is a small game bird introduced to Britain from mainland Europe  – it’s particularly common in France and Spain. The shooting season for partridge is a month longer than for pheasant and runs from Sept 1 … Continue reading →

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Australian Roast Lamb

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Mad Dog

August 7th, 2012 I bought an Australian leg of lamb from the butcher for £12 – Marek assured me that it’s the best in the world, but he did grow up and train as a butcher there. You don’t see much Australian … Continue reading →

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Cockerel – pot roasted

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Mad Dog

July 19th, 2012 I thought about cooking the first happy chicken as coq au vin, but I had 2 pints of chicken and smoked turkey stock in the freezer, which got the better of me. I browned the chicken all … Continue reading →

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Oxtail

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Mad Dog

March 22nd, 2012 Oxtail is literally the tail of a cow – it contains a lot of lean meat, bone marrow and gelatin. When cooked gently in the oven for a few hours, the meat will fall off the bones … Continue reading →

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Saddle of Venison

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Mad Dog

March 16th, 2012 I had a really interesting day out yesterday. In the morning I saw the fabulous David Hockney exhibition at the Royal Academy (thanks to Audrey) and in the afternoon/evening I visited Sean at a stately pile in … Continue reading →

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