Pulled Pork

The Rub 1 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili or cayenne powder 2 tablespoons paprika   PORK DIRECTIONS Combine all of the rub ingredients and cover a boneless pork shoulder, approximately...

Lamb Shank & Tomato Ragu

This serves 4 -6 people depending on the meal sizes. INGREDIENTS 2-3 lamb shanks 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary 8 small cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tablespoons olive oil (Cooking Spray) 250ml red wine 2 tablespoons finely diced...

Creamy Pasta Carbonara

SERVES 4 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 onion finely diced 200g sliced pancetta or bacon, roughly chopped 5 garlic cloves, crushed 2 egg yolks (at room temperature) 300mls thickened cream 1/4 – 1/2 cup Chicken stock to thin out sauce (if required) 75g parmesan cheese,...

Taco Seasoning

INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oragano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 0.5 – 1 teaspoon chilli power (OPTIONAL – TO TASTE)   MIX TOGETHER AND ADD WITH 1/2 CUP OF WATER. ADD TO PRE COOKED MINCE AND...

Baked Ziti (or Penne)

INGREDIENTS 333 grams dried ziti or penne 8 thin Italian pork sausages or about 500 grams pork mince 320 grams ricotta 1 egg 1 onion – diced 2 cloves of garlic, crushed. oregano, basil – to flavour – own choice salt and pepper chilli flakes –...

Garlic Lemon Marinade For Chops, Steaks etc

INGREDIENTS 8 lamb chops 4 tablespoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons curry powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons paprika 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons oil   DIRECTIONS Combine all the ingredients except the lamb chops and mix well. Place lamb chops into the marinade for...