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Everything but the Squeak In a time of tightening money belts and reducing food waste.Many people don’t realise that there are a wide variety of economical red meat cuts available from shoulder and neck joints to the ultra trendy belly pork. MeatMATTERS provides you with top tips on the best way to prepare those economical cuts…..
The Traditional Christmas Dinner We may think turkey is the only Christmas meat, but in England, the evolution of the main course into turkey did not take place for years, or even centuries. At first, in Medieval England, the main course was either a peacock or a boar, the boar usually the mainstay. Try these indulgent Christmas recipes….
New Year, New You New Year resolutions often focus around healthy eating, getting more exercise and generally try to lead a good lifestyle. After much Christmas indulgence it really is mentality of ‘new year, new you’. Lean red meat can play an important part in a healthy diet and lifestyle. Apart from being nutrient dense red meat will also satisfy your appetite and reduce the desire to snack in between meals. Click here for some top meaty tips to keep you in great shape this new year.
Chinese New Year Chinese New Year falls on 26th January 2009. It is a time of great festivity and great food. Modern Chinese food has come a long way from the classic noodle and sweet-and-sour dishes that we order by rote from our local takeaway. As China becomes more integrated with the rest of the Far East as well as the West, its culinary traditions have evolved to create a new cuisine, which fuses the best of traditional Chinese food with exciting new flavors from all over the world. MeatMATTERS recommends these Chinese dishes that can easily be re-created at home (simply click on the images).
Awards Season February 2009 sees both the BAFTAs and Oscars take place. And, aside from the fabulous dresses and outstanding films, Hollywood elite will attend some of the most exclusive parties of the year. Thrown by the likes of Vanity Fair and Elton John, world-renowned chefs create tasty delights for the most famous of faces. For Oscar inspired recipe ideas simply click on these images.
Valentine’s Aphrodisiacs What most of us don’t realise is that natural aphrodisiacs can be found easily in your weekly shopping basket. The most commonly found ones include Rocket; Chocolate; Kelp; Onion and Oysters. Historically some newly introduced ‘exotic foods’ have acquired such a reputation, at least until they become more familiar; for example; Artichokes; Asparagus; Strawberries; Tomatoes; Truffles. It is thought that perfumes made from Almond and Vanilla may act as a pheromones, and don’t forget champagne for it’s ability to lower inhibitions. MeatMATTERS has selected a fillet steak recipe containing some of these well-known love ingredients, perfect for any Valentine’s Day.
