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Game Stock

Brown game pieces, sweat vegetables, reduce red wine by half. Add water, boil, skim, and simmer with spices and herbs for 2.5 hours. Strain, season.

Goose or Duck Stock

Roast carcass and bones, add vegetables, cook further. Transfer to pot, deglaze with wine, add water, and simmer with herbs for 2 hours. Strain, season.

Braised Ox Cheek, Pickled Walnuts, Smoked Anchovy, Glazed Carrots and Mash

Tender ox cheeks braised in a rich wine sauce served with creamy mashed potatoes and butter-glazed carrots.

Braised Short Rib and Onion Cottage Pie with Bone Marrow

Richly braised beef short ribs topped with sautéed onions, creamy mashed potato, and marrow bones for a luxurious cottage pie.

Coq Au Vin with Parsley Mash

A classic French chicken dish in rich red wine sauce, served with a unique vibrant green chlorophyll-infused potato mash.

Mustard and Thyme Crusted Rib-Eye of Beef

Flavorful rib-eye beef marinated in red wine and spices, crusted with mustard and peppercorns, served with homemade horseradish cream.

Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce

Thick blueberry-studded pancakes served with a spiced red wine and blueberry reduction sauce for a delicious vegetarian breakfast.

Spiced Mulled Wine

An aromatic and easy mulled wine simmered with citrus and spices. Can be made in a saucepan or slow cooker.

Watercress Salad with Sweet Tomatoes

Sauté onions and tomatoes with sugar and wine, then toss with fresh watercress and top with crumbled blue cheese.

Asian Sweet and Sour Duck with Sautéd Broccoli and Plum Salsa

Pan-seared duck breast roasted in sweet and sour glaze served with stir-fried broccoli and a fresh plum salsa.

Honey and Balsamic-Glazed Steak Stir-Fry

Thinly sliced steak and fresh vegetables stir-fried in a sweet honey-soy glaze, finished with a balsamic red wine reduction.

Pan-Fried Fillet Steak on Caramelised Onions with Buttered Vegetables and Red Wine Sauce

Pan-fried fillet steak served over caramelised onions with buttered potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and a rich red wine reduction sauce.

Red Fruit and Wine Soup with Vanilla Cream

A sophisticated dessert featuring reduced red wine syrup poured over mixed berries and topped with fresh vanilla-infused whipped cream.

Rich Duck, Lentil and Red Wine 'Cassoulet'

Pan-seared and roasted duck breast served over a savory simmered bed of lentils, mushrooms, and red wine sauce.

Seared Steak on a Potato Cake with Red Wine Sauce, Pea Purée and Turmeric Potatoes

Seared sirloin served with turmeric potato slices, a smooth pea purée, and a glossy red wine reduction sauce.

Daube of Beef with Greens and Colcannon Mash

Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine and stock, served with a traditional Irish spring green and onion potato mash.

Lasagne

A classic layered pasta dish with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel sauce, and plenty of Parmesan cheese baked until golden.

Rib-Eye Steaks with Tomatoes and Olives

Pan-seared rib-eye steaks served with sautéed tomatoes, olives, caperberries, spinach, and rosemary potatoes in a red wine vinaigrette.

Roasted Duck Breast with Red Cabbage and Homemade Mustard Fruits

Succulent roasted duck breasts served with deeply flavored braised red cabbage, structured layered potatoes, and artisanal homemade spiced mustard fruits.

Turkey Braised in Red Wine

A gorgeous turkey casserole braised in red wine with pancetta and mushrooms. Perfect for a hearty winter supper.

Braised Beef

Seasoned beef browned and slow-cooked in a red wine and mirepoix reduction, served with glazed vegetables and savory sauce.

Hand-made Skinless Sausages with Pepper Sauce

Rustic Italian handmade pork sausages seasoned with fennel and chilli, served with a smooth roasted pepper and anchovy sauce.

Braised Beef in Red Wine

Tender topside of beef marinated overnight in red wine, herbs, and vegetables, then slowly braised until perfectly tender.

Fish Soup-Stew

A versatile Italian seafood stew featuring mixed fish and shellfish simmered in a rich tomato, wine, and fennel sauce.

Antony's 'Mainstay' Mince

A versatile, slow-cooked meat base flavored with bacon, chicken livers, red wine, and herbs for various classic dishes.

Baked Egg Custard with Summer Fruits

Creamy honey-sweetened egg custard served with a rich red wine raspberry sauce and a compressed summer fruit compote.

Blackberry Fool

A simple vegetarian dessert of blended blackberries, wine, sugar, and Greek yoghurt topped with fluffy whipped cream.

Chargrilled Duck Breast with Broccoli and Blackberry Sauce

Succulent duck breast oven-roasted and served with a tangy blackberry reduction and tender blanched sprouting broccoli.

Coronation Chicken

A classic retro dish featuring poached chicken in a creamy, spiced apricot sauce, perfect for sandwiches or picnics.

Faggots with Onion Gravy

Traditional British meatballs made from minced pork belly, liver, and heart, served in a rich red wine onion gravy.

Fillet Steak with Red Wine Sauce

Beef fillet stuffed with fresh asparagus, pan-seared and served with a rich, creamy red wine and Dijon mustard reduction.

Fruity Beef Casserole with Parsley Dumplings

A slow-cooked beef stew featuring dried fruits, chestnuts, and red wine, topped with homemade herbed dumplings.

Lamb Shank with Garlic, Rosemary and Flageolet Beans

Slow-cooked lamb shanks infused with rosemary and anchovies, served in a rich wine sauce with flageolet beans and gremolata.

Mixed Grill Toad-In-The-Hole With Onion Gravy

A hearty Yorkshire-style batter filled with lamb, sausages, bacon, and mushrooms, served with a rich red wine onion gravy.

Portuguese-Style Steak

Seared sirloin steak flambéed with Cognac, served with a rich red wine cream sauce, crispy ham, and a fried egg.

Roast Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce

Pan-seared duck breasts served with a sweet cherry reduction and braised Little Gem lettuce with peas.

Sausages with Wild Mushrooms and Lentils

Hearty beef sausages and Puy lentils simmered with pancetta, aromatics, and wild mushrooms for a rich, comforting meal.

Steak au Poivre with Chips and Watercress Salad

Sirloin steaks stuffed with Peppadew peppers, seared with peppercorns, and finished in a creamy brandy and red wine sauce.

Steak Diane

Pan-seared steaks served with a rich brandy, mustard, and cream sauce, accompanied by fries and buttered peas.

Braised Red Cabbage

Sautéed shallots, garlic, and bacon simmered with red cabbage in a tangy red wine and vegetable stock reduction.

Carrot and Potato Rosti with Beef in Red Wine Sauce

Crispy pan-fried vegetable rosti served with sliced rump steak in a savory garlic, herb, and red wine reduction sauce.

Chargrilled Steak with Mushroom Sauce

Seared sirloin steak served with a rich red onion, garlic, and Portobello mushroom red wine reduction sauce.

Layered Pancake Sausage Stew

A simple savory dish featuring a thin handmade pancake filled with a red wine reduced sausage stew.

Madeira Cake with Mulled Wine Sauce

A quick vegetarian dessert featuring store-bought Madeira cake topped with a spiced red wine and cherry reduction.

Mutton 'Hotpot'

Pan-fried mutton with colorful root vegetables, reduced red wine sauce, and golden potato slices.

Pan-Fried Turbot with Mushroom, Bacon and Red Wine Sauce

Flour-dredged turbot fillet pan-fried and served with a rich mushroom, bacon, and red wine reduction sauce.

Rack of Venison with Sage and Caramelised Endive

Roasted venison rack served with buttery braised endives and a rich red wine and sage reduction sauce.

Rack of Venison with Sage

A seasonal roast dinner featuring venison, swede fondants, and pickled green cabbage served with a red wine reduction.

Red Wine Sauce

A classic reduction sauce made by sautéing shallots in butter, adding red wine and stock, then boiling until thickened.

Roast Crown of Duck with Young Turnips and Green Olives

Chinese five spice rubbed duck crown roasted with turnips and olives, served with a rich red wine sauce and salad.

Sausages in a Red Wine Sauce with Duchess Potatoes

Premium pork sausages braised in a rich red wine sauce, served inside a piped border of golden-brown apple-infused Duchess potatoes.

Twice-Cooked Braised Horseradish Rib-Eye Steaks with Crispy Onions

Slow-cooked beef steaks in a red wine and horseradish sauce, served with crispy paprika onions and buttered new potatoes.

Annika's Glögg (Annika’s Mulled Wine)

A traditional Scandinavian Christmas mulled wine infused with warming spices, orange peel, and sugar, served with almonds and raisins.

Elizabethan Rabbit Pie

A sumptuous rabbit pie featuring dried fruits, grapes, and red wine, topped with shortcrust pastry and hard-boiled eggs.

Artichoke à la Parisienne with Bordelaise Sauce

Artichokes are the star in this dish featuring a red wine reduction, savoury veal stock, and creamy burrata cheese.

Peppered Sirloin Steak

Blanch and sauté Brussels sprouts in butter, then sear pepper-crusted sirloin steaks and finish with a red wine deglaze.

Summer Berries and Red Wine Jelly

A sophisticated chilled dessert featuring mixed seasonal berries paired with a shimmering, hand-chopped red wine and port jelly.

Fried Egg ‘Bourguignon’ with Duck Confit and Cracklings and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

A sophisticated dish featuring crispy deep-fried eggs, duck confit fricassee, and grilled Portobello mushrooms with a rich shallot purée.

Witchill Potatoes, Caramelised Onion Purée, Buffalo Milk and Turkey Prosciutto

Exquisite Michelin-star dish featuring brined turkey prosciutto, leek-coated potatoes, creamy buffalo milk jelly, and rich caramelised onion purée.

An Authentic Ragù Bolognese

A thick, concentrated Italian meat sauce slow-cooked with beef, pork, pancetta, and chicken livers for over four hours.

Compôte of Glazed Shallots

Shallots simmered in red wine and vinegar until tender and finished with a sweet glaze.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Colcannon Mash

Tender braised lamb served with creamy cabbage and potato mash and a zingy herb and lemon gremolata.

Grilled Lamb with Couscous and Yoghurt Dressing

Lamb neck fillets simmered in a red wine reduction, served over herbed couscous with green beans and fresh tzatziki.

Venison Casserole

A slow-cooked venison stew with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon, thickened into a rich gravy and served with potatoes.

Mulled Wine Baked Fruit

Apples, pears, cherries, and raisins are poached in red wine with festive spices for a warm Christmas fruit compote.

Beef and Chorizo with Horseradish Mash and Rosemary Dumplings

Braise beef with chorizo and red wine, served with creamy horseradish mash and oven-baked rosemary suet dumplings.

Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Savoury Biscuits

Cheesy wholemeal seeded biscuits served with a homemade red onion and caraway chutney, perfect for snacking or cheese boards.

Roast Norfolk Duckling with Orange Served with Bubble and Squeak

Succulent roasted duck glazed with marmalade, served with layered root vegetable bubble and squeak and a rich orange-scented gravy.

Chargrilled Steak and Sweet Garlic Celeriac Chips with Roast Button Mushrooms and Red Wine Jus

Griddle rump steak and roast garlic celeriac chips, button mushrooms, and a red wine reduction for a flavorful dinner.

Shepherd's Pie with Swede Topping

A classic shepherd's pie variation featuring a golden swede mash topping over savory browned lamb and red wine sauce.

Liver Steaks with Crispy Ham and Marmalade Onions

Pan-fried liver steaks served with crispy cured ham and a rich red wine and marmalade onion sauce.

Roast Duck Breasts with Cherry Compôte Dressing

Succulent roast duck breasts served with a tart cherry compôte, sautéed chanterelles, baby turnips, and orange herb butter.

Warm Cherry Soup

A versatile Eastern European cherry soup traditionally served as a starter or dessert, simmered with wine, port, and spices.

Beef Rolls in Tomato Ragù

Thinly sliced beef steaks rolled with parmesan, garlic, and herbs, simmered in a rich, slow-cooked red wine and tomato sauce.

Classic Lasagne

A rich beef and pork ragù layered with creamy white sauce, fresh pasta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, baked until golden.

Contaldo Family Meat Ragù

An authentic Italian tomato sauce featuring beef, pork ribs, and spicy sausage slow-cooked and served with rigatoni and salad.

Ragù alla Napoletana

A traditional southern Italian Sunday lunch featuring a rich tomato sauce with beef, pork ribs, and Italian sausages.

Braised Lamb, Red Lentil Stew and Parsley Salad

Slow cooked lamb served with a rich lentil stew and a sharp, salty parsley salad dressing.

Short Rib of Beef with Mussels, Parsley and Wild Garlic

Slow roasted red wine beef short ribs paired with mussels in a rich, buttery wild garlic and cider sauce.

Tail Fillet of Beef with Blue Cheese 'Bonbons'

Succulent roast beef tail fillets served with crispy deep-fried blue cheese potato balls, shallot purée, and a red wine jus.

Beef Ragù and Courgetti

A richly flavoured low-carb beef ragù served over spiralized courgette ribbons with a touch of liver and red wine.

Braised Shin of Beef

Slow-cooked beef shin and pancetta braised with red wine, root vegetables, and tomato purée for a rich, hearty stew.

Game Terrine

A traditional layered game terrine using mixed lean meats, sausage forcemeat, and aromatics, pressed overnight for the perfect texture.

Rillons

Succulent pork belly cubes browned in lard, then slow-cooked with red wine, garlic, and herbs until tender and golden.

Turkey Legs Coq Au Vin

Slow-cooked turkey legs and wings with bacon, onions, and red wine, creating a rich and savory French-inspired poultry dish.

Aubergine Moussaka with Sautéed Potatoes

Roasted aubergine skins stuffed with spiced lamb and tomato, topped with a cheesy béchamel and served with golden sautéed potatoes.

Beef and Mustard Pie

Slow-cooked beef stew seasoned with mustard and thyme, topped with golden puff pastry and served with buttered green beans.

Beef Bourguignon with Mashed Potatoes

Slow-cooked beef in a rich red wine sauce served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and a savory pancetta mushroom garnish.

Beef Hotpot

A hearty one-pot beef casserole topped with sliced potatoes, braised in red wine and stock until tender and golden.

Beef Ragu with Linguine

A classic winter warmer featuring handmade pasta and a rich, slow-simmered beef and bacon sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.

Beef Stew and Dumplings with Vichy Carrots

A simple, hearty beef stew served with fluffy suet dumplings and sweet, buttery glazed Vichy carrots.

Beef Stew with Dumplings

A rich beef stew with fluffy dumplings, baby onions, and root vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection for cold wintry evenings.

Beef Stew with Fluffy Dumplings

A comforting winter beef stew simmered with root vegetables and red wine, topped with homemade suet dumplings.

Beef Tournedos Rossini with Madeira Sauce

Seared beef fillet served on toasted brioche with duck liver pâté, wilted spinach, and a rich Madeira wine reduction.

Beef Wellington with Purple Broccoli and Jus

Seared beef fillet wrapped in pancakes, pâté, mushrooms, and pastry, served with blanched broccoli and a red wine reduction.

Black Pudding-Stuffed Lamb with Minted Broad Beans

Lamb fillet stuffed with black pudding, roasted until tender, and served with creamy minted broad beans and red wine sauce.

Bolognese Ragù with Tagliatelle

Slow cooked beef mince and pancetta in a rich wine and stock sauce, served over fresh tagliatelle with parmesan.

Bone Marrow with Sirloin Steak, Bordelaise Sauce and Sautéed Sprouts with Chestnuts

Rich roasted bone marrow served with pan-seared sirloin steak, a classic bordelaise sauce, and nutty sautéed Brussels sprouts.

Braised Hogget Pie

Hearty lamb hotpot with a potato topping, slow-cooked in red wine and beef stock for a delicious family meal.

Braised Jacob’s Ladder Beef with Wild Mushrooms and Pancetta

Slow-cooked beef short ribs in red wine and veal jus, served with creamy mash, wild mushrooms, and glazed baby carrots.