How to barbecue the perfect steak

Bronagh Fletcher
Follow these simple steps for cooking steak on the barbecue and you’ll impress your family and friends with tender, juicy meat that’s full of flavour and cooked to perfection.

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Cooking the perfect Christmas Ham

Neil Fletcher
Cooking the perfect Christmas ham is easier than people think.

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Festive Roast Turkey

Neil Fletcher
The perfect traditional Christmas feast for the whole family. Serve with a range of festive vegetables and condiments.

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When to know a roast beef joint is ready.

Neil Fletcher

To check if your roast beef joint is cooked and tender, push a knife deep into the centre of the joint.  If the knife slides in and out easily, the meat is ready and tender. 

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Resting Meat

Neil Fletcher
Resting meat after cooking is the simplest of simple cooking tips to make your meat taste better but the reason why it improves it is buried in food science.

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Cooking meat at room temperature

Neil Fletcher

We all know that meat should be stored in the fridge below 4 degrees Celsius? If you don't, it does, it's basic food hygiene and absolutely essential to keeping meat fresh.

What we aren't so good at though is bringing meat out of the refrigerator in enough time to bring it to room temperature.

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Recipe - Spanish Chicken

Neil Fletcher
A quick delicious Chicken dish that takes minutes to prepare.

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Recipe - Easy Beef Stroganoff

Neil Fletcher

A simple straight forward meal, which is perfect as a midweek dinner because it involves minimal prep-time. You can use Mince beef instead of stir fry strips if you prefer, and the brandy is not essential, but does add a luxurious twist.

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