Janet DeNeefe’s Delicious Beef Curry Recipe Balinese Style

Bali has been home to Janet DeNeefe - or The Queen of Ubud - as she is fondly nicknamed - for over 20 years. This talented cook, restauranteur, author, artist, literary festival director, wife, mother, and practicing Hindu shares some of her favourite Indonesian-inspired recipes with us. In keeping with Hindu dietary restrictions, beef is seldom served in a Balinese household. That…

ByJanet DeNeefe31/05/20250Comments

Lemon & Garlic Lamb Chops With A Minty Feta Dip

Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 12 small lamb loin chops 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp dried mint ½ tsp oregano ½ tsp coarsely crushed coriander seeds ½ tsp coarsely crushed cumin seeds ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Finely grated rin and juice of 1 lemon Lemon wedges and mint leaves, to serve Minty feta dip ¾ cup natural yoghurt 80 g Greek feta, coarsely crumbled ⅓ cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic,…

ByRobyn Foyster15/05/20250Comments

Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Beef, Pea & Zucchini Meatballs

It can be made in advance and served days later by reheating the cooked meatballs in a baking tray in the oven covered in foil. The grated zucchini keeps the moisture in the meatball – try using it in other recipes for the same effect. Makes 38 meatballs Shallow-Fry/Oven Bake INGREDIENTS 150 g (51/2 oz) frozen baby peas ice cubes 1…

ByRobyn Foyster08/01/20250Comments

Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy

Green Curry With Beef, Eggplant And Thai Basil Ready In 15 Minutes

This beloved aromatic Thai curry using beef rump is always a crowd pleaser and will encourage you to cook at home rather than ordering comforting winter meals. Preparation: 15 minutes - Cooking: 60 minutes - Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 600g diced beef rump 2 tbsp. green curry paste 400g tin coconut milk 2 long, thin eggplants (Japanese eggplants),…

ByThe Carousel03/10/20240Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Your Recipes

Sticky Beef Short Ribs With Bourbon-laced BBQ Sauce

Try this delicious recipe with a Bourbon-laced sauce - it's the perfect meal to serve up for your next BBQ and just the ticket for father's day which is on Sunday, September 1. The trick is to pick a good Bourbon like Ezra Books, which launched in Kentucky in 1957. Synonymous with quality, this…

ByRobyn Foyster13/08/20240Comments

Food & Drink

Recipe For Beef Chow Fun, A Rice Noodle Take Of Pappardelle

Try this delicious recipe for Beef Chow Fun, a rice noodle take on Pappardelle. Beef Chow Fun Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes, plus 45 minutes chilling Cooking time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) piece beef skirt (onglet), flank or bavette 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 1 teaspoon cornflour (cornstarch) 3 teaspoons soy sauce 400 g (14 oz)…

ByThe Carousel24/01/20230Comments

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Adam Liaw’s Brasilian Beef Tartare Recipe

Adam Liaw's Brasilian Beef Tartare Recipe made with vegemite! INGREDIENTS 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, for frying plus 1½ tbsp for mixing 300g fillet steak ½ tsp flake salt 1 small brown onion, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tbsp brandy ¼ tsp smoked paprika 4 slices brown bread, crusts removed, halved into rectangles and toasted, to serve 30g butter, to serve 1…

ByThe Carousel01/11/20210Comments

Food & Drink Recipes

Recipe For Beef Rib-Eye With Irish Whiskey Sauce & Pea Medley

Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes plus 5 minutes rest time Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 500g rib-eye, on the bone Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon (20g) butter 1 tablespoon (20ml) rapeseed oil Irish whiskey sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) Irish whisky 1/4 cup (60ml) cream 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pea medley 1 red onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, sliced 80g green beans, topped and tailed 80g…

ByLyndey Milan29/05/20210Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Little Beef & Onion Pot Pies With Mushy Peas

INGREDIENTS 500 g beef chuck steak, cut into small diced pieces ¼ cup seasoned plain flour, for dusting 2 onion, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 cups beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp finely chopped thyme 1 cup coarsely grated cheddar 2 sheets of store bought short crust pastry Lightly beaten egg, for brushing Mushy peas 300 g frozen peas 3 mint sprigs 30 g butter, diced 1½ tbsp pouring cream 2 tsp malt vinegar METHOD 1 Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large…

ByThe Carousel18/05/20210Comments

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Your Recipes

Fresh Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 500g sirloin, cut into paper-thin slices 200g dried rice noodles 250g bean sprouts 1½ litre beef stock 1 cinnamon stick 3 star anise 1 50g ginger bulb, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp sugar 4 shallots, peeled and sliced 2 bunches baby bok choy, roughly chopped 150g Asian-style mushrooms, torn into bite size pieces 1 lemon,…

ByThe Carousel01/05/20210Comments