Posts by mcsophie
BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with BBQ Sauce
BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with BBQ Sauce Makes 4 | Prep 6hrs | Cooking 20mins A super easy and delicious recipe for the best barbeque chicken drumsticks. This finger-licking treat is a complete family favourite. Sweet and tangy sticky BBQ sauce on the outside with tender juicy chicken on the inside. Ingredients 8 chicken drum sticks…
Read MoreWhy Eat Venison?
Why Eat Venison? Deer in the uk There are six species of deer currently living in the UK, however only 2 are native- The Roe, and the Red Deer. There are three types of Asiatic Deer- the Chinese Water Deer, Sika and Muntjac, with the Fallow Deer being introduced to the UK presumably by the…
Read MoreSilvopasture at Elston Farm
Silvopasture at Elston Farm What is silvopasture? Silvo-pasture, also known as wood-pasture, is the combination of grazed grassland and trees in the same field or space. This system can increase the overall productivity of the land area by producing both the grazing and the products from the trees; such as nuts, fruit, wood, extra livestock…
Read MoreItalian Style Beef Steak Salad with Parmesan
Italian Style Beef Steak Salad with Parmesan Makes 4 | Prep 10mins | Cooking 5mins This warm, beef salad makes a delicious and light lunch or supper. Our pasture fed rump steaks work really well in this recipe, with a deep, rich flavour, firm texture and a good amount of marbling. Juicy steak nestled amongst salad…
Read MoreChicken Stock
Chicken Stock Makes 2.5 ltrs | Prep 10mins | Cooking 2 1/2 – 3hrs Chicken stock is simple and easy to make and helps utilise all the elements of the bird while giving a scrumptious base for soups and gravy. Ingredients 1.5kg raw chicken bones or the carcasses 3 sticks celery (roughly chopped) 3 carrots…
Read MoreIs Meat Bad for the Planet?
Is Meat Bad for the Planet? By Tim Martin, Founder of Farm Wilder You hear a lot about meat being bad for the planet, about livestock farming causing climate change, decimating wildlife and polluting rivers. Some say that the best thing to do is give it up entirely and go vegan. And although it is…
Read MoreVenison Gravy
Venison Gravy Serves 4 | Prep 10mins | Cooking 15mins The perfect gravy to go with a wonderful wilder Venison roast. Ingredients 100ml red wine 2 tsp redcurrant jelly 2 sprigs rosemary 250ml beef stock Salt and pepper Method Whilst your meat rests (see Roast Venison Haunch Recipe) Add the red wine, redcurrant jelly, and…
Read MoreRoasted Venison Haunch
Roasted Venison Haunch Serves 4-6 | Prep 10mins | Cooking 50mins Fragrant and full of wonderful game flavour, the slow roast allows the taste to develop and the meat to become tender. The natural flavours are beautiful in this recipe. An easy way of cooking venison- suitable for even a first time venison chef, this…
Read MorePan Fried Steak with a Peppercorn, Mushroom and Brandy Cream Sauce
Pan Fried Steak with a Peppercorn, Mushroom and Brandy Cream Sauce Serves 4 | Prep 20mins | Cooking 20mins These easy pan fried steaks are just as quick as they are delicious! Perfect for a cosy winter in, pair with mashed potatoes or rice and veg for the best ever feel good comfort food for…
Read MoreTraditional Lasagne
Traditional Lasagne Serves 6 | Prep 10mins | Cooking 3hrs30 There is nothing more scrumptious than a rich and flavoursome traditional lasagne. Our pasture-fed mince beef has a wealth of flavour, perfect when combining delicious pasta. This traditional lasagne recipe has deliciously creamy white béchamel sauce with beautiful authentic layers of pasta and mince. A…
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