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Hoof & Feather

Image of a stainless steel camping bowl filled with chorizo chowder. There are a few slices of toasted focaccia on the side with gorgeous black grill lines.

Chorizo Meatball & Kale Chowder

February 7, 2022 by Elizabeth Atia

Oven-roasted chorizo meatballs, made with homemade chorizo sausage and leftover roast pork, combined with rich homemade slow-cooked chicken stock, dirty carrots, celery, local potatoes, Shetland kale and lashings of cream make for a perfect winter chowder. Best eaten outdoors. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Moderate Leftovers: another (wo)man’s treasure One of …

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Moroccan Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder

May 18, 2021 by Elizabeth Atia

In this recipe, local, organic Shetland lamb shoulder is rubbed in a blend of Moroccan spices before being seared and slow-cooked with tomatoes, chickpeas and apricots until the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender. Includes both oven and slow-cooker recipe instructions. This recipe was originally published in January 2012, and was republished with new photos and information …

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Sweet and Sour Pork Stir-Fry

May 1, 2021 by Elizabeth Atia

In this classic takeaway-style sweet n’ sour pork stir fry recipe, crispy twice-cooked pork shoulder strips are coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce with pineapple chunks, sweet bell peppers and onions.

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Crispy Lamb Salad with Coriander Vinaigrette

March 12, 2021 by Elizabeth Atia

  Transform leftover roast lamb into a crispy lamb salad with coriander vinaigrette with this super easy recipe perfect for Mother’s Day. This recipe, which is ready in under 15 minutes, has been created in collaboration with Try Lamb. 

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Easy Thai Green Curry Recipe

February 3, 2021 by Elizabeth Atia

  An effortless midweek meal (or fakeaway Friday treat), this Thai Green Curry with chicken whips up in no time. #ElevateYourPlate by serving Tilda coconut rice on the side! This post has been sponsored by Tilda. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Superbowl Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken

January 31, 2021 by Elizabeth Atia

  This super-easy Superbowl spicy honey glazed chicken recipe pairs perfectly with cheesy bacon wedges, blue cheese dip and coleslaw for a satisfying street food style halftime feast. This recipe has been made in collaboration with Hello Fresh.  

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Image of two traditional British pork pies one with a slice cut out of it to show the meaty insides.

Traditional British Hand-Raised Pork Pie Recipe

January 15, 2021 by Elizabeth Atia

This traditional British hand-raised pork pie recipe consists of a roughly chopped pork filling enveloped in hot water crust pastry. This River Cottage recipe, shared with permission, is from the River Cottage Cooking Diploma from Learning with Experts.  

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Griddled Lamb Rump Steaks with Red Wine Jus & Celeriac Puree

December 18, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  For a romantic meal in this New Year’s Eve, try serving lamb rump steaks with red wine jus and celeriac puree. Everything can be made in advance and reheated, meaning you only need to reheat and cook the lamb steaks on the night. Effortless! This seasonal winter dish has been made in collaboration with …

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photograph of bbq lamb shoulder and tzatziki pittas on an enamel tray on a rocky beach in Shetland

BBQ Scotch Lamb & Tzatziki Pitta

August 28, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  For this easy BBQ recipe, locally reared Scotch lamb shoulder is marinated in warming spices before being grilled on skewers on the BBQ. Serve with a cooling tzatziki, salad and pitta bread. A recipe in collaboration with Scotch Lamb PGI.

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BBQ Lamb Leg Steak Skewers

August 11, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  These BBQ lamb leg steak skewers are super easy to prep and cook on the beach. Share them with friends with a selection of quick and easy homemade dipping sauces! In collaboration with Try Lamb.

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BBQ Lamb Burgers with Fiery Chilli Halloumi

June 21, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  Super simple to make and transport to your venue, these BBQ lamb & chilli halloumi burgers are packed full of meaty flavour, fire and texture. In collaboration with Try Lamb.

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Easy Gluten-Free Lamb Curry

May 15, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  Missing takeaways? Fancy a curry night at home? Use lamb neck fillet or cubed lamb shoulder and store cupboard spices to make this super easy gluten-free lamb curry in under an hour. This recipe has been shared in collaboration with Try Lamb.

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Succulent slow-cooked lamb and onions in gravy sandwiched between two layers of thinly sliced potatoes.

Lancashire Hotpot

March 19, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  Lancashire hotpot is a delicious, slow-cooked lamb stew with layers of thinly sliced potatoes. This classic north-west England recipe is in collaboration with Albert Bartlett potatoes. What is Lancashire hotpot? Lancashire hotpot is a traditional, British slow-cooked mutton or lamb stew originating from Lancashire, in the north-west of England. The name is derived from …

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Roast Lamb & Rosemary Pie

March 13, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  A taste of home, this roast lamb and rosemary pie is made from leftover roast lamb and gravy encased in my grandmother’s crispy, flaky perfect pastry recipe. A little family history It’s 1942. The world is at war. A young handsome Canadian chap with sticky-out ears and a great big cheeky smile has been …

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Smokey SPAM Chilli

Smokey SPAM® Chilli

March 4, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

Your favourite camping chilli recipe has been given a camping makeover with the addition of sizzling SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham. This smokey SPAM® chilli recipe has been made in collaboration with SPAM® Chopped Pork and Ham. SPAM®Appreciation Week  Did you know that this week, from the 2-8 March 2020, is the official SPAM® Appreciation …

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Slow Cooked Lamb Bourguignon

February 13, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  This lamb bourguignon is a stove-top, slow-cooked lamb stew with tender pieces of succulent lamb braised in red wine and cognac. It is flavoured with carrots, onions, mushrooms, bacon and a Bouquet Garni; the perfect make-ahead Valentine’s Day recipe, in collaboration with Try Lamb. Lamb bourguignon for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal They say …

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Leftover Roast Chicken Noodle Soup

February 6, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

This easy, versatile chicken noodle soup recipe is made with leftovers from a Sunday roast chicken dinner, including leftover gravy. It’s easy to tailor the recipe too depending on what you have lurking in your fridge needing to be used up. This ‘Flung Together Food’ recipe post has been created in collaboration with Love Food …

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Lamb bolognese with linguine and Parmesan on top

Easy Scotch Lamb Bolognese – Perfect for Fussy Kids!

January 10, 2020 by Elizabeth Atia

  This easy Scotch Lamb bolognese recipe is super simple to make, but it’s incredibly tasty – perfect for fussy kids! It can be batch cooked and frozen for later too. This recipe has been made in collaboration with Scotch Lamb PGI. #Ad #ScotchLamb #Naturally #ScotchLambPGI #MeatWithIntegrity Scotch Lamb bolognese – my kids’ favourite midweek …

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Slow cooked bone in lamb cooked with spices, spinach, onions and peppers.

Lamb & Spinach Karahi Gosht (Indian Lamb Curry)

October 14, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia

Ever wonder what Indian takeaway chefs cook for themselves at home? In this lamb curry recipe post, Shirazul Islam from the Bengal Spice takeaway in Lerwick, Shetland shares his family recipe for a lamb and spinach karahi. In collaboration with Try Lamb. The Great (Lamb) Curry Revival In the 1970s the Indian takeaway soared in …

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This super easy Chilli con Carne recipe is made with lamb mince, which lends a delicious earthy flavour to the classic dish. Serve with rice, soured cream and slices of creamy avocado - perfect for a midweek meal. #chilli #chilliconcarne #trylamb #lamb

Lamb Chilli con Carne

September 26, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia

  This super easy Chilli con Carne recipe is made with lamb mince, which lends a delicious earthy flavour to the classic recipe. Serve with rice, soured cream and slices of creamy avocado – perfect for a midweek meal. In collaboration with Try Lamb, Love Lamb. Chilli con Carne with Lamb (and chocolate!) I am …

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