by Mark Francis | Jan 12, 2025 | Pasta and Rice, Soups and Stews
Servings 4-5 Ready In: 50-60mins Good For: Winter warmer, hike, camping, supper, lunch. Ingredients 500g chicken pieces- on the bone, cut into large chunks including thighs, wings, breast, and drumsticks. Marinade of your choosing 300g chicken & bacon tortellini 1...
by Mark Francis | Jan 5, 2025 | Done in Minutes, Meat
Portions 2 Ready In: 10-15 minutes Good For: Brunch, supper, dinner, BBQ Ingredients 240g Scotch fillet steak (otherwise known as ribeye steak). Remove from fridge one hour before cooking if possible. 3/4 baguette of good quality (why put a $25 steak into a...
by Mark Francis | Dec 5, 2024 | Breads and Sweet Doughs, Cakes and Mini Baked Delights, Desserts
Makes 2 of each flavour- the recipe makes two flavours Ready In: 1 hr (plus 1hr30mins proving time) Good For: Breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, high tea, and ANYTIME!! Ingredients 1.3kg strong white flour 600ml warm milk 240g mature sourdough starter...
by Mark Francis | Dec 4, 2024 | Breads and Sweet Doughs
Makes Two large loaves Ready In: 1 hour (plus 1hr45 for proofing) Good For: Classic sandwiches like Reuben, corned beef, Croque Monsieur, Philly steak etc Ingredients 1 kg white strong flour (plus some when shaping and finishing) 600ml...
by Mark Francis | Aug 27, 2024 | Cures, Marinades and Dressings, Meat
Serves 6-8 Ready In: (48 hrs cure then 2- 2.5 hours cooking) Good For: Lunch, supper, dinner. party, BBQ Ingredients 2 x (1.2 -1.5) kg pork spare ribs 3tsp curing salt (see my cured porchetta recipe) 3 carrots-peeled and cut into quarters 3 onions- peeled and cut...
