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Pan-fried steak with creamy mushroom & green peppercorn sauce
JUNE 11, 2018 | When you’re going to serve steak for a special occasion, buy the best you can afford. A properly aged steak just tastes ten times better and you can be sure to get raving reviews without having to know too many tricks. With this mushroom & green peppercorn sauce, the steak becomes a dish fit for royalty. You’ll be licking the saucepan, so rather make more than you think you might eat! Note: Find a jar of green peppercorns in the pickled section of your supermarket.
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Braised beef short rib with buttery mash
MAY 16, 2018 | There are few dishes as comforting as a slow braised pot of beef short rib, cooked in red wine. Smoked paprika adds a delightful depth of flavour, and creates a deep colour that almost looks like dark chocolate. Buttery mashed potato makes the perfect companion. Comfort food galore!
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Smoked ham & cranberry pot pies
APRIL 16, 2018 | These little pot pies take very little time to whip up. Perfect for a comforting mid-week dinner while it’s stormy outside. The filling will keep well for a few days in the fridge. Just top with a fresh circle of puff pastry and bake until golden. The filling is quite saucy, so feel free to serve it on fluffy mashed potato if you prefer!
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Signature Chenin Blanc Spritzer
APRIL 11, 2018 | Try our refreshing Signature Chenin Blanc Spritzer — the perfect partner for soaking up the last of the summer sunshine.
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Creamy coconut lentil curry
MARCH 23, 2018 | As the mercury starts to drop, warm up with this deliciously creamy vegetarian curry. Pair with a rich and ripe award-winner, the 21 Gables Chenin Blanc – a perfect match for crisp and cloudy autumn days.
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Smoked salmon salad with fennel, ricotta, capers and cucumber
MARCH 08, 2018 | When it’s really hot outside, no-one wants piping hot food for lunch! This simple, classy, cold salmon/trout salad is the perfect way to enjoy the summer heat while sipping on a fabulous glass of chilled sauvignon blanc. You can also use hot smoked trout (cooled, flaked) for this salad - find it in the fish deli section of most good supermarkets.
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