My Beef Bollito recipe is a delightfully simple dish based on the original meal from Northern Italy. It is a dining experience, most definitely for winter and for carnivores. Traditionally, Bollito is quite an elaborate affair. A dish of up to seven cuts of meat, which a whole array of sauces can accompany. They include... The post Beef Bollito appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

Beetroot Pulao with Fresh Turmeric, more fondly known as Pink Rice or Pink Pulao Rice, is a lesser-known Indian pulao-style dish. Beetroot, onions and rice are spiced to create the most delicious, simple nutritious meal. The spice list is a little long, but you can throw them in all together, so it’s super easy. Mustard... The post Beetroot Pulao with Fresh Turmeric appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

The overwhelming evidence is that a plant-based diet is much better for us and vital for the planet. So, with this comes a fabulous opportunity to keep relooking at traditional meat recipes and give them a vegetarian makeover. Sweet potato chilli (chili com batata doce) is a great makeover candidate. Of course, it is not... The post Sweet Potato Chilli appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

Creamy broccoli pasta is simple and tasty. Comfort food at its best. An easy mid-week meal that you can pull together in 30 minutes. The sauce The sauce is onions, green peppercorns, gorgonzola, cream, garlic, a dash of masala or wine (optional) and broccoli. Roughly crush the green peppercorns (pickled or dried). Trim away the... The post Creamy Broccoli Pasta appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

Parsnip and apple soup with a creamy hint of almonds. It’s super easy to prepare, particularly delicious as a lunch. Not too heavy but still comforting. Braise all the parsnip soup ingredients in butter and olive oil Give the onion mixture time to saute in butter and oil; when the onion turns golden, add the... The post Parsnip and Apple Soup appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

Well, of course – it won’t cure you, but they swear by it in Connemara. Carrageen moss remedy is reputed to ward off cold and flu symptoms. It’s an excellent tonic to soothe a sore throat or chesty feeling and is completely natural! Harvested in the spring, Carrageen or sea/ Irish moss is dried and... The post Carrageen Moss Remedy appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

Swirly veg is my new craze, an ideal method of preparing winter root vegetable crops that are readily available and inexpensive. Celeriac and garlicky carrot swirl tick all the boxes; it is nutritious and easy to prepare. The celeriac is pureed with a potato, onion and yoghurt with a hint of fenugreek. The carrot is... The post Celeriac & Garlicky Carrot Swirl appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

A simple broccoli soup recipe to whizz together on a cold winter day without too much fuss. I probably don’t need to tell you of the vast health benefits of broccoli – it is safe to say it is a vegetable that should earn a place in all our diets. You could also interchange purple sprouting for... The post Broccoli Soup appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

Boeuf Bourguignon is a fantastic meal for large family gatherings and undoubtedly one of the most popular ‘stews’ or casseroles of all time. At the height of its fashion in the 1960s/70s, boeuf bourguignon was the go-to supper party dish and star of the 70’s ‘Fork Supper’. Boeuf Bourguignon or Bœuf à la Bourguignonne Elizabeth... The post Boeuf Bourguignon appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more

Pastry for mince pies can be a little heavy and sweet, overpowering the flavour of the mincemeat. Over the years, our foolproof shortbread recipe has tempted the most ardent of mince pie critics. The recipe makes twelve mince pies, a small batch, so use the tool on the recipe card to double or triple the... The post Mince Pies ? appeared first on The Wild Epicurean ..read more