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Slow-cooked beef with vegetables in a rich ale gravy. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) For the Stew: 600 g stewing beef, cut into cubes 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 300 ml dark ale (such as bitter or stout) 400 ml beef stock 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried) 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Brown t

Grilled lamb chops served with traditional mint sauce. Ingredients (Serves 2–4) For the Lamb Chops: 8 lamb chops (rib or loin) 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional) For the Mint Sauce: 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 1–2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp sugar Pinch of salt 1–2 tbsp boiling water Preparation Prepare the mint sauce: Place chopped mint in a small bowl. Add sugar, salt, and vinegar. Stir in boiling water

Sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes, often with onion gravy. Ingredients (Serves 2–4) For the Sausages: 6–8 pork sausages (Cumberland or other preferred type) 1 tbsp vegetable oil For the Mash: 800 g potatoes, peeled and chopped 50 g butter 100 ml milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the Onion Gravy: 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp butter or oil 1 tbsp plain flour 300 ml beef stock 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper, to taste Preparation

Warm sponge cake with dates, covered in rich toffee sauce. Ingredients (Serves 6–8) For the Sponge: 200 g pitted dates, finely chopped 250 ml boiling water 1 tsp baking soda 75 g unsalted butter, softened 150 g brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 200 g all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder For the Toffee Sauce: 150 g brown sugar 100 g unsalted butter 200 ml heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Preparation Prepare the dates: Place chopped dates in a bowl and pour over