Simply Delicious Recipes.
Perfect Steak Pie.
Steak pie is a firm family favourite and a great alternative to a Sunday roast.
INGREDIENTS
2lb (1KG) Stewing Steak
3 Large Carrots
1 Tablespoon Seasoned Plain Flour
1 pint Beef Stock
2oz (50g) Beef Dripping
Worcestershire Sauce
1 Large Onion, Chopped
9oz (270g) Puff Pastry
TO MAKE
Toss the steak in the seasoned flour. Melt the dripping in a large saucepan and brown the meat, then remove the meat and put aside. Fry the onions and the carrots until softened slightly and then return the meat to the pan. Add a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and salt to the beef stock and pour into the pan. Cover and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, still covered, for 2 hours, checking now and again.
Pour the stew into a 3lb ashet. Roll out the pastry and press down firmly around the sides of the ashet and on top of the stew. Brush the top with beaten egg or some milk and score with criss-crosses. Make a whole in the centre to let the steam out. Cook for 30 minutes in the centre of a hot oven. Serve with your mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, peas, carrots – whatever your preferences are.
Fried Herring in Oatmeal.
For those who love fish, herring is a great alternative to haddock. Fish is good for the brain too.
INGREDIENTS
Herring
Enough Coarse Oatmeal to cover the Fish
Salt & Pepper
Dripping, for frying
TO MAKE
Get the fishmonger to gut the fish, remove the heads, fins and tails. Remove the scales and wash. Dry thoroughly and score across on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dip in coarse oatmeal.
Melt the dripping in a frying pan and when it is hot, fry the fish on both sides, skin side first, until brown. Serve hot with potatoes and butter.