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  • Slow-cooked Lamb Shank Kleftiko by Matt Burgess

    Slow-cooked Lamb Shank Kleftiko by Matt Burgess

    Feeds 4

    Ingredients:

    4 x lamb shanks

    3 sliced garlic

    1 onion diced

    2 sprigs rosemary

    4 sprigs thyme

    2 tbsn oregano

    1 tsp cinnamon

    2 cups cherry toms

    4 bay leaf

    2 lemons juiced

    2 tbsn olive oil

    300g waxy potatoes halved

    1 red pepper diced

    1 cup white wine

    2 tbsn salt

    Few sprinkles of crumbled feta

    Few leaves of fresh oregano

     

    Method:

    • Preheat the oven to 180deg C.
    • Put the lamb shanks in a oven proof casserole dish with the potatoes slotted in throughout and spread the garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, cinnamon, bay leaves all over the shanks. Add the lemon juice, white wine, cherry tomatoes, salt and olive oil.
    • Place a lid on and bake for 2 hours and 30 mins or until lamb is falling off the bone
    • Serve into a bowl and finish by scattering over the feta and fresh oregano
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  • Slow-cooked Braised Ox Cheeks by Yalda Alaoui

    Slow-cooked Braised Ox Cheeks by Yalda Alaoui

    A beautiful festive, nutrient-rich dish that will make your gut happy and healthy.

    Inflammation-lowering, gut-healthy, and divine to taste! It’s the ultimate comfort food that is packed with collagen and gelatin.

    Looking after your skin, hair, and nails, supporting joints, and relieving pain. It supports the gut lining and maintains its integrity, and it may boost muscle mass.

    Plus, did you know that star anise protects against colds and flu? It has potent antiviral properties.

    You deserve good food that keeps you well. Enjoy!

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