Each is meant for specific recipes and cannot be used interchangeably. At home, it’s always an exciting evening when red meat is on the menu as a special treat my family doesn’t enjoy too often.

This hearty, comforting stew comes together in just one pot and in a fraction of the time as most traditional beef and barley soup recipes. Chill out with this spicy beef noodle soup recipe that ...

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Place the sliced shallots and vegetable oil in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until the oil begins to bubble.

As it’s a part of the animal that has worked the hardest during its life, this is one of the tougher cuts, so it’s less expensive and has lots of flavour but needs long, gentle cooking.