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Veggies for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Written by Sally Hansen on August 22, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

To quickly recap from my last article on this topic, I recommend aiming for 8 – 10 servings of veggies a day. Veggies are an important source of essential nutrients, antioxidants and fibre. Regular consumption of veggies helps to prevent development of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. BREAKFAST Eggs. Add...

Recipe: Turmeric Chicken Cutlets

Written by Michele Lyons on August 16, 2017. Posted in Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Turmeric is one of my most favourite spices and I consume it every day. Be careful when marinating these as turmeric will stain your hands and possibly your kitchen bench. Its worth it though as these are delicious. Ingredients: 1kg free range chicken cutlets 3 tbsp ground turmeric 2 tbsp ground coriander 2 tbsp ground cumin 1...

Chicken Stock Paste

Written by Michele Lyons on August 16, 2017. Posted in Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

I’ve had a Thermomix for about 7 years now and it was the best investment I ever made. This chicken stock paste recipe can also been adapted to make in a Kitchen Aid. Ingredients: 300g free range chicken thighs, diced 100g celery, roughly chopped 100g zucchini, roughly chopped 100g leek, roughly chopped 1 large...

Fettucini Carbonara

Written by Alison Clinch on August 16, 2017. Posted in Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Recipes. Leave a Comment

I’d say Fettucini Carbonara is one of those classic flavours but I love it as its so quick to make and a nice and cheap weekday family meal. Ingredients: 500g fettuccini pasta 250g pasture fed bacon, thinly sliced 300g mushrooms, sliced 120g spring onions (save a couple of sprigs for serving) 4 cloves garlic,...

Beef Ragu with Pappardelle

Written by Alison Clinch on August 16, 2017. Posted in Grass Fed Beef, Grass Fed Meat, Recipes. 1 Comment

The cooler weather has started which means its time to bring out the slow cooker and get some beautiful nourishing meals underway. The slow cooker is such an easy way to get dinner on the table and this Beef Ragu is my kids favourite. If you don’t have a slow cooker you can always use a large pot that has a lid...

Sneaky Vegie Bolognese

Written by Michele Lyons on August 16, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Grass Fed Beef, Grass Fed Meat, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Spaghetti Bolognese must surely be a staple in any household. It certainly is in mine with two teenage boys! Plus its a great way to hide lots of nutrients. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated 100g pumpkin, grated 2...

Cooking Tip: Duck Fat Potatoes

Written by Alison Clinch on August 14, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips. Leave a Comment

A number of friends, who shall remain nameless, are fiercely competitive when it comes to cooking the perfect roast potato. I understand why… there’s few things better than a potato that is crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Most people use olive oil for roasting potatoes, but when you’re...

Plastic Free July – Keep on Keeping On!

Written by Michele Lyons on August 14, 2017. Posted in Farmers Markets, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve all been inundated with Instagram photos, Facebook posts and Blog articles on Plastic Free July. Rightly so we say, as it’s a subject close to our hearts here at The Free Range Butcher. Our mission has always been to produce meat products that are ethical and sustainable. That’s not just a business...

At a Glance: Nutritional Values of Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken

Written by Alison Clinch on August 6, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

The following table offers an At A Glance view of the nutrient make up of Beef, Lamb, Pork and Chicken. When looking at the nutrient value that various meat types contain per 100gms, keep in mind that you need to be consuming a variety of food sources in order to have a balanced diet. So while the percentage values for...

Vitamin and Mineral Benefits of Grass Fed Meat

Written by Sally Hansen on August 6, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Adding to the information from last week about the protein benefits available to us via meat and how that assists our bodies, this week we’re looking at the other vitamins and minerals delivered to us when we consume quality, grass fed meat. When looking at the nutrient value that various meat types contain per 100gms,...

Veggies for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Recipe: Turmeric Chicken Cutlets

Chicken Stock Paste

Fettucini Carbonara

Beef Ragu with Pappardelle

Sneaky Vegie Bolognese

Cooking Tip: Duck Fat Potatoes

Plastic Free July – Keep on Keeping On!

At a Glance: Nutritional Values of Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken

Vitamin and Mineral Benefits of Grass Fed Meat

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