The Yarn by The Free Range Butcher

Chicken Curry Slow Cooker

Written by Michele Lyons on March 30, 2023. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

The basics of this recipe are my go-to when I need something quick and simple. I grab a can of coconut cream and my favourite spice mix or paste and mix them together in the bottom of my slow cooker. Then I add protein and vegies and cook. It takes about 5 minutes to throw this together before you leave for work or...

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Written by Michele Lyons on March 28, 2023. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Roast dinner is a classic, hearty meal that is popular all around the world. Not only is it delicious, but it is also surprisingly easy to prepare. There are so many options for using the oven to cook dinner. It’s minimal preparation, usually only one or two dishes, versatile (you can use any cut of meat you...

Beef Liver Pate

Written by Michele Lyons on March 8, 2023. Posted in Cooking Tips, Grass Fed Beef, Recipes. Leave a Comment

You can’t beat beef liver for the powerhouse of nutrients it provides. If you’re struggling to get the family to eat liver, then this pate recipe is very simple to make. Another way to get your family eating liver is to add some to your next batch of bolognaise. They won’t even notice. Ingredients: 800g...

Pork Sausage Tray Bake

Written by Michele Lyons on March 6, 2023. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Pork Chipolatas are a classic mini sausage that are so versatile. We love them at Christmas as Pigs in Blankets, they are great as a breakfast sausage and little kids love them in their lunchbox. The best bit is how delicious they are in this one tray bake. Ingredients: 600g Pork Chipolatas or Preservative Free Beef...

Ranch Dressing Homemade

Written by Michele Lyons on December 6, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous, Recipes. Leave a Comment

This homemade ranch dressing will go perfectly as a dipping sauce for your chicken wingettes. It’s a two-step process so very easy to bring together whilst your chicken wingettes cook. If you are having friends over for a BBQ, you can make the dressing in advance and store in the fridge. Serve with carrots, cucumbers...

Tzatziki Sauce

Written by Michele Lyons on November 30, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Recipes. Leave a Comment

A Tzatziki Sauce can go with so many options but is obviously a favourite with Lamb Souvlaki. This recipe will take you no more than five minutes to make. We are keeping it simple and using Greek yoghurt as it is readily available and is nice and thick and creamy which is what you want for Tzatziki sauce. Ingredients: 1...

One Pan Tandoori Bake

Written by Michele Lyons on November 15, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

This recipe is inspired by our good friend Stacey @staceyclare_healthcoach Stacey runs a slow cooker course and a one pan cooking course. Both are really worthwhile. Ingredients: Homemade Tandoori Spice Mix 400ml tin coconut cream 1/2 cup broth 1kg Chicken Thighs 1 zucchini 1 carrot 1/2 cauliflower 1 red capsicum 1...

Tandoori Spice Mix

Written by Michele Lyons on November 15, 2022. Posted in Cooking Tips, Recipes. Leave a Comment

I usually use a Tandoori paste but had forgotten to buy one so came up with this spice mix recipe. I have lots of spices in the cupboard which allows me to make up my own mixes when I need it. Bonus is no fillers or preservatives. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Ground Ginger 1 tablespoon Cumin 3 tablespoons Coriander 1...

Bolognaise Gnocchi Bake

Written by Michele Lyons on October 26, 2022. Posted in Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

This gnocchi bake will be the quickest dinner you do this month. Just make sure you have a batch of bolognaise already made and in the freezer. It’s such a timer save to have a cooked frozen meal, rather than just some frozen packets of beef mince. Ingredients: A batch of spaghetti bolognaise (mince was 1kg) 1...

Slow Roasted Pork Neck with Sticky Glaze

Written by Michele Lyons on October 16, 2022. Posted in Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Pork neck is a great cut of meat for slow cooking or slow roasting. This recipe is from my Mum and one of her Women’s Weekly cookbooks. Who doesn’t love sticky, glazed pork. Ingredients: Pasture Fed Pork Neck 125ml Chinese cooking wine, medium dry sherry or Mirin 80ml soy sauce 1/3 cup firmly packed brown...