Author: Michele Lyons

Michele Lyons spent 25 years working in the corporate environment with 10 years as an Executive Assistant at a senior level. A couple of years ago Michele decided to forgo the long hours in the city to work closer to home and spend more time with her two teenage boys. Michele started working with us at the Farmers Markets and her excellent organisation skills meant she quickly moved into the office. Since Michele joined The Free Range Butcher her role has expanded to include all things administration, recipe testing, inspirational ideas, marketing, communications and all round keeping the team organised and on track. As long as Michele’s has had her morning coffee you can ask her anything!

Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs

Recipe courtesy of Josephine Rand @strength_dietetics Have you ever tried Vietnamese food?  If not, you’re in for a treat! Vietnamese cuisine is a delightful mix of fresh ingredients, bold flavours, and unique textures.  This meatball recipe is jam packed with flavours, combined with tangy pickled carrots, a crusty...

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Side of Mushrooms

A side of mushrooms is perfect next to a good quality, steak and can easily be cooked whilst your steak is grilling. This dish is super simple and is just a rough guide of ingredients.  Just cook with your heart ♥ If you want a runner sauce, then add some cream at step 8 and stir to warm through and thicken.  I prefer...

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Sweet Capsicums

Sweet Capsicum or sweet peppers are such a versatile vegetable.  Eat them raw in salads, add to a stir fry, roasted or stuffed and perfect in a casserole or rice dishes. This is a great side dish as its colourful, has a delicious flavour and is easily paired with your favourite protein. Ingredients: 1 large red capsicum,...

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Korean Beef

This Korean Beef is a great in the slow cooker.  Less than 10 mins of preparation time and dinner will be ready when you get home.  It’s not often you’ll see a Korean recipe in the slow cooker but this one was delicious.  Lots of delicious beef, shredded in its juices and ready to eat.  I served in a bowl...

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Honey Mustard Pulled Pork

This pulled pork dish is great all year round.  Using your slow cooker in Summer is a great way to have dinner ready when you get home without heating up the house.  You can cook your favourite protein eg pulled pork and serve it with a salad, rice or classic style on a burger with coleslaw. Ingredients: 1kg Pork Neck 1/4...

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