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!

Recipe: Cauliflower Mash

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Cauliflower mash is the perfect low carb accompaniment to serve alongside slow cooked foods instead of mashed potato.  You don’t want to overcook the cauliflower so make sure you chop it fine before you start and don’t use too much liquid.  It just needs to steam until tender with most of the liquid evaporating. Ingredients: 1...

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Marinated Skirt Steak

Skirt Steak Marinated in Citrus

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Marinating meat in liquids that contain enzymes or acids help break down the lean muscle fibres and give more flavour.  We are using citrus fruits in this recipe to marinate our skirt steak but you can also try vinegar, tomato, kiwi fruit or pineapple juices. Ingredients:  1kg grass fed skirt steak 1/2 cup fresh orange...

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Beef Noodle Stir Fry

Beef, Mushroom and Noodle Stir Fry

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A stir fry is a great way to use up lots of vegies hanging around your fridge.  Remember the trick to cooking a stir fry is to make sure all your ingredients are prepped and ready to go before you start. Ingredients: 500g grass fed rump steak or 500g grass fed skirt steak 350g packet fresh Singapore noodles 2 tbsp peanut...

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Recipe: Duck Breast Salad with Apple and Bacon

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You can multi-task all the elements of this dish at same time to get it on the table in under 20 minutes. Ingredients: 2 Duck Breast fresh or smoked  4 rashes Free Range Bacon Mixed lettuce leaves 2 red apples, thinly sliced Vinaigrette 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar grind of black pepper and grind of...

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Recipe: Turkey & Spinach Mini Meatloaves

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Ingredients: 300g organic free range turkey mince 1 small onion, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 140g fresh spinach, roughly chopped 5 eggs, whisked 2 tbsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tbsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup coconut milk Method: Saute mince, onion and garlic in a little coconut oil.  When meat is browned...

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Recipe: Apple Glazed Turkey Meatballs

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Ingredients: 450g organic free range turkey mince 3 cloves garlic, crushed 30g apple sauce 4 shallots, sliced 1/3 cup almond flour 1/3 cup grated apple 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp salt 2 tsps Cinnamon For the sauce: 1 cup apple juice 1/2 cup Coconut Aminos (or you could try Tamari or Soy Sauce) 1 tsp ginger, freshly...

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