麻豆社

1kg trimmed brisket of beef

8 rashers smoked streaky bacon

2 onions, peeled and quartered

1 beef stock cube, dissolved in 250ml boiling water

2 tablespoons horseradish sauce

Bacon roasted brisket听

Wrap the bacon round the beef and wrap in lightly oiled tin foil.

Place in a casserole and add the onions and stock.

Put a lid on and cook for 3 hours at 140oc or until meat is fork tender.

Blend the juices with the horseradish.

Rest the meat and slice.

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Rosemary roast carrots

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6 carrots, peeled and cut in half lenghtwise

1 tablespoon rosemary leaves

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon seasalt

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Toss the carrots, rosemary, oil and salt together.

Place in a baking tray and cover with foil.

Roast at 180oc for half an hour. Remove foil and cook until slightly caramelized.

Serve.

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Creamed Cabbage

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1 spring cabbage

2 onions, peeled and sliced finely

50g butter

100ml double cream

good pinch fresh nutmeg

few grinds fresh black pepper

salt to taste

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Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and remove the tough rib in the middle.

Shred finely and wash.

Cook the onions in the butter in a large saucepan until golden and soft.

Add the cabbage, nutmeg, pepper and salt and cook for about 3 minutes or until wilted.

Add the cream and cook for 2 minutes on high heat.

Serve.