cavolo nero polenta with beef cheek ragu

A great way to eat greens, this polenta recipe appears in River Cafe Cook Book Two by Rose Grey and Ruth Rogers. Beef cheeks: In some olive oil over high heat sear the beef cheeks briefly and remove them to a plate. Lower the heat and add a little more olive oil, some diced onion, garlic, carrots and celery…… Continue reading cavolo nero polenta with beef cheek ragu

tagliatelle with beef cheek and mushroom ragout

Wonderfully rich and gamey, this ragout would work equally well with polenta. In a pressure cooker or heavy pot heat a little olive oil and sear the ox cheeks briefly before setting them aside. Add a little more olive oil to the pot and gently fry 1 diced onion and 2 finely diced cloves of garlic until the onions are…… Continue reading tagliatelle with beef cheek and mushroom ragout