Why it’s time to try venison

Patrick Galbraith calls for a bit less tinkering around the hedges

HOW ELK MEAT BECAME THE LATEST HOLLYWOOD HACK

Ingredients (Serves 2) 60 g self-raising flour30 g cornflourSalt and freshly-ground black pepper1 medium onion3 tbs lager3 tbs soda waterVegetable oil for deep frying4 x 50 g thinly sliced “minute” st

Food writer Gurdeep Loyal says upping the flavour factor in recipes is as simple as rethinking how you use common ingredients and blending recipes from various traditions

Serves 2Prep time 20 min, plus at least30 min marinatingCook time 15 min, plus5 min resting • 1 tbsp chipotle paste 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • Juice 1 lime • 350-400g sirloin

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