All set for a sizzling summer? Let’s hope so, and to get you in the mood here’s an innovative burger recipe ideal for the barbecue – or indoors in the oven if the above optimism does not materialise! It comes ...

Here’s another recipe from George Payne Butchers in Brunton Park, Gosforth. This 40 minute supper or light lunch with beef mince, sweet potato and peppers cooked in a pan with beaten eggs will feed up to six with a fresh ...

Easter falls early this year, so with this in mind Newcastle butcher George Payne is serving up a twist on the traditional Sunday roast lamb leg or shoulder joint with a zesty glaze and a classic mint sauce. His recipe is ...

Gammon is becoming increasingly popular as a refreshing alternative for festive tables. Here’s a great celebratory roast dish from Newcastle butcher George Payne, courtesy of the national Butchers Q Guild, of which George is a founder member. www.georgepaynebutchers.co.uk Roast gammon ...

Spring Lamb Stew   Print Author: George Payne Serves: 6 Ingredients 1kg lean boneless lamb shoulder, cubed 2 bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1 leek, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed salt ...

Classic beef burgers with cheese   Print Author: Butchers Q Guild Ingredients 450g beef mince salt and fresh ground black pepper 4 slices cheddar cheese burger rolls onion rings salad leaves and tomatoes relishes Method Place the mince in a ...

Honey-glazed rack of lamb   Print Author: George Payne (Recipe courtesy of Butchers Q Guild www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk) Serves: 2 Ingredients 1 x 6-boned lean rack of lamb, French trimmed and chined 3 tbsp clear honey 4 tsp light soy sauce 1 ...

  Roast beef with all the trimmings   Print Author: George Payne Serves: 6 Ingredients 1.3kg lean rump roast, topside joint or silverside 1tbsp English mustard powder salt and freshly milled black pepper For the Yorkshire puddings: 175g strong plain ...

Spring lamb stew   Print Author: George Payne Serves: 6 Ingredients 1kg lean boneless lamb shoulder, cut into cubes 2 bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters 1 leek, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, ...

Pork and leek sausage Bourguignon   Print Serves: 4 Ingredients 500ml strong red wine 1 spring thyme 1 bay leaf 2 tsp sugar 2 tbsp butter 12 button onions, peeled 1 tbsp plain flour 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500ml beef stock ...