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Demi Glace Veal Stock and Jus

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Demi glace is a concentrated meat stock that is used to add a bit of oomph to sauces. Its tasty progeny, jus, is a rich and luscious meat gravy. Yes, this recipe requires a bit more time, but it’s very much worth the effort.

Asian Steak Marinade

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Marinades are great not only for flavouring meats, but also to help tenderize them. The ginger and salt (in the soy) in this recipe season and flavour the meat, and also help break down the tougher muscles. This recipe works well with tougher steaks likes flank or hanger.

Fresh Herb Compound Butter

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Compound butters are great additions to steaks and can be flavoured in all sorts of manner. Although this version uses parsley, tarragon and thyme, you can substitute any herbs you like, or even add cheeses. The varieties are endless and it freezes well for later usage.

Summer Peach and Raspberry Scone Cake with Sugar Glaze

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Mike says this “retro style” cake is made not only with simple techniques but the best elements of summer, including fresh berries and peaches, all sweetened with lemonade. Pair this dessert with iced coffee for a refreshing twist. Serves 8.

Style and savour

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Looking for creative ways to entertain at home this summer? Try these four place setting/meal combos, tailored to please any guest

Summer Fruit Soup

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This elegant and delicate spicy soup with yogurt is a more formal way to enjoy summer’s bounty of fruits and serves 8.

Shaped by an island

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Linda Wright’s pottery work continues to evolve and be shaped by the sea, sand and rocks that surround her every day.