If you’ve ever wanted to cook a whole chicken evenly and quickly, spatchcocking is the way to go. This simple but effective method involves removing the backbone so the bird can lie flat, perfect for roasting or barbecuing. Here’s a step-by-step guide from our family farm kitchen to yours. What is Spatchcocking? Spatchcocking (also known […]
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10–12 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes (recommended for shaping) Ingredients: For the eggs: 4 medium eggs Salt and vinegar (for boiling water) For the chicken meat coating: 400g ground chicken (thigh meat preferred for moisture). Our chicken thighs are great for this, you’ll just need to chop […]
This recipe highlights the elegance of the ingredients and is perfect for a warm day: Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: For the duck: 2 Free Range Beach Ridge duck breasts, skin on Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp olive oil For the salad: […]
We’ve come across this amazing spatchcocked chicken dish, perfect for the barbecue. Ingredients 1 Medium Free Range Beech Ridge Whole Chicken (about 1.5kg), spatchcocked 2 stalks of lemongrass (kept whole) For the marinade 1 tsp black peppercorns 8 garlic cloves A large handful of coriander stalks 1 stalk of lemongrass chopped 1 lime – juiced 3 tbsp Thai fish […]
We’ve come across this amazing Summer Chicken Vegetable Soup recipe from JoCooks.com. It is perfect for using leftover chicken with lots of fresh (or tinned) veggies thrown in too! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red bell pepper (chopped) 6 spring onions (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (chopped or grated) 2 teaspoons smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon salt (or to […]
Buying a whole chicken, especially a larger one around 3 to 4 pounds, is a great, budget-friendly way to create multiple meals for your family. With a little planning, a single bird can provide 4 to 6 meals, or even more, depending on portion sizes and appetites! Here’s how to make the most out of […]
This is a great, quick BBQ chicken recipe for the whole family. Ingredients 4 Beech Ridge Farm Free Range chicken thighs, skin on 4 Beech Ridge Farm Free Range chicken drumsticks, skin on 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cider vinegar 4 tbsp light brown soft sugar 4 tbsp tomato ketchup 75ml apple juice 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Method Fire up […]
Serves: 8 (with leftovers) Ingredients For the Turkey: 1 Free Range Whole Beech Ridge Turkey (approx. 5 kg) Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 small onion, quartered ½ lemon, quartered ½ orange, quartered ½ head of garlic, halved 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3 sprigs fresh sage 90 ml olive […]
A refreshing chicken salad with sweet peas, fresh mint, and a light dressing. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shredded chicken 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/3 cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Instructions: In […]
A light and zesty grilled chicken dish featuring fresh herbs and spring asparagus. Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 boneless, Beech Ridge Chicken Breasts (peel off the skin if you prefer) 2 tbsp olive oil Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 […]
