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EBLEX's master butcher and two top chefs have pooled their knowledge together to create a selection of delicious recipes featuring Quality Standard lamb breast which has been sous vide cooked.

The three recipes, which have been created by chefs Anthony Demetre and Jenny Jones working with master butcher Dick van Leeuwen, are economical to produce and show the versatility of the lamb breast, which delivers consistently flavoursome dishes.

"Sous vide cooking is becoming increasingly popular amongst chefs and lamb breast is a fantastic cut that cooks superbly well using this method. Try our recipes to see the results for yourself." Said van Leeuwen.

The recipes include Slow Cooked Breast of Lamb with Carrot and Cumin Purée and Roasted Beetroot (pictured); Ravioli of Lamb Breast with Sheep's Ricotta and Herb Vinaigrette and Confit Rosemary Breast of Lamb with Pearl Barley, Shallot and Caper Stuffing.

For further information and full recipe details visit www.eblextrade.co.uk

EBLEX is the organisation for beef and lamb levy payers in England and is a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

The new Roast Jacket, exclusively supplied and distributed by Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment is the brainchild of Surveyor and Inventor Helen Waterston.  Waterston recently secured £70k investment for 48% of her business from Dragon's Den Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden for her 'Roast Cosy' aimed at a consumer audience. The commercial name is the Roast Blanket.

"I think you have a great product, I really, really do! It's not often that people bring out products that are totally innovative and I think you've got that!" said Peter Jones of Dragon's fame.

Driven by a desire to obtain a 'reusable tinfoil' a product Waterston had searched in vain for.  This extraordinary new product aims to provide the solution. 

It is made of high quality stainless steel and flexible chainmail and can be applied before or after cooking.  It holds heat and retains natural juices and flavour.  It rests roasts without losing heat and drying out and is perfect for use in convection ovens and holding cupboards.  You can baste the meat through the covering and it protects oven interiors from fat spit and spray. 

It's certainly a conversation starter and brandable too. 

My prediction - look out for these at the carvery.