Beef stew & Crispy Dumplings

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  • Опубліковано 30 січ 2018
  • How to make a delicious beef stew with beer and crispy dumplings.
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    Beef Stew
    2lb / 1kg Beef
    ½ltr / 1 pint Beef Stock / beef stock cubes can be used
    ½ltr / 1 pint Strong Brown Ale or Stout
    2 Large Carrots
    1 small turnip or swede
    1 Large Leek
    1 Large Onion
    4 Cloves of Garlic
    ½ tsp Dried Thyme
    ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
    ½ tsp Salt
    100g / 3½oz Plain Flour / All Purpose Flour
    2 heaped tsp of Corn flour or corn starch mixed with 150g of cold water
    Dumplings
    300g / 10½oz Self- Raising Flour
    2tsp Baking Powder (if you are using Plain or All Purpose Flour use 4 tsp of Baking Powder)
    175g / 6oz of full cream or semi skimmed Milk
    60g / 2oz of butter
    100g / 3½oz Beef or vegetable suet
    1 Large Egg
    100g / 3½oz Finely Chopped Leek
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  • @allielucas2029
    @allielucas2029 4 роки тому +955

    You sound like Winnie the Pooh, and I absolutely love it 😍

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому +57

      😂🤣👍Thanks for watching Allie, much appreciated. Very kind, thank you 😃😉👍.
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    • @suzannemathison9900
      @suzannemathison9900 4 роки тому +50

      Omg! He totally does. THAT'S why he's so soothing...mmmmm 😊❤

    • @dbz1071
      @dbz1071 3 роки тому +21

      That’s amazing 😂😂. I can’t watch the video now though.

    • @laurenrosa6132
      @laurenrosa6132 3 роки тому +7

      😂😂😂😂

    • @riannable
      @riannable 3 роки тому +13

      Hahahahhahahaha. Oh brother!

  • @donnaregan9189
    @donnaregan9189 4 роки тому +3

    Hello John I just wanted to say how much I love your videos,I have terminal cancer and I find your voice so soothing.After I put my baby in his cot I binge watch your videos.Although I can not eat solid food anymore I watch your recipes with a drooling mouth.Sending you love and thanks and wishing you the happiest Christmas possible.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you watching Donna, I'm really sorry to hear of your illness, and I'm so pleased my videos give you a little bit of comfort, god bless my friend.
      John x

  • @thevalleygate625
    @thevalleygate625 Рік тому +8

    I made this last night for tea and it was delicious. To make it even better I had the carrots, turnips, thyme and onions growing in my garden. And my neighbour down the road had given me a topside roast a few weeks ago for giving him a crate of tomatoes that I had left over from the summer harvest. All up this was a delicious meal that I was able to make for very little $$$, and most of the ingredients came from the farm.

  • @jeanettecook1088
    @jeanettecook1088 2 роки тому +5

    I made this recipe for supper tonight. I'm recovering from a weeks-long illness in which I could not eat much. Today was the first day I could take normal amounts of solid foods. I can't tell you how good this was for me, how great it was to taste comfort food again! --the combination of ingredients blends superbly during oven baking. This was my first time making crispy dumplings... and they came out well...so I want to thank you very much for this stew-pendous dish! 👏👏👏🏞💥💥💥

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому +1

      Fantastic! Pleased you enjoyed it. hanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Steak pasties profoodhomemade.com/steak-pasties/

  • @ronrolfe5904
    @ronrolfe5904 2 роки тому +5

    Food from my childhood, my mum used to make a beautiful dumpling stew, thanks John for bringing it all back to me.

  • @anthonydixon4470
    @anthonydixon4470 4 роки тому +55

    Just had dumplings in a stew following your dumpling recipe, just had to comment to say how fantastic they were. Easy to follow instructions and the recipe was perfect. My better half's first comment on tasting one of the dumplings was "Oh my God!!!". Yes they were that good. Thank you and please keep posting.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому +4

      That's what I like to hear Anthony, good job mate, . Please like share and subscribe for more great video recipes.

    • @catherinearnott4903
      @catherinearnott4903 2 роки тому

      Thank you so very much. Much appreciated love your videos.

  • @shanedrotzursplace
    @shanedrotzursplace 2 роки тому +2

    I think I'm in love with this man. This is my style. Cozy food is the best food in cold climate.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Shane my friend. My latest video pie recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Individual Steak Pie profoodhomemade.com/individual-steak-pies/

  • @Chris-lz1fs
    @Chris-lz1fs Рік тому +4

    Looks lovely! There's nothing like good old fashioned, down to earth, traditional meals.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Yes absolutely. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest Cheese video recipe. Cottage cheese ua-cam.com/video/Fu6fxs6GLH4/v-deo.html&lc=UgxiAYOw0q95Dv5ruMV4AaABAg

  • @DelindaHenderson
    @DelindaHenderson 2 роки тому +3

    Yummy. I think the best beef dishes come from the UK. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @miskyloo887
    @miskyloo887 2 роки тому +3

    Hallo from Sri Lanka, Just made this and had it for dinner! .. The best dumpling recipe ever, melt in your mouth texture.. We re in lockdown and I didnt have leeks or turnips so substituted potato .. Thank you so much..

  • @johnboytd
    @johnboytd 2 роки тому +2

    This looks absolutely gorgeous! I must have been a kid when I last had dumplings! I'm 58 now!! Keep up your tasty recipes!!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Hope you try it Johnboy. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Steak pasties profoodhomemade.com/steak-pasties/

  • @stevelee2787
    @stevelee2787 10 місяців тому +4

    The last time I saw something as yummy was my mums 45 year ago bless her well done

  • @ARIZJOE
    @ARIZJOE 2 роки тому +4

    Your vegetables are beautiful, the leeks add good aromatic flavor. Swedish turnip underutilized in America. " Crispy" dumpling with texture so much better. Might go with a Guinness, in homage to Honourable Desmond. This is a superior beef stew recipe.

  • @annearmstrong7355
    @annearmstrong7355 6 років тому +7

    You are without doubt a National Treasure John. I dont even bother looking at cook books now I've found you. Gave all my Delia books to the charity shop along with Jamie whatshisname who went bust ? You knock spots off every last one.

  • @dinglebat63
    @dinglebat63 Рік тому +5

    My daughters all come for tea every Wednesday night. Guess what we'll be having next week. Looks delightful.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Hope you enjoy. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest cake video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Orange Cake profoodhomemade.com/orange-cake/

    • @RaverOperatorGeeza
      @RaverOperatorGeeza Рік тому

      McDonald's?
      No seriously I'm making this tonight because it looks absolutely amazeballs!

  • @HaggisMuncher-69-420
    @HaggisMuncher-69-420 2 роки тому +3

    I made this in the slow cooker and it literally brought tears to my eyes.
    I don't know if anyone else has tried something that tastes so good and wholesome that it kind of makes you emotional for a moment.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Fantastic I'm pleased you gave it a try my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Farmhouse sandwich loaf profoodhomemade.com/farmhouse-sandwich-loaf/

  • @fidelogos7098
    @fidelogos7098 4 роки тому +24

    I'm from the southern USA. I've made similar beef stew many times but served it with cornbread. I'm intrigued by the crispy dumplings and will try that next stew I make. Thanks for explaining it so well, especially with the measurements. We use pounds, ounces, cups, and teaspoons.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks for watching Fide Logos, much appreciated. Digital scales are the way to go, cups, measuring jugs, tsp etc, vary too much across the planet, even ounces can vary, but one thing for certain is, my gram is exactly the same as your gram, wherever you live on the plant, so if you can, use the gram unit on your scales, even for the liquids.
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    • @HRHDMKYT
      @HRHDMKYT 2 роки тому +3

      Ironically, the Brits started the whole "Imperial" set of measurements, and now only the USA maintains the use of them and refuses to switch to metric like the rest of the planet. (Well, except Australia. Fun fact: Did you know that an Australian "tablespoon" is bigger than a North American tablespoon? An Australian tablespoon is equivalent to 20mL in metric, whereas a North American tablespoon equals only 15mL. Go figure!)

    • @DarDarBinks1986
      @DarDarBinks1986 2 роки тому

      @@HRHDMKYT I'm American and I only use metric. And no, I'm not a drug dealer or pharmacist LOL. Not all of us are Luddites.

  • @almaflores5485
    @almaflores5485 5 років тому +9

    This is the best beef and dumpling stew I've seen so far.

  • @gregdobson6452
    @gregdobson6452 Рік тому +10

    Thanks John , every time I make dumplings , I form them into a ball in my hand which of course Compacts the dumplings . No wonder they turn out hard . Your method is so much better . I have been making dumplings the Wrong way for 65 yrs. Well they do say you are never too old to learn . One question John, I like to add some Strong Chedder to the dumplings should I reduce the Suet and fats if I use cheese .

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому +1

      That sounds delicious Greg. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest cake video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Orange Cake profoodhomemade.com/orange-cake/

  • @lidiakaliniewicz2380
    @lidiakaliniewicz2380 2 роки тому +4

    I love this. After near death illness ive gone back to what i rememer from my 2 grandmothers and some from grandpa who was 104 when died. Im 48 years old. The old recipes made me healthy. Doc in hospital said its a miracle. There you go.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      So pleased to hear that you are better Lidia, some of my fondest memories is cooking/baking with my grandchildren. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Pasta dough. profoodhomemade.com/homemade-pasta-dough/

  • @hotdogs4dessert
    @hotdogs4dessert 2 роки тому +4

    I like your videos because it sounds like Winnie the Pooh is narrating cooking videos...

  • @awhite3747
    @awhite3747 4 роки тому +12

    Now, come on - fess up. Who else was here just for the suet dumplings? 😁

  • @danielspencer6582
    @danielspencer6582 Рік тому +4

    Making this again for our St. Patrick's day dinner. I have a hard time finding suet, so I've substituted vegetable shortening in place of it and they still turn out great. I also use potatoes instead of the turnip. This is hands down the best beef stew I've ever made!

  • @barrymillar2143
    @barrymillar2143 Рік тому +4

    Firstly. Sorry I’m new to johns channel. So bit behind with my comments. We made this today and top man John. Best stew I’ve ever had with dumplings for years so easy to follow. And no complaints when served up only wow. This is amazing. Thank you John another gem we have tried and they just keep getting better and better. Thank you my freind. You are a hero. God bless you sir. 😍😍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Thanks Barry, and God bless you also. My latest cake video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Orange Cake profoodhomemade.com/orange-cake/

  • @ICECREAMK1NG1-jw8ig
    @ICECREAMK1NG1-jw8ig 5 років тому +3

    I'm 54, and my mum used to make this for us when we were kids. I'm sure she won't mind me saying yours looked just as good as hers. She's not with us anymore, but this brought back such happy memories. Thank you.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  5 років тому +1

      Well I'm very pleased it's brought back some great memories my friend. Thanks again for watching. 😃❤

  • @lindalawrence-wilkes3690
    @lindalawrence-wilkes3690 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you for such a clear method for cooking crispy dumplings. I just realised I was using plain flour and suet so of course they didn't rise :) I will follow your recipe and add baking powder and an egg. Many thanks Linda

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Hope you enjoy Linda. It's always a favourite in our house. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website,
      Blueberry Muffins profoodhomemade.com/blueberry-muffins/

  • @antoinetteteglovic7669
    @antoinetteteglovic7669 2 роки тому +3

    I never thought of crispy dumplings, wonderful

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому +1

      They taste amazing Antoinette 😋😋 very versatile with a lot of dishes as well. Why not try this one?
      Mince and dumplings profoodhomemade.com/mince-and-dumplings/

    • @antoinetteteglovic7669
      @antoinetteteglovic7669 2 роки тому

      @@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade I had been told English food had no flavor, I find I love it. I will try all your yummy food

  • @gernblenstein1541
    @gernblenstein1541 2 роки тому +2

    Tea total!?! Well brother, I would welcome you with one of the best cups a tea you've ever had in your life, while I enjoyed your stew with the other five Newcastles you've got there mate! And we'd both be happy! Beautiful country recipes. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @tinaxtony
    @tinaxtony 4 роки тому +6

    It's in the oven!!!!! Greetings from British West Hartlepool

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching tinaxtony, much appreciated. Hope it turned out nice.
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  • @user-so7rd8cz9m
    @user-so7rd8cz9m Рік тому +4

    Cooking this tomorrow. Picked up a couple of packs of yellow sticker braisng steak for pennies. Such a wise man with a mountain of old school cooking knowledge. Just like me Mam used to make in Northumberland.

  • @digitalimager4946
    @digitalimager4946 Рік тому +2

    Oh my, almost brought me to tears remembering my Mum cooking this on the farm back in the 50's 😘 Wonderful. My Mum knew how to cook simple but good comfort food 😋

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      I'm Pleased it brought back some fond memories my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channel's website, cream cheese profoodhomemade.com/cream-cheese/

  • @daviddodds8480
    @daviddodds8480 2 роки тому +2

    Made this a couple of days ago following the recipe to the letter. It was phenomenally good - thank you. The fact that people are coming here 4 years after the video was posted says a lot!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Glad you liked it David. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe Fruit Scones. ua-cam.com/video/djJmpchr4tA/v-deo.html
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  • @mistypatton1607
    @mistypatton1607 2 роки тому +3

    I love that you don't poke fun of us Americans about not using the metric system. You just state both types of measurement and go on. Lovely job. Thank you for that.

  • @wilfbentley6738
    @wilfbentley6738 2 роки тому +4

    My late Mum had a trick for biscuits, dumplings and scones: She mixed up the flour, salt, baking powder, a touch baking soda then cut in the lard, then would freeze it for later use. At need she would measure a cup of the frozen mixture and add 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp of milk. You can then shape biscuits or dumplings out of this mixture. For scones, she added a few tablespoons of plain white sugar to the frozen mixture and a few raisins with the milk. All 3 of these worked out wonderfully, and i use them to this day. Shredded cheddar, herbs or minced onion can be added to fancy up the biscuits/dumplings a bit.

  • @orangeturtle2737
    @orangeturtle2737 9 місяців тому +5

    And I’m
    Back again ❤ for the best dumplings in the world

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  9 місяців тому

      Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest homemade quiche video recipe, profoodhomemade.com/5-mini-quiche-2/

  • @markg3025
    @markg3025 2 роки тому +2

    The whole recipe looks like heaven in a bowl. YUMM

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      It is Mark. Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. My latest bread video recipe. Cream Doughnuts. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, profoodhomemade.com/cream-doughnuts/
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  • @delawisad
    @delawisad 5 років тому +8

    Oh my John, I am definitely going to try this........My mum was from North Shields, (she moved to Canada as a war bride.) I grew up with stick to your ribs British grub. I can make some of my mums dishes but they are no where near as good as hers, how I miss her cooking
    When I first heard your voice I couldn't believe how much you sound like my uncle.
    Thank you for all the good recipes.......Delcie

  • @willlowbridge350
    @willlowbridge350 2 роки тому +3

    John hi, Your beef stew was outstanding on Sunday. My In-laws were amazed. I plated them up in extra large Yorkshire puddings for fun. And the crispy leek dumplings were enormous and tasted fab. All your tips and experience was much appreciated. I even wet-stone sharpened my knives! I slow-cooked in my Sage electric sow cooker for 4-5 hrs. Then I thickened the gravy with the corn flour, finished the dumplings in a hot oven for 30 mins. That tip of putting the dumplings spoon in the hot gravy was brill.
    Cheers 👍

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Brilliant Will, I'm so pleased everyone enjoyed the dish. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Lasagne Beef profoodhomemade.com/lasagne/

    • @gabrielekennedy6123
      @gabrielekennedy6123 2 роки тому

      I was wondering about a crockpot ..

  • @hux2000
    @hux2000 Рік тому +5

    If John was my granda, I'd be the plumpest, happiest kid on my street! Love your recipes and I was glad to see that your choice of ale was the legendary Newcastle brown! How could it be anything else?

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest bread video recipe. Loaf! super quick, From flour! to sandwich in less than 2 hours.
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  • @mohammaddavoudian7897
    @mohammaddavoudian7897 10 місяців тому +3

    This is by far the best recipe I have seen for this dish. Perfect! Thank you John.

  • @daze1945
    @daze1945 3 роки тому +4

    Must stop watching your videos late at night. It just makes me hungry and want to start cooking. Thanks John. 😂

  • @sourcreamandcurtains
    @sourcreamandcurtains 2 роки тому +7

    I've never even thought of doing drop-biscuits on top of the soup. I'm now thinking of New England clam chowder with cheddar bay biscuits finished on the topside.

  • @SgtBrewdawg
    @SgtBrewdawg Рік тому +2

    John, my wife just made this and the only complaint is that she didn’t make 50pounds of it!!!! We are great fans of you and thanks for sharing your skills and wisdom.
    You are The Man!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      😂👍 thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. How to make your own butter at home. profoodhomemade.com/butter-homemade/

  • @tammylynn3183
    @tammylynn3183 Рік тому +2

    Thanks ever so much for this John! When I was a small girl, my Dad and I lived with a wonderful English couple here in Canada. I remember fondly so many of her English recipes, especially dumplings! She used to make chicken and dumplings on a regular basis and I would gobble them up until I almost burst. Such a joy to see them recreated here. I'm going to search your recipes for chicken and soft dumplings...that's what she used to make. Thanks again!

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      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

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  • @rachelcookson3492
    @rachelcookson3492 Рік тому +3

    Yummmmm, my mum was English and made the best beef stew with dumplings. I miss her and her cooking. Thank you for the vid x

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Rachel my friend, I'm Pleased it brought back some fond memories.
      Here is my latest cake video recipe. You can find the ingredients list and full written method on my website, Coconut & Chocolate Snowball Cakes profoodhomemade.com/coconut-chocolate-snowball-cakes/

  • @nicholaswall321
    @nicholaswall321 6 років тому +6

    John, you are fast becoming a national treasure.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  6 років тому +2

      Why thank you Nicholas, don't know about a national treasure but I do enjoy sharing the recopies we've built up over the years of working in our commercial kitchens, gives me something to do in my retirement, and keeps me off the streets :)

  • @juliecobbina2024
    @juliecobbina2024 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic traditional English food. It's being lost . Thank goodness for you .

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Thank you Julie. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video pie recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Individual Steak Pie profoodhomemade.com/individual-steak-pies/

  • @tabithascoot
    @tabithascoot Рік тому +5

    I've confused lots of aussie friends, when I make stew and dumplings and they expected asian style dimsum!! 😂 they always love the real dumplings though. Especially when camping. We make up batches of flour/butter, bag and put in freezer, then mix in with water/milk, we use it for dumplings, scones crumble as needed

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest cake video recipe. You can find the ingredients list and full written method on my website, Coconut & Chocolate Snowball Cakes profoodhomemade.com/coconut-chocolate-snowball-cakes/

  • @RayTheBrassPlayer
    @RayTheBrassPlayer 5 років тому +5

    Made this for New Year's Eve for 10 people....had to spilt into 2 pots (large and medium). It went down a storm, and my first time making dumplings too. I added small shallots and a couple of teaspoons of Dijon mustard and a big splash of balsamic vinegar to the stew. I also used your tip, and bought a 1.7kg silverside joint, much cheaper than several smaller packets of pre-diced steak. I served with baked potatoes (in foil, then opened for the last 30 mins to brown), red cabbage (with onion, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves with muscovado sugar, and red wine vinegar) and green beans and mange toute. Easily served 10 with enough left to feed another 4 (I made 12 dumplings). Thanks for making the video....if I could post a photo, you’d see my results!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching RayTheBrassPlayer , much appreciated. Happy new year for 2019 my friend.
      Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. ua-cam.com/users/jonboy2478
      I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video.Thanks again for watching RayTheBrassPlayer .
      Apologies if you have already subscribed, I'm losing track.

    • @RayTheBrassPlayer
      @RayTheBrassPlayer 5 років тому +1

      Have a great New Year yourself. I shared your video on Facebook together with my photos of it, and I just hit the subscribe button too.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  5 років тому

      Cheers mate, much appreciated.

  • @RussMichaels
    @RussMichaels 6 місяців тому +3

    been making beef stew and dumplings for 30+ years, it has always been everyone's favourite. I have tried different variations over the years but always go back to the simple recipe which is the best.
    I also find that using a roasting joint is much better than stewing beef. Just buy a nice big piece of brisket and cut it into large 2" pieces. Buy using larger pieces, you can cook it to the point where it's falling apart, like pulled beef on the outside, which gives you nice thick beefy gravy full of beef bits, but still have nice big chunks of beef as well.
    It is also much nicer if you use the beef's own fat to fry it, rather than using oil. then use that remaining fat to fry the onions too.
    For the dumplings I use
    1 part suet to 1.5 parts flour
    e.g. 1 x 200g pack of suet to 300g of flour.
    1 tsp salt
    1 tsp baking powder
    just enough water to form into squidgy balls
    I tried your dumpling recipe tonight for a change, but everyone still preferred my usual recipe.
    For the stew, I have always used either mixed herbs or Italian herbs, works perfectly. I also add a couple of tablespoons of Worcester sauce.
    The original recipie was beef, carrots, onions and buttons mushrooms, but I don't use mushrooms anymore as kids don't like them. I sometimes add whole baby onions for myself and the wife.
    I have tried various ales over the years, and London Pride has proved to be the best so far, it's stronger than most.

  • @mattploij2673
    @mattploij2673 2 роки тому +1

    hey john. i just have to say i made this a few weeks ago and it was astonishing how well it turned out, especially for a first go. did it again this week and it turned out great again. have never found so many recepies that work so well, so easily. took me a few goes to get the baguettes right, but now i have then turning out well. the pork pies are another recipe which turned out oh so well first try with my meagre cooking skills. thankyou for explaing everything so clearly. my great grandparents emigrated from northern england/south scotland in the 30's, so it's good to finally be eating some of the recepies from my heritage, i do have some of my great grannys diary and she does mention things like pork pies, gravy and stews about 800 times. the family has been down under for almost 100 years, and with the modern age and its emphasis on fast food, dieting and artificial produce, i feel like that without people like you handing these down, they will eventually be lost to time. even suet isn't all that common around these parts, but i did find some. there are 500 diet cheese options though... thanks again.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Agree with everything you say Mat, I hope we don't lose all these recipes to time. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video pie recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Individual Steak Pie profoodhomemade.com/individual-steak-pies/

  • @andy__2985
    @andy__2985 2 місяці тому +2

    I made this stew tonight, it tasted so good and the dumplings were incredible! Probably the most satisfying meal I’ve ever made! Thank you so much for all your recipes!

  • @kimberleyjones2835
    @kimberleyjones2835 8 місяців тому +3

    I've watched this video several times and made this stew many times sometimes with the stout and sometimes without. After all this time, and all the fantastic videos of yours that I watched, this is still may favorite. I don't know if it's the calming chef narrating the video or the comforting stew itself, but of all the beef stew videos out there, this is simply the best one. This stew is perfect on a cold chilly day. Thank you again John! Keep them coming.

  • @bumbellbee83
    @bumbellbee83 Рік тому +4

    What a great tip about dipping the spoon in the gravy so the dumpling mix doesn't stick to it. Last time I attempted to make dumplings the mix stuck to the spoon, so I tried wiping it with my fingers but then it was stuck to me and the spoon 😂 so much dumpling mix wasted that day!!! Can't wait to try this recipe, looks so good I can almost smell it through the screen 🤤

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest pie video recipe. You can find the ingredients list and full written method on my website, Chicken and mushroom pies.
      profoodhomemade.com/chicken-ham-and-mushroom-pies/

  • @darciemerriweather1206
    @darciemerriweather1206 Рік тому +2

    I definitely need to bake this, I want crispy baking powder dumplings and that stew. Gorgeous

  • @mallymakings2853
    @mallymakings2853 2 роки тому +3

    Oh my days. You have the most beautiful calming, relaxing voice. I could honestly listen to you read the phone book (wow, showing my age!) You really can’t beat a delicious stew. This looks amazing. I’m excited to be going up to South Shields for a few daybreak. Where abouts are you? I’m in Nottinghamshire but desperately want to move up north, somewhere with just fields, sheep and away from folk. Your Mrs is one very lucky lady. I’d love to come home to this beauty. Thank You for sharing…. In LOVE with your accent btw. xxx

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words Mally, I'm not far from south shields, It's a lovely place. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Steak pasties profoodhomemade.com/steak-pasties/

    • @mallymakings2853
      @mallymakings2853 2 роки тому +2

      @@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade oh my goodness, you replied. I nearly laid an egg with excitement! Thank You, Friend. I hope you have a wonderful day. x

  • @stellahamilton-jones7141
    @stellahamilton-jones7141 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely delicious! Followed John’s instructions to the T. For anyone who’s interested I used Doon Bar (Cornish) beer which worked brilliantly. Cooked the stew yesterday and the dumplings today. Dumplings crispy on top, but light and fluffy in the middle. John, love the way you present your videos, straight forward, simple and no faffing about with inane and irrelevant chit-chatty preambles like some internet chefs who insist on giving us their life stories before getting into the recipe! Thank you 👍🏻😃

  • @virginiaallen3406
    @virginiaallen3406 2 роки тому +3

    Truly enjoy your videos especially your easy going tutorial . Good morning from Southern California. Keep em coming♡

  • @andyvanm1
    @andyvanm1 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you,I made it turned out great,a few minutes under broiler made the dumplings nice and brown and crispy...

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому +1

      Fantastic I'm pleased you gave it a try my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Farmhouse sandwich loaf profoodhomemade.com/farmhouse-sandwich-loaf/

    • @andyvanm1
      @andyvanm1 2 роки тому

      @@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade Thank you,I will let you know how it turns out ...

  • @carolpountney7627
    @carolpountney7627 10 місяців тому +3

    As an expat Brit I can tell you my mouth is watering….I love dumplings in my stew!❤

  • @Laurtew
    @Laurtew 2 роки тому +5

    It's July of 2021, I live in the South in the States, it's like 100 degrees outside, but I'm sitting here planning when I can make this because it looks amazing.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому +1

      Been very hot in the UK too, not as hot as you though. Thanks for watching my friend. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Scotch Pies profoodhomemade.com/scotch-pies/

  • @neilberkeley5469
    @neilberkeley5469 8 місяців тому +5

    We made this today
    Couldn’t find suet in my grocery store In Minnesota USA
    Substituted with lard
    Works like a charm

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  8 місяців тому +1

      Fantastic! I'm pleased you gave it a try my friend and it turned out well.

    • @lornagunn-niska4524
      @lornagunn-niska4524 7 місяців тому +1

      That's good to know, I'm in Minnesota too, and have found it impossible to find suet, Walmart had it online for $40 😳

  • @passion777able
    @passion777able 2 роки тому +1

    In 1972 when I got married, my best friend gave me as a wedding gift an enormous Cookbook that has served me well ever since. The dumplings you described where in that book, along with the recipe for making the beef stew to compliment the dumplings. It said in the book, these were the favorite dumplings of President Eisenhower. They have never failed me all these years. I love them more than the beef. They turn out so light and fluffy. I always make extras because they go so fast.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Always a favourite in our house. SGB 😋😋 They don't last long here neither. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Farmhouse sandwich loaf profoodhomemade.com/farmhouse-sandwich-loaf/

  • @Grandmaster-Kush
    @Grandmaster-Kush Рік тому +4

    Dumplings are underrated here in scandinavia, we only have two common traditional dishes with dumplings, I make chicken, beef stew even hungarian paprikash with dumplings because I enjoy them so much

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest bread video recipe. You can find the ingredients list and full written method on my website,
      English Crumpets profoodhomemade.com/crumpets/

  • @tomasoconnor6456
    @tomasoconnor6456 4 роки тому +13

    I’m not watching videos like this anymore. I’m starving looking at it. 😂😂

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому +2

      😂🤣 Thanks for watching Tomas, much appreciated. Seriously if you get the chance to try this you'll be in for a treat, it's an extremely good dish. Please like share and subscribe for more great video recipes. Have a great Christmas my friend 😉👍.

  • @carolbutler6932
    @carolbutler6932 2 роки тому +16

    Thank you, John. I was raised to KNOW that the most dangerous implement in the kitchen is a dull knife.

  • @andreakavanagh-rn6jg
    @andreakavanagh-rn6jg Рік тому +4

    Followed the recipe to a tee ... and guess what it was the best ever, my husband wants this every day forever. the dumplings were to die for, he did say though I looked like a mad scientist in the kitchen measuring it all up lol

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Fantastic! I'm pleased you gave it a try my friend and it turned out well. Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest video recipe. Ham and Leek bake.
      Here is the ingredients list and full written method on my website, profoodhomemade.com/ham-and-leek-bake/
      Happy new year and all the best for 2023.

    • @andreakavanagh-rn6jg
      @andreakavanagh-rn6jg Рік тому

      @@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade n left over turkey after this recipe ty doing the honey mustard ham new yrs day fr the family so excited, you call yourself a cook id say chef brilliant ty

  • @marydemerjian4451
    @marydemerjian4451 2 роки тому +3

    I wanted Scotch Pies an hour ago, and now I want Beef Stew & Crispy Dumplings! :)

  • @chrisstjohn9403
    @chrisstjohn9403 3 роки тому +3

    Hi
    i really enjoy your style of cooking, tasty, tried and tested recipes, not jazzed up like so many celebrity chefs.
    A real joy to watch.

  • @alanvonau278
    @alanvonau278 5 років тому +3

    John, this is indeed good comfort food for the winter months. Thank you for including "English units" in your recipes so that those of us in the United States have an easier time following.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  5 років тому

      Thanks for watching Alan, much appreciated. Very kind, thank you my friend 😃😉👍.
      Please check out the rest of my channel and playlists for more great video recipes. ua-cam.com/users/jonboy2478
      I have plenty more quicker and no knead breads, cake, cheese, and other recipes on my channel, if you would like to take a look. Please like, share, and maybe subscribe ( if you haven't already done so). And so you don't miss any future videos make sure you hit the bell icon so you'll be automatically informed of every time I upload a new video. Thanks again for watching my friend.

  • @donnavaughn9409
    @donnavaughn9409 Рік тому +2

    Someone should open restaurante and serve the same type of meals as this John Kirkwood serves, it would be a hit, if they could manage making these for dinners.

  • @loopylyn6548
    @loopylyn6548 2 роки тому +2

    Hi John I am 68 in December and have made many a beef stew over the years... but I have never bothered with the dumplings as I remember them from when I was young as bland balls of stodge!. But this recipe of your looked irresistable. Oh my goodness what a tasty accompaniment those leek dumplings are and especially with the crusty tops! My husband (also a John) loved it as did I... I think the dumplings will become part of all my stews from now on. You are an honest to goodness, down to earth basic cook and I love your recipes! Keep them coming x

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words Lyn I'm pleased you and John enjoyed the recipe. They're always a favourite in our house.
      Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Lasagne Beef profoodhomemade.com/lasagne/

  • @sk8rblond
    @sk8rblond Рік тому +3

    These video narrations are just so god damn wholesome. Thank you.

  • @carlarandall1811
    @carlarandall1811 2 роки тому +3

    The smell almost came through the screen. It looks scrumptious! The meat was falling apart and oh, those dumplings. I never thought to put leeks in dumplings but I'm going to try it. I know this is 3 years old but I'm so glad to have found it. Thanks!

  • @annadowning5383
    @annadowning5383 2 роки тому +2

    I come back to this recipe every time I crave stew and dumpling. Delicious, thankyou so much for sharing!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Hope you enjoy Anna. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Crusty Farmhouse Cob profoodhomemade.com/crusty-farmhouse-cob/

  • @charlesshipp4310
    @charlesshipp4310 Рік тому +2

    I've always made dumplings with just flour and suet so I tried your recipe of milk, egg and butter, the result was unbelievable. Thank you so much.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Fantastic! I'm pleased you gave them a try my friend and they turned out well.
      Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest pie video recipe. Waitrose Turkey and ham pie
      ua-cam.com/video/QSSdkl-jiM0r/v-deo.htmlecipe
      Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the Waitrose website, www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/turkey-ham-pie and Waitrose Rosemary salt roast potatoes
      www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/roast-potatoes-with-rosemary-salt
      Plus checkout my Christmas playlist here, 17 fantastic Christmas recipes, from roast potatoes, to roast turkey, everything you need for a great and successful Christmas day dinner.
      ua-cam.com/play/PLUISvii9kE4_4Y1Hl7AI6OtfDywnI3yQO.html

  • @robertlower6212
    @robertlower6212 2 роки тому +3

    I'm salivating! Chunky beef and vegetables with crispy dumplings! Food of the gods! Reminds me of younger days when mother prepared fabulous stew and dumplings or steak and kidney pudding with suet pastry! Enjoy your vids too much!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words Robert. Thank you. And thanks for watching my friend. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Steak & Kidney Pudding. profoodhomemade.com/steak-kidney-pudding/

  • @buckstarchaser2376
    @buckstarchaser2376 Рік тому +3

    That's a pretty nice oven you've got there. It has a well-sized side oven for doing oven stuff, so you can store pans and skillets in the larger sections.

  • @furrybogard9724
    @furrybogard9724 Рік тому +3

    8:16 that was the comment that made me a subscriber. Then I tried the stew. Amazing and so comforting

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому +1

      Welcome aboard, and thank you for supporting the channel. Welcome aboard, and thank you for supporting the channel.

  • @marycouper6727
    @marycouper6727 2 роки тому +4

    This may be the recipe I've been looking for! Thank you for the video. God Bless from South West Florida.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      God bless you too Mary. Have fun making this, believe me it will be worth it.
      Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Lasagne Beef profoodhomemade.com/lasagne/

  • @westie1cairn2mom
    @westie1cairn2mom 4 роки тому +4

    I found you purely by accident last night and today I am cooking this stew in my brand new STAUB dutch oven. (It was a toss up between this and and your mince beef and dumplings recipe but your stew won.)This will be the very first recipe I will cook in it and I'm delighted to have found this lovely recipe....CRISPY dumplings? Never heard of such before but oh my goodness are they ever YUMMY!!! Thank you John!!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching my friend 😉, good luck with your new Dutch oven. Please like share and subscribe for more great video recipes.

  • @saprenna
    @saprenna 2 роки тому +4

    I'm American and my husband is a Brit. For the first 3 or 4 Christmas holidays we had together I would ask him what he wanted that would remind him of home. He would always say "swead", but we never found it in the states. One day, just before Christmas (about 28 years ago) we were walking through the veg section. He points and gets excited. "SWEAD!!" he says. "RUTABAGA" I said!! If only he had said RUTABAGA 30 years ago! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      😂😂😂Love it! Me and my son are laughing. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Farmhouse sandwich loaf profoodhomemade.com/farmhouse-sandwich-loaf/

  • @user-rb5re9pl1j
    @user-rb5re9pl1j 11 місяців тому +3

    Thank you John. A calm and detailed video of 'proper' home cooked food. Easy to follow and understand. I can't wait to try it out. I will certainly be checking out some other recipes of yours.
    You are a breath of fresh air. Keep up the good work.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  11 місяців тому

      Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest bread video recipe, Easy Flat Bread, Italian style. profoodhomemade.com/flat-bread/

  • @skullduggeryduh
    @skullduggeryduh 2 роки тому +2

    I know this is a family friendly channel & John sounds like the kind of guy I'd love to have a pint with, I'll just say this: I am drooling imagining making this recipe. I'm originally from Yorkshire born & bred but lived in Texas for the last 11 years. I will be making this John, I will also take a look at your merchandise store and support you as much as I can. THANK YOU!

  • @robinhooduk8255
    @robinhooduk8255 5 років тому +15

    thats a posh recipe for the dumplings, ive always just used 2 to 1 flour to suet and added water, plus salt pepper.
    il think il give this a go next time.

  • @yvonnebannerman2690
    @yvonnebannerman2690 4 роки тому +4

    love the way this man explains everything and so pleasant to listen to could of ate that of the screen looks lovely

  • @TheMark15005
    @TheMark15005 8 місяців тому +2

    Just made this today and it’s absolutely out of this world. I will 100% be making this again for many years to come. Thanks John

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  8 місяців тому +1

      Fantastic! I'm pleased you gave them a try my friend and they turned out well. Try some chilli bread to go with it. Here is my latest homemade Bread recipe. Jalapeño Chilli Loaf profoodhomemade.com/jalapeno-chilli-loaf/

  • @gordonharlow4373
    @gordonharlow4373 Рік тому +4

    I fixed this tonight in Irvine, CA with a few substitutions and we all love it. The dumplings are not doughy but rather light and airy. I used a bottle of guiness found at a local store. Just lovely!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching my friend. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channel's website, Scotch Pies profoodhomemade.com/scotch-pies/

    • @marianne3024
      @marianne3024 Рік тому

      I found it funny you said Guinness found at a local store. It’s everywhere and it’s a constant in this house. You must not drink beer much. 😊

    • @maryandrews4097
      @maryandrews4097 Рік тому +1

      That looks wonderful. I had never thought of putting chopped green leek tops in my dumplings but use
      chopped parsley with a shake of garlic powder instead. Can't wait to try the leeks! My mother and her sisters' beef stews tasted identical with an individual flavour. Years ago bullocks were allowed to live longer and grow fatter, besides being hung for longer. Consequently, the chuck steak which they used contained more fat which they cut out and rendered and then browned the meat and vegetables in it. Because the cattle had lived longer they were more muscular, so you had more connective tissue, which if cooked fairly slowly added to the unctuousness of the gravy. I think beef fat gave it that special taste. There are, of course, still some farmers who produce this aged beef but one needs to take out a mortgage to buy it! As you can tell, I'm pretty ancient. I have to admit that I use vegetable suet in the dumplings although I know there is nothing to equal the suet bought from the butcher which you chopped yourself.

  • @willwoodvine143
    @willwoodvine143 4 місяці тому +4

    I made this today for my family - it was blummin fantastic! I've never been a fan of dumplings as I found them stodgy, but these were just amazing, so light - and the perfect ccompaniment to the luscious stew! Thanks for sharing this John, it 's a new family favourite!

  • @patweinberg4517
    @patweinberg4517 4 роки тому +4

    I love John's videos! I love his clear and detailed instructions and I especially appreciate that he shows us how to make his recipes even if you don't have a $600 electric mixer or some other expensive kitchen gadget! I tried this beef stew recipe today. FANTASTIC! It's the best ever. I now understand what the stout contributes (primarily malted grains). I wasn't too keen on the dumplings-- I prefer my dumplings to be lighter and fluffier-- but the dumplings were OK and the stew outstanding. Thanks, John!

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Pat much appreciated, if you made the dumplings correctly, they would and should have been light and fluffy.

  • @bernardogarza7554
    @bernardogarza7554 5 місяців тому +2

    This recipe took me back to my boarding school years in the Lake District. Will definitely make it, can’t wait !

  • @grayintheuk8021
    @grayintheuk8021 Рік тому +2

    Just seen this and now it's all I fancy to eat - thanks John, for amazing work feeding us with the ability to make such great homely food.
    Best Gray

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. How to make delicious individual Sausage Egg & Tomato Pies. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website. profoodhomemade.com/sausage-egg-tomato-pies/

  • @nanomaus
    @nanomaus Рік тому +3

    I love the stew, be it with Ale or a variation with dry red wine. But yours is definitely my goto recipe for crispy dumplings.
    Even my German family, who were not so keen on dumplings love them when done by your recipe.
    And they remind me of home, when I'm missing old blighty ❤️

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  Рік тому

      Fantastic N! I'm pleased you gave them a try my friend and they turned out well, and the family enjoyed them. Thanks for watching my friend. Here is my latest video recipe. Cauliflower Cheese with a Parmesan and breadcrumb crust. You can find the ingredients list and full written method on my website, profoodhomemade.com/cauliflower-cheese/

  • @deniserussell8450
    @deniserussell8450 Рік тому +5

    John the beef and dumplings were divine never made them with egg and milk only with water but your recipe made them light fluffy with a lovely brown crunchy top. Shall be looking at more of your recipes.😀

  • @OldTrancer
    @OldTrancer 2 роки тому +2

    John those dumplings were amazing. Crunchy on the outside. Light and fluffy on the inside. Made them with chopped parsley instead of leak. Slow cooked stew for two hours while out shopping then in with the dumplings and in the oven for half hour. So so good.
    I have always followed the recipe on the suet packet and made them with water but won't be doing that any more under wife's orders. Now a permanent fixture in the family recipe book.
    Subscribed. Many thanks.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Welcome aboard OT, and thank you for supporting the channel. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe Fruit Scones. ua-cam.com/video/djJmpchr4tA/v-deo.html
      Also here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Fruit Scones. profoodhomemade.com/fruit-scones/

  • @13alir
    @13alir 2 роки тому +3

    Oh my goodness, I'm recovering from flu but don't yet have the energy or inclination. to get out of bed but this looks sooo good. As soon as I'm well, this is going to be my first meal . I've binged watched loads of your videos John and you are an awesome chef , thanks again for sharing 😀

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому +1

      Fantastic, Go for it Alison, and I hope you feel better soon. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website,
      Blueberry Muffins profoodhomemade.com/blueberry-muffins/

  • @celuiquipeut6527
    @celuiquipeut6527 2 роки тому +3

    My mom was cooking like this for us every day. I miss it a lot. Bow i ha e to cook everything. I'm a good cook. But its still not the same when you have to put in all the effort.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Thank you, and thanks for watching my friend. My latest bread video recipe. Doughnut Rings. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, profoodhomemade.com/doughnut-rings/
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  • @markcherriman6136
    @markcherriman6136 4 роки тому +3

    Your voice is very calming and easy to listen to .

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Mark, much appreciated. Very kind, thank you 😃😉👍.
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  • @camiray2687
    @camiray2687 2 роки тому +1

    Looks most excellent chef. The leek dumpling looks out of this world. I have used thyme in my dough for stew before but leeks look even better. You have sold me on weighing my flour not measuring by cupfuls. It appears you have more control over the finished product. Thank you and as a retired waitress I would have proudly carried any of your dishes to the dining room.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Very kind Cami. Thanks for watching my friend. My latest video pie recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Individual Steak Pie profoodhomemade.com/individual-steak-pies/

  • @meenakelkar7105
    @meenakelkar7105 2 роки тому +2

    John, you're a bread-making genius!Your recipes are just too good and made to perfection.

    • @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade
      @JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade  2 роки тому

      Wow, thank you Meena. And thanks for watching my friend. My latest video recipe. Here is the ingredients list and full written method on the channels website, Steak pasties profoodhomemade.com/steak-pasties/