Step 1 To make the shallot and tarragon butter, heat the oil and a knob of the butter in a small pan. Add the shallots and gently fry for 6-8 minutes until softened but not coloured. Leave to cool, then beat in the peppercorns, mustard, tarragon, chives and the remaining butter. Spoon on to a…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into wedges then place on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss until evenly coated, then season with salt and roast for about 30 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden. Step 2 Place the minced beef in…

Step 1 Arrange the beef medallions on a plate and spread over the cracked mixed peppercorns, pressing down to form a thick crust. Season with salt. Step 2 Heat 15 g of the butter and the oil in a frying pan. Add the beef fillets and sauté for 3 minutes on each side for medium rare,…

Step 1 To make the burgers, place the minced beef in a bowl with the onion, garlic, spring onions and egg. Mix until well combined and season to taste, then shape into 4 even-sized patties. Cover and chill until needed. Step 2 If using a charcoal barbecue, light it 30 minutes before you want to start…

Step 1 Two days before you are planning to barbecue, mix the rub together and put into a large ziplock bag. Add the beef ribs and massage the barbecue rub into the flesh. Step 2 Meanwhile, up to 2 days in advance make the glaze. Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the…

Step 1 Thread the beef onto 8 skewers together with the shallots, courgettes and red peppers. Season with salt, black pepper, oil and balsamic or wine vinegar. Step 2 Combine the tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco with the shallots, tarragon, oil and wine vinegar. Season to taste and set aside. Step 3 Cook the kebabs on…

Step 1 If your steaks are uneven, pound them with a meat hammer or a rolling pin until they are flat. This will also help tenderise the steaks. Step 2 Combine all the ingredients for the marinade and massage it into the steaks. Store in a covered container or in a ziplock bag in the…

Step 1 To begin, preheat the barbecue with a lid to 250°C Step 2 Season the rump cap all over and once the barbecue is up to temperature, place it fat-side down on the barbecue and close the lid, partially closing the vents to bring the temperature down to around 150°C Step 3 Turn every…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 240°C/475°F/Gas 9. Allow the chateaubriand to come to room temperature then rub all over with the olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Step 2 Heat a heavy-based ovenproof frying pan. Seal the chateaubriand over a high heat for about 6 minutes until golden brown on…