Step 1 First, heat your oven to 150C and then place a large casserole on the hob over a medium heat and add a splash of oil. Add the shallot and celery and cover, so that they sweat, rather than caramelise. Step 2 Whilst the vegetables are gently cooking, dust the oxtail pieces with plain flour,…

Step 1 Score the fatty blanket on the picanha by making criss-cross cuts into the thick layer of fat covering one side. Cut the piece of picanha into 4 to 5 thick pieces of about 250g to 300g each about 5cm thick, keeping the fat covering the upper surface of each steak. Step 2 Place the…

Step 1 Trim any excess fat from the steaks, and cut them against the grain into 2cm strips. Step 2 Mix the remaining ingredients together to make a marinade. Step 3 Add the strips of steak to a large bowl and toss them in the marinade. Step 4 Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least a few hours)….

Step 1 For the pickled mooli, add the beetroot juice, sugar, vinegar and water to a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Step 2 Dice enough mooli to produce two heaped tablespoons. Cut the remainder into thin discs, enough for ten per serving. Add the diced mooli…

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 If using a griddle or frying pan, place over a high heat until very hot. Cook the steak over medium-hot coals on the barbecue or on the pan for 10–12 minutes until well marked on the outside and rare to medium-rare inside. Season with salt and set aside to rest for up to…

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 Remove the outer leaves from the lemongrass stalks and reserve. Roughly chop the tender core and put into a food processor with the chillies, garlic, fresh ginger, onion, ground ginger, coriander, cumin, black pepper and 4 tablespoons of water. Blend to a smooth paste. Step 2 Heat the sunflower oil in a large flameproof…