Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the casserole dish and fry the meat on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and remove the meat from the pan with a slotted spoon. Step 2…

Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the casserole dish and fry the meat on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and remove the meat from pan with a slotted spoon. Step 2 Heat…

Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat the casserole dish and fry the pancetta for 5 min. Remove it from the pan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Step 2 Fry the beef on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to…

Step 1 For the onion purée, peel and slice the onions, then add to a pan with the butter and thyme. Slowly caramelise for approximately 4 hours on a very low heat.  When the onions are caramelised stir in the double cream and bring to boil.  Remove the pan from the heat, take out the…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3. Soak the bread in water for 1 minute, then squeeze dry and finely chop. Tip into a bowl and add the onion, carrot, celery, parsley, Parmesan, egg and thyme. Season to taste and mix well to combine. Step 2 Cover the steak slices with clingfilm and…

Step 1 To cook the dried beans, first soak them in plenty of cold water overnight. Drain and place in a saucepan filled with fresh water. Place on a high heat and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for ¾-1 hour or until tender. Remove from the heat, drain in a…

Step 1 Braised beef Place the beef in a deep tray with the vegetables, herbs and wine, ensuring the meat is completely submerged. Chill for 24 hours. Step 2 For the red wine sauce, put the red wine and port in a pan and simmer until reduced by half. Add the chicken stock and bring…

Step 1 To make the marinade, place the olive oil, thyme, orange rind and garlic in a large zip-lock bag and add the ribs. Then rub this marinade mixture into the ribs. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. Allow to come back up to room temperature before cooking. Step 2 Preheat…

Step 1 Heat the oil in a 23cm pan with a lid and sauté the onion, carrot and celery for a couple of minutes until just beginning to soften. Stir in the rosemary with the beef cubes and sauté until golden on all sides. Step 2 Add the Marmite, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and flour and…