Step 1 Soak the noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside in a large bowl. Step 2 To make the dressing combine all the ingredients into a bowl and set aside until the sugar has dissolved. Step 3 Prepare the vegetables – cut the carrot and cucumber into fine matchsticks,…

Step 1 Heat a cast-iron griddle pan until searing hot. Add the steak and cook for about 5 minutes each side or until rare. Set aside for at least 15 minutes to rest or up to an hour is fine, then cut into thin slices, trimming down as necessary. Step 2 Place the potatoes in…

Step 1 Place the minced beef and pork in a bowl with the breadcrumbs, parsley and egg. Season with salt and pepper and using your hands give everything a good mix. Using slightly wetted hands, make about 20 even-sized balls. Arrange on a flat baking sheet, drizzle over a little olive oil to lightly coat…

Step 1 Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over a medium heat and cook the chorizo until it just starts to ooze its oil. Add the minced beef. Stir-fry until the meat starts to brown, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon. Add the onion, green pepper and chilli and continue to…

Step 1 For the beef, mix the garlic, thyme and olive oil with some black pepper. Rub over the beef and leave for at least 1 hr, the longer the better. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, season the beef with salt and place in a roasting tin. Roast in the oven for 30 mins,…

Step 1 In a medium saucepan melt the butter and add the flour, cook this mix for a minute or so before slowly adding the beer while whisking continuously… then gradually add the cheese while off the heat, finishing the sauce with the English mustard and good hit of black pepper. Set aside until ready…

Step 1 Season the steak well with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the steaks for about 2 minutes on each side for medium. Remove steak from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Step 2 While the…

Step 1 Season the steaks well with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the steaks for about 2 minutes on each side for medium. Remove steak from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Step 2 In the…

Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the casserole 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 Heat…