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 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 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 Preheat the oven to 160°C/°F/Gas Mark 3. Step 2 Add the beef to a hot, deep casserole dish with a dash of oil and sprinkle over the flour. Give the meat a good stir until the flour disappears from sight and the meat is very well-browned. Step 3 Add the remaining ingredients needed…

Step 1 The day before serving, make the parsley oil. Blanch the parsley in salted boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, transfer to a liquidiser and blend with the oil until smooth and bright green Step 2 Transfer to a cheesecloth and hang overnight in the fridge with a jug positioned underneath to collect the…

Step 1 To begin, slightly soften the butter for the devilled butter. Blitz in a blender with the remaining ingredients until well-blended but coarse in texture Step 2 Transfer to a sheet of cling film and roll into a tight cylinder. Refrigerate until set solid Step 3 Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 Step…

Step 1 Butter a 1½ litre (2 ½ pint) pudding basin or Pyrex bowl and line the base with a disc of non-stick parchment paper. To make the suet pastry, place the suet in a bowl, sieve over the flour and turmeric, then mix gently. Season lightly and then add the water, a little at…