STEP 1 Barbecue your Irish sirloin (or any steak of your choice) to your liking. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving. STEP 2 Mix all the listed ingredients in a bowl to make the dressing. STEP 3 Slice steak finely on a large plate and spoon on your dressing. Perfect to enjoy on…

Step 1 Place the onion, celery and carrot in a food processor and blitz for about 10 seconds until finely chopped. Heat a deep-sided non-stick pan and then add the olive oil. Tip in the vegetables and pancetta or bacon and sauté over a medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon….

Step 1 Mix the paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin and pepper together in a large bowl, then tip half into a small bowl and set aside. Add the beef to the large bowl, coat well with the spices. Cover with clingfilm and chill overnight. Step 2 Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas 3. Place the garlic,…

Step 1 Place the coriander stalks and roots in a small food processor or blender, reserving the sprigs to garnish. Add the curry paste, chilli powder, galangal or ginger, two of the lime leaves and garlic and puree to a smooth paste. Step 2 Pour the milk from the can of coconut milk into a…

Step 1 To make the beef vindaloo, heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan and add the onions, garlic, ginger and chilli. Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened and just beginning to turn golden. Add the beef and the vindaloo paste. Stir well until everything is evenly coated and then add 200 ml of…

Step 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the beef and brown well. Step 2 Add the onion and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Add the chilli powder, cumin, tomatoes and stock. Stir well. Season and bring to the boil. Step 3 Cook gently for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Step 4 Add the…

Step 1 Heat a large, heavy-based pan. Add the oil and sauté the pancetta or bacon for a minute or two until it has begun to crisp and release some of its fat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables have softened and taken on…

Step 1 Brush steak with oil and bring to room temperature. Step 2 Drizzle the aubergine slices with rapeseed oil and salt and pepper and toss in a bowl, heat a griddle pan until hot and cook the slices on both sides until soft and charred, leave to cool on plate. Step 3 Now with the…

Step 1 Pat the beef dry then season all over with salt. In a large pan, heat the oil over a high heat. Spread the beef out and sear on both sides until lightly browned. Be patient and do this in batches to ensure the beef browns nicely and doesn’t stew in the pan. Step 2…