Step 1 Thread the beef onto 8 skewers together with the shallots, courgettes and red peppers. Season with salt, black pepper, oil and balsamic or wine vinegar. Step 2 Combine the tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco with the shallots, tarragon, oil and wine vinegar. Season to taste and set aside. Step 3 Cook the kebabs on…

Step 1 First make the marinade, as the meat needs to rest in it for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) Step 2 Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. Place the meat in a heavy duty freezer bag and pound it with the back of a pan or a meat…

Step 1 Start with the braised kombu. Place the dried seaweed in a small pan and leave to soak for 1 hour, or until soft and pliable Step 2 Once the kombu has finished soaking, place the pan on a very low heat and cover with cling film. Cook gently for 2–3 hours with the seaweed…

Step 1 If your steaks are uneven, pound them with a meat hammer or a rolling pin until they are flat. This will also help tenderise the steaks. Step 2 Combine all the ingredients for the marinade and massage it into the steaks. Store in a covered container or in a ziplock bag in the…

Step 1 To begin, preheat the barbecue with a lid to 250°C Step 2 Season the rump cap all over and once the barbecue is up to temperature, place it fat-side down on the barbecue and close the lid, partially closing the vents to bring the temperature down to around 150°C Step 3 Turn every…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 240°C/475°F/Gas 9. Allow the chateaubriand to come to room temperature then rub all over with the olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Step 2 Heat a heavy-based ovenproof frying pan. Seal the chateaubriand over a high heat for about 6 minutes until golden brown on…

Step 1 To make the flavoured butter, heat the oil in a small pan, add the shallots and fry gently for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool, then beat into the butter with the peppercorns, mustard and a quarter teaspoon of salt. Scrape out onto a square of parchment paper and roll into…

Step 1 Remove the steak from the fridge an hour before you want to cook it. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Step 2 To begin, roast the garlic for the sauce. Slice the top off the bulb to expose the tops of the cloves, drizzle the bulb in a little oil, season with…

Step 1 Begin by lighting your barbecue. Step 2 To make the beer-braised onions, add the chicken stock to a saucepan and add the Douglas fir and onions. Pour in the IPA, cover with cling film and slowly bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer until tender. Step 3 Bring a…