Step 1 To make the meat sauce, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes until just beginning to brown. Add the minced beef and continue to fry over a high heat for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any…

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 Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3. Heat a heavy-based casserole dish with a lid over a medium heat. Add a couple of tablespoons of oil, then lightly dust the beef in the seasoned flour and add a batch to the heated oil. Quickly sear until golden brown on all sides, turning regularly…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas mark 3. Heat half the oil in a large casserole dish with a lid, over a high heat. Add the housekeepers cut and fry for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned on all sides, turning regularly. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Add the carrots, baby onions and…

Step 1 Start off with the stuffing. Heat the oil and butter in a sauté pan, add the onion and thyme and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion has softened. Add the bacon and cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the parsley and breadcrumbs and season to taste. Spread the stuffing over…

Step 1 Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas 2. Step 2 Heat the oil in a heavy casserole dish and brown the meat on all sides. Add the vegetables, garlic, herbs and liquid. Season and cover. Step 3 Place in the oven and cook for 2½ – 3 hours or until tender. Step 4 Slice the meat and…

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 Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 3/ 160˚C. Heat half the oil in a flameproof casserole with a lid over a high heat. Add the beef in batches and fry until nicely browned all over. Transfer to a plate and fry the rest of the meat. Set aside. Step 2 Reduce the heat…

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…