Step 1 Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3. Soak the bread in water for 1 minute, then squeeze dry and finely chop. Tip into a bowl and add the onion, carrot, celery, parsley, Parmesan, egg and thyme. Season to taste and mix well to combine. Step 2 Cover the steak slices with clingfilm and…

Step 1 Heat half of the butter and half of the oil in a large frying pan. Add the shallots and fry until they are just beginning to brown, then tip in the pancetta and fry until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Step 2 Place the pieces of beef in…

Step 1 Season flour with a little salt and pepper and toss the beef in. Shake off any excess flour. Step 2 Heat oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the diced beef and sear all until nice golden brown colour. It’s important to do this in stages so as not to overcrowd…

Step 1 Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Heat half of the oil and butter in a heavy-based casserole with a lid over a high heat. When the butter is foaming, tip in about a quarter of the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes. This should then be stirred regularly 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 Turn your slow cooker on to the high setting, or preheat oven to 150°C/gas mark 2 Step 2 Place all of the ingredients, except the dumpling mixture, into the slow cooker and cook for 6–8 hours. To cook in a conventional oven, place the ingredients in a roasting tin or casserole dish, cover…

Step 1 First you’ll need to soak the cannellini beans. Either place them in a pan with 4 pints of cold water and bring them up to the boil for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and leave to soak for 2 hours; or else soak them in cold water for at least 6…

Step 1 First, heat your oven to 150C and then place a large casserole on the hob over a medium heat and add a splash of oil. Add the shallot and celery and cover, so that they sweat, rather than caramelise. Step 2 Whilst the vegetables are gently cooking, dust the oxtail pieces with plain flour,…

Step 1 Begin by making the brine. Add all of the brining ingredients to a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and leave to infuse and cool. Step 2 Place the Jacob’s ladder in a large bowl and pour over the brine, making sure the meat is completely covered. Leave…