Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the casserole dish and fry the meat on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and remove the meat from pan with a slotted spoon. Step 2 Heat…

Step 1 Add a drizzle of oil to a large pan and place over a high heat. Sear the beef shin on all sides until caramelised. Remove and set aside, then add the chopped vegetables to the pan and allow to caramelise in the residual fat Step 2 Remove the vegetables from the pan and…

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 Heat a large pan with a tightly fitting lid over a high heat. Add the clams and white wine, replace the lid and cook until the clams have opened, for approximately 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a tray to cool Step 2 Once cooled, pick the meat out of the clams and keep in…

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 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 Brush the 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…

Step 1 To make the soda bread croutons, tip the plain flour, self-raising wholemeal flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a mixing bowl and combine. Make a well in the centre, and then pour in the buttermilk. Bring together the dough with a knife. Knead, shape, and then put in a 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6…

Step 1 First, take your beef fillet steak and slice it into 4 pieces to make it more manageable then place in a bowl, along with the rest of the marinade ingredients Step 2 Mix together gently, cover with cling film and leave for just an hour, at room temperature Step 3 Next, take a pan,…