Step 1 Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan and preheat the grill.  Fry the onions for 10 minutes until softened and golden, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle over the sugar and balsamic vinegar and then cook for another 2 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and is slightly syrupy, stirring continuously. Tip…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas 7. To make the chips, place the potatoes in a large freezer bag with the olive oil and garlic. Season to taste, then seal the bag and mix until all of the potatoes are evenly coated. Tip on to a large non-stick baking sheet and roast for 25-30…

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 Score the fatty blanket on the picanha by making criss-cross cuts into the thick layer of fat covering one side. Cut the piece of picanha into 4 to 5 thick pieces of about 250g to 300g each about 5cm thick, keeping the fat covering the upper surface of each steak. Step 2 Place the…

Step 1 Trim any excess fat from the steaks, and cut them against the grain into 2cm strips. Step 2 Mix the remaining ingredients together to make a marinade. Step 3 Add the strips of steak to a large bowl and toss them in the marinade. Step 4 Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least a few hours)….

Step 1 For the pickled mooli, add the beetroot juice, sugar, vinegar and water to a saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Step 2 Dice enough mooli to produce two heaped tablespoons. Cut the remainder into thin discs, enough for ten per serving. Add the diced mooli…

Step 1 To make the shallot and tarragon butter, heat the oil and a knob of the butter in a small pan. Add the shallots and gently fry for 6-8 minutes until softened but not coloured. Leave to cool, then beat in the peppercorns, mustard, tarragon, chives and the remaining butter. Spoon on to a…

Step 1 If using a griddle or frying pan, place over a high heat until very hot. Cook the steak over medium-hot coals on the barbecue or on the pan for 10–12 minutes until well marked on the outside and rare to medium-rare inside. Season with salt and set aside to rest for up to…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into wedges then place on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss until evenly coated, then season with salt and roast for about 30 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden. Step 2 Place the minced beef in…