Step 1 To begin, slightly soften the butter for the devilled butter. Blitz in a blender with the remaining ingredients until well-blended but coarse in texture Step 2 Transfer to a sheet of cling film and roll into a tight cylinder. Refrigerate until set solid Step 3 Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 Step…

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 Place the corned beef in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 hours or until tender, occasionally skimming any scum that rises to the top. Leave to cool in the pan and then about half an hour before you are…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5. Put the olive oil in a roasting tin or large pie dish and add the beef, potatoes, onions, thyme, flour and cayenne pepper. Toss well together and season to taste. Roast for 25 minutes until tender, turning the beef and vegetables occasionally to ensure they cook…

Step 1 Sprinkle the steak with the paprika and season generously. Heat half the butter and oil in a frying pan, add the steak and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until sealed and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Step 2 Reheat a pan over a medium heat. Add the rest of the…

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 To marinade the beef, combine the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, white pepper and star anise in a large non-metallic bowl.  Add the beef pieces and toss thoroughly. Cover with clingfilm and leave to marinade in the fridge for at least six hours (overnight is even better). Step 2 To cook the…

Step 1 Heat a large, heavy-based pan. Add the oil and then add the onions, celery, carrots, thyme, bay leaves and cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened and taken on a little colour, stirring occasionally. Step 2 Add the minced beef to the pan and cook until…

Step 1 Heat half the olive oil in a large pan and tip in the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened but not coloured. Stir in the minced beef and cook for another few minutes until lightly browned, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon. Stir in the passata and add the…