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 To make the gravy, melt half the butter in a large frying pan and add the onions and sugar, then cook over a medium heat for 20-30 minutes until caramelised, stirring occasionally. Pour in the wine and allow to bubble down and then simmer until it has almost disappeared. Stir in the flour…

Step 1 Heat a large, heavy-based pan. Add the oil and sauté the pancetta or bacon for a minute or two until it has begun to crisp and release some of its fat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, thyme and bay leaf. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables have softened and taken on…

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 Pat the beef dry then season all over with salt. In a large pan, heat the oil over a high heat. Spread the beef out and sear on both sides until lightly browned. Be patient and do this in batches to ensure the beef browns nicely and doesn’t stew in the pan. Step 2…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Place one tablespoon of the olive oil in a shallow non-metallic dish. Add the rosemary and most of the thyme, then season generously with black pepper. Add the minute steaks, turning to coat, then either use immediately (or cover with clingfilm and chill for up to 24…

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 Pre-heat your oven to 220C/200C fan Step 2 Place all of the burger ingredients into a large bowl and using your hands, mix them together until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the meat. Step 3 Divide the mixture into 4 and using you hands form them into 4 burgers. Note –…