STEP 1 Allow the Rib to come up to room temperature before cooking; this helps the heat transfer through the steak when cooking it. The cooking of your steak should be medium-rare to medium – anymore, and you’ll be left with a tough piece of meat. STEP 2 Start with making the almond Caesar dressing…

STEP 1 Cut the beef fat into small pieces and cover with rapeseed oil. Allow it to gently simmer so the fat renders down. Once the fat is cooked through (shrivelled and brown) drain the oil and set aside. STEP 2 Wash the potatoes and cut into generous size chips, and blanch in salted water…

STEP 1 Make the roasted rice powder by dry toasting the uncooked rice in a heavy based pan over a medium heat. Continually move the rice so that the grains turn a deep golden brown and smell toasty and nutty, for around 5 mins. Transfer to a granite mortar and pestle, then grind into a…

STEP 1 Mix together a splash of sherry vinegar, a tablespoon of oil and cracked black pepper and rub this mixture over the steaks. Set aside while you cook the onions. STEP 2 Heat a tablespoon of oil and a knob of butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat.  Sauté the onions until…

STEP 1 Potato Cakes: Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water. Season, bring to the boil, then simmer until potatoes are cooked. STEP 2 Drain well, then mash really well with the milk, cream and butter. Whip in the scallions, season well. STEP 3 Divide the mixture into four and shape into four…

STEP 1 Heat the grill/pan to maximum, a cast iron ridged pan gives excellent results. STEP 2 Place the steaks in a shallow dish, and place the prepared vegetables in a bowl. STEP 3 Mix together the oil, salt, black pepper and balsamic vinegar. Pour half the mixture over the steaks and the remainder over…

STEP 1 Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C (350°F). STEP 2 To cook the potatoes: Put the potatoes, milk, cream, garlic, nutmeg and a little salt and pepper in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove from the heat and transfer…

STEP 1 Mix the coriander, smoked paprika, lime zest and pepper together in a small bowl. STEP 2 Brush the steaks with a little of the oil then rub the spice mixture all over the steaks and set aside while you prepare the vegetables. STEP 3 When you are ready to cook the steaks season…

STEP 1 Barbecue your Irish sirloin (or any steak of your choice) to your liking. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving. STEP 2 Mix all the listed ingredients in a bowl to make the dressing. STEP 3 Slice steak finely on a large plate and spoon on your dressing. Perfect to enjoy on…