Step 1 Heat half of the butter and half of the oil in a large frying pan. Add the shallots and fry until they are just beginning to brown, then tip in the pancetta and fry until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Step 2 Place the pieces of beef in…

Step 1 Season flour with a little salt and pepper and toss the beef in. Shake off any excess flour. Step 2 Heat oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the diced beef and sear all until nice golden brown colour. It’s important to do this in stages so as not to overcrowd…

Step 1 Squeeze the juice of the clementines into a pan and add the sugar, cranberries and port Step 2 Cook on a medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the cranberries soft and burst Step 3 Meanwhile In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs. Season to taste, and mix until well combined Step…

Step 1 Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Heat half of the oil and butter in a heavy-based casserole with a lid over a high heat. When the butter is foaming, tip in about a quarter of the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes. This should then be stirred regularly with a wooden spoon…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas mark 3. Heat a heavy-based casserole dish with a lid on the hob. Add one tablespoon of the oil and as soon as it starts smoking, tip in the beef. Quickly brown on all sides, then transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside. Step…

Step 1 To begin, make the pie crust. Mix the salt and flour together and then sift into a bowl. Add the fats and cut them into the flour to break them down a little, then use your fingertips to crumb the flour and fats together, making sure your hands aren’t too warm. Get as…

Step 1 Season the beef cheeks with salt and black pepper, cover and store in the fridge for 24 hours. Step 2 Place a heavy frying pan on a high heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the beef cheeks. Sear on all sides, then place in a casserole dish. Step 3 In the same…

Step 1 To make the meat sauce, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes until just beginning to brown. Add the minced beef and continue to fry over a high heat for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any…

Step 1 Place the onion, celery and carrot in a food processor and blitz for about 10 seconds until finely chopped. Heat a deep-sided non-stick pan and then add the olive oil. Tip in the vegetables and pancetta or bacon and sauté over a medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon….