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Preheat the oven to 180 Deg C. In a large ovenproof dish heat the oil and brown the beef in batches then put it all back in the dish. Add the onion, g..

Blanch the potatoes in boiling water for 3-4 minutes then drain thoroughly. Meanwhile heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan and stir-fry the bee..

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Rub the beef with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper, rub all over. Put the beef in a roasting tin in..

Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C fan/ gas 8.Place the lamb in a non-corrosive ovenproof dish on a bed of the chopped onions. Whisk together the salt, p..

Preheat the oven to 200oC/Fan 180oC/400oC/Gas Mark 6. Place the racks in a large roasting tin.Place the bread and garlic in a food processor and blend..

Set oven Gas Mark 3, 160°C (325°F).Heat the oil in a frying pan.  In it brown the chunks of beef, a few pieces at a time.  Remove the meat as it brown..

Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and chilli for 5 minutes until softened. Add the paprika and cumin and cook for a minute more. Stir i..

Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190˚C, 350-375˚F. Take the flat piece of belly, dry the rind and score deeply with a sharp knife. Rub the rind ..

Pat meat dry before frying, including marinated meats. Wet meat doesn’t brown well. Before you put the meat on, make sure the surface of the pan or g..

Stewing or slow simmering can tenderise certain types of cuts and bring out their best flavours (use flank, brisket or chuck – avoid lean cuts as they..

When chicken is ready, the juices will run clear. Always cover and rest red meat after cooking, to retain the juices. Resting time varies depending o..

Don’t cook cold meat straight from the fridge – take it out about 30 minutes before you get sizzling...