As a lover of good steak, I had quite a few conversations with people in LA about how they liked to eat theirs. This dish is a result of me soaking up all those vibes. I'm pairing a cooked sauce, made with peanuts and spices, with a fresh green salsa that... read recipe
There's nothing better than a home-made burger. Everyone loves them, they're easy to make and, if made with quality, fresh ingredients (and not overladen with greasy stuff), they certainly don't have to be unhealthy, especially if served with a salad. Once... read recipe
Cook the egg noodles in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain, place in a bowl and set aside. Heat a large wok or a heavy-based frying pan until very hot. Add a splash of oil, then stir-fry the beef slices with the garlic, ginger and chiles until... read recipe
Carpaccio is very thinly sliced raw meat. I like mine Italian-style, with the meat sliced a little more thickly. This makes it a bit more rustic and you can really taste the quality of the meat. I also like to sear the meat very quickly before slicing it... read recipe
Boil the kettle and soak the noodles in the boiling water according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, rub the beef with olive oil, sprinkle with the cumin and a pinch of salt and rub all over. Place in a really hot frying pan and sear on all sides. Add... read recipe
For the salsa verde Finely chop the garlic, capers, gherkins, anchovies and herbs and put them into a bowl. Add the mustard and vinegar, then slowly stir in the olive oil until you achieve the right consistency. Balance the flavors with freshly ground black... read recipe
If you love your weekly steak, here's a great way to take it up a few notches. The combination of thyme, beef and mushrooms with the salsa verde can't be beaten. First of all, make your salsa verde. Tie up the stalk end of your bunch of thyme, place... read recipe
I couldn't possibly leave the great American burger out of this book. Sadly, the classic burger has gone from humble beginnings (as something brought over by German immigrants) to becoming a symbol of fast food and junk. But when made at home with quality ingredients,... read recipe
I love cooking big pieces of fi sh on my barbecue, but you must use a medium-hot part of the barbie - if it's too hot, you'll crisp the skin before the inside is cooked. Start the fi sh off with the skin side down and only turn it over when it's crisp and... read recipe
I love this old-school English dish because it's good value, simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious. All you have to do is spend 5 minutes getting everything prepared and then you can let your oven or stove do the work for you! If you can get your... read recipe