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  • Perfect pan-fried steak
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    Perfect pan-fried steak

    It sounds like a simple thing, a perfect steak, but it intimidates a lot of cooks and I ruined a few before I learnt how to do it properly. So, let me make it easy with my step-by-step ‘cook in the pan’ guide. Once you’ve mastered these simple instructions, you’ll wonder what the fuss was…

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  • Beef Stroganoff
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    Beef Stroganoff

    Originating in mid-19th-century Russia, this is a super-quick and very tasty classic dish that was always to be found on Bistro-style restaurant menus. I like this version with the sauce flavoured with paprika but you can use Dijon mustard instead. It’s fallen out of favour but I don’t know why because it’s really delicious. I…

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  • Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Happy Valentine’s Day!

    It’s Valentine’s Day in a couple of weeks time. Conveniently, it’s on a Saturday this year. You might be going out to have a romantic dinner for two to your favourite restaurant, in which case I hope you’ve booked your table (and babysitter?) already. Then again, you might just want to make dinner at home.…

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