Poached beef & noodles (Gyudon)

This low-fat Japanese classic is quick to put together, with tender rump steak and glass vermicelli noodles made from mung beans

Mini salt beef bagels

These tangy, delicate little bites make a great addition to finger sandwiches for a sophisticated afternoon tea

Ultimate toad-in-the-hole with caramelised onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Wrap fat sausages in streaky bacon for a posh version of a British classic – perfect comfort food for the whole family

Stir-fried beef with oyster sauce

Marinate slices of lean beef steak then pan-fry with chunks of red pepper and a savoury sauce in this classic Chinese dish

Braised ox cheek Wellingtons with peppercorn gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Crisp puff pastry covers tender meat in these individual Wellingtons – the ultimate main course for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal for two

Chipolatas in apple gravy with parsnip colcannon

Comfort food classic, sausage and mash, is bulked out with green veg, parsnips and apple wedges for an easy and nutritious family meal

Ginger beef lettuce wraps

Rustle up these Asian inspired noodle and edamame bean lettuce cups for a low-calorie dinner – ready in half an hour

Poutine

Tuck into Canadian comfort food – chips, gravy and cheese curds. We’ve tweaked the traditional recipe with gooey, stringy mozzarella

Thai beef & broccoli noodle bowl

This easy Thai beef stir-fry with coconut milk, honey and fish sauce served over rice noodles is packed with flavour, and ready in 30 minutes

Korean beef bulgogi skewers

Sweet pineapple is combined with salty soy sauce in a delicious marinade for these sirloin steak canapés – great for a party buffet

Feed-a-crowd chunky beef chilli

The ultimate make-ahead dish, this chilli con carne can be frozen for up to 2 months – simply add more chillies to turn up the heat

DIY British beef crostini

Elegant yet full-flavoured, guests will love putting together these bites – make the beef and crème fraîche topping in advance to get ahead