This is my first attempt at writing a recipe, let me know if its worth carrying on…I suspect I won’t be getting a book deal anytime soon!!

First up you need to make sure you have a good kitchen set up. Have a look at this packing list for what I take as a starting point.

• Put a heavy bottomed Cast Iron pan on the fire and let it heat up
• Slice the onions, grate the garlic and whack them in the pot with the oil.
• Sear the Beef in the hot oil until browned at the edges
• Add the Tomatoes and Juice
• Add the Tomato puree
• Add the celery chopped up finely
• Add the chilli flakes
• Add carrots chopped into circles for a retro stew…
• Let it all simmer nicely for at least 15 mins/ 1 beer
• Add beef stock, lea and Perrins, red wine to taste
• Add a bit more of chilli, stock, red wine
• Let it all simmer for another 15 mins/ 1 beer
• Wrap the baguette in foil and warm on the lid of the pot, being careful not to burn them.
• Serve.