Chilli con Carne (4)

This is Thomasina Miers version and I cannot think of anyone better to turn to for a definitive recipe. If you cannot get hold of chipotles en adobe mix two tablespoons of tomato puree or ketchup with a tablespoon of hot smoked pimenton and add dried chillies to taste. Make this the day before if you can as the flavour will be much improved the next day.

Simple Stroganoff (4)

This version of beef stroganoff is from Delia Smith’s ” Complete Cookery Course”. It uses chuck steak which needs a longer cooking time than the recipe i have posted for Beef Stroganoff. Serve with plain boiled rice and a green salad.

Picadillo (6-8)

This beef hash is one of Cuba’s most popular dishes and it is also found in parts of Latin America. It can be served simply with just plain rice to accompany, or with black beans and rice, perhaps topped with a fried egg. This is from ” The Cooking of the Caribbean” by Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz.