< 3 Beef stew, or according to my husband, THE beef stew slightly adapted from Do - Ahead Dinners: How to Feed Friends and Family Without the Frenzy 1/2 large onion 1 medium carrot, peeled 1 small stick
of celery 2 garlic cloves, peeled olive
oil 70g bacon
in small cubes 500g round
steak in bite sized pieces 1 tablespoon all purpose flour salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons crushed canned tomatoes 2/3 cup (160 ml) red wine — not your cheapest, not your best 2 tablespoons water 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs
of fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh oregano, + a few leaves extra for serving Preheat the oven to 150 °C / 300 °F.
An Asian salad
of seared
steak, red bell peppers, carrots, papaya, cabbage, fresh mint, cilantro, and sesame
oil delivers bold flavors (and antioxidants)
in every
bite.