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What's the best way to cook a steak and keep it tender? - Andy Wheaton

Firstly, the quality of the meat is very important. You need to buy a steak that has lots of fat marbled through the meat as this tenderizes the meat as it is cooking. To keep the steak tender cook it no further than medium/rare, and finally you need to allow the steak to rest before it is served. Cover it loosely with foil (ensure that any steam can escape otherwise it will continue to cook) for 10-15 minutes to allow the meat to relax.

I have a recipe for Baked Vidalia Onion Dip that sounds absolutely wonderful. Only trouble is, we don't have Vidalia onions in the U.K. Can you tell me what variety of onion I can use instead? - View Answer

Could anise seeds be substituted for sesame seeds in cookie recipes? - View Answer

I love lamb and have always wanted to find a good recipe for Moroccan lamb or something exotic like that. Can you give me something special to do with lamb next time to win over whoever I'm cooking for? - View Answer

I see you order the famous Kobe from Monkridge Hill Farm. Which restaurant of yours serves this delicious meat? - View Answer

How do you make the perfect gravy! - View Answer

I know risotto is a dish meant to be eaten on its own but I do fancy trying it in smaller portions with something else on the plate as either a starter or a main. I regularly cook both mushroom risotto and nettle risotto and would love to match them with any suitable accompaniments you can suggest. - View Answer

I bought some Scottish salmon fillets coated in a chilli-type coating today in Tesco. I don't fancy eating them cold, but want to know what can you eat with them heated, as haven't eaten them before? I only thought I'd give them a go, because of trying to incorporate Omega 3 into my diet. - View Answer