Nothing hits quite like a perfectly cooked steak. But there are all sorts of ways to get to that "perfectly cooked" description: you can grill it, of course, but you can also pan-sear it.

Try cooking sirloin steak French style, with a hearty red wine sauce and melt-in-the-mouth potatoes on the side. Heat 25g/1oz of the butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the ...