Meat

Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 onions, chopped
* 4 rashers of rindless streaky bacon, diced
* 175 g (6 oz) tomatoes, skinned and chopped
* 175 g (6 oz) dried haricot beans, soaked overnight and drained
* 1.8 litres (3 pints) water
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 2 carrots, diced
* 2 celery sticks, chopped
* 250 g (8 oz) cabbage, shredded
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

Meatballs:
* 500 g (1 lb) lean minced beef
* 2 tablespoons fresh white breadcrumbs
* 1 small onion, finery chopped
* 1 teaspoon powdered thyme
* 1 egg, beaten
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

To serve:
* 1 tablespoon tomato puree
* finely grated Parmesan cheese
* French bread

Ingredients:
* 12-16 flour tortillas

Filling:
* 250 g (8 oz) lean minced beef
* 125 g (4 oz) lean minced pork
* 1 teaspoon chilli seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
* pinch of dried oregano
* dash of Tabasco sauce
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 175 ml (6 fl oz) bought Enchilada sauce
* 75 ml (3 fl oz) vegetable oil

To garnish:
* 125 g (4 oz) grated Cheddar cheese
* 125 g (4 oz) crisp lettuce, shredded
* 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
* spring onions, shredded lengthways

Ingredients:
* 500 g (1 lb) fillet or rump steak
* 3 egg yolks
* 4 tablespoons oil
* 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
* salt and pepper

To garnish:
* crisp lettuce leaves
* grated horseradish (optional)

Ingredients:
* 500 g (1 lb) plain flour
* 4 teaspoons baking powder
* 250 ml (8 fl oz) water

Filling:
* 500 g (1 lb) boneless pork (not too lean), minced
* 1 tablespoon dry sherry
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil
* 2 teaspoons peeled and finely chopped fresh root ginger
* 1 teaspoon cornflour

To garnish:
* julienne of carrot, spring onion, cucumber and fresh root ginger

Ingredients:
* 4 spring onions, chopped
* 500 g (1 lb) minced pork
* 250 g (8 oz) sausagemeat
* 1 tablespoon chopped sage
* 12 pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
* 4 tablespoons dry cider
* salt and freshly ground black pepper

To garnish:
* tomato slices
* chopped parsley

Ingredients:
* 500 g (1 lb) pig's liver
* 50 g (2 oz) butter
* 1 large onion, finely chopped
* 3 garlic cloves, crushed
* 500 g (1 lb) minced pork
* 1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 6 tablespoons brandy
* salt and pepper

To garnish:
* 2 bay leaves
* whole juniper berries

Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons groundnut or vegetable oil
* 375 g (12 oz) minced pork
* 5 cm (2 inch) piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
* 4 spring onions, finely chopped
* 200 ml (7 fl oz) fish or chicken stock
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons soft dark brown sugar
* 125 g (4 oz) cooked peeled prawns, coarsely chopped (defrosted and dried thoroughly, if frozen)
* 1 teaspoon anchovy extract
* 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder, or to taste
* salt and pepper

To serve:
* 1 bunch mint and/or basil leaves
* 16 crisp lettuce leaves, e.g. lollo rosso