The gremolata just lifts the dish at the end - Haarala Hamilton I had this – made with oxtail – in Jerez nearly 20 years ago. I loved the idea of braising in sherry as it has so many notes to impart.

To prepare the braised beef cheek, start by carefully cleaning the meat, removing the excess membrane that covers it (1). Heat a cast iron pot and pour a drizzle of oil at the bottom (2), then place ...

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A bright fennel and green mango salad adds crunch and tartness to braised beef cheeks crusted in nutty, herbal za'atar. (Silvia Razgova/For The Times) A bright fennel and green mango salad adds crunch ...

Cooked low and slow, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the deep, savoury flavours build with every hour. Paired with creamy polenta and green beans, this is a classic comfort dish ...

Beef cheeks are crusted in za’atar and then braised in a date purée, which gives them a complex herbal sweetness to balance the rich cut. If you can’t find cheeks, use beef chuck as a substitute. The ...