1. Peel and chop the vegetables

2. Finely shred the meat

3. Place all the ingredients in a large pan, adding the egg white last

4. Heat gently and whisk the ingredients continuously using a wire whisk until a thick froth forms on the surface

5. Stop whisking and immediately reduce the heat

6. Simmer the consomme very slowly for about 2hours (do not let the liquid reach boiling point)

7. Strain the consomme into a bowl through a double layer of muslin

8. Drain the consomme again through the egg foam in the muslin

9. Reheat the consomme and correct the seasoning if necessary

10. Serve hot or cold

List of ingredients required:

(serves 6 people)

1 egg white
1 small carrot
3 pints brown stock
1/2 lb lean beef
Bouquet garni
1 small onion

1. Cut the fillet of beef into thin strips

2. Sprinkle the beef strips with salt and pepper

3. Place the beef in the refrigerator or in a cool place for 2hours

4. Make a sauce by blending 1 tablespoon of flour with 2 tablespoons of butter over
gentle heat until the mixture bubbles and is smooth

5. Gradually stir in the cups of beef stock and cook for 2minutes until the mixture begins to thicken

6. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve into a saucepan.

7. Add the sour cream alternately with the tomato juice and stir constantly

8. Let the mixture simmer gently without boiling

9. In a separate pan, fry the strips of beef and the grated onion in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter

10. When the meat is brown, pour it into the sauce and let it simmer gently for 20minutes

11. Serve immediately

List of ingredients required:

2lb fillet of beef
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon flour
5 tablespoons butter
2 cups beef stock
3 tablespoons heavy sour cream
2 tablespoons tomato juice
3 tablespoons grated onion

1. Wipe the meat with a clean damp cloth

2. Season the meat with freshly ground pepper

3. Melt the butter in large frying pan

4. Brown the beef on all sides over high heat in the pan

5. Put the meat in an oven-proof casserole

6. Shell the peas and put them around the sides of the beef

7. Pour the butter from the pan over the meat

8. Cover the casserole with a lid and cook in the center of the preheated oven for 2hours

9. Allow another 30minutes in the oven for the meat to be well done

10. Lift the beef out and carve it into thin slices

11. Arrange the slices on a warm serving dish, surrounded by the peas

List of ingredients required:

(serves 6 people)

2 and 1/2 to 3 lb lean beef
2 oz unsalted butter
Salt and black pepper
1 and 1/2 lb fresh green peas

The oven should be preheated at a temperature of 325F (160C)