Lamb Steak & Truffled Bacon Dauphinoise

When the potatoes have 5 mins left, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat.

Once hot, add half the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 secs, then add the creme fraiche, chicken stock paste, reserved potato water and half the grated hard Italian style cheese.

Mix together, bring to the boil, then remove from the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Lay the cooked potato slices in layers in an appropriately sized ovenproof dish, then pour over the creamy sauce.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon on top of the potatoes and bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden brown and bubbly, 15-20 mins. TIP: Put the dish onto a baking tray to catch any drips. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.

Meanwhile, wash out the (now empty) medium saucepan. Pour in the water for the jus (see pantry for amount), then bring to the boil on high heat.

Stir in the red wine jus paste and cranberries, then reduce the heat to medium. TIP: If your red wine jus paste has hardened, put the sachet in a bowl of hot water for 1 min to loosen.

Allow the sauce to bubble and thicken, stirring regularly, 6-7 mins. Set aside and cover to keep warm. 

While the jus simmers, season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. TIP: Lamb steaks naturally vary in shape, so adjust the following timings depending on how you like yours cooked.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Once hot, lay the steaks into the pan and fry until browned and medium-rare, 8-10 mins total. Turn every 2 mins. TIP: Cook each side for 1-2 min more if you like it more well done.

Once cooked, transfer to a board, cover with foil and allow to rest for a couple of mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. The lamb is safe to eat when browned on the outside.

While the steaks rest, heat the (now empty) frying pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if needed (no need to clean).

Once hot, add the Tenderstem® and stir-fry for 2-3 mins.

Stir in the remaining garlic, then turn the heat down to medium and cook for 1 min. Add a splash of water and toss in the baby plum tomatoes, then cover with a lid (or foil) and allow to cook until tender, 4-6 mins. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, finely chop the chives.