A cracking recipe from local chef and foodie Bianca Rodrigues-Perry’s great new book

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Local lass Bianca Rodrigues-Perry is a self-taught chef and foodie and the face behind

Bia’s Kitchen Show that’s streamed to audiences on YouTube, Spotify, Instagram and Facebook and aims to champion local independent businesses. She’s just bought out a new cookbook with some fab recipes, the proceeds of which are benefiting the charity, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind. To whet your appetite, here’s one from the book for beef carpaccio.

INGREDIENTS

• 50g fillet steak

• 1 tbsp capers

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 10g Parmesan cheese

• Handful of rocket

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

Freeze beef until very firm but not rock solid. (About 1-2 hours.) While the meat is in the freezer, chill the plates in the fridge. Once the beef is firm, slice thinly against the grain and place slices on chilled plates. Top each serving with a handful of rocket, capers, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. Drizzle with vinegar or balsamic and olive oil, and add a pinch of freshly cracked black salt and pepper Serve immediately.

Top tip: Add a drizzle of honey for extra flavour.