T-bone steak with black pepper butter This recipe is from the BBC Good Food Show Summer 2022, as seen in the Big Kitchen by Tom Kerridge.  /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} This is the king of steaks! Caramelised on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, you can’t beat a T-bone steak cooked on the barbecue. A colourful assortment of veg – cooked around the steak until tender and temptingly charred – is the perfect accompaniment. Serves 3-4Ingredients1 T-bone steak (about 900g), atroom temperature1 tbsp vegetable oilBlack Pepper Butter:100g salted butter, softened1 tbsp Dijon mustardCharred VegI red onion, quartered1 white onion. quartered3-4 spring onions1 medium leek (white part only), split lengthways and halved 6long-stem broccoli spears1 lemon, cut in half2 thyme sprigs2 tsp vegetable oil MethodFirst, prepare the black pepper butter.Mix the ingredients plus 2 tsp cracked black pepper and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl until evenly combined, then spoon onto the middle of a sheet of foil and roll to form a cylinder, roughly the diameter of a £1 coin. Twist the ends of the foil to seal and put in the fridge for 30 mins to firm up.Meanwhile, for the charred veg, put all the onions in a large bowl with the leek, broccoli, lemon and thyme. Drizzle with the oil and season with a little salt and pepper.When ready to cook, rub the T-bone steak with the oil and 1 tsp salt, then lay on a hot barbecue grid and cook for 5 mins.Using a pair of tongs, turn the steak over and cook for another 5 mins.Quickly place the onion wedges around the steak and cook, turning occasionally, for 5 mins. Now lay the leek, spring onions, broccoli and lemon halves on the grid and scatter over the thyme sprigs. Cook until the veg is tender and charred on both sides, turning as necessary.Once the steak is cooked, lift it off the barbecue and onto a warmed platter.Cover the steak with an upturned bowl to keep it warm and leave to rest for8 mins. Meanwhile, unwrap the black pepper butter and slice into discs, the thickness of a £1 coin.Carve the steak either side of the T-bone and place on a warmed platter or board.Lay the butter discs on top of the steak.Serve with the barbecued veggies and the charred lemons for squeezing over. /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px} Grow your own leeks To grow leeks, sow seeds in spring in peat-free compost. Keep them moist, then transplant in summer, either individually or in clumps. Harvest from autumn through spring. Alternatively, sow directly into prepared soil or buy seedlings. Sowing & care  For optimal growth, plant leeks in a sunny, sheltered area with well-drained soil enriched with manure or fertilizer. Use a dibber to create 20cm deep holes for seedlings, watering them in for robust growth. Alternatively, plant in small clumps. Monty Don demonstrates another method, focusing on harvesting flavourful small plants. Space clumps appropriately and maintain moisture through watering and mulching while keeping weeds at bay. Harvest Your leeks will be ripe for harvesting starting from summer, depending on the variety. Lift them with a fork either individually or in clusters, being careful not to disrupt nearby plants. Leeks can remain in the soil until needed and will keep well in the fridge or a cool pantry for up to a couple of weeks after harvesting. 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Cucumber Margarita This recipe is from the BBC Good Food Show Summer 2022, as seen in the Big Kitchen. Grow your own cucumbers to add flavour to your Valentine’s cocktail, with tips from our friends at BBC Good Food Show Summer. Crisp and refreshing, we’ve got the perfect recipe to use your cucumber in for a romantic evening in.  Serves 6Ingredients210g cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into pieces, plus extra sticks to decorate 130ml tequila 60ml orange liqueur 150g granulated sugar 3 limes, peeled, white pith removed and deseeded, plus 1 extra lime wedge  Method Prepare each salt-rimmed cocktail glass by rubbing the glass rim with a lime wedge, turning the glass upside down and twisting it into a saucer of 1-2tbsp fine sea salt.  Put the cucumber, tequila, orange liqueur, sugar and limes into the mixing bowl and blend for 30 seconds/speed 8. Add 500g ice cubes and blend again for 1 in/speed 10. Serve in salt-rimmed cocktail glasses, decorated with cucumber sticks. Grow your own cucumbers In the warmer months, basil is the perfect addition to your windowsill or vegetable patch, and packs fantastic flavours for summer dishes. Read on below for tips on growing basil from our friends at BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and to find out more about a delicious one-pan lemon sole recipe, using your basil, from the BBC Good Food Show Summer in 2022. Sowing  To kickstart cucumber seed germination, ensure a minimum temperature of 20°C. Optimal spots include a greenhouse, heated propagator, or a sunny windowsill. Use 5cm pots filled with peat-free compost, sowing seeds vertically or on their sides, 1-2cm deep. Expect sprouting in 7-10 days, then thin out to one seedling per pot. Transfer them to 9cm pots once they sport their first set of large leaves.For outdoor planting, wait until late May or June when frost risk diminishes. Warm the soil by covering with a cloche or fleece post-planting. Caring for cucmbers In the greenhouse, ensure regular watering and mulch soil for moisture retention and weed control. Maintain humidity by damping down or misting plants. Consider partitioning sections for enhanced humidity.Feed flowering cucumbers weekly with high potash fertiliser. Remove male flowers to prevent bitterness in fruits. Pinch out growing tips for side shoot development and bigger yields. Outdoor varieties also require ample watering but retain both male and female flowers for natural pollination.For outdoor cucumbers, pinch out growing tips after seven leaves and train side shoots upwards or allow them to trail. Trim flowerless tips once they reach seven leaves. Harvest Harvest cucumbers around 12 weeks after planting, starting in midsummer. Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Outdoor types yield until September, while greenhouse varieties can last into October in warm conditions. Fruit length varies by type. Harvest as needed to avoid bitterness and tough skins. For best results, pick in the cool morning hours. Use secateurs or a sharp knife. Some longer varieties can be halved on the plant for later use. BOOK BBC GARDENERS' WORLD LIVE TICKETS Find more grow your own recipes Find out more about the Fair

Top 10 house plants to give on Valentine's Day, with Mint Plants Looking to add a touch of green to your home that you’ll love for years to come? Look no further! The House Plant Market at BBC Gardeners’ World Live will be awash with a wide variety of indoor plants to browse and buy. We’ve teamed up with Mint Plants, a regular exhibitor in the House Plant Market, to create the ultimate guide of the best house plants to give a green fingered loved one.  From the aptly named heart-leaf fern (Hemionitis) to the delicate pink of the Polka Dot Plant (Hypoeste), these plants are sure to bring happiness and vibrancy into your home.  So, let’s dive in and discover the perfect botanical companion for this Valentine’s Day celebration! 1. Agalonema A very easy houseplant , which was particularly popular in offices in the 1970s and 1980s. Agalonema will tolerate lower light and long periods of drought – perfect for those wanting a splash of gorgeous colour without too much maintenance! Find out more 2. Dieffenbachia A beautiful large leaf tropical plant, loves super bright light. Happy to go dry inbetween waterings too, making it a lovely addition to those brighter spots in the home Find out more 3. Dracaena An absolute staple in the houseplant world, and very easy. Forms a chunky stem as it grows and happy to go long periods without repotting, making it a very easy plant Find out more 4. Ficus Ruby Another easy plant with stunning variegation for those looking for something a little different. The rubber plant loves to go completely dry between waterings, and prefers bright light, making it a good plant for those hotter but drier spots in the home. Find out more 5. Hemionitis (heart leaf fern) Hemionitis (heart leaf fern) is a ridiculously adorable little fern, producing textured heart shaped leaves on long fuzzy stems. It is hard not to fall for this one. Find out more 6. Homalomena Maggy An underrated plant with deep burgundy stems and stunning glossy heart shaped leaves. These are a little like a peace lily in that they will flop when they are thirsty., making them a very understandable plant! Find out more 7. Hoya Carnosa Another variegated plant we think is ridiculously beautiful, and much easier than your variegated philodendrons and alocasias.And the Hoya is so easy! Much like the ficus, it prefers bright light, but is happy to go completely dry between waterings Find out more 8. Hypoeste This little beauty is commonly known as the polkadot plant for its spotted foliage. It loves moisture, so is perfect for the overwaterers in your life! Find out more 9. Philodendron: Brasil Aka heart leaf pothos – comes in multiple beautiful varieties but our favourites are those with bright yellow variegation. The brasil is an absolute classic, with random, striped variegation across the whole leaf. And the micans lime is a newer variety with completely yellow leaves. They require moderately bright light to keep the yellow colouring strong, but are very easy to keep as they prefer to go completely dry in between waterings. Find out more 10. Philodendron: Lime The micans lime is a newer variety with completely yellow leaves. Each require moderately bright light to keep the yellow colouring strong, but are very easy to keep as they prefer to go completely dry in between waterings. Find out more Even more plants to buy… Find 1000s of plants to browse and buy at the BBC Gardeners’ World events. Book your day out, now, and get ready to tick off your whole shopping list!BBC Gardeners’ World Live, 13-16 June at Birmingham’s NECBBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, 3-5 May, Beaulieu HampshireBBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, 30 Aug-1 Sept, Audley End House & Garden, Essex (on sale March) BBC Gardeners' World LIVE TICKETS spring fair tickets /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image-carousel .swiper,.elementor-widget-image-carousel .swiper-container{position:static}.elementor-widget-image-carousel .swiper-container .swiper-slide figure,.elementor-widget-image-carousel .swiper .swiper-slide figure{line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-image-carousel .swiper-slide{text-align:center}.elementor-image-carousel-wrapper:not(.swiper-container-initialized):not(.swiper-initialized) .swiper-slide{max-width:calc(100% / var(--e-image-carousel-slides-to-show, 3))}