Even for the seasoned cook it can be a bit of a juggle with a roast meal ... boiled small potatoes and a green vegetable. Heat the oven to 230C. Season beef with freshly ground black pepper.

Kare-kare is a traditional Filipino beef stew made with peanut butter, fish sauce, garlic, onions and annatto.

Toss well so each chunk is lightly coated. Roast for 30-40 minutes, tossing occasionally, or until the vegetables are fully cooked and starting to caramelize at the edges. Serve immediately.

Place seasoned beef ribs, bone-side down, over bed of vegetables and aromatics. Pour beef broth into bottom of roasting pan. Roast in oven until fork tender and meat pulls easily away from bone ...