Durban beef curry has a reputation for fieriness that has made it famous around the world. But, as this slow-cooked authentic recipe proves, it's not entirely about the hot spices and hearty beef that makes this curry a thing of beauty. A plethora of vegetables, herbs and spices are what come together to make it memorable, not to mention its unique history.

This weekend leftovers Durban curry turns remnants from a weekend roast or braai into a delicious weeknight meal whether chicken, lamb or beef—as I'm doing here—without it tasting like an afterthought. A modern tradition from South Africa's Eastern Seaboard, you can enjoy it anywhere there are leftovers

Thai yellow curry is a dish that, like all the curries in the colour-led canon of Thai curries leaves the choice of protein up to you: it is variously made with chicken, duck, beef, tofu or seafood.

This celeriac and beef carbonnade from Arras in the north of France is a slow-cooked delight that takes some time, but is actually very easy to cook. A hearty warmer as the nights start to draw in...

Delicious Thai massaman curry is filling, whether with chicken, beef or duck, but also delicate and fragrant with fresher Thai flavours of lime, lemongrass and a wealth of spices. An extremely mild curry, it's one that proves popular with a wide range of hungry diners, including children and it's easy to cook.

An easy, delicious recipe for making Japanese teriyaki beef peppers or the chicken version in under 30 minutes