Rub the beef with the olive oil, salt and pepper all over. Put a heavy-based roasting tray on the hob and when hot, add the beef. Sear the beef quickly on all sides to colour and crisp the outside.

Preheat the oven to 230°C and line a small tray with tin foil. Peel the parsnips, cut them into quarters lengthways and then at 1.5cm intervals crosswise. Tumble them into a large roasting tray. Tip ...

Drain, transfer to a roasting tray and set aside. Repeat the process with the French beans, simmering them for just 2-3 minutes. Add the drained, cooled beans to the tray. Repeat the process with ...