Perfect Ragu With Meatballs

All Felix' 'Secret Ingredient' recipes follow the same simple method and have a 'compacted method video'. Unlike other recipe videos these are unique in that they are more instructional and some say they are as therapeutic to watch as the dishes are to cook!

The videos are easy to follow and allow you to 'try before you buy'. If you have any questions about the cooking of his recipes you can E mail Felix direct at questions@felixstanley.co.uk and it's covered within the purchase of your apron.

Ok. So now you're familiar with the method for making authentic Ragu from scratch without the use of excessive amounts of oil.

You've probably also experimented with different combinations and created your own Perfect Ragu? Your 'signature' dish?

This is link is to one of the dishes sent in - Ragu With meatballs

This is what Dean says about his recipe:

Time. Patience. Red wine. Makes for a romantic evening. Dean.

And this was my response:

Thanks for sending in your recipe Dean. When I saw the Star Anise I thought it was Nigel Slater influenced but the use of fennel makes me wonder. I've never seen this before but there's an authenticity here because fennel is used in Italian sausages and these are often used in Ragu. I will be trying this recipe myself and will be watching the Reviews with great interest!