Guru, what’s the secret to perfect steak?

Give it 12 minutes in the microwave at full power, reader, and don’t forget to add plenty of ketchup. Please send Chef Guru’s Michelin stars to the usual address. Seriously, though, it’s not rocket science. You need a good steak, enough heat to form a good sear (but not so much that you’ll burn it), and a good pan to cook it in.

For the steak, you have options. If your local butcher hasn’t shut down and been resurrected as a confusingly branded vape shop (get your suspicious pink juice at ‘Meaty Clouds’), that’s a top option; the supermarket will probably do, but you may also wish to consider a, and there are plenty of other suppliers to choose from.