There are a number of things that Brazil and its people are famous for and passionate about, from football players to supermodels. From its pristine beaches, like Copacabana and Ipanema to the rain forest of Amazon. It is also famous for its annual festival, the Mardi Gras, a grand and colourful carnival anticipated by locales and tourist alike.

The mangosteen fruit is exotic and delicious and packed full of phytonutrients that have huge health benefits. It is grown mainly in Southeast Asia and other tropical regions, however…. Here in the UAE it is found in Spinneys, Lulu and Carrefour.

It is a small dark purple fruit and is roughly the size of a tangerine—about 2-3 inches in diameter.

The mangosteen has often been called the Queen of Fruits (Queen Victoria gave knighthood to anyone who brought it to her).

There's nothing worse than serving sizzling steaks that haven't been prepared correctly. Especially if you're feeding a group of your friends suffering from major hunger-pangs.

And if you do serve meat that hasn't been under the hammer, prepare for your guests to turn into fire-fighters; trying to hack their way through the bits of sinew, separating that first bite from the rest of the meat.

Whether you are an enthusiastic cook or just a novice in the kitchen it is important to know the different cuts of meat so that you can make an informed choice when making your next delicacy.

Some cuts are more tender then others and thus require less cooking. Other cuts of meat make a difference in certain dishes.

Here is a list of the cuts of beef available on the market and the dishes that they go best with.