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Less is definitely more when it comes to my romantic twist on a classic beef Wellington for two. A blushing and tender seared fillet of beef, smothered in rich mushroom duxelle, all wrapped up in a vibrant green pancake and golden puff pastry parcel – seriously impressive and truly memorable. You’re going to love it!

Beef Wellington for two

g porcini mushrooms

rosemary

beef

olive oil

garlic

red onion

mushrooms

truffle oil

mustard

x 320 g sheet of all-butter puff pastry

mug semi-skimmed milk

flour

100 g baby spinach

thyme

blackcurrant jam

ml port

plain flour

500 ml organic beef stock

Coleslaw is something most of us have grown up eating, yet a lot of the time it must have been made so badly! With this in mind, I want to bring it back with a vengeance. I’ve used yoghurt instead of mayonnaise to bind the vegetables because it not only tastes better, in my opinion, but it’s also healthier. 

The best winter veg coleslaw

carrots different colours

fennel

radishes

light-coloured

celeriac

cabbage

shallot

lemon

extra virgin olive oil

250 ml yoghurt

herbs

Griesmeel pudding

Sugar

Ltr Milk

Lemon,

tsp Vanilla essence/extract (Main)

Salt

Semolina flour

Eggs, separated

Heat the first 5 ingredients together to dissolve the sugar.

Stir in the semolina and boil, stirring all the time. It will become quite thick.

Remove from the heat and beat in the egg yolks.

Whip the egg whites till they have soft peaks, then fold into the cooled mixture.

Rinse the mould with cold water (if you want to turn the pudding out) and pour the above into the mould or your serving bowl. Serve when completely cold.

Here cauliflower is teamed with pesto-spiked white bean mash and crispy onions. The pesto will keep for about a week in the fridge. 

Grilled cauliflower with winter pesto

banana shallots onion

cauliflower

tesapoon ground dried chilli

x 400 g tins cannellini beans

unsalted nuts

A stunning homemade cordial to capture the taste of spring. Dilute with plain or sparkling water, cava or Prosecco, or use as a drizzle for freshly baked cakes. 

Springtime cordial

g mint

g basil

golden caster sugar

runny honey

lemons

Use wild or thin asparagus such as sprue – the spears from the first picking.

Asparagus frittata

eggs

unsalted butter

asparagus

Raspberry-Chocolate Tart

chocolate

(3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

sugar

raspberries

water

lemon juice

mascarpone cheese

heavy whipping cream

vanilla extract

raspberry preserves

Bon Appétit

Summer tagliatelle

fresh basil (30 grams)

g almonds

Parmesan cheese

Maris Piper potato

g green beans

300 g tagliatelle

200 g delicate summer veg broccoli

This recipe, from Nakamura in New York, means we can eat ramen all year long. There's a secret ingredient that adds nutty-creaminess, plus addicting chili oil, and crunchy toppings.

Chilled Ramen with Chili Oil

ginger, peeled, very finely chopped

sesame oil

vegetable oil

red pepper flakes

paprika

sesame seeds

mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)

red or white miso

sake

Sichuan peppercorns

scallions, thinly sliced

1½-inch piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

apple wedge (about ⅛ of apple), peeled, finely grated

garlic cloves, finely grated

white, sweet white, and/or red miso

toban djan (chili bean paste)

Kosher salt

noodles noodles

Persian cucumbers,

basil

soy milk or other nondairy milk or regular milk

3x1-inch strip grapefruit zest, very thinly sliced

soy sauce

Plain unsweetened granola

DIY hot smoked salmon

⅔ kgs Salmon, skin on (Main)

brown sugar

Ltr Water, cold

Woodchips, manuka

Place salmon, skin side up in a plastic container large enough to accommodate the salmon. (Cut the salmon in half if necessary)

To make the brine, whisk sugar, salt and water together in a bowl and pour over the salmon. Cover container with lid or plastic wrap and place in fridge overnight or a minimum of 3 hours.

Place a sheet of aluminium foil in the bottom of a stainless steel smoker (available at most camping or hardware stores) and sprinkle 1½ cups manuka woodchips evenly over the foil.

Remove salmon from brine and place skin side down on a smoking rack in the smoker.

Cover smoker with lid and place over a medium-high gas flame on your barbecue, or place smoker on the ground outside and light a small dish of methylated spirits underneath.

Place a weight on top of the lid to prevent too much smoke escaping if required.

Smoke for 12-15 minutes until salmon is just cooked and able to be flaked.

Remove salmon from the smoker. Remove pin-bones with tweezers. Turn salmon over and remove skin and the blood-line.

Best eaten on the day, otherwise refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Think of this as a fresh take on a roast dinner for 2 – it’ll give you the same comforting feelings but is much simpler and faster to knock up. You can have this beauty on the table in under 30 minutes.

Pan-seared lamb

400 g baby new potatoes

peas

200 g piece of lamb rump

yellow pepper pesto

Soft, buttery Jersey Royal potatoes, sweet onions and the fruity tang of taleggio cheese combine in a glorious topping for this quick and easy savoury tart. Served with freshly steamed greens or a crisp salad, it’s the perfect springtime lunch or dinner. 

Jersey Royal & taleggio tart

onion

Jersey Royals

x 320 g pack of ready-rolled puff pastry

g taleggio cheese

Sliced fennel, orange & almond salad

almonds

oranges

mint

rocket

sherry vinegar

Winter pasta salad

300 g wild mushrooms

g higher-welfare ham

500 g short pasta

crème fraîche

baby spinach

Ultimately, 15-Minute Meals is a frame of mind, and I think if you give it a proper go you’ll really get into it. It’s fun, dynamic, no-nonsense cooking. Yes, the first couple of times you cook this recipe it might take a little longer, but that’s OK, it’s not a race. Once you embrace that and get into the spirit of the shortcuts and tips that I’ve given you, you’ll definitely start knocking this recipe out of the park in 15 minutes. Good luck

Winter squash penne

vegetable stock cube

butternut squash (neck end only)

fennel seeds

red chilli

½ a bunch of fresh sage (15 grams)

X chickpeas

320 g dried penne

cheese

fresh flat-leaf parsley (15 grams)

tomatoes

cucumber

spring onions

lettuces

fresh mint (15 grams)

avocado

balsamic vinegar

feta cheese

Kids will love making this pie with you as it's a very messy, throw-it-all-in dish.

Spring pie

x 270 g packet of filo pastry

rashers of higher-welfare smoked streaky bacon

milk

mustard powder

½ a bunch of fresh chives (15 grams)

leeks

This principle barbecue chicken recipe is a great one to have up your sleeve. I’ve given you a spiced rub and BBQ sauce, lemon herby marinade or chilli honey marinade to choose from, but feel free to mix things up. And if you don’t fancy using the barbecue, you can roast the chicken in the oven instead – check out the Tips section for guidance.

Barbecue chicken, 3 ways

free-range chicken thighs skin on, bone in

free-range chicken drumsticks skin on, bone in

chilli

smoked paprika

oregano

cumin seeds

black pepper

smoked sea salt or sea salt

cloves

red wine vinegar

100 g light brown soft sugar

g tomato ketchup

ml apple juice

bourbon whisky optional

Worcestershire sauce

chipotle Tabasco

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