Monthly Archives: September 2013

… Minted Courgettes & Brown Rice  Today I have my mum and two of my sisters for lunch.  I’m also preaching at church which always makes me nervous.  That means I spend much more time preparing for preaching and no time thinking about lunch.  But surly that’s what this whole fifteen minute meal thing is … Continue reading »

… Avo & Smoked Salmon I kinda like salmon.  Although I think I may have had it too much of it.  If I wan’t fish that’s pink, I’d much rather have some trout.  But if cooking through this book has tought me any thing (which actually it really has taught me quite a bit) it’s … Continue reading »

… Steak, Mushroom & Pickles    So this is another night where I get home, decide it’s right to cook, flick though this book and the first thing that catches my fancy is the one.  A quick walk to the shop, home, get ready and then …. cook.  Time wise I’m confident with this one.  … Continue reading »

… Meatballs For some reason it feels like a night for something comforting.  Chilli Con Carne is comforting.  The ingredients for this meal are easy to come by so it wasn’t an arduous shop so all in all it was a good choice for tonight. Bulgur Wheat is used instead of rice and it wasn’t … Continue reading »

…  Jersey Royals, Peas & Mustard Sauce    I went shopping and trout was on offer.  That was the catalyst for making this meal.  It was an easy one to do.  But I was worried that my fish was a bit bigger (heavier) than the recipe so I thought i’d be over the time limit. … Continue reading »

… Sun-Blush Mash & Greens   So I cooked this meal because it looked comforting.  Scallops are delicate.  But mash is comforting.  It seemed like a day for some comfort food.  Tonight is film night – The Good German – and this was the meal to accompany the film.  It felt like it took a … Continue reading »

…  Smoked salmon and Egg  I have been determined to cook a 15 Minute Meal every day this week.  Today’s Friday.  I have lunch put on after a meeting I’m attending this morning and then I’m going to a friend’s for a curry tonight.  This leaves breakfast as my only option.  My meeting is in … Continue reading »

… Grilled Polenta & Porcini Tomato Sauce Tonight I’m cooking for my friends Andrew and Carol, at their house, after I babysit for them so they can go to parents evening.   It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a 15 minute meal in someone else’s kitchen. I have never cooked with ready-made polenta … Continue reading »

… Mushy Peas and Tartare Sauce   Ever since getting the book this has been one of the meals I’ve been most excited to cook.  I’ve been sort of saving it, I’m not really sure why.  But tonight’s the night I cook it. I have my friend Pieter staying over tonight so it’s another excuse … Continue reading »

… Ratatouille & Saffron Rice   I have a freezer full of meat.  I have just bulk bought a load of beef from some friends with a small farm.  They have Dexter cows and the meat is delicious.  The knowledge that I have some of the most beautiful beef in the freezer inspired me to … Continue reading »