27 Embarrassingly Easy Dinners You Can Make in 15 Minutes

*Available in the Asian section of most supermarkets**Steam or microwave 5 cups of washed baby spinach for 2 minutesIn a large saute pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3

Cono Sur wine pairing: Pair your Asian Rice Salad with the fruity aromas of apricot, peach and melon found in a bottle of Viognier.

Slice open the ciabatta loaf, and cut each side in half. Brush with a little extra virgin olive oil and grill until nicely toasted. Steam or boil the Tenderstem for about 3 minutes until tender. Sauté the mushrooms in a knob of butter and 1 o

Cut the steak along the grain into 3-inch pieces, then slice each piece across the grain into 1/3-inch-thick strips. Toss the steak in a medium bowl with the chili powder, oregano, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.Heat a large nons

1. Trim the ends and dark green tops from the leeks and discard. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Immerse them in a bowl of cold water, swish to remove any grit and lift them out into a colander. Clean the bowl, ch

Heat the butter in a large saucepan until foaming. Add the whole garlic clove and courgettes. You want the garlic to flavour the sauce ever so slightly. Sauté for a minute. Add the cream, and saffron and bring to a gentle simmer. Allow to reduce f

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the directions on the package.While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium flame. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the par

Special equipment: 12-cup non-stick muffin tinPosition an oven rack to the center of the oven and preheat the grill. Meanwhile, coat 8 cups of the muffin tin generously with cooking spray. Crack an egg into each, sprinkle with salt and grill until th

Preheat the grill.Grate the shallot over a large bowl. Add the meat loaf mix, breadcrumbs, half the ketchup, egg, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Use your hands to thoroughly combine the mixture, then divide it int

If the cooked rice is cold, reheat it in the microwave. When hot, mix in the Cheddar until the cheese melts. Set aside to cool to room temperature.Mash the avocado and lime juice together in a small bowl with a fork until it becomes a spreadable cons

1. Position a rack about 4 inches from the broiler heat source, and preheat. Bring the wine, rosemary, thyme and 2 cups of the chicken broth to a boil in a covered medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce to a bare simmer. 2. Puree the beans, shallo

Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them ou

Toast the almonds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until light brown in spots, about 3 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until com

Toast the rye bread.Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, horseradish, mayonnaise, mustard, 3 tablespoons water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the spinach, coleslaw mix and cheese and toss to combine.Cut the toast

Put the frozen rice in a medium glass mixing bowl, and break it up using a fork. Drape a damp paper towel directly over the rice, and microwave until the rice is warmed through and softened, 2 to 3 minutes.Meanwhile, puree the yogurt, oil, lemon zest

Preheat the grill with a rack set about 4 inches from the heat source.Put 1/4 cup of the sour cream, 1/4 cup iced water mixed with ice cubes, the sliced cucumbers, garlic, scallion whites and a large pinch salt in a blender. Blend until mostly smooth

King prawns combine with crunchy greens in a subtle coconut and poppy seeds.

Put a knob of butter into your frying pan on a medium heat. Place the Tenderstem broccoli in the pan and add a little boiling water to the pan, just enough to cover the stems. Braise for 4 minutes until the stems are tender. Drain the Tenderstem a

In a large pot, bring stock to simmer. Stir in tortellini and simmer gently for 3 minutes. Stir in spinach, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and tomatoes. Return to a simmer and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese

Toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, and lemon juice in a bowl with 2 teaspoons of the salt. Set aside.Put the couscous into a large bowl. Bring the water, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of the oil, the remaining salt, cayenne, and herb stems to a boil over high

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.Heat the milk and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cheeses and stir until melted. Stir in the pepper, salt and seasoned salt. Drain the pasta, and stir it into the cheese sauce. S

This spicy, crunchy angel hair pasta makes for a sizzling comfort meal.

Red chillies, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and coriander give this stir fry a punch.

Cut the cucumber in half lengthways and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds. Cut lengthways into strips then dice finely. Toss together with the wild rocket and dill. Lay the fish in the hot grill pan and fry for 2–3 minutes each side, depend

Cook the Orecchiette according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, prepare the Tenderstem by cutting the florets off and slicing the stem - steam or boil for about 3 minutes until just tender. While the Tenderstem in cooking, sauté 400g pee