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start with Mince base MAKES 3 batches PREP 10 mins COOK 2 hrs 45 mins EASY ❄ 3 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed1 large celery stick, finely sliced1 large carrot, finely chopped1.5kg beef mince (10% fat)3 tbsp tomato & vegetable purée600ml passata150ml milk 1 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and fry the onion until it starts to soften, then add the garlic, celery and carrot, and continue to cook until the veg is soft. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a separate frying pan and fry the mince in batches, scooping each batch out with a slotted spoon and leaving any excess oil behind. 2 Add the mince to the veg, then stir in the tomato & vegetable purée and cook for 1…

Balsamic steaks with peppercorn wedges SERVES 6 PREP 10 mins plus at least 1 hr marinating COOK 10-15 mins EASY ❄ 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar2 tsp concentrated liquid beef stock3 garlic cloves, finely grated1 tbsp wholegrain mustard1 tbsp honey2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing6 sirloin steaks, about 5cm thick salad or peas, to serve (optional) For the wedges 1.5kg medium potatoes, such as King Edward, cut into wedges3 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for the baking sheets1 tbsp thyme leaves2 tsp green peppercorns, crushed 1 Mix together the vinegar, stock, garlic, mustard, honey and olive oil in a large shallow bowl, then grind in some black pepper, but no salt. Add the steaks and turn to coat. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 1 hr, or preferably…

As the days get shorter, there’s no better way to spend a chilly weekend than cosying up in the kitchen. This collection of autumn recipes and tips will help you make the most of your time, creating delicious, nutritious meals that you simply have to take out of your freezer and pop in the oven. You may find this useful for preparing after-school family dinners with our three-for-one ideas (p6). Or why not bake a cake or pud to have in store, like our stunning chocolate tart (p21). Plus we have plenty of practical advice to get you started, including the equipment you’ll need and how to plan ahead (p4), as well as tips for making the best use of your freezer (p10). All this will save you time on…

how to freeze vegetables CARROTS Raw carrots can go spongy after being frozen and defrosted – the water in their cells expands, which bursts the cells. Either chop the carrots finely and freeze raw (once you’ve fried them, you won’t notice the texture), or chop or cut into batons, cook until al dente and freeze in portions. If you freeze the pieces in a single layer on a tray first, you can then tip them into a freezer bag when solid and they’ll separate more easily when you come to use them. BROCCOLI Cut the broccoli into florets and cook until al dente, then cool, spread the cold florets out in a single layer on a tray and freeze (as described above). Once solid, tip into a freezer bag. POTATOES…

White chocolate & cardamom tart with raspberry dust Round off a special meal with this stunning white chocolate dessert. Sprinkle it with freezedried raspberry dust at the end to make it showstopping. SERVES 6-8 PREP 30 mins plus 2 hrs infusing and 2 hrs 30 mins chilling COOK 1 hr MORE EFFORT V 15 cardamom pods300ml double cream, plus extra to serve375g block sweet shortcrust pastry200g white chocolate1 egg, at room temperature3 tbsp golden caster sugar2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries (optional)150g raspberries, to serve 1 Crack the cardamom pods open by squashing them gently using a pestle and mortar or with the end of a rolling pin. Put the cream and cracked cardamom pods in a pan and heat gently over a low heat for 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat…

1 Cool foods completely before you freeze them. Freezing food when hot will only increase the temperature of the freezer and could cause other foods to start defrosting. 2 Only refreeze food if you’re cooking it in between. When food’s defrosted, bacteria multiplies quickly, especially at room temperature. If you freeze it again, the bacteria is more likely to reach harmful levels the second time. But, if you cook it first, the bacteria is killed off. 3 A full freezer is more economical to run, as the cold air doesn’t need to circulate as much and less power is needed. Fill gaps with half-filled water bottles or fill the freezer with everyday items you’ll use, such as sliced bread or frozen peas. 4 Make sure you wrap foods properly or put them in sealed…