Made up main …

… the end result

There is very little prep required for the Made up main but there is one thing you need to do ahead of the game and that is fry off the diced chorizo so that it surrenders all that delicious oil – it only takes a few minutes – just long enough so that it begins to crisp. Remove the chorizo, box and set aside in the fridge when cooled. Leave the oil in the pan, covered, ready for when you want to cook and serve.

Other than getting yourself organised, pulling ingredients from the freezer and frying off the chorizo this meal is brought together, cooking time, in minutes. If you look at the method for the Orzotto – heat the chorizo oil, ready to rock and roll, just before you add the lemon juice and frozen peas.

Add the scallops to the chorizo oil – remember the clock system, begin at midnight and add your scallops like a clock face – when you get back to midnight, turn them. Add your asparagus tips and prawns and toss around for 2/3 minutes.

Serve with garlic bread, sliced into “soldiers” (add to your Can't fail staples list).

Just in case you think I make this stuff up – here's a couple of photos of the finished product.

Well that was a baptism of fire – just goes to show what you can do when you have to think outside the box.

They did love it by the way.

Tickety Boo!