The amazing one-hour supper party

Three elegant courses, ready in just 60 minutes? This menu shows it really is possible for an after-work supper to be speedy and special. What could be better for a Friday night meal with friends? Scroll down and click on the links for the delicious recipes and don't forget to read our 0-to-60 time plan below

Menu for 6

End-of-summer salad

Herby Rack of Lamb

Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes

Zesty Carrots and Beans

Vanilla Custard Pots with Pistachio and Almond Brittle

The 0-60 Time Plan 

With 60 mins to go...

* Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6

* Boil water for vegetables

* Make brittle for the dessert.

* Prepare custards and put in the oven

45 mins to go...

* Make salad dressing

40 mins to go

* Prepare potatoes and put in oven 35min to go

* Prepare the lamb

15-20 mins to go

* Put the lamb in the oven to cook

* Prepare zesty vegetables to the end of step 3

* Put salad ingredients into a bowl but don't add the dressing

5 mins to go

* Boil water for vegetables

* Dress and toss salad

Time's up!

The finishing touches that'll help it all go oh-so-smoothly...

Take the starter to the table but, just before you do, take the lamb out of the oven to rest and finish the potatoes. In between the starter and main course, reheat the zesty vegetables. Serve the main course and relax - the pudding is done and ready to serve.

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