Salad days

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 10 mins 1 fillet or rump steak(about 300g), trimmed140g green beans, trimmed1 chicory, leaves separated25g walnuts, roughly choppedFOR THE DRESSING½ lemon, zested and

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

Wave goodbye to soggy sandwiches with these midday marvels

Ingredients (Serves 4) 125 g sweet potatoes1 small parsnip1 small onionSmall chicken breast filletSalt and black pepper1-2 tsp olive oil35 g baby spinach15 g rocket1 tomato1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp balsam

Padella founder Tim Siadatan shows us there’s more to his shopping than a cruise down the pasta aisle

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil