About this season
From my home kitchen to yours, Meals in Minutes is here to make cooking tastier, faster, and way more fun. You'll not only discover mouthwatering recipes but also pick up handy cooking tips to elevate your kitchen game. Whether you're kicking back to enjoy the show or jumping up to cook along, just remember—it's your kitchen, your rules!
Episodes (8)
1. Cucina Povera Meatloaf
Aired 26 May 2025 • 21 min
Rachael embraces the Italian tradition of cucina povera, where nothing goes to waste. She crafts a delicious Tuscan-style meatloaf served over crispy roasted potatoes. To complement the dish, John stirs up a "Siena Sour," and Maria bakes a decadent ricotta cake with fruit for dessert.
2. Lamb and Beef Chorizo Chili
Aired 26 May 2025 • 21 min
Rachael reinvents chili by combining lamb and beef chorizo for a bold, hearty twist on the classic. John shakes things up with his margarita creation, the Amaro-Rita, while Maria bakes a savory scallion and black pepper cornbread to complete the meal.
3. Skirt Steaks with Roasted Vegetables
Aired 2 June 2025 • 21 min
Rachael turns pantry staples into a flavorful feast, starting with roasted potatoes, broccoli, garlic, and tomatoes. She then seasons and sears skirt steaks to perfection. John complements the meal with his rich and indulgent chocolate Negroni cocktail.
4. White Bean Soup with Albanian Snacks and Baklava
Aired 2 June 2025 • 21 min
Rachael and her sister Maria, joined by friends Leida and Vina, cook up a feast in Rachael's Tuscan kitchen. They kick things off with a hearty white bean soup, followed by fritters served with a tangy yogurt and feta dip. For the grand finale, they make a rich, flaky baklava for dessert.
5. Chicken Meatballs with Oatmeal
Aired 9 June 2025 • 21 min
Rachael serves up one of her classic brunch dishes: savory chicken meatballs with oatmeal, topped with raisins, pine nuts, and honey. Maria bakes warm cinnamon-sugar twists, while John mixes up a refreshing Sgroppino cocktail with Prosecco and lemon sorbet.
6. Spicy Bucatini all'Amatriciana with Beans and Greens
Aired 9 June 2025 • 21 min
Rachael cooks up all of John's favorite dishes, starting with her spicy-sweet Bucatini all'Amatriciana, a pasta dish inspired by her mother's "all'America" recipe. She pairs it with a comforting side of wilted greens, Borlotti beans, and cured pork. John rounds out the meal with a twist on a Negroni, using artichoke liqueur for a unique sweet and sour flavor.
7. Italian Brisket With Gremolata, Polenta and Sautéed Greens
Aired 16 June 2025 • 21 min
Rachael shows the ultimate way to beat the winter chill with her irresistible Italian brisket.
8. Chicken Under a Brick With Herb Salsa Verde
Aired 16 June 2025 • 21 min