Puffed Beef Loaves, serves 2

Filling

250g topside mince
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp chopped fresh sage or 1/4 tsp dried sage
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 shallots, chopped
1 tbsp bbq sauce
salt
freshly ground black pepper

To assemble

2 sheets frozen ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed
Beaten egg yolk

Filling

In a bow,combine all the ingredients, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

To assemble

Cut the pastry sheets into two 23x20cm rectangles, reserving leftover pastry for decoration. Shape filling into 2 loaves and place on centre of each pastry rectangle. Brush edges of pastry with egg yolk and roll pastry around filling, sealing the edges and tucking under to seal well. Place loaves seam-side down on a lightly greased baking tray. Cut leaves for decoration from remaining pastry and attach to loaves with egg yolk. Bake in a hot oven (200 degrees) for 25 minutes.