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Donal's Meals in Minutes

90 suppers from scratch/15 minutes prep
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Donal's Meals in Minutes by Donal Skehan offers a collection of quick and delicious recipes designed for those with busy lifestyles. The book provides practical cooking solutions that help create tasty meals in a short amount of time, focusing on efficiency without compromising on flavour. With an emphasis on simplicity and speed, it's perfect for anyone looking to enjoy fantastic home-cooked food without spending hours in the kitchen.
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If you love cooking quick and delicious meals without compromising on flavour, this book is perfect for you. It features a variety of recipes that are simple to follow, making it ideal for busy individuals who want to enjoy homemade dishes with minimal fuss. Culinary enthusiasts who appreciate fresh, vibrant ingredients and easy-to-execute techniques will find it especially appealing.

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A collection of 90 simple, everyday recipes that are stripped back to the basics but still taste delicious, from Irish TV and Saturday Kitchen host Donal Skehan.

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TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU COOK DINNER WITH THE MEALS IN MINUTES PLAN OF ATTACK!

Donal's Meals in Minutes is all about real, honest, fast food made with simple ingredients and clever cooking methods that are the building blocks for delicious home-cooked suppers.

These recipes require minimum equipment and ingredients to deliver speedy suppers, ready to serve straight to the table! If you've been in a cooking rut, this is the book to change your approach to the kitchen.

Donal has delivered 90 fuss-free, flavour-packed recipes, including many from his Meals in Minutes TV series. He has divided the book into six chapters based on how people shop and cook, allowing you to choose a delicious meal that suits the shape of your evening every night.

One Pot: Throw it all in one pot, literally, and let the hob or oven do the work.

Including Thai Chicken Stew, Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Bake and Mexican Tortilla Soup

One Pan: Complete meals from one pan.

Including Parsley Cream Cod with Spring Veg, Chimichurri Steak with Baby Gem & Spring Onion and Vietnamese Caramel Salmon with Bok Choy

Quick Prep/Slow Cook: Minimal preparation but with a longer cook in the oven whilst you get on with other things.

Including Piri Piri Roast Chicken, Slow-cooked Beef Ragu with Pappardelle and Roast Cauliflower Platter with Tahini Yoghurt

Six Ingredients: Stripped back to basics with minimal ingredients.

Including Chopping Board Tomato & Basil Pesto with Pasta, Basil Butter Grilled Salmon with Fennel & Tomato Salad and Beer & Mustard Pork Caesar Salad

Grocery-store Suppers: Pick up something ready-made on the way home to jazz up some basic ingredients.

Including Moroccan Sausage Meatballs with Harissa Couscous, Bulgogi Beef & Kale Pizza and Creamy Tomato & Chorizo Ravioli Soup

Under 30 Minutes: On the table... in under half an hour.

Including Garlic & Rosemary Chicken with Confit Butter Tomato Sauce & Gnocchi, Marinated Feta Salad with Good Greens & Grains and Thai-style Veggie-packed Dirty Fried Rice

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Donal's Meals in Minutes by Donal Skehan is attracting attention as a strong contender amongst popular quick-cooking guides, suggesting a comparison with established chefs like Jamie Oliver. The book offers a fresh perspective on swift meal preparation, appealing to those looking for efficient and delicious recipes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473674264

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

Edition: Illustrated edition

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1015g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Donal Skehan is the ultimate companion for busy home cooks! As a TV host, award-winning food writer, and father of two, Donal knows exactly the fun involved in how to balance family life, work, and a love for cooking. With nearly 20 years in the food world and 11 cookbooks under his belt-including Everyday Cook (2021), which snagged Cookbook of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards- Donal makes delicious home cooking feel easy. His most recent book, Home Kitchen (2023), is packed with accessible recipes, and he's set to release his highly anticipated Real-Time Recipes in 2025.

A well-known TV presence, Donal has become a household name in Ireland with his TV shows airing year on year on RTE and distributed worldwide. He regularly appears on ITV's This Morning, BBC's Saturday Kitchen and has headlined multiple shows on RTE, Food Network, HBO Max & FOX International. His YouTube channel, with over a million subscribers, brings easy, flavorful meals to kitchens worldwide.

Recently, Donal expanded his passion for quality ingredients with Wind Shore Goods, a lifestyle brand inspired by coastal living in his hometown of Howth, Dublin. This new venture blends his love of cooking and the natural beauty of Ireland's coast, adding even more inspiration for home cooks looking for quality kitchen staples and beautiful, thoughtful products.

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