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'This book is a lifesaver! No faff, no fuss - just banging, easy dinners.'Alison HammondDonal's Real Time Recipes has been designed with busy lives in mind. No marinading or time-consuming techniques, just STRAIGHT THROUGH COOKING all on the hob or kitchen counter.Think quick sauces while the pasta is in the pot, char-grilled chicken whilst you prep a fresh chopped salad, speedy microwave greens, crisped air-fryer new potatoes - KITCHEN MAGIC using readily available supermarket ingredients.Recipes include: favourite pasta dishes like Chop Tomato Pesto Pasta and Spicy 'Nduja Carbonara; super tasty one-pot suppers like Saffron Chicken & Rice and Braised One Pan Lamb; mouth-watering bowl food like Chicken Katsu in a Flash and Sticky Soy Salmon & Crispy Rice.90 FAMILY FAVOURITES IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS from the moment you step into the kitchen to the moment you sit down with a delicious home-cooked meal in front of you.

Fresh, young and full of enthusiasm Donal Skehan is a real cooking talent. His passion for simple delicious and healthy home cooking will inspire novices and more experienced cooks alike to get in the kitchen.Since his childhood, brought up in a little fishing village outside Dublin, food and cooking have been a major part of Donal's life. Growing up and experimenting with different flavours and culinary influences from French to Asian and even Swedish, Donal's adventurous sprit and childlike curiosity for food and flavour can be tasted in his dishes.In 2007, in an attempt to record his culinary creations, Donal started his own blog; http://www.thegoodmoodfoodblog.com/ which has a massive following and has helped him develop as a chef. This book takes the blog and Donal to a new level. It contains some recipes from the The Good Mood Food blog along with some new ideas. Ordered into 7 chapters; including 'Breakfast Feasts', 'Healthy Salads', Easy Entertaining', 'Meals in Minutes' and 'Simple Speedy Desserts' Donal has a quick, easy and tasty solution for every meal.Full of flavour yet simple to make, Donal's recipes are perfect for novice chefs but will also appeal to the more practiced cook. And, not only is his food fantastic but Donal brings his winning personality to every dish, you cannot fail to like him or share his enthusiasm for healthy home cooked food.Recipes include:* Blueberry and Rhubarb Oaty Breakfast Crumble* Griddled Spicy Fish with Tomato Salsa Salad*Gazpacho Starter Shots with Crostini*Rustic Steak Sandwiches with Homemade Mayo*Pecan Peach Pie*Vodka Penne* Steamed Bok Choy with Soy Honey and Lime Dressing*Minty Pea and Lemon Pesto Pasta*Swedish Meatballs with Dill Spring Potatoes*Mini Hazelnut Chocolate Meringue Sandwiches

Champion of the home cook, Donal Skehan, is back with a collection of tasty, easy-to-make dishes that cost less.We all want to cook and eat great food, but without making a hefty dent in our wallets. In this, Donal’s third cookbook, he takes on the challenge of showing how easy and straightforward it is to enjoy delicious home-cooked food and spend less. Whether you a hungry student, are feeding a growing family or simple wish to save some money for a treat, Donal’s recipes will encourage everyone to enjoy satisfying yet affordable dishes.Donal’s personality shines through on every page and he also draws on the knowledge and experience of others. Past generations were often adept at using cheaper cuts of meat, turning leftovers into tasty meals and planning ahead to avoid expensive last-minute shops. So Donal turns to his own family and grandparents, plus a range of experts such as butchers, fishmongers and grocers, to offer straightforward advice and inspired recipes.Divided into 7 chapters, Donal covers everything from everyday suppers, soups, stews and pots, baking and desserts, roasts, healthy dishes and more.Recipes include;Coq Au Vin BlancHam Hock, Spinach and Cheese CrepesCauliflower and Broccoli Mac N' CheeseBaked Tomatoey Crumbed MackerelCheesy Potato TartChilli Tuna SpaghettiZesty Orange PuddingDad's Braised OxtailCrispy Mustard Chicken Tray BakeSquash and Spinach and Lentil Curry5 Minute Dark Chocolate Espresso CupsBoiled Ham Hock and Five Fab uses for LeftoversZingy Store Cupboard Tinned Pulse Super SaladVegetable and Pearl Barley StewCrowd Pleasing Family Trifle10 Minute Homemade Brown BreadSwedish GingerbreadMoist Maple Apple Tea Cake

Bestselling TV cook Donal Skehan is back with 100 delicious new recipes for relaxed home cooking, which anyone can enjoy!In this stunning new book to accompany the 12-part primetime TV series, award-winning food writer Donal Skehan shows how easy and satisfying it is to serve great food every day.Donal’s infectious enthusiasm for cooking encourages everyone to get in the kitchen. Whether you’re time-pressed mum or dad, a culinary novice or a student looking to feed friends tasty no-fuss meals, Donal’s irresistible recipes will get you cooking up a storm.Homecooked includes new takes on well-loved family classics, such as Stuffed Pork with Apple and Ginger Sauce, One-pot Whole Chicken and Failsafe Bread 101, plus original and inspiring new ideas like Blackened Salmon with Green Goddess Avocado Salad, Blue Cheese Beef Sliders and Mikado Coconut Cream Cake.Nothing beats a good home-cooked meal – and Donal’s highly photographic and stylish new book is a must-have for anyone who agrees.CHAPTER BREAKDOWN– Everyday Dinners– Fast and Healthy– Comfort Food– Food for Friends– Big Sunday Lunch– Weekend Brunch– Desserts and Sweet Treats– Home Baking

*Shortlisted for An Post Irish Awards Cookbook of the Year 2023*Become a more confident, creative and instinctive home cook, with inspiration, tips, and delicious recipes from much-loved Irish cook Donal Skehan.In his new book, Donal brings us into the heart of his kitchen, showing us how he cooks for his family and what inspires him - from his granny's handwritten recipes and his Irish heritage to his time living in LA. Donal shares delicious recipes from his many experiences and travels, as well as his decades as a home cook, that you'll want to make time and again. Donal has all aspects of the week covered with chapters such as make-ahead Sundays, everyday dinners, weekday rush, slow-cooking weekend wins, and scrumptious desserts. Recipes include:Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese with Chorizo CrumbsSheet-Pan Sticky Korean Popcorn Chicken with Rice and SlawSlow Cooker Butter ChickenPrawn and Dill Rolls with Wild Garlic MayoBasque Burnt Cheesecake with CherriesIrish Coffee, Hazelnut and Chocolate TiramisuPacked with amazing recipes, tips and tricks, this book will help you get the most out of every week and learn to truly love your own home kitchen.

The quick and easy cookbook from Irish TV star and Saturday Kitchen host Donal Skehan.EAT.LIVE.GO - Fresh Food Fast is a collection of quick and easy recipes for busy and energetic lifestyles. Donal's healthy approach to eating provides big flavour, the optimum nutrition the body needs, plus delicious treats.Donal offers up brilliant recipes to cook at home, from everyday eating with family and friends, to restorative meals to nurture and nourish, including dishes from Donal's travels in Europe and South East Asia. EAT.LIVE.GO - Fresh Food Fast is a cookbook for anyone who loves good food and eating well.

READERS PRAISE:'Fresh youthful modern twist makes cooking dinner interesting.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Love this book. Finally, a book full of recipes the whole family will enjoy .' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Simple ingredients and tasty recipes.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 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.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 SoupOne 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 ChoyQuick 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 YoghurtSix Ingredients: Stripped back to basics with minimal ingredients.Including Chopping Board Tomato & Basil Peso with Pasta, Basil Butter Grilled Salmon with Fennel & Tomato Salad and Beer & Mustard Pork Caesar SaladGrocery-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 SoupUnder 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

Easy recipes, fast food, all healthy.Super Food in Minutes is all about real, fast and delicious family food that just so happens to be good for you! Donal's latest book includes 90 delicious recipes, and tips and tricks, for healthy home cooks that will change the way you cook.Using 10 ingredients or less, each recipe uses streamlined, quick cooking methods with minimal effort and maximum results that help you make the most of your time spent in the kitchen. There are clear nutritional breakdowns, vegan, vegetarian and paleo options for each recipe, and a clean cook-friendly design. With Super Food in Minutes, you'll have exciting everyday dinners, made with healthy ingredients at the core, on the table in less than 30 minutes.

**COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2021 AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS** Reclaim your kitchen without sacrificing time or flavour with simplified and doable classic recipes. Seriously great home cooked food never looked this good!Donal's 10th book is a celebration of real home cooking for modern day life. Everyday Cook is filled with speedy 15/30 minute meals, simple recipes using just one pot/pan/tray, comforting favourites, classic desserts, and recipes to batch cook and freeze for days where you don't have time to cook from scratch. These are recipes that will help you to manage life and all its twists and turns, while still allowing you to pull together meals that are nourishing, vibrant and delicious. With recipes including Crispy Hoisin Duck Lettuce Wraps, one-pan Oven-roasted Ratatouille, prep ahead Roast Cherry Tomato Pici, easy favourite Crispy Egg Fried Rice Bowls, freeze-able Smoky Fish Pie with Velvet Mash Topping, family favourite Key Lime Pretzel Pie and more - there's something for everyone.Armed with meal plan suggestions and Donal's helpful cooks notes, you'll turn to this book time and again to create a useful routine, make your kitchen work for you and bring ease, flavour and speed to your everyday cooking.