4/10 – Midweek Heroes
Real Time Recipes proves that dinner doesn’t need to be complicated. Forget long marinades and fiddly prep this is straight-through cooking: quick, flavour-packed meals, all done on the hob or countertop.
The brand-new series comes hand-in-hand with Donal’s latest cookbook, featuring 90 family favourites in 30 minutes or less. From pasta heroes like Chop Tomato Pesto Pasta and Spicy ’Nduja Carbonara to one-pot wonders like Saffron Chicken & Rice and Braised One Pan Lamb, plus irresistible bowl food like Chicken Katsu in a Flash and Sticky Soy Salmon with Crispy Rice.
Midweek meals can feel like a struggle, but Donal’s has a line-up of kitchen heroes that save time and deliver on flavour. These are the dishes to have in your back pocket when the clock is ticking and hunger is high.
First up this week, a juicy roast chicken that’s done and dusted in real time, complete with a clever instant gravy that brings the Sunday vibes to a Tuesday night. Then it’s onto a bold, comforting smoky Thai-ish chicken curry, full of depth, ready in minutes, and perfect for spooning over rice. Finally, Donal pulls together a brilliant shortcut version of a bistro favourite with his cheat’s chicken cordon bleu that is crisp, golden, and oozing with cheesy goodness.
Donal’s Real Time Recipes Wednesday, 5 November at 8.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Donal’s Real Time Recipes
Wednesday, 5 November at 8.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player