Donal’s Real Time Recipes

Broadcast Details: Wednesday 12th November, 8.30pm

This season, a brand new series of Real Time Recipes returns with 10 new episodes. Donal brings his signature no-fuss cooking home, just in time for busy weeknights

Donal Skehan is back!

5/10 – Ready, Steady, Chop

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.

Donal’s Real Time Recipes Wednesday, 12 November at 8.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

In episode 5, Donal’s all about speed, simplicity, and the power of prep – proving that a little chopping goes a long way.

He starts with a flavour-packed fish cake paired with light, zingy summer noodles, perfect for warm weather eating. Then it’s on to a colourful kebab plate with Shirazi salad – a juicy, herby combo that’s big on flavour and low on effort. Finally, Donal gives the humble Greek salad a glow-up with whipped feta, turning a classic into something fresh, creamy and totally craveable. This is quick prep that pays off – one chop at a time.

Donal’s Real Time Recipes
Wednesday, November 12 at 8.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player