9/10 – Lazy Sunday
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.
Sundays are made for slowing down but that doesn’t mean skimping on flavour. In this laid-back episode, Donal shares his favourite Lazy Sunday recipes that feel indulgent, a little bit fancy, but still come together without the stress.
He starts with a smacked parmesan pork schnitzel-y moment, crisp, golden and full of comfort, served with a zippy little salad to keep things fresh. Next up is chilli pork with crispy rice, bringing bold heat and serious crunch, perfect for a no-fuss feast. And to finish, Donal puts a playful spin on a takeaway favourite with his prawn toast bao buns, soft, fluffy buns stuffed with golden prawn toast and a punchy dipping sauce. These are the weekend wins that prove you can kick back and eat well.
Donal’s Real Time Recipes Wednesday, 10 December at 8.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player