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The Quick Roasting Tin
'I was so impressed' Aldo Zilli10 MINUTES PREP. 30 MINUTES IN THE OVEN.Cook quick, delicious, and nutritious one-tin meals that take the pressure off dinner.The Quick Roasting Tin contains 75 new all-in-one tin recipes from quick weeknight dinners to at-home lunchboxes and family favourites. All meals take just 10 minutes to prep, and no longer than 30 minutes in the oven.Just chop a few ingredients, pop them into a roasting tin, and kick back while the oven does the work. This book is perfect for anyone who wants fresh, delicious, hassle-free food and minimal washing up! Brilliant for making food easy and delicious this winter. 'Delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes' The Culture Whisper'I love Rukmini Iyer's books' Judy Murray, OBE INDIA EXPRESS, THE NEW COOK BOOK FROM THE MILLION-COPY SELLING AUTHOR OF THE ROASTING TIN SERIES, IS OUT NOW
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Rukmini Iyer
51 books40 followersRukmini is a food stylist and food writer, who enjoys recipe developing and styling for editorial, advertising and commercial clients. Her cookbooks include 'The Roasting Tin' and 'The Green Roasting Tin', and her next cookbook 'The Quick Roasting Tin' is out with Square Peg in June 2019.
Rukmini left the law to retrain as a chef, working for Tom Kitchin at 'The Kitchin' in Edinburgh before moving to London to do what she loves best - food styling, recipe writing and development. Her first two cookbooks, with Parragon and Quadrille, are due out early in 2016. When she's not styling and writing, Rukmini enjoys planning for an extensive organic kitchen garden from the confines of her London balcony, complete with chickens.
Rukmini left the law to retrain as a chef, working for Tom Kitchin at 'The Kitchin' in Edinburgh before moving to London to do what she loves best - food styling, recipe writing and development. Her first two cookbooks, with Parragon and Quadrille, are due out early in 2016. When she's not styling and writing, Rukmini enjoys planning for an extensive organic kitchen garden from the confines of her London balcony, complete with chickens.
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April 26, 2022
Photos are amazing - lets see i I can replicate them
August 31, 2020
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Ik ben fan van dit kookboek! Het zijn lekkere recepten die je zo in de oven schuift waardoor je alleen nog maar even hoeft te wachten (en dus kunt lezen). Ideaal voor doordeweekse maaltijden, maar ook om uitgebreid te dineren. Voor mij het favoriete kookboek van 2020!
Ik ben fan van dit kookboek! Het zijn lekkere recepten die je zo in de oven schuift waardoor je alleen nog maar even hoeft te wachten (en dus kunt lezen). Ideaal voor doordeweekse maaltijden, maar ook om uitgebreid te dineren. Voor mij het favoriete kookboek van 2020!
November 29, 2021
My sister purchased the set of four of Iyer’s roasting tin books for me as a gift and this book is currently one of my favourites in the series. I don’t like to review a cookbook until I’ve, not only read it but also, test driven some of the recipes. This book is so easy to use with a range of recipes and ingredients, and the recipes are easy to customise to suit.
August 22, 2022
Superhandig voor doordeweekse gerechten.
March 31, 2021
Lots of quick and easy meal ideas that can easily be adapted with ingredients you’ve got in your cupboards.
April 9, 2025
Reflections and lessons learned/the content of this book made me feel…
…inspired for some lovely family dishes!
…inspired for some lovely family dishes!
April 3, 2022
A godsend for people who have seriously no time to cook. Im rarely a cookbook person as I prefer eyeballing recipes but this has helped me get acquainted with our oven for more than just baking. The ingredients are quick to access, but not necessarily pantry basics, so you feel like you’re still cooking an elevated repertoire of food especially for weeknights. Can’t wait to check out the others in the series.
December 24, 2023
I received this book along with The Green Roasting Tin: Vegan and Vegetarian One Dish Dinners and The Roasting Tin Around the World: Global One Dish Dinners for my birthday in 2022. Initially, the World book was my favourite - the geographical organisation gives you a sense of exploring the world through food. The Quick book is organised into themed chapters such as 'Worknight Dinners' and 'Date Night', which I didn't feel as excited by. However, I think this book may contain recipes I love more than those in World.
Over the past two years I've made 51/75 recipes in this book, some of them multiple times.
Worknight Dinners - 11/11 recipes made
These were some of the first recipes I made from this book - because most of the meals I cook are 'Worknight Dinners' - but as a result most have faded from memory and my notes are not especially detailed. The Tomato, Leek & Artichoke Bake (pg40) is my favourite from this section and one I have made multiple times - it is a vegetarian alternative to Toad-In-The-Hole that periodically becomes a household regular when jarred artichokes are on offer in Lidl. The Cauliflower Curry (pg42) is great, but is similar to other cauliflower curries in Iyer's other books. I remember really enjoying the Beetroot Orzotto (pg34), but made the mistake of making it too many times in a short period and going off it - I haven't made it since, unfortunately.
Family Favourites - 7/11 recipes made
The Baked Gnocchi with Ham Hock and Peas (pg50) is great comfort food, and probably my favourite of Iyer's baked gnocchi recipes, although I wrote 'lol' next to where it says 'Serves: 4 generously' because we comfortably ate it all between two of us. The Sweet Potato Curry (pg60) is a solid easy curry, while the Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Bake (pg62), an improved version of the Kale and Bacon Macaroni Cheese in the World book, has become a household regular - I made it two nights ago and had the leftovers for lunch today. The Whole Tomato Dhal (pg70) was my favourite dhal recipe until a more recently discovered slow cooker dhal recipe.
Make Ahead Lunchboxes - 9/10 recipes made
Each of the recipes I tried from this section I have ended up making multiple times, and my work colleagues were often jealous of my packed lunch. Bulgar wheat is magical, as are naan croutons. The only recipe here I haven't made here is the Fig, Chicory, and Hazelnut Salad (pg86).
Date Night - 7/10 recipes made
After 'Worknight Dinners', this was the section I next focused on, because each dish is aesthetically impressive despite being easy to make. I have made the Roasted Ricotta with Tomatoes and Aubergine (pg104) multiple times as part of a Mediterranean spread while hosting guests. The Baked Gnocchi with Dolcelatte, Figs, and Hazelnut (pg106) was delicious but extremely rich and indulgent - definitely a special occasion dish. The Scallop Gratin (pg108) was great, but scallops are expensive so I haven't made it again. The Sage and Mushroom Tart (pg110) was one of my husband's favourites, but I found the texture of the pine nut mixture unpleasant. The Vietnamese style fish (pg114) was gorgeous.
And then there's the Pomegranate Duck. With this dish I felt like I'd discovered a new level of culinary enjoyment. The mixture of flavours and textures was absolutely divine. I was thinking about it for days afterwards. Thinking about it now has made me want to make it again as soon as possible.
Feed a Crowd - 4/12 recipes made
I was initially put off from this section, because I had incorrectly assumed that a 'Crowd' was rather bigger than 4 people. I enjoyed the four recipes I tried from this section, but don't really get why they've been grouped together as Crowdfeeders. The Charred Tenderstem (pg152) is a variant of a stir fry recipe in India Express, and I prefer the the even quicker stir fry version.
Weekend Cooking - 5/10
The breakfast dishes - pancake (pg170), baked eggs (pg172), traybake (pg174) - were great ways to start the day. I made the traybake for brunch yesterday, and it was certainly easier than making a fry up. The baked eggs with asparagus soldiers I enjoyed with a friend who was visiting in summer; we ate them sat outside in the garden. The Chilli Peanut Chicken (pg180) is another great comfort food recipe, one that's become a bit of a household regular. As I type, I am reflecting that is has been a while since I last made it, and I ought to correct that. The Fish Stew (pg186) was excellent, but the cost of the ingredients has prevented me from making it again, though I should treat us to it again sometime.
Sweets - 8/11 recipes made
I am not as fond of baking as I am of cooking, but the sweets here were received well and some of them I have made more than once. The Sage and Dark Chocolate Cookie Cake (pg194) has wonderful herby savoury notes from the sage, which make it very distinct and memorable (I have made it twice to take into work). We've made the Blackberry and Pistachio Cake (pg196) a few times for dessert when we've had friends over for dinner. The Pomegranate Yoghurt Cake (pg198), Salted Chocolate Peanut Brownies (pg200) and Pecan and Dark Chocolate Banana Bread (pg206) were all well received at work. The Gingerbread Pears (pg208) was the first of the sweet recipes I made, and I've made it a few times since then, including most recently to take to a friends' Christmas meal; to the same meal last year I took the Apple Crumble Cake (pg212).
Reflecting on all these recipes to write this review, I am extremely glad to have made and eaten such a wide selection of dishes over the past two years, and now want to make many of them again soon. I highly recommend others eat them too!
Over the past two years I've made 51/75 recipes in this book, some of them multiple times.
Worknight Dinners - 11/11 recipes made
These were some of the first recipes I made from this book - because most of the meals I cook are 'Worknight Dinners' - but as a result most have faded from memory and my notes are not especially detailed. The Tomato, Leek & Artichoke Bake (pg40) is my favourite from this section and one I have made multiple times - it is a vegetarian alternative to Toad-In-The-Hole that periodically becomes a household regular when jarred artichokes are on offer in Lidl. The Cauliflower Curry (pg42) is great, but is similar to other cauliflower curries in Iyer's other books. I remember really enjoying the Beetroot Orzotto (pg34), but made the mistake of making it too many times in a short period and going off it - I haven't made it since, unfortunately.
Family Favourites - 7/11 recipes made
The Baked Gnocchi with Ham Hock and Peas (pg50) is great comfort food, and probably my favourite of Iyer's baked gnocchi recipes, although I wrote 'lol' next to where it says 'Serves: 4 generously' because we comfortably ate it all between two of us. The Sweet Potato Curry (pg60) is a solid easy curry, while the Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Bake (pg62), an improved version of the Kale and Bacon Macaroni Cheese in the World book, has become a household regular - I made it two nights ago and had the leftovers for lunch today. The Whole Tomato Dhal (pg70) was my favourite dhal recipe until a more recently discovered slow cooker dhal recipe.
Make Ahead Lunchboxes - 9/10 recipes made
Each of the recipes I tried from this section I have ended up making multiple times, and my work colleagues were often jealous of my packed lunch. Bulgar wheat is magical, as are naan croutons. The only recipe here I haven't made here is the Fig, Chicory, and Hazelnut Salad (pg86).
Date Night - 7/10 recipes made
After 'Worknight Dinners', this was the section I next focused on, because each dish is aesthetically impressive despite being easy to make. I have made the Roasted Ricotta with Tomatoes and Aubergine (pg104) multiple times as part of a Mediterranean spread while hosting guests. The Baked Gnocchi with Dolcelatte, Figs, and Hazelnut (pg106) was delicious but extremely rich and indulgent - definitely a special occasion dish. The Scallop Gratin (pg108) was great, but scallops are expensive so I haven't made it again. The Sage and Mushroom Tart (pg110) was one of my husband's favourites, but I found the texture of the pine nut mixture unpleasant. The Vietnamese style fish (pg114) was gorgeous.
And then there's the Pomegranate Duck. With this dish I felt like I'd discovered a new level of culinary enjoyment. The mixture of flavours and textures was absolutely divine. I was thinking about it for days afterwards. Thinking about it now has made me want to make it again as soon as possible.
Feed a Crowd - 4/12 recipes made
I was initially put off from this section, because I had incorrectly assumed that a 'Crowd' was rather bigger than 4 people. I enjoyed the four recipes I tried from this section, but don't really get why they've been grouped together as Crowdfeeders. The Charred Tenderstem (pg152) is a variant of a stir fry recipe in India Express, and I prefer the the even quicker stir fry version.
Weekend Cooking - 5/10
The breakfast dishes - pancake (pg170), baked eggs (pg172), traybake (pg174) - were great ways to start the day. I made the traybake for brunch yesterday, and it was certainly easier than making a fry up. The baked eggs with asparagus soldiers I enjoyed with a friend who was visiting in summer; we ate them sat outside in the garden. The Chilli Peanut Chicken (pg180) is another great comfort food recipe, one that's become a bit of a household regular. As I type, I am reflecting that is has been a while since I last made it, and I ought to correct that. The Fish Stew (pg186) was excellent, but the cost of the ingredients has prevented me from making it again, though I should treat us to it again sometime.
Sweets - 8/11 recipes made
I am not as fond of baking as I am of cooking, but the sweets here were received well and some of them I have made more than once. The Sage and Dark Chocolate Cookie Cake (pg194) has wonderful herby savoury notes from the sage, which make it very distinct and memorable (I have made it twice to take into work). We've made the Blackberry and Pistachio Cake (pg196) a few times for dessert when we've had friends over for dinner. The Pomegranate Yoghurt Cake (pg198), Salted Chocolate Peanut Brownies (pg200) and Pecan and Dark Chocolate Banana Bread (pg206) were all well received at work. The Gingerbread Pears (pg208) was the first of the sweet recipes I made, and I've made it a few times since then, including most recently to take to a friends' Christmas meal; to the same meal last year I took the Apple Crumble Cake (pg212).
Reflecting on all these recipes to write this review, I am extremely glad to have made and eaten such a wide selection of dishes over the past two years, and now want to make many of them again soon. I highly recommend others eat them too!
June 27, 2019
It’s such a simple concept for a book, but the recipes in this book provide the basis for so many great meals!
Each recipe if full of flavour and texture and certainly offers something different than just shoving a few veg on a tray.
Perfect for experimenting with new foods and for making enough to keep some for lunch the next day.
I love this book.
Each recipe if full of flavour and texture and certainly offers something different than just shoving a few veg on a tray.
Perfect for experimenting with new foods and for making enough to keep some for lunch the next day.
I love this book.
July 7, 2019
Love the original Roasting Tin - this, in contrast, isn't quite as good. The recipes are just as simple, but in order to get them into the 30-minute timeframe, some of the quality and taste has been sacrificed.
Please don't start with this and then dismiss the original out of hand. This just isn't as perfect.
Please don't start with this and then dismiss the original out of hand. This just isn't as perfect.
May 2, 2023
Some really tempting contemporary recipes to try, with simple steps and not too demanding on the fancy-schmancy ingredient front :)
Good user-friendly chapters and plenty of healthy plant-based options, which work for a vegan or flexitarian diet or having in something suitable and imaginative for guests.
Appreciated the guidance on plating and cooking equipment included in the book too.
Good user-friendly chapters and plenty of healthy plant-based options, which work for a vegan or flexitarian diet or having in something suitable and imaginative for guests.
Appreciated the guidance on plating and cooking equipment included in the book too.
January 14, 2020
I was a wee bit disappointed at the lack of meat dishes in this, given there’s a vegetarian version available. There’s definitely a few recipes I’ll try though and it will encourage me to buy/try some different ingredients.
January 8, 2025
This has so many bangers in it - every dish has been tasty and I love how they’re all practical, well-balanced, and relatively cheap to make!
A few of my favourites are the tandoori salmon, cinnamon aubergine & feta salad, and the chocolate, sage, and sea salt big cookie 🍪
A few of my favourites are the tandoori salmon, cinnamon aubergine & feta salad, and the chocolate, sage, and sea salt big cookie 🍪
November 27, 2019
This is a great book but I wish the rise of veganism and vegetarianism didn’t mean that nuts have to feature quite so prominently instead of meat!
December 31, 2019
people really love gluten and dairy, huh?
June 29, 2020
Awesome!
March 24, 2021
A treat for your senses!!!
March 7, 2022
Love the simplicity behind the idea of this series of books: chuck things in a tin, add a drizzle of oil and season, and roast in the oven before eating. Perfect for busy people! And it’s tasty.
February 13, 2023
good wholesome dishes
Great recipes that are filling and wholesome . Something for everyone’s taste. The alternative to every day cooking. Something different for you to eat.
Great recipes that are filling and wholesome . Something for everyone’s taste. The alternative to every day cooking. Something different for you to eat.
June 1, 2024
Rukmini has done it again! Fast, fresh, brilliant and easy recipes even for beginner cooks like my dad!
December 15, 2024
Helpful cookbook but some meals can be done in one pot over the stove!
March 30, 2021
Love this book but not as much as the original Roasting Tin which is still my go to. I'd rather spend slightly longer (not much to be fair) to get a better result (for my taste)
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