Eat: The Little Book of Fast Food
By Nigel Slater
Ten Speed Press, 2013
Publisher Description
Britain’s foremost food writer returns with a deliciously simple collection of over 600 ideas for satisfying meals that are quick and easy to get to the table.
In this little book of fast food, Nigel Slater presents a wholly enjoyable ode to those times when you just want to eat. Pairing more than 600 ideas for deliciously simple meals with the same elegant prose and delightful photography that captivated fans of Tender, Ripe, and Notes from the Larder, Eat is bursting with recipes that are easy to get to the table, oftentimes in under an hour: a humble fig and ricotta toast; sizzling chorizo with shallots and potatoes; a one-pan Sunday lunch. From quick meals to comfort food, Nigel Slater has crafted a charming, inspired collection of simple food—done well.
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Recipes
In the Hand
- Breakfast Burger
- Vietnamese Shrimp Baguettes
- Chorizo Burgers
- Summer Herb Rolls
- The Bagel
- Herb Burgers
- Tomato Caeser Bruschetta
- A Beef Sandwich
- Bresaola, Emmentaler, and Pickled Cucumber Sandwich
- Chicken, Asparagus, and Avocado Sandwich
- Mozzarella Chorizo Sandwich
- Pork Rillettes, Gherkins, and Onion Sourdough
- Stir-Fried Chicken Baguette
- Fig and Goat Cheese Focaccia
- Ricotta Burgers
- Tomato Focaccia
- The Sunday Roast Pork Sandwich
In a Bowl
- Carrot, Black Beans, and Cilantro
- Split Peas with Eggplant
- Green Vegetable Soup
- Ham Hock, Herb Sauce
- Shrimp, Lemongrass, and Coconut
- Rib and Rhubarb Broth
- Chicken, Asparagus, and Noodle Broth
- Carrot and Bulgur Porridge
- Jerusalem Artichoke and Chicken Soup
- Roast Chicken Pho
- Spiced Fish Soup
- Spiced Haddock Chowder
- Miso Soup with Beef and Kale
- Roasted Beets and Tomato Spelt
- Pea and Watercress Soup, Shrimp Soldiers
In the Frying Pan
- Rice Cakes
- Beets with Sausage and Rosemary
- Artichokes and Cannellini
- Basil Shrimp
- Chorizo and Sweet Potato Mash
- Crab Balls
- Zucchini with Bacon Gremolata
- Duck with Beans
- Goat Cheese Frittata
- Ham Steaks, Fava Beans, and Mustard Seeds
- Lamb with Yogurt and Turmeric
- Monkfish with Pancetta and Clams
- Lamb’s Liver, Onions, and Pecorino
- Eggplant Paneer
- Parsnip Rösti
- Poor Man’s Potatoes
- Philly Cheese Steak with Tagliatelle
- Pig and Fig
- Potatoes with Hazelnuts and Egg
- Quick Pork Ribs with Honey and Pomegranate Molasses
- Spiced Root Frittata
- Salmon with Artichokes
- Sardines, Potatoes, and Pine Nuts
- Sausage Balls, Mustard Cream Sauce
- Spelt, Basil, and Ricotta Cakes
- Spiced Sesame Lamb with Cucumber and Yogurt
- Spiced Eggs with Squash
- Steak with Miso
- James’s Potato Tortilla
- Tomatoes, Charred Onions, and Steak
- Pork and Mango Kebabs
- Chicken Wings, Katsu Sauce
- Potted Shrimp, Cucumber, Dill, and Sourdough
- Herb Ricotta Cakes
- Quick Spiced Rice
- Root Vegetable Patties with Spiced Tomato Sauce
On the Grill
- Citrus Chile Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Lamb with Minted Feta
- Chicken Wings with Onion Umeboshi Chutney
- Pork Chop with Plum Chutney
- Lamb Chops with Mustard Seed and Coconut
- Grilled Kippers, Beets, and Horseradish Mash
- Couscous, Lemons, Almonds, Squid
On the Stove
- Bacon and Beans
- Chicken Skin Popcorn
- Mussels with Clams and Chorizo
- Lentil Bolognaise
- Orecchiette with Ricotta and Fava Beans
- A Light Chicken Ragù
- Ras el Hanout Chicken and Spelt
- Smoked Haddock with Lentils
- Smoked Mackerel and Green Beans
- Spiced Scrambled Eggs
- Basil Tomato Pasta
- Ham and Kale Colcannon
- Mackerel with Bulgur and Tomato
- Smoked Haddock and Leek Cakes
- Shrimp, Linguine, Dill
- A Quick(ish) Green Minestrone
- Paprika, Mustard Chicken Goujons
- Harissa Carrots
- One-Pan Sunday Lunch
- Young Turnips with Mushrooms and Orzo
- Cod with Lemon, Tarragon, and Crème Fraîche
- Eggplant and Chickpeas
- Spiced Mushrooms on Naan
- Chile Shrimp wtih Watermelon
- Risotto
- Roasted Vegetable Rice
- Anchovy, Penne, Crumbs
- Smoked Salmon and Green Peppercorn Macaroni
- Kipper Benedict
Little Stews
- Slow-Cooked Rabbit with Herbs
- Lamb with Asparagus
- Chicken with Sour Cream and Gherkins
- Eggplant Curry
- Black Bean and Onion Stew
- Belgian Endive with Grapes, Honey, and Mustard
- Lamb Shanks with Crushed Roots
- Cider Thighs
- Stewed Red Cabbage with Blue Cheese and Apple
- Chicken with Fennel and Leek
In the Oven
- Potatoes with Spices and Spinach
- Bacon Boulangère
- Summer Squash Gratin
- Roast Lamb, Mustard, and Crumbs
- Marmalade Chicken
- Chicken Breast with Smoked Cheese and Pancetta
- Baked Red Mullet with Fennel and Leeks
- Tomatoes with an Anchovy Crumb Crust
- Butterflied Chicken, Arugula, Couscous
- Sea Bass with Tarragon Flageolets
- Satay Drumsticks
- Squid Stuffed with Judión Beans and Tomato
- Slow-Roast Belly of Lamb
- Sausage Danish
- Sausages, Mash, and Tomato Gravy
- Cauliflower-Cheese Baked Potato
- Chorizo Potatoes
- Asparagus Cannelloni
- Chorizo and Potatoes
- Sausage Lasagne
- Spaghetti Bake
- Pork with Blood Orange
- Onion and Mushroom Toad in the Hole
- Potato Wedges with Gorgonzola Sauce
- Root Vegetable Tangle
- Chicken Breasts with Taleggio
- Chicken, Sherry, Almond Pot Roast
- Pork Belly, Pistachios, and Figs
- Baked Chickpea Cakes
Under a Crust
- Slow-Cooked Beef Pie with Celery Root Rösti Crust
- Salmon and Cucumber Pie
- Quick Chicken Potpie
- Crab Mac and Cheese
- Corn Crumb-Crust Pie
- Gratin of Kale and Almonds
- Pinto Beans, Chorizo, and Tortilla
In a Wok
- Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashews and Broccoli
- Shrimp, Noodles, and Spring Carrots
- Aromatic Pork with Cucumber
- Salt and Pepper Pork
- Pork Belly with Lime and Sichuan Peppercorns
- Soba Noodles, Salmon, and Shrimp
- Wasabi Miso Beef
On a Plate
- Tuna and Cucumber Salad
- Smoked Mackerel with Peas and Edamame
- Apple, Ginger, and Endive
- Beet and Fennel Slaw with Speck
- Crab, Melon, and Basil Salad
- Cucumber, Fennel, and Ricotta Salad
- Pancetta-Crumbed Mozzarella Salad
- Peas and Ham
- Corn, Bacon, and Parsley Salad
- Turkey or Chicken Couscous
- Summer Vegetables with Harissa and Couscous
- Figs, Bulgur, and Blackberries
- Beef Dripping Potato Salad
- Salmon with Roast Garlic and Cream
- Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Anchovy
- Cherries, Tomatoes, and Salami
- Potatoes, Speck, and Broccoli Rabe
Desserts
- Banana Cheesecake
- Strawberry and Cucumber Salad
- Chocolate Oat Crumble
- Irish Coffee Trifle
- Oat and Lemon Cookies
- Strawberry Mascarpone Brioche Toasts
- Mango and Passion Fruit Mess
- Fig and Ricotta Toasts