Fast Feasts: Quick, easy recipes with a Middle Eastern twist

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If you're looking for a quick, tasty meal after work but feel like you've lost your cooking mojo, or fancy hosting dinner but don't know where to start, Fast Feasts is just the book for you. John Gregory-Smith shares over 60 recipes that are big on taste yet simple to whip up, all featuring his signature Middle Eastern twist. Cooking should be fun, and sharing a meal with friends or family is one of life's simple pleasures. In Fast Feasts, you'll discover that the secret to effortless culinary magic is a few punchy store cupboard staples - a teaspoon of smoked paprika here, a drizzle of tahini there, and suddenly your Tuesday night traybake is transformed into a wicked supper. If you're tired of toast, have a vibrant hummus bowl next time you're working from home. Or try John's insanely good Lamb and halloumi burgers, perfect for Friday night dinner with mates. John also includes cheats on how to make simple meals sing, including ideas for jazzed up mayos, quick salad dressings and zingy spice mixes, as well as menu plans that make entertaining a cinch. Fast Feasts is a fresh and unintimidating take on Middle Eastern food, featuring ingredients that can be found at your local store, and recipes that are as easy to prepare as a meal subscription box. So, whether you're after killer comfort food, a banging brunch or dinner in front of the TV, look no further than Fast Feasts.

John Gregory-Smith is a chef, presenter and best-selling author who specialises in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. He has written six cookbooks, including best-sellingSaffron in the Souks,Orange Blossom and Honey andTurkish Delights. John is a TV presenter who appears regularly on C4'sSunday Brunch and ITV'sThis Morning. He has a Saturday Supper Club column in theTelegraph. His Instagram channel has over 80K followers and Tik Tok 60K, who lap up his everyday easy recipe videos, all with his signature Middle Eastern twist. Instagram: @johngs TikTok: @johngs