Cooking Fast and Slow
Easy, Comforting, (Mostly) Plant-based Recipes for Busy People
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:22nd May '25
Should be back in stock very soon

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller
Over 100 delicious plant-packed recipes that make simple food feel posh, and posh food feel simple.
Former personal chef Natalia Rudin, aka NatsNourishments, is adored for her quick, nourishing recipes whipped up after a long day at work. This is her debut cookbook full of knock-out recipes that are low on effort but BIG on flavour.
No matter how much time you have, there is a recipe for every occasion: hearty weeknight meals that take less than 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour; slower recipes to savour at the weekend; meal-prep ideas to elevate your packed lunches; and moreish treats to satisfy every sweet tooth. Your soon-to-be favourites include:
- Smashed Miso Butterbeans and Crispy Soy Mushrooms
- Basil, Courgette and Pistachio Mafaldine
- Blistered Tomatoes and Chickpeas on Creamy Polenta
- Romesco Roasted Veg Quinoa Bowl
- Whipped ‘Feta’, Courgettes and Mint
- Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes with Date Caramel
- Chai Spiced Chocolate and Pecan Blondies
Cooking Fast and Slow is a show-stopping cookbook full of Natalia's (mostly) plant-based recipes that are guaranteed to comfort, nourish and delight.
These recipes are elevating and imaginative but within everyone's comfort zone of cooking. I want to devour every one. * Amelia Christie-Miller, Founder of Bold Beans Co. *
Natalia has mastered the art of practical, beautiful cookery! * The Happy Pear *
Nat has mastered the art of everyday cooking, making the most out of the time you have without compromising on taste. A book that is filled with flavour, Nat brings colour and vibrance to even the simple recipes. Every kitchen deserves this book! * Eleanor Wilkinson, author of One Pot, One Portion *
Nat makes nutritious meals both delicious and approachable. This book is filled with flavour-packed recipes that will become your new go-tos! * Matt Adlard, author of Bake it Better *
Nat's food is full of flavour and joy. She takes home-cooking to the next level * Alfie Steiner, aka @alfiecooks *
ISBN: 9780241706633
Dimensions: 251mm x 196mm x 251mm
Weight: 991g
256 pages