Ainsley Harriott's Meals in Minutes
by Ainsley Harriott
(Dorling Kindersley Books, April 2000)

Reviewed by Sylvie Greil

The charming and irreverent host of "The Ainsley Harriott Show" presents his recipes for "good, simple nosh" in his new book. Time-starved workaholics will discover how to cook a Peking duck in twenty minutes—the same is true with classics like coq au vin and cassoulet. His spunky, succulent recipes, from "doodle spinach 'n' chicken noodle" to "wicked fish gumbo," cover the needs of families with children as well as those in despair over snobby dinner guests—or you might just want to treat yourself to home cooking after weeks of mindless take-out. Harriott offers valuable tips on food stocking, kitchen tools and pre-preparation. The recipes are easy to follow and offer nutrition notes on each serving.