I love Nigella Lawson's writing as much as I enjoy reading and trying her recipes. She is so honest in admitting her own contradictions, e.g., she often repeats easy, favourite recipes when pressed for time. The big message of this book is a well-stocked pantry of condiments, spices and storage items such as shallots, garlic, ginger, etc. These are the ingredients that 'ring the changes' from recipe to recipe. Express cooking doesn't mean boring or timing recipes as North American cooking mavens do. I love reading her introductions to recipes. Her prose is breezy, elegant and informative, all at the same time.

Nigella’s fast food is luscious, rich and runs the gambit from everyday fare to fancy.

This beautiful book is filled with quick, easy, and delicious recipes. Nigella writes like she speaks and her descriptions and forwards are an amusing bonus to the recipes. I recommend this book for anyone who is pressed for time (all of us) and doesn't like to sacrifice taste for simplicity.

Yet another fabulous book from Nigella! Apart from the beautiful pink and grey presentaion with wonderful retro pictures.The actual content and concept of this book is fantastic.
I have two children who love tasty food (who doesn't?) and I needed some new ideas for quick meals! You will find plenty of them in this book and your kids will love trying out some new flavours!! Popular with my two are the white bean mash, chicken schnitzel with bacon and green eggs and ham (frequently accompanied by the Dr Seuss story of the same name!).

Don't be put off by the "Express" element of the title! This is a great book with just enough Nigella chat to also make it a good read when you're not cooking.