1 / 4Speedy Weeknight Meals by Jon Watts
Speedy Weeknight Meals by Jon Watts is a cookbook of 80 recipes, with the listing describing dinners that take under 30 minutes. Its chapters range from family favourites and quick comfort food to low-calorie dishes, one-pot meals, fakeaways and sweet treats.
At a glance
- 80 recipes across seven chapters, including family favourites, six ingredients or less, low-calorie meals and sweet treats.
- The listing says the dinners can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Examples include Bang Bang Chicken, Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe, Beef Stroganoff and Creamy Tuscan Cod.
Reference price: £20.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers a varied mix of quick savoury meals and desserts, including lighter and more indulgent options.
- The six-ingredients-or-less and one-pot chapters may suit cooks seeking simpler preparation.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 29 Aug. 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 208 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1526677458 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1526677457 |
| Dimensions | 19.56 x 2.03 x 25.27 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 850 g |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the recipes as easy to follow, varied and made with accessible ingredients, with positive remarks about taste, speed and family appeal. That feedback may be relevant if you want a practical midweek cookbook, though the under-30-minute timing is a listing claim and individual cooking times can depend on preparation and equipment.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the recipe variety and ease of following the book.
- Feedback highlights accessible ingredients, enjoyable flavours and suitability for midweek cooking.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes are included?
The listing describes 80 recipes.
What kinds of recipes does the book cover?
Its chapters include family favourites, recipes with six ingredients or less, quick comfort food, low-calorie dishes, one-pot meals, fakeaways and sweet treats.
Are the recipes all under 30 minutes?
The listing promotes dinners under 30 minutes, but it does not confirm that every recipe takes that long.
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