Rukmini Iyer’s The Roasting Tin cookbooks are the answer to every busy cook’s prayers. Promising one-tin meals that leave the hard work to the oven, these ingenious books have sold over one million copies worldwide. Here are ten of our favourites from across the series, each guaranteed to transform midweek cooking from a chore to an absolute breeze.
From the book
The Quick Roasting Tin
75 fast and simple one dish recipes to revolutionise the way you cook
Leave the hard work to the oven with minimal prep and less washing up
From fast dinners to simple desserts
All-in-One Steam-roasted Salmon and Broccoli with Lime, Ginger, Garlic and Chilli
A punchy combination of lime, ginger, garlic, and chilli infuses this quick, fresh-tasting salmon dish. If you feel in need of a nourishing, midweek pick-me-up, this is the recipe for you.
Bulgur Wheat with Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Feta and Pine Nuts
Easy, wholesome, and bursting with Mediterranean flavours, this will soon become your one of your go-to midweek meals.
One-tin Spelt with Chorizo, Sweet Potato, Red Onion and Spinach
Nutty spelt, salty chorizo, and sweet potato combine to create a flavoursome autumnal dish. Any leftovers will make for an excellent packed lunch.
Chipotle Roasted Sweetcorn with Squash, Black Beans, Feta and Lime
The bright colours and flavours of this Mexican-inspired traybake are just the thing to brighten up your midweek evening.
Crispy Gnocchi with Roasted Peppers, Chilli, Rosemary and Ricotta
If you’ve never tried Rukmini’s famous crispy gnocchi, now’s your chance. There have been several iterations of this recipe throughout the Roasting Tin series, but we especially love this version with roast peppers, rosemary, and ricotta.
One-tin Korean-style Aubergines with Spring Onions and Sesame Rice
This elegant, vegan dish is tossed with a thoroughly addictive Korean-style dressing.
Roasted Aubergine, Courgette and Macaroni Bake
If you’re in search of a quick weeknight meal that positively oozes comfort, try this macaroni bake. Ready in under an hour, it’s packed with courgette, aubergine, and, of course, cheese.
One-pot Kerala Prawn Curry
The rich, complex flavour of this aromatic prawn curry belies a super-simple cooking process. Serve with flatbreads, naan, or fluffy rice for a midweek feast.
Quick Chicken, Leek and Chorizo Pie
This is comfort food at its quickest. Made with crisp, ready-rolled puff pastry, it’s guaranteed to be a hit.
Tandoori-style Salmon with Spiced, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes and Red Onion
Another winner of a salmon recipe, this tandoori-style version is packed with flavour and will be on the table in just forty minutes.
