Got a sweet tooth but don''t want to spend hours in the kitchen? Nigel Slater''s collection of puddings can ALL be ready in less than half an hour.

An inspiring collection of quick and delicious puddings made with simple and fresh ingredients from Nigel Slater, the master of the easily prepared dish. In four sections - Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring - he offers ideas for a wide range of mouth-watering and irresistible desserts all of which can be prepared in under half an hour.

Praise for Nigel Slater''s Real Fast Puddings:

''Delectable ... Slater is an unashamed spoon-licker'' Daily Telegraph

''Nigel Slater''s infectious enthusiasm is nicely countered by attention to modern practicalities ... corners are unashamedly cut, quality is never compromised'' Evening Standard

''I hardly ever cook puddings ... but I could be converted by Nigel Slater''s unpretentious and appetizing Real Fast Puddings'' Sunday Times

''I love this man: his wit and greed make him irresistible'' Nigella Lawson


Nigel Slater is the Observer''s food writer, writing a month column for Observer Food Monthly. Real Fast Food was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while The 30-Minute Cook was nominated for both the Glenfiddich and Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy and he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. His other bestselling books include Real Food, Appetite and The Kitchen Diaries.