Cooking Fast and Slow: Easy, Comforting, (Mostly) Plant-Based Recipes for Busy People [A Cookbook] -- Natalia Rudin, Hardcover

A collection of over 100 simple, satisfying, plant-packed recipes that are low on effort but big on flavor, from Natalia Rudin, the viral creator behind Nat's Nourishments.

Loved for her quick and delicious recipes whipped up after a long day as a personal chef, Natalia Rudin has created a show-stopping cookbook full of (mostly) plant-based recipes that are guaranteed to comfort, nourish, and delight.

With chapters organized by timeframe that take less than 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour; slower recipes to savor at the weekend or with friends; meal-prep ideas to elevate your packed lunches; breakfasts to be enjoyed slow or on the go; and treats to satisfy every sweet tooth, there is a recipe for every occasion. These recipes are short on ingredients but big on flavor and nutrition, with plenty of suggestions for additions and substitutions to suit what you eat and what you have available.

• Smashed Miso Butterbeans and Crispy Soy Mushrooms
• Basil, Zucchini, and Pistachio Mafaldine
• Blistered Tomatoes and Chickpeas over Creamy Polenta
• Romesco Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl
• Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes with Date Caramel
• Chai-Spiced Chocolate and Pecan Blondies

Filled with silky sauces, sweet treats, and morning delights, Cooking Fast and Slow takes simple ingredients and elevates them so that every meal feels special and tastes incredible.

Author: Natalia Rudin
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 09/30/2025
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9780593836606

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2025 pg. 107

About the Author
Natalia Rudin is a personal chef, certified health and nutrition coach, yoga teacher, and the creative behind Nat's Nourishments. For the past five years, she has worked with clients and built up her platform for plant-based, quick, and flavor-packed meals. Well-traveled and a complete foodie, Rudin has created a wonderful online community of folks looking for simple, yet delicious meals. She has partnered with brands like Barilla and UberEats as well as performed at Taste of London.