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Novice cook? Donal Skehan has the recipes to get you started

Donal Skehan
Donal Skehan

When you're new to cooking and a total novice, even boiling some potatoes can seem like a daunting task - there are so many things that can go wrong, you might think. But in his new series, Donal Skehan is sharing some basic, staple recipes that even the most inexperienced cook can pull out of his back pocket. 

Donal firmly believes that cooking is something everyone should be able to do, so with that in mind, he's come up with a range of tasty, quick and accessible starter recipes that will show you the basics of preparing a meal. 

From the incredibly simple chopping board tomato and pesto pasta, all of which can be prepped on the chopping board, to a slightly simplified coq au vin, when you master these you'll be well on your way to more advanced and ambitious dishes. 

Don’t be afraid of the kitchen, give these simple recipes a go and you will be hooked!

On tonight's episode, Donal will be showing viewers how to make:

Tune into Donal Skehan's Meals in Minutes on RTÉ One tonight, Wednesday 28th, at 7:30pm.