In his latest book, the follow up to 2012's Slow Cooking , James Martin shows how using good-quality ingredients, smart store-cupboard short cuts and time-saving ideas can result in quick after-work suppers, as well as simple but stunning dishes for entertaining when you're short of time.

Divided into chapters on starters, main courses and desserts there are plenty of tasty and simple dishes to choose from such as Coriander Crab Cakes with Chilli Jam, or Hot-and-Sour Soup with chilli and mushrooms, as well as Sushi Salmon with hot sizzling sesame oil.  Delicious yet speedy puddings include a 5-minute Banoffee Cheesecake, Whoopee cakes and an Ice Box cake.  Additionally, there are clever tips about how to adapt and vary the dishes to suit your time constraints.

Suitable for any occasion, Fast Cooking will provide you with inspiration for delicious, everyday food to put on the table in next to no time.

Fast Cooking: Really Exciting Recipes in 20 Minutes is available to pre-order now, published by Quadrille on 12th September 2013.