I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)

Name: I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593232514
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Low-Effort, High-Reward Recipes: A Cookbook

By Ali Slagle

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I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To) by Ali Slagle offers a collection of simple, flavourful recipes designed to streamline the dinner-making process. With an emphasis on flexibility and creativity, the book aims to make cooking less stressful and more enjoyable, providing quick dishes with minimal ingredients and maximum taste. It's a great go-to for anyone looking to make dinner effortless without compromising on deliciousness.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love quick, hassle-free recipes that help take the stress out of dinner time. It's perfect for busy cooks seeking to whip up something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. With creative ideas for everyday meals, it offers a refreshing approach to simplifying your culinary routine.

I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To)

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I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To) by Ali Slagle offers 150 fast and flexible recipes designed to use what you have and make what you want, all crafted by New York Times contributor Ali Slagle.

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE. Featuring 150 fast and flexible recipes, this cookbook is perfect for those who wish to make delicious meals using ingredients they already have.

"Ali has pulled off the near-impossible with a collection of delicious, doable recipes that don't just tell you how to make a specific dish, but how to expand your way of thinking." - Sohla El-Waylly, chef and all-around awesome person

ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR - Simply Recipes
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR - Bon Appetit, The Boston Globe, Food & Wine, Salon, Saveur, Mother Jones, Delish, Epicurious

With minimal ingredients and maximum joy in mind, Ali Slagle's no-nonsense, completely delicious recipes are ideal for tonight’s dinner—and every single night. Her approach, seen in her New York Times recipes, combines readily available, inexpensive ingredients in clever, uncomplicated ways, creating meals that spark everyday magic.

Perhaps it's Fish & Chips Tacos tonight, Olive Oil-Braised Chickpeas tomorrow, and Farro Carbonara forever and ever. All dishes come together with fewer than eight ingredients and in under forty-five minutes, using just one or two pots and pans. Half the recipes are plant-based as well.

Organized by main ingredients such as eggs, noodles, beans, and chicken, chapters include quick tricks for riffable cooking methods and flavour combinations. These recipes ensure that dinner fits into your life seamlessly, requiring no meal-planning. Whether you seek comfort, excitement, clear directions, or inspiration to improvise, I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To) is the kitchen companion you need.

Ali Slagle, a home cook turned recipe developer, guides you with reassuring calm, a curious spirit, and a desire to enable everyone to create great food quickly. (Phew!)

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To) is praised for understanding the everyday cook's pantry, providing pragmatic, flavourful solutions for weeknight meals. Reviewers highlight its innovative, easy-to-memorise recipes, along with Slagle's encouragement to simplify cooking while maximising enjoyment. The book is lauded for its quick, efficient recipes requiring few ingredients and succeeds in making dinner preparation feel effortless and enjoyable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593232514

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

Collections

Ali Slagle Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Ali Slagle is a recipe developer, stylist, and-most important of all-home cook. She's a frequent contributor to the New York Times and Washington Post, where she's published hundreds of weeknight-ready recipes. Previously, she cut her teeth on the editorial and creative teams at Food52 and Ten Speed Press. You'll find her in Brooklyn, without a dishwasher, food processor, or stand mixer.