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The "I Don't Want to Cook" Book

100 Tasty, Healthy, Low-Prep Recipes for When You Just Don't Want to Cook
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The "I Don't Want to Cook" Book by Alyssa Brantley is a cookbook designed for those who want to keep meal preparation simple and stress-free. It offers a range of easy-to-follow recipes requiring minimal effort and ingredients, perfect for busy individuals or anyone who prefers to spend less time in the kitchen. The book aims to provide deliciously satisfying meals without the hassle of extensive cooking.
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You might enjoy this book if you're seeking simple and easy recipes that require minimal effort, perfect for those hectic days when cooking feels like a chore. It's ideal for anyone who wants to create delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen, offering inspiration for effortless and satisfying dishes.

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Feeling uninspired? Can’t stand the same ol’, same ol’ again? Just don’t feel like cooking? Get away with the bare minimum while still getting a delicious dinner on the table. Featuring 100 quick and easy recipes, this cookbook is your key to a tasty meal that requires minimal prep, little to no planning, and zero extra trips to the grocery store.

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“The ultimate cookbook for beginners.” —Cosmopolitan

Get away with the bare minimum while still getting food on the table with these 100 quick and easy recipes that require minimal prep, little-to-no planning, and zero extra trips to the grocery store.

Don’t feel like cooking? Or maybe you don’t know what you want to eat. Deciding a meal can be a tough decision at the best of times... but on those days you simply don’t feel like cooking, making a nutritious and tasty meal can be a daunting task. Whether you’re feeling tired after a long day or are sick of meal planning and endless trips to the grocery store or just can’t bring yourself to turn on the oven, The I Don’t Want to Cook Book is here to help!

Featuring 100 delicious recipes, this cookbook is your guide to the quickest and easiest meals that don’t sacrifice flavour. Each recipe requires no more than fifteen minutes of meal prep to keep your time in the kitchen at an all-time low. You’ll learn tips and tricks to make speedy meals, like making sure you’re using your kitchen tools to the fullest and finding ways to incorporate ingredients you already have at home, as well as minimising any clean-up after the meal.

Recipes include:

  • Fried Egg and Greens Breakfast Sandwich
  • Dill Pickle Tuna Melts on Rye Bread
  • Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Boil with Corn and Red Potatoes
  • Maple Vanilla Microwave Mug Cake

For those times when you just don’t feel like cooking, The I Don’t Want to Cook Book is your guide to quick, easy, and flavourful meals.

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  • The "I Don't Want to Cook" Book
    “The ultimate cookbook for beginners.” —Cosmopolitan Get away with the bare minimum while still getting food on the table with these 100 quick and easy recipes that require minimal prep, little-to-no planning, and zero extra trips to the grocery store. Don’t feel like cooking? Or maybe you don’t know what you want to eat. Deciding a meal can be a...
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    $3799
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The "I Don't Want to Cook" Book by Alyssa Brantley is celebrated for delivering on its promise with easy, flavourful recipes requiring minimal effort and simple ingredients. It's noted for transforming the cooking experience into something enjoyable without compromising nutrition or taste. Reviewers appreciate how it caters to busy individuals by offering quick, healthy dishes, making it an essential guide for those seeking stress-free and satisfying meal preparation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781507219195

Publisher: Adams Media Corporation

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Adams Media Corporation

Illustration: 4-color, 30 photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 599g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Alyssa Brantley’s cooking philosophy is whole food, half the time. Just because you’re busy, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat great! The creator of the popular food blog Everyday Maven, Alyssa focuses on seasonal, whole-food recipes that are packed with flavor but made in minutes with easy shortcuts. Her work has been featured in Real SimpleToday, Self Magazine, HuffPost, Gourmet MagazinePrevention, and many more. Alyssa lives with her family in Seattle.

 

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