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10 Cookbooks For Quick, Easy And Delicious Recipes
Need a little inspiration in the kitchen? Take a look at these cookbooks that offer mouthwatering recipes to make at home.
Since dining out isn't an option everywhere just yet, cooking meals at home is pretty much our only other choice (that is, when we're not supporting local restaurants offering takeout).
For those who are gifted in the kitchen or find cooking therapeutic, this is great news. But for others, thinking up creative meal ideas for every night of the week and then cooking them can feel like a chore. Luckily, we've rounded up a list of cookbooks that will help simplify the culinary process.
Whether you're hoping to make the most of the ingredients you already have in your pantry or you're looking to spend minimal time standing over the stove, these cookbooks will help you whip up a delicious and fuss-free meal in no time. Happy cooking!
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Dinner Made Simple: 35 Everyday Ingredients, 350 Easy Recipes, $18.76 — Weeknight cooking doesn't have to be complicated. This cookbook shows you exactly how to spin 35 staple ingredients into hundreds of hassle-free dishes. Organized from apple to zucchini, you'll learn at least 10 new meal ideas from each ingredient. And for each recipe, there's helpful advice on buying and storing ingredients, genius kitchen tips and nutritional information.
The Kitchen Shelf, $25.31 — As we're all stocking up our pantries and fridges, making sure we use all our food purchases and ingredients is key. With the help of this cookbook, you can easily improvise meals from stuff you already have. With handy tips and simple techniques, you'll feel like a professional cook.
Tasty Every Day: All of the Flavor, None of the Fuss, $13.55 — Whether you're short on ingredients, are trying to avoid a big cleanup or just want a quick meal, this cookbook is the perfect pick. From one-pot wonders such as spaghetti with caramelized lemon, shrimp and parsley to slow-cooker shredded-chicken tacos, your meals will be super delicious without all of the hassle.
Love Your Leftovers, $12.90 — It's always important to minimize wasting food — especially in difficult times like these. But with the help of this useful cookbook, you'll be able to use up all your leftovers effectively and create savvy meal plans.
Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes, $23.21 — Since we're all finding ourselves dining in a lot more than usual, why not learn some recipes that make you feel like you're eating a meal made by a seasoned cook? New York Times food columnist Alison Roman's fun cookbook is all about building flavor and saving time — and, believe it or not, it will make even the most oven-phobic or restaurant-crazed person want to stay home and cook.
5 Ingredients: Quick & Easy Food, $21.43 — Hoping to use a minimum amount of ingredients and achieve a maximum amount of flavor? Check out this cookbook by best-selling cookbook author Jamie Oliver. It offers incredible recipes made with just five ingredients.
The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook, $9.99 — If you have the famous pressure cooker, the Instant Pot, at home, then you'll want the cookbook that goes along with it. Not only does it give you simple and quick solutions to using your Instant Pot effectively, it also offers delicious and easy-to-use recipes. Buy the Instant Pot here.
Platters & Boards, $17.37 — Leftovers and random produce, cheese and meat ingredients in our fridge make for great charcuterie platters and cheese boards. This book will tell you just how to make the most out of your small plates and boards, while also presenting your textures and flavors beautifully.
Pamela Salzman's Quicker Than Quick, $25.20 — Everyone deserves to indulge in a little bit of comfort food from time to time — but that doesn't mean it needs to be unhealthy. From inventive sheet pan dinners to quick versions of time-consuming comfort foods, cooking instructor Pamela Salzman offers a collection of easy recipes that don't compromise on flavor or nutrition. She also includes recipes that are friendly to all kinds of diets: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, Paleo and nut-free.
Vegan Recipes in 30 Minutes, $9.49 — Whether you're new to vegan dining or are looking to spice up your recipes, this cookbook offers 106 fast and easy vegan recipes that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. You'll also discover how to save money, reduce your waste and protect the environment.
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