What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking – A Cookbook

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RECIPES FOR BUSY PEOPLE WHO LOVE GOOD FOOD
With three little boys less than two years apart and a packed schedule as an online creator, Caroline Chambers often doesn’t feel like cooking. Can you relate? When you just can’t motivate yourself in the kitchen, this is the simple cookbook you should reach for.

Inspired by Caro’s wildly popular Substack newsletter of the same name, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking is brimming with efficient recipes that take the guesswork out of dinner—in fact, each one is a complete meal: protein, veg, starch, done! The recipes are organized by the amount of time they take to cook, so whether you have 15 minutes to throw together Peanutty Pork and Brussels or a little bit longer to simmer Turkey Bolognese with Sneaky Veggies, dinnertime is totally doable. On top of that, Caro gives you more ways to choose, so you can search by protein (Chicken thighs waiting in the fridge? Make White Chicken Chili. Nothing but beans in the pantry? Cannellini Caprese with Burrata is it!) or mood (Tomato Farrotto is perfect for a cozy craving, and Crunchy Honey Harissa Fish Tacos are an excellent way to show off). Most importantly, these recipes include Caro’s famously extensive swaps, riffs, tips, shortcuts, and more to be sure they work best for you, helping you save money, improvise, and even learn a thing or two. They don’t compromise quality or flavor—and they deliver every time. With as few ingredients, steps, and, of course, dirty dishes as possible, dinner awaits!

Perfect for beginners and those seeking easy cookbooks for simple meals, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking is the ultimate “I don’t want to cook” cookbook. With its focus on efficient, flavorful recipes and minimal ingredients, this easy dinner cookbook appeals to time-constrained parents, working professionals, and anyone who craves delicious homemade meals without the fuss. Readers seeking uncomplicated cookbooks for beginners will appreciate Caroline Chambers’ approachable style, clever shortcuts, and flexible recipe options, making this book a go-to resource for satisfying meals on even the most exhausting days. 


From the Publisher

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pink plate holding lettuces and sliced steak salad on a yellow tie dye tableclothpink plate holding lettuces and sliced steak salad on a yellow tie dye tablecloth

EASY & ELEGANT STEAK SALAD

tostadas topped with refried beans & shredded chicken on colorful platestostadas topped with refried beans & shredded chicken on colorful plates

CHEATER CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADAS

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ROASTED SALMON & ASPARAGUS

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SMASHBURGER SAMMIES

photo of a blue pot filled with chicken thighs, asparagus, and green ricephoto of a blue pot filled with chicken thighs, asparagus, and green rice

ONE-SKILLET CHICKEN & PESTO RICE

photo of bowl filled with tomato salad next to plates holding salad and meatballsphoto of bowl filled with tomato salad next to plates holding salad and meatballs

PESTO MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO SALAD & LABNEH

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RATATOUILLE LASAGNA

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square & Co.
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454952717
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454952718
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.38 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.2 x 0.9 x 10.1 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Budget Cooking #13 in Quick & Easy Cooking (Books) #14 in Comfort Food Cooking (Books)
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Reviews (9)

9 reviews for What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking – A Cookbook

  1. W Shaver

    Don’t feel like Cooking? Buy What to Cook!
    Caroline has written a smart, straight-forward, beautiful cookbook full of delicious recipes everyone can cook and learn from!What I especially love:* She’s BOLDED her ingredients within the instructions – Genious!* Short on time or have a little more of it to savor longer in the kitchen? She’s listed recipes By Time it Takes to Make! What to Cook in 15, 30, 45, etc minutes – she’s got you covered!* She’s given us suggestions on Swaps to make it work for your fam and taste preferences, how to Bulk it Up to feed a crowd, and helpful tips alongside many of these recipes that will save us time in the kitchen.* Plus we Learn some cooking skills as she shares kitchen time-saving hacks and tricks that help us be more proficient in the kitchen that she first learned from her mom and her own experiences!* It’s more than a cookbook to follow recipes from – we learn from her and she encourages us to take liberty to adapt the recipes to make them our own, and become a happier more efficient cook in the process!Cannot wait to dive in! First up to cook: Cheater Chicken Tinga Tostadas! Saucy Sesame Beef Noodles! Sausage and Kale Pasta! Grilled Flank Steak with Charred Corn Panzanella! Pesto Meatballs Tomato Salad and Labneh… and so much more!Love it!

  2. customer

    Recipes as easy and tasty as the book is beautiful ❤️
    As a long time follower and recipe subscriber, I couldn’t wait for this book to arrive! The book is stunning and so thoughtfully curated. I love that it is organized by time to cook/prepare meals. Recipes can be searched by protein, occasion, and ingredient. There are lots of tips and tricks, as well as ideas for making various swaps for ingredients in case you don’t have an item on hand, or simply want some options. And one of my favorite details is that ingredients are bolded within the recipe steps, often also including amount – so not just in the ingredient list, but within the recipe as well. This ingenious detail makes the recipes that much easier to follow. I’ve already cooked a few recipes and have been so pleased with everything so far.Try the Baked Tomato Butter Pasta – so easy and tasty! You won’t regret it!!Five star cook book!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  3. Kelsey N

    Great staple, approachable cookbook!
    I love this cookbook! I tend to collect cookbooks but really wanted this one because I felt like it would be something I’d actually use regularly. It’s also unlike any I have in its approach and appreciate that it’s broken down by time to put together. My only gripe, but not enough to deduct a star, is that you need to have a pretty well stocked fridge and pantry to make some of these recipes (such as red curry paste, fennel bulbs, and garam masala). So, a lot of recipes, even the 15 minute ones, still had me running to the grocery store to get things like ahi or spices. I didn’t mind because I felt like a lot of the things I picked up were ingredients my pantry could use for future recipes but just something keep in mind. That being said, Caroline does give tips at the beginning about how to stock your pantry and freezer so you won’t be far from most of the recipes in the cookbook and I love her approachable writing style. She also gives great saving tips like how to fancify instant ramen and multiple ways to use store bought rotisrrrie chicken. Also, everything I’ve made so far (spiced cauliflower and chickpeas, everything crusted tuna, lemon garlic butter shrimp orzo, and pesto meatballs) has been delicious, easy, and definitely doable when you don’t feel like cooking! I also think I’ll pick up a few for friends and family!

  4. maegan mckee

    My secret to cooking gourmet is as simple as buying this book RIGHT NOW!
    I have been following Caro’s substack for about a year and couldn’t wait for this book to be in my hands. I have cooked probably 40 (50? 100?) of her recipes prior to cracking this baby open. I was so overwhelmed with the content (btw picture for every recipe!), I had to make a list of all the ones I am dying to make. That list is on the frig. GOALS.The thing I love most about her recipes is the outcome. The flavors, the little touches (zest, fresh grated cheeses, use of everyday household staples, fresh citrus, herbs) and her genius sauces really level up the meals I create in my tiny, basic kitchen. It tastes gourmet every time. 10/10 from every single person every time.The other things I love about her recipes is the way she organizes them, that she includes the ingredient amounts embedded within the recipe itself (so easy, such a gamechanger), that she offers substitutions if you do not have a particular ingredient, that she tries to empower you to not stress about missing a step or forgetting an ingredient- she does it herself!, and the suggestions she makes if you need to bulk a meal up for more people or a hungrier crowd.I am always so excited to cook for others because everyone always loves caro-met. This book isnt just a collection of recipes, it’s a mindset shift (you will come to love her cooking and insist on taking back the grill). She has helped me build a foundation in cooking by trusting my taste and even relying on my own creativity at times. Your confidence in yourself will skyrocket through cooking these delicious and beautiful dishes. I never doubt my Caro.I made my first recipe last night from this book and it was a very enjoyable process and, man oh man, was that Peanutty Pork & Brussels recipe a smash hit. This book is organized by length of time estimated to cook each meal, and let’s just say, I have some room to improve in that department. This 15min recipe took me about 35 min. There are also different indexes in the back that I will rely on as well. I cant recommend this collection enough! Do you and your household a favor, buy this book, make one of the first 10 recipes and I can guarantee you’ll want to make a second.

  5. Linda D

    Gave it as a gift & they love it. Nice & easy recipes.

  6. mathias widtskiold

    Bought this book for my 23 year old daughter who needed inspiration what to cook for herself and she loves it and the tasty recipes within.

  7. L. Schmidt

    So many great recipes!

  8. Ben Kennedy

    This has quickly become one of the heaviest rotation cookbooks in our house! So tasty and easy, recipes are good right off the page and require very little help which I can’t say for all cookbooks

  9. K. Schreck

    For anyone trying to cook less meat (or none at all), this cookbook simply won’t work. Looking through the recipes, about 80-85% use meat or fish of some kind. It’s such a shame, I really wanted to love it.

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