I Dream of Dinner (so you don't have to)

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If you cook for yourself or your family most nights and want a reliable source of really good ideas that don't ask too much, this cookbook was made for you.

During the year I spent as a full-time caregiver, one of my priorities was making meals that were both wholesome and delicious. I was often tired, overwhelmed, and generally frazzled, and thinking up what to cook was one more thing on the endless list. This cookbook was an absolute lifesaver for me, and I’m sharing it because I hope that whatever your life looks like these days, it’s helpful for you as well.

I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To) by Ali Slagle is exactly what it sounds like: a weeknight lifeline for anyone who loves interesting food but doesn't always have the bandwidth to think about it. The recipes are designed around real life — flexible and forgiving with manageable ingredients lists. Nearly every recipe comes with suggestions for swaps and variations, so you can follow it to the letter or take off on a flight of fancy. The organization is smart, the writing is warm and honest about the messiness of real cooking, and it's a beautiful book to flip through.