Dinner Illustrated: 175 Meals for Quick Preparation

From the Publisher: A Meal Kit in a Book

Dinner Illustrated is a cookbook that offers a creative and stress-free solution to the question "What's for dinner tonight?" From comfort classics to meatless options, these recipes help you do more in less time. The book provides nutritional information for every meal and lists all the gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes.

As described by Publisher's Weekly, this book is "an indispensable resource for busy home cooks." Dinner Illustrated is a cookbook full of quick, globally inspired meals for those who want to "just start cooking!" Each recipe is presented as a visual road map, including any sides and salads, that can be prepared in one hour or less. There's no need to worry about whether the components will go together, as a complete meal is provided.

This book is essentially a "meal kit in book form," offering a visual walk-through of every recipe. By showing you how to cook each ingredient, the book aims to help you become a faster cook and expand your repertoire of dinner standbys. With 175 complete meals ready in 1 hour or less and no advance prep required, Dinner Illustrated is a valuable resource for busy home cooks.

Here are a few examples of the delicious and quick meals featured in the book:

Skillet Steak Tips with Roasted Feta Potatoes and Mesclun Salad: This 45-minute meal offers a fresh take on the classic steak, salad, and potatoes combination, with the addition of briny feta cheese, tangy-sweet balsamic vinegar, fresh mint, and crunchy radishes.

Za'atar Chicken with Pistachios, Brussels Sprouts, and Pomegranate: In this 45-minute dish, the Mediterranean seasoning za'atar (made from thyme, sumac, and sesame) is brushed onto meaty chicken breasts, which are accompanied by a complexly flavored Brussels sprout side dish.

Garlicky Spaghetti with Basil and Broiled Tomatoes: This take on the classic Italian pasta dish aglio e olio, packed with garlic flavor, is a quick 1-hour pantry dinner.

Roasted Salmon with Broccoli Rabe and Pistachio Gremolata: This one-pan 45-minute dinner combines rich oven-roasted salmon with flavorful broccoli rabe, topped with a quick gremolata (an Italian condiment made with parsley, lemon zest, garlic, and hearty pistachios).

Whether you're looking for Taco Tuesday, Meatless Monday, or any other night of the week, Dinner Illustrated has you covered with a wide range of delicious and easy-to-prepare meals.

product information: