Everyday Delicious: 30 Minute(ish) Home-Cooked Meals Made Simple: A Cookbook

by Rocco DiSpirito

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The #1 New York Times bestselling author and celebrity chef offers fast and flavorful recipes to help anyone cook like a chef in 30 minutes(ish) or less—every day of the week.

Finding himself at home more during the pandemic and in the hybrid world that followed, James Beard Award–winning author and chef Rocco DiSpirito rediscovered for the first time in decades the joy of cooking for and savoring weekday meals with his family and friends, something that was not a regular occurrence when he was working in a busy restaurant or as celebrity chef on the go.

Of course, as a home cook preparing nightly family meals, Rocco also experienced the fatigue of spending hours planning and cooking every night rather than sitting at the table enjoying family and friends. That’s what inspired this a collection of 100 no-fuss weekday meals to help you cook like a chef every night, in about thirty minutes or less. Every recipe is full of flavor and is sure to be a hit with the entire family. Recipes include many of Rocco’s favorites from over the years, plus all-new dishes, as well as classic Italian dishes from his childhood, including Mama Nicolina’s Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Sweet Sausage, Linguine Vongole, Everyday Pesto Orzo Caprese Salad, Salmon Miso Marmalade, Tuna Avocado Furikake Crudo, Hot Chili BBQ Ribs, and more.

This book is all about simple ingredients, lots of flavor, and efficient cooking. It’s sure to become the essential cookbook for everyday dinners that everyone will love.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2024

Reviews

[Noreen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved hearing the background for this book, along with the description introducing each recipe. I learned some new ingredients, new techniques, and want to try many of these recipes. His love of sharing good food shines through. My only drawback was having so many recipes displayed over a couple pages. But…I also wouldn’t want anything deleted.

[Leona · Rating 3 out of 5]

I previewed this cookbook in ebook format from my local library. I don’t know if the print copy has more photos, it would have been nice to see the finished dishes for each recipe. The recipes felt very retro, 'stoner' fried rice? I like Chef Rocco but this cookbook missed the mark for me.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

its fine, there somethings that just wouldnt happen but i think i will try the Bahn Mi Burger this summer yum

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not every recipe includes a photo. We eat with our eyes first!

[Christina Karvounis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nope. 2 stars because there was one recipe I thought useful. Otherwise, very basic. Turn to JOY instead.

[Pamela Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the spatchcocked turkey and fried chicken recipes look both good and doable, but neither turkey or fried chicken are things I make often. Nothing else I was tempted to try

[Beka · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely seem mostly doable, but nothing stood out to me.