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It’s the one-pot meal reinvented, and what is sure to become every busy cook’s new favorite way of getting dinner on the table. It’s Sheet Pan Suppers—a breakthrough full-color cookbook with more than 120 recipes for complete meals, snacks, brunch, and even dessert, that require nothing more than a sheet pan, your oven, and Molly Gilbert’s inspired approach.

The virtue of cooking on a sheet pan is two-fold. First there’s the convenience of cooking everything together and having just one pan to clean up. Then there’s the cooking method—roasting, baking, or broiling—three techniques that intensify flavors; in other words, food tastes better when cooked on a sheet pan (move over, slow cooker). But the real genius here is Molly Gilbert’s fresh, sophisticated approach. There are easy dinners for weeknight meals— Chicken Legs with Fennel and Orange; Soy-Mustard Salmon and Broccoli; Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash, Apples, and Onions. Special occasion meals—Rack of Lamb with Herby Bread Crumbs and Buttered Carrots; Asparagus and Black Cod in Parchment. Meatless meals—Israeli Couscous–Stuffed Peppers. Plus surprise extras, including in-a-snap party snacks—Baked Brie and Strawberries, Corn and Crab Cakes with Yogurt Aioli; quick brunch dishes like Greens and Eggs and Ham, and Baked Apricot French Toast; and, of course, dessert—Stone Fruit Slab Pie, Halloween Candy S’mores.

Maximum ease, minimal cleanup, and mouthwatering recipes. In other words, a revelation that will change the way we cook.

304 pages, Unknown Binding

First published December 2, 2014

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Profile Image for Ivonne Rovira.
2,805 reviews272 followers
September 23, 2017
Why wasn’t this cookbook written long ago? Never mind, I’m just glad that Molly Gilbert has finally written a book about cooking with sheet pans. Forget Indian tagines (clay pots), fancy Le Creuset Dutch ovens, $50 pizza stones, Williams Sonoma au gratin pans and all the other high-priced kitchen cookware that overflow our cabinets. All you need is an 18-inch-by-13-inch rimmed sheet pan. Or two.

With that $10 to $15 investment, you can use Gilbert’s wonderful cookbook to produce everything from Breakfast Berry Cobbler or Big Dutch Baby with Meyer Lemon Sugar for breakfast to Herbed Goat Cheese & Zucchini Tarts and Baked Crab & Corn Cakes with Tangy Aioli for appetizers to Classic Roast Chicken and Mustardy Potatoes for dinner to Carrot Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting or Salted Rosemary Toffee Crunch for dessert. And for a mere $1.99, Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven is a real bargain you can’t do without!
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Author 15 books300 followers
February 8, 2016
Yum yums for everyone. Great recipes (often served with colorful anecdotes) of simple and tasty food, all baked in the oven for convenience and ease. Great book!
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190 reviews75 followers
January 29, 2019
I wish all the recipes had pictures.
Profile Image for Kelly Gunderman.
Author 2 books77 followers
January 29, 2015
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love cookbooks. I have a lot of them, and I read them all the time. I also cook from them constantly, so they are never a waste for me.

Being a mom of two little girls (a stay at home mom, thankfully, but a mom nonetheless), I enjoy cooking real food for my family, using real ingredients. Also, easy recipes with ingredients I can actually find are a plus, too...as is having recipes that use only one or two pans and make cleanup easy.

Enter "Sheet Pan Suppers" by Molly Gilbert. These recipes are amazing...and there's something in here for everyone. Since my husband is more picky than my children, there's even dishes I can make in here that I know that he will eat. For example, there are recipes such as Fajita flank steak with peppers and onions, crispy chicken strips and biscuits (which are two huge winners in my house), and even meatless varieties, such as Smoked cheddar and apple grilled cheese (another big hit at my house). This book doesn't stop there, either...it offers appetizers (although I don't tend to use anything from this chapter), side dishes, breakfasts, and desserts (dessert? On a sheet pan? Yes, please!).

The book itself is illustrated and beautifully presented, and the recipes are amazing. This is one of those books that I am going to find myself cooking from on a regular basis.

My sheet pans are definitely going to be getting a workout!
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1,009 reviews25 followers
March 8, 2021
Are you as sick of playing the crock pot game as I am? Do you have better success with roasting? My answer to these questions is yes! This book is amazing and has so many wonderful recipes! I had started to mark pages that I wanted to photocopy, however it turned out to be most of the book! This will simply have to be a purchase for my personal collection of cookbooks. The roasting method is so simple I feel as though anyone can make these dishes. The author put a lot of thought into including a wide variety of recipes that are not simply desserts. She covers appetizers, various meats, and breakfasts. Nothing is too complicated and most of the ideas make my mouth water. I especially look forward to trying the Pecan "Fried" Fish, and the Spicy Brown Sugar-Rosemary Cashews recipes upon my purchase! I definitely recommend this cookbook to anyone.

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635 reviews77 followers
April 28, 2019
This is my new favorite way to cook a meal for the family! Tasty recipes with standard ingredients maybe have to plan ahead for the protein and/or vegetables to include, but also easily adaptable to
what you have on hand in your pantry / refrigerator. I tried a few of the dinner and breakfast recipes, easy to follow instructions and super easy cleanup afterwards!

Favorites: Coconut shrimp with spicy orange dipping sauce, p. 16; Shakshuka (eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce) p. 198; pork tenderloin with squash, apples & onions p. 129


Profile Image for Jessica.
120 reviews1 follower
September 7, 2025
I need to stop reading cookbooks on Kindle and listening to poetry on audio. Neither translates effectively for the medium, imo.

I really liked this cookbook. Harkening back to my rating system for cookbooks:

Recipes I’d like to make:
Most= 3 stars
Some = 2 stars
Few = 1 stars

Other:
Compelling photography = 1 star
Emotional Connection = 1 star

For this book:
Recipes I’d like to make here: 2 stars (12 of 120)
Photography: 1 star
Emotional Connection: 1 star

Ergo, 4 star

The emotional connection was slight at times. But then she’d pop up with a throw back story about a music band or a hair style and I was right back there. She also made me laugh (often, she’s witty) so definitely deserving a full star.

Photography is difficult to rate on Kindle or digital but nearly every recipe had a pretty good photo. Some even had more than one, if trying to illustrate a technique (like what I’d call “breakfast Stromboli” but she said “ham & Swiss pastry braid”).

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487 reviews355 followers
September 21, 2020
There are some cookbooks you can sit down and just read cover to cover like a novel. This is one of those. Molly Gilbert gives just enough story to make it interesting, not too much that you're thinking "come on already."

I find myself in the middle of a move with limited kitchen accoutrement, but a sheet pan always wins the day. She gives ideas with variety, simplicity, and enough sophistication to make dinner feel like something I can pull off until we find wherever I packed that garlic press and dutch oven and melon baller and ... ok, you get the picture.

But she's seriously saved me from another night of takeout and I suspect I'll continue to make her recipes long after I've found said melon baller.
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1,758 reviews
April 8, 2024
This isn’t just a cookbook. I learned things about ingredients, pans, and ovens.

I gave it four stars because I don’t think that we would ever eat anything in there, for various reasons. They are allergies, sensitivities, and many of the ingredients are not in out price range.
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Profile Image for Laura.
2,660 reviews
January 26, 2017
This is a great, family-friendly cookbook with lots of low-fuss meals. I thought the apps and fish were the strongest chapters. Worth checking out for some low-effort weeknight meals.
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357 reviews15 followers
September 18, 2019
Some nice stuff in here. Also, it's clearly not just for suppers. :)
Profile Image for Emily.
1,317 reviews21 followers
July 1, 2020
I mostly appreciate this for good sauces that stand up to oven heat, and fish. I used to cook exclusively vegetarian and save fish as a restaurant treat, but have been learning to cook it a bit since COVID has ended restaurant trips for the time being. And this book has resulted in some very tasty, beginner-friendly fishies!
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302 reviews10 followers
February 12, 2018
Found a few recipes that I think I'll try. I checked out a copy of this from the library. It was funny, because someone before me wrote all sorts of comments through out. Mostly what I got from those comments was that any time the meat and veggies are put in the oven at the same time, you incinerate the veggies. Something to be aware of.
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1,086 reviews78 followers
December 20, 2016
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This is a simple but really nice recipe book, filled with a variety of recipes(120 in total), covering meat, fish and veggie dishes as well as appetisers and sweet dishes too! It's definitely got dinner covered.

The recipes seem pretty easy to follow. There are some that are really simple, and aren't particularly exciting in my opinion, but a few of them actually gave me some ideas for flavour combinations that I hadn't thought of before.

The fact that you can make them all using one pan - nice and easy! There are different steps to most of the recipes, so you'll need to get the timings right - ie. put one ingredient in first then prep the others, then stick those on the tray too, but that's just a question of getting the timings right - and this recipe book takes care of that for you!

I've tried a few out and have been pleased with the results; some I've modified a little but and have been really impressed with the simplicity and ease of the recipes in Sheet Pan Suppers. This would make a great gift for someone going off to uni, too (though check their Halls of Residence has an oven in first, as many don't!). These recipes really save on washing up, too, which always pleases me!
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847 reviews301 followers
February 6, 2015
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I love my slow cooker and despite the fact there are thousands of slow cooker recipes out there, there are only so many that I like. Sheet pan cooking allows for crispier outcomes versus softer outcomes from a slow cooker. These recipes are perfect for winter when I don't mind (and actually enjoy) having my oven on. I also like the idea of pulling supper out of the oven and everyone serving themselves from one sheet versus plating for the family or us all reaching over each other to make our plates from several dishes on the counter (we're not big kitchen table eaters.) This cookbook's layout and photos are beautiful! I had never heard of Molly Gilbert or her blog Dunk and Crumble before reading this cookbook, but I've added her to my blog roll. I would buy this book for myself, for a new cook, or as a housewarming gift. I definitely recommend this as an addition to everyone's cookbook library.

** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **
Profile Image for Ashley.
581 reviews1 follower
June 18, 2015
Are you as sick of playing the crock pot game as I am? Do you have better success with roasting? My answer to these questions is yes! This book is amazing and has so many wonderful recipes! I had started to mark pages that I wanted to photocopy, however it turned out to be most of the book! This will simply have to be a purchase for my personal collection of cookbooks. The roasting method is so simple I feel as though anyone can make these dishes. The author put a lot of thought into including a wide variety of recipes that are not simply desserts. She covers appetizers, various meats, and breakfasts. Nothing is too complicated and most of the ideas make my mouth water. I especially look forward to trying the Pecan "Fried" Fish, and the Spicy Brown Sugar-Rosemary Cashews recipes upon my purchase! I definitely recommend this cookbook to anyone.
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666 reviews
December 14, 2015
I can't even remember how I found this book, but it was on my list for the library so I checked it out.
Basically everything looks good in here! One thing I love is the idea of less dishes (how could that be bad?!).

I liked this so much that I'm going to make this a purchase. I'd recommend this puppy.
Just a friendly warning: DO NOT look at this if you're even a little bit hungry....learned this the hard way ;)
Profile Image for Liz De Coster.
1,493 reviews44 followers
April 19, 2015
The design and photography was very good; the rounded corners added a little bit of charm. There were a number of appealing recipes, but the interest factor is obviously the preparation method rather than the recipes themselves. Also, with so many pictures on the left-hand side of the book, a lot of the recipes require turning the page, which is a headache in the kitchen.
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422 reviews7 followers
February 9, 2023
Wish there were pictures for all the recipes, especially the ones that have unique pairings. There’s nice variety in this cookbook, but the majority of the flavor profile isn’t one we typically eat. I did flag a few recipes to try. I do appreciate her extra tips and instructions, and her suggestions for alternative flavor combinations.
Profile Image for Kayes Hasan.
740 reviews1 follower
October 24, 2026
# ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Brilliant Cookbook for Easy, Flavorful Meals!

*Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven* sounds like an absolute gem for anyone who loves delicious homemade food but wants to keep cooking simple and stress-free. The idea of preparing satisfying meals with minimal fuss and letting the oven do much of the work is incredibly appealing, especially for busy weeknights.

What makes this cookbook stand out is its focus on convenience without sacrificing variety or creativity. Sheet pan cooking is such a practical approach because it can simplify preparation, reduce the number of dishes to wash, and make dinner feel much more manageable. With 120 recipes to explore, the book promises plenty of inspiration for moving beyond the same familiar meals and trying new combinations of ingredients.

I particularly love the hands-off approach. Having a meal that can cook in the oven while you take care of other things is a real advantage for anyone juggling a busy schedule. The concept also makes this cookbook appealing to home cooks who appreciate straightforward methods and want to spend less time cleaning up after dinner.

Another appealing feature is the promise of surprising recipes. Simple cooking doesn't have to mean boring food, and sheet pan meals offer plenty of opportunities to combine vegetables, proteins, seasonings, and other ingredients in creative ways. This cookbook sounds like a wonderful resource for discovering fresh ideas and bringing more variety to the dinner table.

**Five stars for making everyday cooking easier, more creative, and more enjoyable!** This is an appealing addition to any cookbook collection, particularly for home cooks who value convenience, flavorful meals, and less kitchen cleanup. A fantastic concept for turning simple ingredients into satisfying suppers!
466 reviews1 follower
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October 23, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Simple, Creative, and Delicious One-Pan Cooking**

*Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven* sounds like a fantastic cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare flavorful homemade meals without spending hours in the kitchen. The sheet-pan approach is wonderfully practical, bringing ingredients together in one pan for convenient cooking and easier cleanup.

What I find especially appealing is the combination of simplicity and variety. With 120 recipes to explore, this cookbook offers plenty of inspiration for making everyday dinners more interesting. Roasting ingredients together can bring out delicious flavors while allowing home cooks to prepare satisfying meals with less hands-on effort.

I particularly appreciate the practicality of this cooking method for busy households. After a long day, the idea of arranging ingredients on a baking sheet and letting the oven do much of the work is incredibly appealing. Fewer dishes also mean less time cleaning up and more time enjoying the meal with family and friends.

Another great aspect of this concept is its versatility. Sheet-pan cooking can accommodate different ingredients and flavor combinations, making it easier to experiment with new dishes and develop a varied weekly menu. It is an approachable method for beginners while still offering creative possibilities for experienced home cooks.

Overall, *Sheet Pan Suppers* sounds like a valuable addition to any kitchen library. Its focus on convenience, creativity, and satisfying oven-cooked meals makes it an appealing choice for anyone looking to simplify dinner preparation without sacrificing enjoyment. A wonderful cookbook concept for bringing practical, flavorful, and stress-free cooking into everyday life!
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791 reviews
October 21, 2026
★★★★★

**Simple, Creative Meals with Minimal Fuss**

Sheet Pan Suppers is a fantastic cookbook for anyone who loves delicious homemade meals without the hassle of complicated preparation or a mountain of dishes. The idea of creating satisfying meals on a single sheet pan is both practical and inspiring, making this book especially appealing for busy weeknights and relaxed weekend cooking.

What I love most is the promise of variety and creativity. With 120 recipes, there are plenty of opportunities to explore different ingredients, flavor combinations, and meal ideas. The hands-off cooking approach is another major advantage, allowing the oven to do much of the work while leaving more time to enjoy other activities.

This cookbook also encourages a simpler, more organized approach to preparing food. Using one pan can make cleanup easier and help home cooks feel more confident about trying new dishes. Whether you're cooking for yourself, preparing dinner for the family, or entertaining guests, the concept offers plenty of possibilities.

Overall, Sheet Pan Suppers is a wonderful addition to any home cook's collection. Its practical approach, creative recipes, and emphasis on convenience make everyday cooking feel less stressful and more enjoyable. I would happily recommend it to anyone looking for easy, flavorful meals with minimal effort. A well-deserved five stars!
546 reviews
October 23, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Simple, Creative Recipes for Stress-Free Cooking**

This cookbook is a fantastic choice for anyone who wants to prepare delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen. I love the idea of bringing everything together on a single sheet pan, making cooking more convenient and cleanup much easier. The variety of recipes offers plenty of inspiration for everyday dinners, family meals, and occasions when you want something flavorful without complicated preparation. The hands-off cooking approach is especially appealing for busy people who appreciate practical solutions and homemade food. I also like how this style of cooking encourages creativity with different ingredients, seasonings, and combinations. Whether you are an experienced home cook or just starting to explore new recipes, this book provides an inviting way to make mealtimes simpler and more enjoyable. It would be a useful addition to any kitchen for anyone who values convenience, variety, and satisfying oven-baked dishes. Overall, this cookbook makes sheet-pan cooking sound approachable, versatile, and worth exploring.
820 reviews1 follower
October 29, 2026
★★★★★ A Fantastic Cookbook for Easy, Delicious Meals!

*Sheet Pan Suppers* is a wonderful cookbook for anyone who wants to enjoy homemade meals without spending hours in the kitchen. I love the idea of preparing an entire meal on a single sheet pan because it makes cooking feel simpler, more organized, and much less stressful. The recipes offer plenty of inspiration for turning everyday ingredients into something special.

What I appreciate most is the variety of meal ideas and the creative combinations of ingredients. Whether you're preparing dinner for the family or looking for something different to serve during a busy week, this cookbook makes it easier to find inspiration. The hands-off cooking approach is especially appealing because it leaves more time to relax while the oven does the work.

Another highlight is the convenience of having fewer dishes to wash after cooking. For anyone with a busy schedule, that practical advantage makes a real difference. The book also encourages home cooks to experiment with new flavors and discover simple ways to make everyday dinners more interesting.

Overall, this is an excellent addition to any home cook
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896 reviews30 followers
September 19, 2018
4.5 stars

Sheet Pan Suppers is a beautiful book to behold: all glossy photos and heavyweight papers, although I do wish it would lay flat so that I could more easily stay on the recipe. But, of course, the true test of any cookbook is the recipes. And the recipes look wonderful!

The first recipe I tried was Lemon & Herb Sole on Crispy Potato Rafts. Gilbert notes that haddock, halibut and cod are also good choices for this dish so I used the wonderful frozen cod I get from the “fish guys” who come to my door in their truck once a month. I substituted dried thyme for the fresh and I skipped the capers because I didn’t have any on hand. I’m sure that made some difference in the finished product but the recipe still came out a keeper.

My seven-year-old grandson whose usual comment on my cooking for the past year-and-a-half has been consistently only “good”, pronounced these potatoes as “GREAT”. I’d have to agree. As Gilbert says: “They’re hot and crisp and supremely garlickly, a noble base for the delicately light, flaky, herb-, lemon-, and butter-flavored fish fillets.”
390 reviews
October 23, 2026
Sheet Pan Suppers is a fantastic cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare delicious homemade meals without creating a mountain of dishes. I love the idea of bringing ingredients together on a single sheet pan and letting the oven do most of the work. With 120 recipes to explore, this book offers plenty of inspiration for adding variety to everyday cooking and discovering new flavor combinations. The hands-off approach is especially appealing on busy evenings when spending hours in the kitchen is not practical. I also appreciate how sheet pan cooking can simplify meal preparation and cleanup while making it easy to prepare satisfying dishes for family and friends. The recipes encourage creativity and show that convenient cooking does not have to be repetitive or boring. Whether you are an experienced home cook or someone looking for easier ways to get dinner on the table, this cookbook is a valuable source of ideas. Overall, it is a practical, inspiring, and enjoyable addition to any kitchen. Highly recommended for anyone who loves simple cooking and flavorful results!
812 reviews1 follower
October 30, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**A Brilliant Cookbook for Easy and Flavorful Meals!**

Sheet Pan Suppers is a fantastic cookbook for anyone who loves delicious homemade food without spending hours in the kitchen. I really appreciate the creative approach to preparing complete meals using a single baking sheet. The 120 recipes offer plenty of inspiration for making everyday dinners more exciting and convenient.

What makes this cookbook especially appealing is its hands-off cooking style. It is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without dealing with complicated preparation or a mountain of dishes. I also love the variety of meal ideas, making it easier to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.

Overall, this is a practical, inspiring, and enjoyable cookbook that deserves a place in any home kitchen. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates simple cooking and delicious results!
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1,178 reviews12 followers
June 7, 2018
One of the most interesting and entertaining cook books I have ever read! I read dozens of passages out loud to my husband and feel sure that Molly Gilbert and I are distant sisters. We seem to have had very much the same upbringing, although on different sides of the country. I would definitely recommend this book for the writing alone, first time I've ever done that.
Now, the recipes... I have tried 2 or 3 and thought they were great, but maybe needed a little tweaking or personalizing for my family. I have 15 or 20 more bookmarked on my kindle copy and will get to more of them this summer.
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80 reviews
November 11, 2021
Unfortunately, for me, this is not the everyday practice go-to recipe book I was hoping for. Having said that, it is clearly presented with nice photos of the food and some interesting meal ideas. Roasted radishes sound interesting, I only thought they were eaten raw in salads. So not the easy throw it all in the book but rather a bit more adventurous and a bit more thoughtful. So for me only an occasional book.
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