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Nights and Weekends: Recipes That Make the Most of Your Time - A Cookbook
A BON APPETIT STANDOUT COOKBOOK OF SUMMER 2025 • TOWN & COUNTRY'S BEST BOOKS OF AUGUST 2025 • THE STRATEGIST BESTCOOKBOOKS OF 2025
As a veteran recipe developer, Alexis thought she had home cooking on lock until she became the primary caretaker and chef for her mother, which inspired her to think harder about cooking the daily task. Nights and Weekends is the solution to this quotidien dilemma, offering recipes that are eminently achievable for every time and effort constraint. In the Nights section, which is divided by type of food (such as Soups, Vegetable, Meat, Pasta, Fish), recipes have a short ingredient list that can be easily sourced, will come together in under 40 minutes, and only one pot or a sheet pan. The Weekend section is organized by type of meal—Brunch, Dinner, and a chapter on Snacks for informal gatherings—and features recipes that are slightly more adventurous, as well as a chapter on homemade desserts. Through dishes such as One-Pot Gnocchi Ragu, Everything Bagel Tomato Panzanella, Hot Butter Garlic Shrimp, 7-Minute Eggs with Mayo and Chile Oil, and Curried Chicken and Cauliflower Phyllo Pie, this cookbook not only gives you delicious meals, but it also gives you your invaluable time back to enjoy them.
As a veteran recipe developer, Alexis thought she had home cooking on lock until she became the primary caretaker and chef for her mother, which inspired her to think harder about cooking the daily task. Nights and Weekends is the solution to this quotidien dilemma, offering recipes that are eminently achievable for every time and effort constraint. In the Nights section, which is divided by type of food (such as Soups, Vegetable, Meat, Pasta, Fish), recipes have a short ingredient list that can be easily sourced, will come together in under 40 minutes, and only one pot or a sheet pan. The Weekend section is organized by type of meal—Brunch, Dinner, and a chapter on Snacks for informal gatherings—and features recipes that are slightly more adventurous, as well as a chapter on homemade desserts. Through dishes such as One-Pot Gnocchi Ragu, Everything Bagel Tomato Panzanella, Hot Butter Garlic Shrimp, 7-Minute Eggs with Mayo and Chile Oil, and Curried Chicken and Cauliflower Phyllo Pie, this cookbook not only gives you delicious meals, but it also gives you your invaluable time back to enjoy them.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2025
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October 18, 2025
When she became her mother's primary caregiver Alexis had to rethink cooking. These recipes make the most of the time you have to cook.
October 20, 2025
I love the simplicity of this book and the variety of recipes. I think it's a great starting off point for people who are trying to cook more. For me, I like recipes a touch more complex (but maybe I'll be eating my words -haha- in the years to come) and found some lacking in spice/heat/complexity.
- Orzo with leeks, olives, and golden raisins - loved the mix of flavors here, but missing something (protein)?
- Tofu in miso butter sauce with corn - surprised how much I liked this - not my typical dish, but really enjoyed - but again, missing some spice/heat component
- Orzo with leeks, olives, and golden raisins - loved the mix of flavors here, but missing something (protein)?
- Tofu in miso butter sauce with corn - surprised how much I liked this - not my typical dish, but really enjoyed - but again, missing some spice/heat component
August 14, 2025
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A perfect balance of quick weeknight wins and weekend showstoppers. The “Nights” recipes save time without sacrificing flavor (hello, One-Pot Gnocchi Ragu!), while the “Weekends” section invites you to slow down and try something special, like Curried Chicken and Cauliflower Phyllo Pie.
Approachable, creative, and full of dishes you’ll actually make again, this is the rare cookbook that gives you great food and your time back.
A perfect balance of quick weeknight wins and weekend showstoppers. The “Nights” recipes save time without sacrificing flavor (hello, One-Pot Gnocchi Ragu!), while the “Weekends” section invites you to slow down and try something special, like Curried Chicken and Cauliflower Phyllo Pie.
Approachable, creative, and full of dishes you’ll actually make again, this is the rare cookbook that gives you great food and your time back.
March 4, 2025
These recipes all look easy and delicious. Perfect for those busy nights when you don't feel like putting in a ton of work for a yummy meal.
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