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The Easy Dinner Cookbook: No-Fuss Recipes for Family-Friendly Meals
More than 50 delicious ways to introduce easy, family-friendly dinners into your life
A busy schedule can leave you feeling like there's no time to make home-cooked meals. The Easy Dinner Cookbook helps you easily fit dinner into your day—even the hectic ones. Based on stress-free cooking methods, these delicious recipes for main dishes will result in tasty dinners everyone will love.
With a bevy of simple sides and helpful tips at your disposal, plus intel on optimizing your freezer and leftovers, you'll feel more excited than ever to get in the kitchen and start cooking with this easy cookbook!
This easy cookbook for dinner
Make time for a delicious family dinner with this impressive, easy cookbook.
A busy schedule can leave you feeling like there's no time to make home-cooked meals. The Easy Dinner Cookbook helps you easily fit dinner into your day—even the hectic ones. Based on stress-free cooking methods, these delicious recipes for main dishes will result in tasty dinners everyone will love.
With a bevy of simple sides and helpful tips at your disposal, plus intel on optimizing your freezer and leftovers, you'll feel more excited than ever to get in the kitchen and start cooking with this easy cookbook!
This easy cookbook for dinner
Make time for a delicious family dinner with this impressive, easy cookbook.
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Published March 31, 2020
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December 26, 2024
I actually bought this book for my husband, who has been doing a lot more cooking now that he’s retired. But it’s a pretty good buy — especially at 99 cents for the Kindle edition — for any cook. From salads to lunches for work to quick, simple dinners without a bunch of ingredients, Chef Emery provides a nice collection of recipes that will bring healthy food quickly to your table. Quite a bargain!
March 26, 2020
The Easy Dinner Cookbook has no-fuss recipes for family-friendly meals.
The beginning of the cookbook has tips on what to have in your pantry, staples to have on hand, what groceries to buy, and what to have in your freezer.
Chapter 1: Dinner Made Easy is the chapter I described above with tips
Chapter 2: has No-Cook recipes like Refreshing Summer Gaspacho, Classic Caprese Salad, and Curried Tuna Salad
Chapter 3: 5-Ingredients and the recipes include, Fresh Summer Pesto Pasta, Lemon Chicken Piccata
Chapter 4: Has recipes for One Pot or Skillets. You can make Pinto Beans, Easy Chicken Cacciatore, and Turkey Sloppy Joes.
Chapter 5: There are recipes to use with a Sheet Pan or Baking Dish. Easy Baked Ziti, Turkey Meatballs in Marinara and Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin.
Chapter 6: Has recipes for the Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker. You can make Easy Beef Bolognese or Red Wine Braised Beef.
Chapter 7 is the chapter with Simple Sides such as Easy Guacamole, Lemon Quinoa Salad or Tomato, and Caper Pasta Salad.
This cookbook is one that is perfect for anyone's bookshelf. Simple but delicious recipes that are perfect for the busy person!
The beginning of the cookbook has tips on what to have in your pantry, staples to have on hand, what groceries to buy, and what to have in your freezer.
Chapter 1: Dinner Made Easy is the chapter I described above with tips
Chapter 2: has No-Cook recipes like Refreshing Summer Gaspacho, Classic Caprese Salad, and Curried Tuna Salad
Chapter 3: 5-Ingredients and the recipes include, Fresh Summer Pesto Pasta, Lemon Chicken Piccata
Chapter 4: Has recipes for One Pot or Skillets. You can make Pinto Beans, Easy Chicken Cacciatore, and Turkey Sloppy Joes.
Chapter 5: There are recipes to use with a Sheet Pan or Baking Dish. Easy Baked Ziti, Turkey Meatballs in Marinara and Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin.
Chapter 6: Has recipes for the Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker. You can make Easy Beef Bolognese or Red Wine Braised Beef.
Chapter 7 is the chapter with Simple Sides such as Easy Guacamole, Lemon Quinoa Salad or Tomato, and Caper Pasta Salad.
This cookbook is one that is perfect for anyone's bookshelf. Simple but delicious recipes that are perfect for the busy person!
March 29, 2020
If you're looking for a new cookbook that you will actually use, you may have found it here. The Easy Dinner Cookbook by Chef Emery is both visually appealing and practical.
I like how it's organized. After a first section of general helpful tips covering items to have on hand, equipment etc., the book has chapters on No-Cook meals, One-Pot and Skillet meals, Sheet Pan and Baking Dish Meals, Slow Cooker and Pressure Cooker meals and Simple Sides. The recipes are easy to follow and contain ingredients that readers may typically have on hand or can easily find.
There were several recipes that I marked to make on my first flip-through, and more on my next, slower look. All in all, 4.5 stars from me. This is a book I will actually use!!
My thanks to Callisto Media and Rockridge Press for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
I like how it's organized. After a first section of general helpful tips covering items to have on hand, equipment etc., the book has chapters on No-Cook meals, One-Pot and Skillet meals, Sheet Pan and Baking Dish Meals, Slow Cooker and Pressure Cooker meals and Simple Sides. The recipes are easy to follow and contain ingredients that readers may typically have on hand or can easily find.
There were several recipes that I marked to make on my first flip-through, and more on my next, slower look. All in all, 4.5 stars from me. This is a book I will actually use!!
My thanks to Callisto Media and Rockridge Press for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
April 6, 2020
Super easy and savory dishes. The only disappointment I had with the cookbook was the lack of pictures.
March 19, 2020
Looks Intriguing!
I was hesitant to purchase this cookbook. When I saw it in my BookBub email, it only had two reviews that netted it at 3.5 score. But after a look at the table of contents which showed the organization and the recipe titles, I decided to purchase. I am glad that I did. I think the book is well organized, and I like that it is actually split into non-traditional categories, like no-cook dishes (perfect for summer, even if some have long ingredient lists), 5-ingredient dishes (when you want to keep it simple), and slow cooker/pressure cooker recipes. I will admit that sometimes I do choose recipes simply based on how I can make them (without heating the kitchen or using a favorite appliance), just as she has delineated them!
There's a nice introductory section where she gives you some ideas of things to keep on hand, both food and equipment. I like how she encourages you to get more out of leftovers and using your freezer. Not every recipe has a photo, but the photos that are included are beautifully shot and give you a perfect idea of what the dish should look like; if only all cookbook photos were that well done.
Aside from the organization, I ultimately decided to buy the book because the recipe titles revealed dishes that I thought sounded good, using some of my favorite ingredients. I like that many of them are vegetarian friendly. Some recipes were very simple, perhaps not really even needing a proper recipe, like Avocado Toast (though perhaps a new cook needs that direction). Others are classics that have been in many cookbooks, like potato salad and deviled eggs, though the author does give her own spins on these—just slightly different enough to make me want to give them a try. A fair amount of recipes seemed unique to the author. I liked that each recipe had a headnote as I always like to learn more about how a recipe came about or any specific hints are tips; I like the way they set a tone for a recipe. Some recipes actually did have further tips at the bottom, including shopping tips, leftover suggestions, and pairings with other dishes in the book. All in all, I thought the recipes looked good even if they all aren't simple, and I actually plan on trying to make a few soon!
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I was hesitant to purchase this cookbook. When I saw it in my BookBub email, it only had two reviews that netted it at 3.5 score. But after a look at the table of contents which showed the organization and the recipe titles, I decided to purchase. I am glad that I did. I think the book is well organized, and I like that it is actually split into non-traditional categories, like no-cook dishes (perfect for summer, even if some have long ingredient lists), 5-ingredient dishes (when you want to keep it simple), and slow cooker/pressure cooker recipes. I will admit that sometimes I do choose recipes simply based on how I can make them (without heating the kitchen or using a favorite appliance), just as she has delineated them!
There's a nice introductory section where she gives you some ideas of things to keep on hand, both food and equipment. I like how she encourages you to get more out of leftovers and using your freezer. Not every recipe has a photo, but the photos that are included are beautifully shot and give you a perfect idea of what the dish should look like; if only all cookbook photos were that well done.
Aside from the organization, I ultimately decided to buy the book because the recipe titles revealed dishes that I thought sounded good, using some of my favorite ingredients. I like that many of them are vegetarian friendly. Some recipes were very simple, perhaps not really even needing a proper recipe, like Avocado Toast (though perhaps a new cook needs that direction). Others are classics that have been in many cookbooks, like potato salad and deviled eggs, though the author does give her own spins on these—just slightly different enough to make me want to give them a try. A fair amount of recipes seemed unique to the author. I liked that each recipe had a headnote as I always like to learn more about how a recipe came about or any specific hints are tips; I like the way they set a tone for a recipe. Some recipes actually did have further tips at the bottom, including shopping tips, leftover suggestions, and pairings with other dishes in the book. All in all, I thought the recipes looked good even if they all aren't simple, and I actually plan on trying to make a few soon!
My book blog: https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
March 20, 2020
I was given a copy of The Easy Dinner Cookbook: No-Fuss Recipes for Family-Friendly Meals via the publisher. I chose to review this cookbook and my opinion is freely given.
The cookbook starts out with a great introductory section, including such subjects as how to prep, lists of essential tools, ingredients for success, and the importance of planning. The recipes are sectioned out in a logical, though unique fashion. I have listed the chapter headings below, along with my favorite dishes.
No-Cook: Chickpea Salad with Sliced Pita; Easy Vegetarian Taco Bowls
5-Ingredient: Flatbread Chicken Salad Sandwiches; Lemon Chicken Piccata
One-Pot & Skillet: Butter Bean Stew; Skillet Beef Tacos; Shrimp and Sausage Saute; Turkey Sloppy Joes
Sheet Pan & Baking Dish: Sheet Pan Barbecue Chicken and Roasted Veggies; Easy Baked Ziti; Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
Slow Cooker & Pressure Cooker: Hearty Vegetarian Stew; Sesame-Ginger Slow Cooker Chicken; Pressure Cooker Sausage and Cabbage
Simple Sides: Easy Guacamole; Lemon Quinoa Salad; Cilantro Lime Rice
The author does not rely on convenience foods like canned beans or rotisserie chicken in most of the recipes. This cookbook shows readers that it is possible to make healthy meals in a short amount of time. With some advanced preparations and planning, it is easy to feed your family well. The sodium and fat levels may be a little high in some of the recipes, so those with dietary restrictions should take heed. I like how the author lists the attributes of each recipe, like dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and so on, making it easy to scan through the recipes for ones that will meet any restrictions. I wish there were pictures of the finished dishes, but I would recommend this cookbook overall.
The cookbook starts out with a great introductory section, including such subjects as how to prep, lists of essential tools, ingredients for success, and the importance of planning. The recipes are sectioned out in a logical, though unique fashion. I have listed the chapter headings below, along with my favorite dishes.
No-Cook: Chickpea Salad with Sliced Pita; Easy Vegetarian Taco Bowls
5-Ingredient: Flatbread Chicken Salad Sandwiches; Lemon Chicken Piccata
One-Pot & Skillet: Butter Bean Stew; Skillet Beef Tacos; Shrimp and Sausage Saute; Turkey Sloppy Joes
Sheet Pan & Baking Dish: Sheet Pan Barbecue Chicken and Roasted Veggies; Easy Baked Ziti; Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
Slow Cooker & Pressure Cooker: Hearty Vegetarian Stew; Sesame-Ginger Slow Cooker Chicken; Pressure Cooker Sausage and Cabbage
Simple Sides: Easy Guacamole; Lemon Quinoa Salad; Cilantro Lime Rice
The author does not rely on convenience foods like canned beans or rotisserie chicken in most of the recipes. This cookbook shows readers that it is possible to make healthy meals in a short amount of time. With some advanced preparations and planning, it is easy to feed your family well. The sodium and fat levels may be a little high in some of the recipes, so those with dietary restrictions should take heed. I like how the author lists the attributes of each recipe, like dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and so on, making it easy to scan through the recipes for ones that will meet any restrictions. I wish there were pictures of the finished dishes, but I would recommend this cookbook overall.
April 10, 2020
This book starts off with “Dinner Made Easy”, in this first chapter the author goes over a lot of information. The section called “creating a stress free kitchen” goes over the “need to have” equipment as well as the “nice to have”, a nice little wine pairing cheat sheet, making the most of your groceries, freezer and leftovers and more. Six chapters full of recipes follow, and each chapter is nicely labeled.
No-Cook
5-Ingredient
One- Pot & Skillet
Sheet Pan & Baking Dish
Slow Cooker & Pressure Cooker
Simple Sides
The recipes are fairly simple with easy to follow instructions, they also have labels off to the right such as Dairy-Free, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free and so on. The recipes also contain tips like easy substitutions, pair with, trouble shooting and more. Overall this book is great for those who just want to make something simple, maybe you had a long day, stressful week or just aren't feeling good. This is a good book to have on your shelf.
I received a free copy of this product from Callisto Publishers in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.
No-Cook
5-Ingredient
One- Pot & Skillet
Sheet Pan & Baking Dish
Slow Cooker & Pressure Cooker
Simple Sides
The recipes are fairly simple with easy to follow instructions, they also have labels off to the right such as Dairy-Free, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free and so on. The recipes also contain tips like easy substitutions, pair with, trouble shooting and more. Overall this book is great for those who just want to make something simple, maybe you had a long day, stressful week or just aren't feeling good. This is a good book to have on your shelf.
I received a free copy of this product from Callisto Publishers in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.
November 19, 2020
This cookbook lives up to its title--easy and no-fuss recipes for families. The recipes are organized in simple categories--no cook, five ingredient, one-pot, sheet pan, slow cooker and pressure cooker, and simple sides- which tells you right away that they are easy to make. Most of the recipes are either dishes you can make in a short amount of time after work and some include ideas for how to use any leftovers. My only criticism is that some of the recipes use olives or other items that my kids wouldn't like, but easy enough to leave them out. Our favorite recipe-lemon chicken piccata or in our house known as "Emery's chicken."
I think I would have given this cookbook five stars when I was working with kids at home, but now that my kids are grown up and I'm retired, I have time to make more ambitious recipes but I find this a great resource for those days that I am short of time or looking for something easy to make.
I think I would have given this cookbook five stars when I was working with kids at home, but now that my kids are grown up and I'm retired, I have time to make more ambitious recipes but I find this a great resource for those days that I am short of time or looking for something easy to make.
May 21, 2020
**Well-written beginner-level cookbook. The instructions were easy to understand and the recipes were practical. I didn't see any ingredients that would be hard to find or any overly challenging techniques. I appreciated that, in the slow cooker/pressure cooker section, instructions were provided to convert recipes from slow cooker to pressure cooker or vice versa, if one method wasn't available. That, along with other thoughtful notes such as "Troubleshooting", "Pair With", and "Easy Substitution", really make this cookbook a stand out for newer cooks.
**I was given an Advanced Reader Copy of this book by the publisher.
**I was given an Advanced Reader Copy of this book by the publisher.
March 11, 2020
I received a complimentary copy.
So easy to prep and use these awesome recipes, the well organized style and steps are sure to relieve hours of cooking time. You may have to modify to fit dietary needs but most of the ingredients are easy to obtain and use.
So easy to prep and use these awesome recipes, the well organized style and steps are sure to relieve hours of cooking time. You may have to modify to fit dietary needs but most of the ingredients are easy to obtain and use.
July 29, 2020
Amazing recipes!
December 14, 2020
Middle of the road recipes. I do like the notations regarding meal classifications for dietary restrictions.
April 1, 2021
I normally only go for cookbooks that include pictures, I'm glad I tried this book. I actually read it cover to cover. Great recipes.
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