Once Upon a Chef: Weeknight/Weekend—70 Quick-Fix Weeknight Dinners + 30 Luscious Weekend Recipes

by Jennifer Segal

70 quick-fix weeknight dinners and 30 luscious weekend recipes that make every day taste extra special, no matter how much ​time you have to spend in the kitchen--from the beloved bestselling author of Once Upon a Chef.

"Jennifer's recipes are healthy, approachable, and creative. I literally want to make everything from this cookbook!"--Gina Homolka, author of The Skinnytaste Cookbook

Jennifer Segal, author of the blog and bestselling cookbook Once Upon a Chef, is known for her foolproof, updated spins on everyday classics. Meticulously tested and crafted with an eye toward both flavor and practicality, Jenn's recipes hone in on exactly what you feel like making.

Here she devotes whole chapters to fan favorites, from Marvelous Meatballs to Chicken Winners, and Breakfast for Dinner to Family Feasts. Whether you decide on sticky-sweet Barbecued Soy and Ginger Chicken Thighs; an enlightened and healthy-ish take on Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs; Chorizo-Style Burgers; or Brownie Pudding that comes together in under thirty minutes, Jenn has you covered.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food

288 pages, Hardcover

Published September 14, 2021

Reviews

[Denver Public Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

With more folks returning back to offices and kids back to school, simpler meals are back on the table. Sourdough, no! Lasagna Soup with Ricotta Cream, yes! While a majority of the recipe are designed for weeknight preparation, there are 30 designed for more leisurely weekend brunches, family feasts, and lavish desserts. Things I really liked - a whole section devoted to meatballs, the cheater Ciabatta Pesto Pizza, and Make-Ahead/Freezer Friendly instructions for every recipe. While most of the recipes have a ring of familiarity, you'll be glad you're reminded. As for desserts? The Cherry Ricotta Cake using frozen cherries offers summertime flavor no matter the season. For home cooks looking for a little inspiration and flair with limited time to get dinner on the table.

[Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've learned so much about cooking from reading Jenn's recipes on her blog. This book is just as informative.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This sequel cookbook is just as amazing as the first and I am so excited to cook more! I’ve already tried 3 new recipes since buying it last week and about to try another couple this week. I just feel like the food in here is simple and delicious and totally my style. I will recommend this to anyone and everyone looking for a new cookbook!!!

Also I really appreciate that Jen includes metric measurements alongside US because I use a kitchen scale and prefer measuring that way

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jennifer Segal is a busy mom so she created this cookbook to help families get meals on the table during the week. The Weeknight meals are a little faster and easier to throw together when everyone is home from work or school. The Weekend meals are when you might have more time to work on a meal or for something special. Most of the recipes looked easy to follow with no weird or random ingredients. There were a few I'd like to try as well.

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her lasagna soup intrigued and terrified me

yet skimming both her books, impressed me
you expect nothing too special without any high powered reviews
or things like 'quick-fix dinners ' or lasagna dumped into a soup

she's really good if you look carefully at every recipe
and she feels like she writes the books for mothers who want to go from Betty Crocker to one step closer to Julia Child, yet being manageable

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here we go

Southwestern corn chowder
yellow onion - red peppers - jalapenos
chicken stock - milk - cumin
ground coriander - baby potatoes - corn on the cob
sour cream - scallions - lime

Coconut curry chicken and rice noodle soup
shallots - fresh ginger
Thai green curry paste - chicken stock
canned coconut milk - fish sauce - lime
turmeric - thin rice noodles - rotisserie chicken
cilantro - scallions - Sriracha sauce

Smoky chickpea, red lentil and vegetable soup
yellow onions - garlic - carrots
smoked paprika - cumin - vegetable stock
canned diced tomatoes - red lentils - thyme
bay leaves - canned chickpeas
cooked vegetables of your choice

Eastern Shore crab soup
half and half cream - Old Bay seasoning
dry sherry - lump crabmeat - chives

Pumpkin leek soup
leeks - garlic
canned pumpkin purée - apples - chicken stock
maple syrup - cumin - cayenne
thyme - sage - heavy cream

Creamy potato soup with bacon, cheddar and chives
thick-cut bacon - yellow onions - garlic
chicken stock - russet potatoes - thyme
sour cream - chives - cheddar

Lasagna soup with ricotta cream [Intriguing and strange!]
short pasta - hot Italian sausage - garlic
chicken stock - canned crushed tomatoes - oregano
dried red pepper flakes - bay leaves - heavy cream
pecorino-Romano - basil - ricotta

Tabbouleh with cedar plank salmon [the cedar plank is not for flavour more for how it cooks]
cedar planks - lemons
salmon fillets - bulgur wheat - cumin
honey - English cucumbers - grape tomatoes
dill - scallions - Italian parsley

Arugula, crispy feta and watermelon salad with balsamic vinaigrette
shallots - balsamic vinegar - feta cheese
eggs - panko breadcrumbs - baby arugula
watermelons - English cucumbers - mint

Summer garden salad with grilled shrimp and fresh herb vinaigrette
mint - oregano - honey
romaine lettuce hearts - English cucumbers - carrots
grape tomatoes - feta cheese - pita bread
shrimp - Italian parsley - pitted Greek olives

Classic Cobb with Dijon vinaigrette
shallots - Dijon mustard - thick-cut bacon
chicken tenders - romaine lettuce hearts
grape tomatoes - hard-boiled eggs - avocados

Pan-seared steak, baby greens and roasted beet salad with honey-Dijon vinaigrette
honey - Dijon mustard
shallots - beef strip steaks - baby greens
roasted beets - goat cheese - walnuts

Muffuletta salad with olive vinaigrette
green olives - Italian bread - grape tomatoes
celery - Genoa salami - cooked ham
sharp provolone cheese - baby arugula - sesame seeds

Soba chicken noodle salad with ginger peanut dressing
soba noodles - cooked chicken meat - red peppers
scallions - salted peanuts - cilantro
sesame seeds - soy sauce - seasoned rice wine vinegar
toasted sesame oil - creamy peanut butter - fresh ginger

Mushroom Gruyère quiche
frozen deep-dish pie shells
mixed wild mushrooms - shallots
eggs - heavy cream - cayenne
nutmeg - Gruyère cheese - thyme

Eggs in purgatory with garlic toast
dried red pepper flakes - canned tomatoes
Parmigiano-Reggiano - eggs
basil - baguette bread - garlic

Garlic toast
garlic - baguette bread

Sausage and egg breakfast burritos with avocado-tomato salsa
avocados - tomatoes - jalapenos
cumin - cilantro - eggs
smoked paprika - spicy sausages - flour tortillas
Monterey Jack - shallots - lime juice

Parmesan and cheddar soufflé
Parmigiano-Reggiano - milk
nutmeg - sharp cheddar
eggs - egg whites - chives

Croque monsieur
milk - Gruyère cheese - nutmeg
Italian bread - Black Forest ham

Spinach frittata
shallots - baby spinach
eggs - heavy cream
cheddar - Parmigiano-Reggiano - basil

Oven-roasted chicken shawarma
cumin - ground coriander - turmeric
cayenne - boneless skinless chicken thighs - yellow onions
yogurt - mayonnaise - flat bread
English cucumbers - cinnamon - plum tomatoes

Chipotle shrimp and poblano quesadillas
yellow onions - poblano chiles - tomatoes
canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
adobo sauce - Worcestershire sauce
cumin - shrimp - cilantro
mild cheddar - flour tortillas - lime juice

Crispy fried chicken sandwiches
boneless skinless chicken breasts - vegetable oil
eggs - flour - garlic powder
Accent seasoning [msg in a neat 1960s and 1970s container]
paprika - mayonnaise - barbecue sauce
hamburger buns - bread-and-butter pickles

Blackened fish tacos with pickled onions and lime crema
apple cider vinegar - red onions
ancho chile powder - smoked paprika - oregano
cumin - cayenne - cod
sour cream - mayonnaise - corn tortillas
green cabbage - avocados - lime juice

Ginger pork sliders with tangy slaw and spicy mayo
red cabbage - rice wine vinegar
soy sauce - toasted sesame oil - scallions
mint - fresh ginger - ground pork
mayonnaise - chili garlic sauce - slider buns

Chorizo-style burgers with spiced ketchup
white sandwich bread - smoked paprika
cumin - cayenne
Worcestershire sauce - ground beef - ground pork
scallions - Monterey Jack - hamburger buns
burger toppings of your choice
ketchup - apple cider vinegar

Ciabatta pesto pizza
ciabatta bread - fresh mozzarella
Parmigiano-Reggiano - basil - pine nuts

Ciabatta pepperoni pizza [i hope she doesn’t use those tiny ones]
ciabatta bread - pizza sauce - oregano
fresh mozzarella - Parmigiano-Reggiano - pepperoni sausages

Summer pasta primavera
cherry tomatoes - shallots - garlic
zucchini - corn on the cob - fusilli pasta
herbes de Provence - dried red pepper flakes
pecorino-Romano - basil - pine nuts

Penne with vodka sauce
yellow onions - dried red pepper flakes - tomato paste
vodka - penne pasta - heavy cream
basil - Parmigiano-Reggiano - canned plum tomatoes

Risotto with asparagus and peas
chicken stock - asparagus - frozen peas
yellow onions - Arborio rice - Parmigiano-Reggiano

Linguine with shellfish, tomatoes and saffron
linguine pasta - shallots - garlic
white wine - saffron - dried red pepper flakes
canned crushed tomatoes - tomato paste - anchovy paste
mussels - shrimp - Italian parsley

Drunken-style noodles with shrimp
wide rice noodles - oyster sauce - soy sauce
fish sauce - Sriracha - eggs
shrimp - broccoli florets - scallions
garlic - Thai basil - lime juice

Fettuccine carbonara with peas
eggs - egg yolks
Parmigiano-Reggiano - thick-cut bacon
shallots - frozen peas - fettuccine pasta

Baked ziti with sausage
ziti pasta - bulk Italian sausage - garlic
canned crushed tomatoes - dried red pepper flakes
heavy cream - pecorino-Romano - mozzarella

Kids-love-it beefy chili mac [a strange one evaporated milk and green onion and smoky heat]
garlic - ancho chile powder - cumin
smoked paprika - ground beef - chicken stock
tomato sauce - oregano - elbow macaroni pasta
evaporated milk - Mexican cheese blend
scallions - tortilla chips - yellow onions

Lamb kofta with tzatiki
pine nuts - almonds - walnuts
yellow onions - red peppers
jalapenos - cilantro - ground lamb
cumin - cardamom - cloves
white pepper - yogurt - English cucumbers
mint - garlic - cinnamon

Turkey, spinach and cheese meatballs
eggs - baby spinach - scallions
ground turkey - Italian turkey sausage
mozzarella - Parmigiano-Reggiano
Italian breadcrumbs - marinara sauce

Sheet pan chicken and pancetta meatballs with tomato balsamic glaze
pancetta - eggs - basil
tomato paste - ground chicken
pecorino-Romano - Italian breadcrumbs - balsamic vinegar

Vietnamese-style meatballs with chili sauce, fresh herbs and peanuts
eggs - fish sauce - fresh ginger
dried red pepper flakes - scallions
limes - cilantro - mint
ground beef - ground pork - panko breadcrumbs
peanuts - soy sauce - sambal oelek

Saucy sesame-ginger meatballs [very Tiki like - fresh ginger and soy]
eggs - soy sauce - scallions
fresh ginger - meatloaf mix - breadcrumbs
ketchup - sambal oelek - toasted sesame oil
rice vinegar - cooked white rice - sesame seeds

Moroccan-spiced grilled chicken with warm couscous salad and apricot vinaigrette
boneless skinless chicken breasts
paprika - coriander - ginger
turmeric - cinnamon - cayenne
chicken stock - couscous - apricot jam
scallions - sliced almonds - cumin

Barbecued soy and ginger chicken thighs with spicy cucumber-peanut salad
soy sauce - toasted sesame oil - garam masala
fresh ginger - cayenne - boneless skinless chicken thighs
callions - rice wine vinegar - smooth peanut butter
sambal oelek - red onions - English cucumbers
salted peanuts - cilantro - lime juice

Sheet pan roast chicken with artichokes, potatoes and peas
yellow onions - garlic - baby potatoes
carrots - frozen artichoke hearts - thyme
chicken thighs - paprika - frozen peas

Pecorino and rosemary-crusted chicken
boneless skinless chicken breasts
panko - pecorino-Romano
rosemary - eggs - lemons

Chicken Marsala
boneless skinless chicken breasts
baby bella mushrooms - shallots
dry Marsala wine - heavy cream - thyme

Creamy Dijon chicken with peas
chicken tenders - shallots - heavy cream
Dijon mustard - frozen peas - thyme
minor stuff in your cupboard

Butter-style chicken with mango chutney
chicken tenders - garam masala
yellow onions - butter
fresh ginger - ground coriander - cumin
tomato sauce - heavy cream - mango chutney

Everyday spice-crusted salmon with tartar sauce [lumpy spices!]
black peppercorns - mustard seed
dried minced onions - dried minced garlic
coriander seed - dried red pepper flakes - salmon fillets
mayonnaise - capers - shallots
sweet pickle relish - Worcestershire - lemons

Red snapper and snow peas in coconut curry broth
red snapper fillets
scallions - fresh ginger - red peppers
hai green curry paste - canned coconut milk - fish sauce
snow peas - Thai basil - lime juice

Greek-style shrimp with tomatoes and feta
shallots - garlic
canned diced tomatoes - cumin
dried red pepper flakes - honey - shrimp
feta cheese - oregano - mint

Pan-seared halibut with beurre blanc
white wine - shallots
heavy cream - butter
chives - tarragon - halibut fillets

Miso and soy marinated black cod
mirin - white miso paste
toasted sesame oil - soy sauce - black cod loins

Hawaiian-style tuna poke bowls
soy sauce - toasted sesame oil
honey - sambal oelek - fresh ginger
scallions - sushi grade tuna - cooked sushi rice

Baked salmon with honey mustard and pecan-panko crust
Dijon mustard - honey
panko breadcrumbs - pecans - salmon fillets

Bulgogi-style flank steak skewers
beef flank steaks - soy sauce - garlic
shallots - dried red pepper flakes - scallions

Flat iron carne asada
soy sauce - cumin - ancho chile powder
beef flatiron steaks - lime juice

Grilled Italian sausage with sweet and tangy peppers
red onions - mixed bell peppers
canned diced tomatoes
balsamic vinegar - hot talian sausage

Hoisin pork and vegetable rice bowls [pork and mushrooms and extra gunk]
hoisin sauce - soy sauce - sambal oelek
ground pork - shiitake mushrooms
scallions - garlic - fresh ginger
shredded carrot and cabbage mix - cooked rice

Pan-seared filet mignon with red wine sauce
beef filets mignons - shallots
beef stock - thyme
minor stuff in your cupboard - red wine

Dijon and panko-crusted rack of lamb
Frenched lamb rack - panko breadcrumbs
thyme - Dijon mustard

Old-fashioned individual meatloaves [oh geez, meatload]
yellow onions - garlic
eggs - thyme - Worcestershire
meatloaf mix - breadcrumbs - ketchup

Rice pilaf
shallots - long-grain rice
chicken stock - bay leaves

Rustic Parmesan mashed potatoes
baby red potatoes - Parmigiano-Reggiano

Perfect couscous
chicken stock - couscous

Roasted carrots
carrots - thyme

Brownie pudding
butter - eggs - egg yolks
vanilla ice cream - bittersweet chocolate

Chocolate chip skillet cookie
butter - eggs - egg yolks
flour - vanilla ice cream - semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cherry ricotta cake
flour - sugar - eggs
ricotta - butter
frozen sweet cherries - orange zest

Malted milkshakes
chocolate syrup - milk
malted milk powder - vanilla ice cream

French apple cake
flour - butter - eggs
dark rum - baking apples

Chewy, gooey golden Rice Krispies treats
butter - mini marshmallows
Golden Graham cereal - crispy rice cereal

Raspberry frozen yogurt
frozen raspberries - yogurt
vodka - sugar

Cucumber gin lemonade
lemons - gin
English cucumbers - mint

Nut and dried fruit bars
maple syrup - unsalted mixed nuts
dried cranberries - dried blueberries

Buttermilk pancakes
flour - eggs
buttermilk - maple syrup

Cranberry, orange and walnut cream scones
flour - walnuts - heavy cream
oranges - dried cranberries
confectioner's sugar - eggs

Old-fashioned cinnamon swirl crumb cake
butter - cinnamon - flour
dark brown sugar - nutmeg
sugar - eggs - buttermilk

Coconut biscotti [interesting!]
flour - unsweetened shredded coconut
virgin coconut oil
eggs - white sparkling sugar

Popovers with salted maple butter
butter - eggs - milk
flour - maple syrup - salt

Panko-crusted salmon cakes
mayonnaise - Old Bay seasoning - salmon fillets
panko breadcrumbs - scallions - celery
dill - tartar sauce - lemons

Roasted cherry tomato and basil quiche
frozen deep-dish pie shells - cherry tomatoes
shallots - eggs - heavy cream
Gruyère - Parmigiano-Reggiano - basil

"Lucky" sausage and cheddar drop biscuits [and why is it lucky?]
flour - thyme - butter
breakfast sausage links - cheddar - buttermilk

Seafood and sausage paella
smoked chorizo sausages - yellow onion
red peppers - tomato paste
bomba rice - chicken stock - bottled clam juice
saffron - bay leaves - frozen peas
thyme - shrimp - mussels

Fisherman's stew (Cioppino)
shallots - white wine
canned crushed tomatoes - bottled clam juice
dried red pepper flakes - oregano - thyme
firm fish fillets - littleneck clams - shrimp

Crispy Buffalo chicken tenders with Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing
chicken tenders - buttermilk
Frank's RedHot Original Sauce
garlic powder - cayenne [make it stronger than Frank’s!]
flour - vegetable oil - sour cream
mayonnaise - dill - chives

Coq au vin
pancetta - chicken thighs
yellow onions - Cognac
garlic - red wine - chicken stock
tomato paste - balsamic vinegar - thyme
bay leaves - carrots - cremini mushrooms

Latin-style pork roast with lime chimichurri sauce
pork butt roast - yellow onions - paprika
cumin - garlic - shallots
cilantro - dried red pepper flakes - lime juice

Black beans with onions, garlic sauce, and spices
red onions - garlic
canned black beans - chicken stock
cumin - oregano - coriander

Chicken chili and cornbread pie
yellow onions - green peppers - red peppers
garlic - ground chicken - smoked paprika
ancho chile powder - cumin - oregano
tomato sauce - canned black beans
pepper Jack cheese - cilantro
yellow cornmeal - milk - eggs

Italian wedding soup [in most cases Italian-American but there are influences]
eggs - chives - sage
ground beef - Italian sausage
Parmigiano-Reggiano - Italian breadcrumbs
yellow onions - carrots - celery
chicken stock - beef stock - bay leaves
small pasta shapes - spinach - white pepper

Focaccia with tomatoes, rosemary and pecorino Romano
flour - rapid-rise dry yeast - extra virgin olive oil
tomatoes - rosemary - pecorino-Romano

Five-star beef stew with carrots and potatoes
beef chuck roast - yellow onion - garlic
balsamic vinegar - tomato paste
red wine - beef stock - bay leaf
thyme - carrots - boiling potatoes

Sear-roasted beef tenderloin with horseradish cream sauce
center cut beef tenderloin - sour cream
mayonnaise - prepared horseradish - chives

Strawberries and cream layer cake
flour - buttermilk
sugar - eggs - cream cheese
confectioner's sugar - heavy cream
strawberries - lemons - butter

Butterscotch pudding with salted caramel sauce
egg yolks - milk - heavy cream
Scotch - light corn syrup - flaky sea salt

Sour cream chocolate loaf cakes
instant espresso powder - flour
natural unsweetened cocoa powder - butter
light brown sugar - eggs - sour cream
unsweetened chocolate - bittersweet chocolate

Blueberry cobbler
blueberries - flour
butter - buttermilk
vanilla ice cream - lemons - sugar

Peanut butter and jam thumbprints
flour - butter
creamy peanut butter
eggs - blackberry jam

Rustic plum tart
sliced almonds - plums
eggs - turbinado sugar
apricot jam - flour - butter

Kentucky bourbon cake
buttermilk - bourbon - eggs
flour - sugar - butter

Triple chocolate cheesecake
Oreo Thins chocolate creme cookies - sugar
milk chocolate - cream cheese
natural unsweetened cocoa powder
eggs - heavy cream
light corn syrup - semi-sweet chocolate

Gingerbread cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
flour - ginger
cinnamon - cloves
butter - eggs - unsulphured molasses
cream cheese - confectioner's sugar

Sweet potato praline pie
mashed sweet potatoes - eggs
egg yolks - bourbon - heavy cream
cinnamon - nutmeg - light brown sugar
light corn syrup - pecans - pie crust

[Bailey]

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[Marion · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve received a free copy from Clarkson Potter in exchange for a free and unbiased review. Segal starts off with an introduction to talk about what a typical day in her life is like and why she came up with these recipes to work with her lifestyle. She has broken the book into two parts, Weeknight Recipes and Weekend Recipes. I really enjoyed quite a few recipes that she had in both categories. I found some great meals to make during the week and the weekend plus they are super easy to make. She also includes such information as Mak-Ahead instructions, Pro Tips, Sourcing Savvy and much more. These tidbits are found in the margin of the book. Each recipe includes how she came up with the recipe and what her tasters have said. These are just some of the recipes that I tried and loved from the Weeknight recipes: Summer Garden Salad, Ciabatta Pepperoni Pizza, Sheet Pan Roast chicken, Grilled Italian Sausages and French Apple Cake. I also found a few favorites from the Weekend recipes: Buttermilk Pancakes, Old Fashioned Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake, Five Star Beef Stew just to name a few. A worthwhile cookbook to add to your collection.

[Rhiannon Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.



Sometimes I love a cookbook for the pictures or the stories, but I'm not drawn to the recipes. That is not the case with Weeknight/Weekend. This is one of those cookbooks where I think I could cook every recipe. I started with the Sheet Pan Chicken and Pancetta Meatballs and (to my husband's delight) the Baked Ziti. Next up: Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard and Pecan-Panko Crust, Brownie Pudding, and Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake. I'll be interested to see how this crumb cake recipe stands up to my Best Damn Crumb Cake.


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[Ilene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Popular blogger Jennifer Segal thoughtfully created a cookbook for the way many of us cook. Recipes are divided into two
Broad time car worries: Weeknights and Weekends. Each section has the more traditional breakdowns soups, salads, mains, and desserts. I particularly like that that there is a photo of just about every recipe. I like to make sure that my attempt looks like what it is supposed to look like. With each recipe, the notes are very thorough but not intimidating or condescending. They include sourcing tips for unusual ingredients, substitutions, make ahead suggestions and more. I use cookbooks as a guide or a source for finding and exciting flavor combinations. Within Once Upon A Chef: Weeknight, Weekend, I found just that. The French Apple Cake will be making its way to my kitchen this fall as will the Vietnamese-Style Meatballs. A great cookbook for anyone looking to add a little something special to their kitchens Monday through Friday or on the weekends. I’ve received a free copy from Clarkson Potter in exchange for a free and unbiased review.

[Ziggers · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a home cook and collector of way too many cookbooks, I've learned that Jennifer Segal's recipes are the only ones I really need. This new cookbook is a collection of winners! The Southwestern Corn Chowder has become a family favorite with its delicate flavor and warming goodness. Jenn's Cedar Plank Salmon turns out moist & delicious every time and is in our weekly rotation. The Classic Cobb Salad with Dijon is a personal favorite. Saucy Sesame Ginger Meatballs make a tasty appetizer for gatherings. Latin Style Pork Roast is delicious and makes for great leftover sliders when mixed with barbecue sauce. Jenn's recipes are very manageable for the home cook and the results are always pleasing. I've gifted Jenn's cookbooks to family members and, when an amazing dish gets complimented at a family gathering, the response is always "Oh, that's one of Jenn's recipes". It happens so often that I think Jenn has become an honorary member of the family!!! So grateful that she shares her recipes and expertise. I truly recommend her cookbooks

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This chef and blogger is new to me. When I received the cookbook in the mail, I was excited to read it. It looked appealing and a brief look at the contents had me looking forward to checking out the recipes. The recipes are easy to prepare and has some tips and and make ahead instructions throughout. The weeknight dinners are eye-pleasing and flavorful as well as the weekend recipes being more luscious. There were many recipes that looked so good and I have marked to make in the near future: Lasagna Soup with Ricotta Cheese, Muffuletta Salad with Olive Vinaigrette, Croque Monsieur, Ciabatta Pesto Pizza, Baked Ziti with Sausage, the Marvelous Meatballs section, Seafood & Sausage Paella, and the Latin-Style Roast Pork with Chimichurri Sauce. The recipes are family pleasing and not difficult to prepare. I highly recommend adding this cookbook to the family cookbook collection for flavorful meals. I've received a free copy from Clarkson Potter in exchange for a free and unbiased review.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

I do love cookbooks and this one does not disappoint. This is a book with great recipes for the non professional cook who likes to cook but still needs to feed their family in a limited amount of time. Great recipes with detailed instructions that make the recipes “doable”.

[JessicaMHR · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gave this a two star because while there are things that look good in here most of it I don't think I would really bother to make or my family would eat. I only wanted to try about 5 recipes from here.

I like the concept of breaking it into weeknight and weekend to make it easier to figure out if it is going to take a bit of time to make or be quicker.

[Tara Gibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of healthy, yummy recipes! I love the Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta, the Sheet Pan Chicken with Artichokes, Potatoes and Carrots, The Sheet Pan Chicken and Pancetta Meatballs, and the Everyday Salmon. A lot of these recipes have become go-to weeknight meals for me!

[Harley Wilkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook is absolutely amazing. All the recipes I have tried have been delicious and I’ve cooked 37 of the recipes, and not once have I been disappointed. Highly recommend, this is my favorite cookbook in my collection and always my go to for a quick delicious meal.

[writnkitten]

Not v heathy

[Jennifer Smyth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this cookbook. I flagged so many pages of recipes I am interested in that I am going to be busy for a while. Love all the photos of the recipes.

[Ms. Melody L. Dugan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of good recipes!

This book is full of good recipes I can't wait to make for my family. Pictures are great and the directions are clear and easy to follow.

[Stacey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wasn't the cookbook that I normally want to have. Only a few recipes that I would be interested in trying but overall I didn't even copy them to have.

[Brianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one's a winner, I've included a number of these delicious weeknight dinners into the rotation lately.

[Christine (Tina) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want a copy of this in my personal collection!

Food looks divine! And, it seems like a great gift for another foodie in one's life.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found quite a few I want to try and then there’s some way too difficult or hard for me to want to try! But I loved all the photos!

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recommend the soup recipe that was Chickpea, Lentil and Vegetable soup. Very Tasty! The sheet pan recipe with chicken thighs and vegetables didn't turn out as well for me.

[Honest Mabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was really surprised by this book