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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND INDIE BESTSELLER

Named one of the year’s best cookbooks by Bon Appétit, Food Network, National Post, and AOL, and recognized as a top gift pick by Forbes, Tasting Table, and The Strategist.

Recipes designed for real people, pressed for time, who still crave delicious homemade meals!

As a busy online creator and mom of three little boys born less than two years apart, Caroline Chambers completely understands what it’s like to face a packed schedule, limited energy, and zero motivation to cook dinner. Inspired by her popular Substack newsletter of the same title, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking is packed with practical, no-stress recipes that remove the guesswork from evening meals, delivering balanced dinners (protein, vegetables, starch all included!) every single time.

The cookbook’s creative layout lets you select recipes by how long they’re going to take you—whether you only have 15 minutes to whip up Peanutty Pork and Brussels, or you have a bit more time and energy to let Turkey Bolognese with Sneaky Veggies simmer slowly. Caroline also organizes recipes conveniently by ingredient (have some chicken thighs handy? Make a quick White Chicken Chili!) or by mood (Craving something comforting? Tomato Farrotto hits the spot. Want to impress without much hassle? Try Crunchy Honey Harissa Fish Tacos!).

Known for her flexible cooking style, Caroline fills the cookbook with easy ingredient substitutions, practical shortcuts, creative recipe tweaks, and helpful tips to make each dish adaptable to your personal taste and pantry staples. Her approach helps you reduce grocery trips, save money, limit dirty dishes, and even develop new cooking skills along the way, all without compromising on flavor.

Ideal for beginners, busy parents, exhausted professionals, or anyone searching for a simplified mealtime, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking is your go-to resource for fuss-free dinners even on your most demanding days. Caroline Chambers’ friendly guidance, minimal ingredient lists, and smart cooking hacks make this cookbook the ultimate solution to answering “What can I cook when I just don’t feel like it?”