What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking - A Cookbook

I love this cookbook! I tend to collect cookbooks but really wanted this one because I felt like it would be something I’d actually use regularly. It’s also unlike any I have in its approach and appreciate that it’s broken down by time to put together. My only gripe, but not enough to deduct a star, is that you need to have a pretty well stocked fridge and pantry to make some of these recipes (such as red curry paste, fennel bulbs, and garam masala). So, a lot of recipes, even the 15 minute ones, still had me running to the grocery store to get things like ahi or spices. I didn’t mind because I felt like a lot of the things I picked up were ingredients my pantry could use for future recipes but just something keep in mind. That being said, Caroline does give tips at the beginning about how to stock your pantry and freezer so you won’t be far from most of the recipes in the cookbook and I love her approachable writing style. She also gives great saving tips like how to fancify instant ramen and multiple ways to use store bought rotisrrrie chicken. Also, everything I’ve made so far (spiced cauliflower and chickpeas, everything crusted tuna, lemon garlic butter shrimp orzo, and pesto meatballs) has been delicious, easy, and definitely doable when you don’t feel like cooking! I also think I’ll pick up a few for friends and family!

Caroline has written a smart, straight-forward, beautiful cookbook full of delicious recipes everyone can cook and learn from! What I especially love: * She's BOLDED her ingredients within the instructions - Genious! * Short on time or have a little more of it to savor longer in the kitchen? She's listed recipes By Time it Takes to Make! What to Cook in 15, 30, 45, etc minutes - she's got you covered! * She's given us suggestions on Swaps to make it work for your fam and taste preferences, how to Bulk it Up to feed a crowd, and helpful tips alongside many of these recipes that will save us time in the kitchen. * Plus we Learn some cooking skills as she shares kitchen time-saving hacks and tricks that help us be more proficient in the kitchen that she first learned from her mom and her own experiences! * It's more than a cookbook to follow recipes from - we learn from her and she encourages us to take liberty to adapt the recipes to make them our own, and become a happier more efficient cook in the process! Cannot wait to dive in! First up to cook: Cheater Chicken Tinga Tostadas! Saucy Sesame Beef Noodles! Sausage and Kale Pasta! Grilled Flank Steak with Charred Corn Panzanella! Pesto Meatballs Tomato Salad and Labneh... and so much more! Love it!

I have been following Caro's substack for about a year and couldn't wait for this book to be in my hands. I have cooked probably 40 (50? 100?) of her recipes prior to cracking this baby open. I was so overwhelmed with the content (btw picture for every recipe!), I had to make a list of all the ones I am dying to make. That list is on the frig. GOALS. The thing I love most about her recipes is the outcome. The flavors, the little touches (zest, fresh grated cheeses, use of everyday household staples, fresh citrus, herbs) and her genius sauces really level up the meals I create in my tiny, basic kitchen. It tastes gourmet every time. 10/10 from every single person every time. The other things I love about her recipes is the way she organizes them, that she includes the ingredient amounts embedded within the recipe itself (so easy, such a gamechanger), that she offers substitutions if you do not have a particular ingredient, that she tries to empower you to not stress about missing a step or forgetting an ingredient- she does it herself!, and the suggestions she makes if you need to bulk a meal up for more people or a hungrier crowd. I am always so excited to cook for others because everyone always loves caro-met. This book isnt just a collection of recipes, it's a mindset shift (you will come to love her cooking and insist on taking back the grill). She has helped me build a foundation in cooking by trusting my taste and even relying on my own creativity at times. Your confidence in yourself will skyrocket through cooking these delicious and beautiful dishes. I never doubt my Caro. I made my first recipe last night from this book and it was a very enjoyable process and, man oh man, was that Peanutty Pork & Brussels recipe a smash hit. This book is organized by length of time estimated to cook each meal, and let's just say, I have some room to improve in that department. This 15min recipe took me about 35 min. There are also different indexes in the back that I will rely on as well. I cant recommend this collection enough! Do you and your household a favor, buy this book, make one of the first 10 recipes and I can guarantee you'll want to make a second.

So proud to be a WTC groupie for 4 years now. This book is the perfect culmination of what makes Caroline stand out as a recipe developer - she truly means it when she says she’s creating recipes that are flavorful, require minimal ingredients/time/cleanup, and easy to follow. She is also a true expert in making cooking easy and approachable with all of her pro-tips, ingredient substitutions (for literally every single one!!!), and recommendations for varying palettes (picky kids, spice, flavor profile, etc.) Everything we make of hers is a SMASH with friends and family of all ages, and genuinely helps us expand our cooking and tastebud horizons. I’m thrilled to advocate for this hardworking gal-pal and her latest venture, the long-awaited WTC book!! Make sure to try the Hella Green pasta and cheddar turkey burgers, and don’t forget you can soften butter by putting it in your pants 😊

I rarely leave cookbook reviews, as I am rarely impressed, but wow, this book is just full of winners. It has a great variety of menus that are fresh and easy to make. The author does not have exotic or hard to find ingredients, or preparations that are time consuming or difficult. I liked the book so much, I even got one for both my married daughters and they have made several meals from it and love the ease and taste of the food. The Lemon Pancakes are exquisite, making the Coconut Curry Ramen and Veggie Noodle soup again tonight. The author gives options for substitutions so I don't have to think too hard. Great book!

I borrowed thisfrom the library and loved it so much I bought our own copy. Perfect for beginners as well and seasoned cooks. My 15 year old has been cooking up a storm out of it. The recipes are written very clearly with easy to follow steps. The pictures are great and there’s one for almost every recipe. Highly recommend

I haven’t had a chance to really look good at the recipes but it looks like I’ll use a few.

What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking (WTC for short) Substack was the best investment I’ve made in myself, and this cookbook delivers exactly what I love from the Substack. I took up cooking as a hobby in the pandemic, but had my first child on November 2021 and, frankly, did not feel like cooking. WTC brought the passion for cooking back by giving me easy-to-follow but still fancy recipes that taste delicious and I am proud to post them in my Instagram stories. I cook usually 2-3 WTC recipes a week. This book delivers exactly what I love about the Substack. I love that it’s organized by the amount of time the recipes take, which will give me inspiration for my weekly meal planning. The recipes are always so well written. I now am confident with grilling, which I always messed up before. My husband, who has a hard time following recipes and usually misses some key step, has no problem with WTC recipes and has commented on how much he likes how they are written. I also love that I can buy a book to introduce my friends and family to Caroline Chambers, rather than commit to a Substack subscription. If you are a Substack subscriber, most of the recipes are new. There are a few old favorites sprinkled in there (although some look tweaked/enhances and I am excited to revisit), but I was pleasantly surprised that the vast majority are new to me!

Gave it as a gift & they love it. Nice & easy recipes.

Bought this book for my 23 year old daughter who needed inspiration what to cook for herself and she loves it and the tasty recipes within.

So many great recipes!

This has quickly become one of the heaviest rotation cookbooks in our house! So tasty and easy, recipes are good right off the page and require very little help which I can’t say for all cookbooks

For anyone trying to cook less meat (or none at all), this cookbook simply won't work. Looking through the recipes, about 80-85% use meat or fish of some kind. It's such a shame, I really wanted to love it.