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Something from Nothing

A Cookbook

The NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER from Alison Roman, with over 100 simple, stylish recipes that transform everyday pantry ingredients into extraordinary meals.

A well-stocked pantry is Alison Roman's ultimate secret to cooking with confidence. In Something from Nothing, she shows you how to turn the tins, jars and staples you already have into flavour-packed dishes that feel generous, effortless and endlessly satisfying.

With Alison's trademark warmth, wit and no-fuss approach, you'll learn to cook instinctively, rely less on recipes and make the most of every ingredient. Whether you're pulling together a quick weeknight supper or inviting friends over at the last minute, these are the recipes you'll reach for again and again.

Inside you'll find more than 100 modern classics, including Herbed Artichoke Dip, Kimchi and Tomato Soup, Forever-Roasted Squash with Brown Butter Dates, Saucy Roasted Eggplant Pasta, Crispy Baked Beans with Mushrooms and Parmesan, and Crushed Olive Chicken with Turmeric, alongside ingenious ideas for vegetables, grains, pasta, meat and fish.

Stylish, practical and full of bold flavour, Something from Nothing is an inspiring cookbook for anyone who wants to cook more creatively, waste less and make delicious food from what they already have.

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About Alison Roman

Alison Roman is the host of the Home Movies series on YouTube and author of the incredibly popular food newsletter, appropriately titled A Newsletter. Prior to that, she was a columnist for the New York Times Food section and a senior food editor at Bon Appétit. The author of Dining In, Nothing Fancy and Sweet Enough, Alison has worked professionally in kitchens such as New York's Momofuku Milk Bar and San Francisco's Quince. Originally from Los Angeles, she now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their son. She has recently opened her pantry store in Upstate New York called First Bloom. A long-time dream fully realised: a grocery store of her own and a physical manifestation of all her favourite pantry items, curated with love and care. Her platform continues to grow – since her first book, Dining In, her Instagram following has jumped from 66k to 778k.
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Details
  • Imprint: Quadrille
  • ISBN: 9781837834891
  • Length: 320 pages
  • Dimensions: 264mm x 31mm x 210mm
  • Weight: 1498g
  • Price: £27.00
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