Something from Nothing: A Cookbook

Make the most of your pantry with 120 deceptively simple, casually stylish, and impossibly delicious recipes from the New York Times bestselling author of Nothing Fancy

In Something from Nothing, renowned cookbook author Alison Roman gives you a collection of simple, smart, timeless, budget-friendly recipes that rely on a home cook's best kept secret: a well-stocked pantry. Making the most of your shelf-stable bottles, bags, jars, and cans, Alison shows you how to cook as she does—loosely, intuitively, and with maximum flavor. With each recipe you’ll fall deeper in love with the magic of pantry cooking by using flavorful, hardworking ingredients that you can keep onhand, leaving you to ask, “How did something so wonderful come from basically nothing?” Something from Nothing presents opinionated writing coupled with classic recipes, both with signature Alison flair, such as:  

• Snacks and Starts: Herbed Artichoke Dip; Spanish Tortilla (with Aioli and Friends); and Labne with Caramelized Harissa
• Soups and Stews: Kimchi and Tomato Soup; Golden Mushroom Soup with Buttered Orzo; and Ginger and Greens Chicken Soup
• Vegetables and Salads: Forever-Roasted Squash with Brown Butter Dates; Braised Green Beans with Anchovy; and Spiced Butter-Roasted Carrots with Walnuts
• Pasta: Saucy Roasted Eggplant Pasta; Bolognese with Fennel; Carbonara for Two
• Beans, Rice, and Other Grains: Crispy Baked Beans with Mushrooms and Parmesan; Polenta with Fresh Corn; Caramelized Beans with Tomato, Cabbage, and Browned Butter
• Meats and Fishes: Crushed Olive Chicken with Turmeric; Steak, like Tartare; Crispy Fish with Garlic Yogurt, Capers, and Greens

Whether you’re feeding yourself on a busy weeknight or hosting a last-minute dinner party, Something from Nothing has just what you need. For easy, straightforward recipes that still impress, Alison has you covered, showing you how to turn every bag of beans, tin of anchovies, and jar of olives into a meal worth celebrating.