Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman

Author: Alison Roman
Why we like it: "In Alison we trust...to guide us in the kitchen and throughout the evening. Nothing Fancy has great, easy to follow recipes (because hello it's Alison Roman) with bold and complete flavors. Buy this book, invite some friends over, pour yourself a glass of something nice and trust the process!" - Leah

Nothing Fancy isn’t just for having people over: these recipes translate to excellent dinners for four (or for two with leftovers). Practical as it is inspiring, there’s a whole chapter on SNACKS, so you know it’s gonna get a lot of use. Here, you’ll find the perennial classic Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake, the internet-favorite Buttered Salmon with Red Onion and Lots Of Dill (the correct amount of dill), and personal favorites: Frizzled Chickpeas and Onion with Oregano and Feta and One-Pot Chicken with Caramelized Lemon and Dates, all suitable for having people over (or not).

An unexpected weeknight meal with a neighbor or a weekend dinner party with fifteen of your closest friends—either way and everywhere in between, having people over is supposed to be fun, not stressful. This abundant collection of all-new recipes—heavy on the easy-to-execute vegetables and versatile grains, paying lots of close attention to crunchy, salty snacks, and with love for all the meats—is for gatherings big and small, any day of the week.
 
Alison Roman will give you the food your people want (think DIY martini bar, platters of tomatoes, pots of coconut-braised chicken and chickpeas, pans of lemony turmeric tea cake) plus the tips, sass, and confidence to pull it all off. With Nothing Fancy, any night of the week is worth celebrating.