Roughin' It - by Kiki Rough (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Tough-Times Recipes Made Modern for Anyone Stretching a Budget Today--So You Can Eat Well Even When Your Bank Account Says No

"Kiki's knowledge of how to pull together a meal with whatever you have in your kitchen and her no-judgment approach are just what hesitant cooks need to learn to feed themselves and their families on any budget." --Lidia Bastianich

Kiki Rough isn't a professional chef. If we're being honest with each other, she doesn't even find joy in cooking. What she has is a food-stamp-fueled education in stretching a pantry, and zero patience for recipes that assume you have money to burn.

Roughin' It is built for the way people actually cook when things are tight:

• Easy swaps for the pantry you already have
• No fancy ingredients
• Adaptable recipes

What you'll get:

• Homemade bagels
• Soft pretzels
• Comforting stews
• Potatoes in every direction
• Sauces you don't need to buy in a jar

With 55 recipes inspired by Depression-era, recession-era, and wartime cooking traditions, made flexible enough to work with whatever's actually in your kitchen--even including easy 1:1 swaps for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan cooking. Roughin' It strips away the intimidation of scratch cooking and replaces it with a road map to eating well on practically nothing.

Review Quotes

"Roughin' It is right on target for people struggling to put nutritious meals on their tables in hard times. Kiki's knowledge of how to pull together a meal with whatever you have in your kitchen and her no-judgment approach are just what hesitant cooks need to learn to feed themselves and their families on any budget. No Le Cordon Bleu techniques needed!"
--Lidia Bastianich

"What makes this book so special is the person behind it. She is genuinely kind, incredibly talented, and someone whose love for cooking and caring for others shines through in everything she does. That same love is evident on every page of this book. The recipes are thoughtfully written, the instructions are easy to follow, and there's truly something for everyone. You can feel the time, care, and heart that went into creating this book. Kiki is someone who brings so much warmth and passion to the industry and kitchen I love."
--Chef Moe, executive chef and content creator

About the Author

KIKI ROUGH has a long history of turning the worst times in her life into teachable skills. After a period of working 3 full-time minimum wage jobs and struggling to afford medical care and basic needs, she's committed herself to sharing the knowledge she built to get by. Kiki lives in Indiana with her 2 dogs, 2 cats, free roaming bearded dragon, and husband who has supported every crazy dream she's cooked up. As a former professionally trained actor, jazz singer, and stand-up comedian, she's always looking for a creative venture to express herself. She has a deep love and commitment of supporting individuals who weren't dealt a fair hand in life and lifting up everyone around her.