The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook - by Mary Younkin (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Cooking from Scratch as Simply as Possible

The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is the perfect way to get dinner on the table quickly and easily with recipes for tasty main dishes and flavorful side dishes, plus a sprinkling of sweet treats. The recipes in this book are made from scratch and each chapter conveniently separates them by cook time: 15-25-minute meals, 30-45-minute meals and 5-10-minute prep (meals cook on their own in the slow cooker or oven).

Looking for dinner ideas at the last minute? Your whole family will love Sweet Chipotle Chicken Bites, and they're on the table--start to finish--in barely fifteen minutes. If you have just five minutes now and you need dinner in a couple of hours, prep Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf and dinner will be ready when you are. Want a delicious slow cooker meal you can start now and have ready to eat tonight? Try Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork and pile the juicy pork into sandwiches, burritos or a tempting taco salad. With a few extra minutes but little effort, you can wow your family or guests with Creamy Balsamic Skillet Chicken or Red Chile Beef Enchiladas.

Whatever your occasion, there is a recipe here to help you get a fresh, great-tasting meal on the table in no time. Each entrée provides notes for side dishes as well as tips for adapting the recipe. Many recipes are gluten-free or suggest gluten-free substitutions. With this cookbook, preparing a homemade meal can be simple and stress-free, even on nights when you only have a few minutes to spare in the kitchen.

*80 recipes & 80 photographs*

Complete your collection with these other books in Mary Younkin's highly-rated weeknight cooking series:
- The Weeknight Dessert Cookbook
- The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook

Review Quotes

"Weeknight cooking has never been easier for the everyday home cook! Mary's recipes make mealtime fun and memorable for on-the-go families."--Sandy Coughlin, author of The Reluctant Entertainer

"It's so challenging to think of what to feed my family during the work week, and Mary Younkin saves the day. I love that her recipes call for fresh ingredients, and she features food that my picky family likes to eat! This will be my go-to cookbook for family dinners."--Lori Lange, founder of RecipeGirl.com and author of The Recipe Girl Cookbook

"Mary Younkin's The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is a life-saver and must-have! She makes weeknight dinners manageable and innovative."--Jenny Flake, Picky Palate

"For those of us looking to cook creative, delicious and minimal-prep meals in spite of our crazy schedules during the week, look no further than The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook. Mary Younkin has created the quintessential cookbook and life saving guide for the busy couple or family starved for time and sensational meals."--Jocelyn Delk Adams, author of Grandbaby Cakes

"Mary has found the secret to getting delicious dinners on the table fast! No matter how much time you have, one of her homemade dinner or dessert recipes is sure to please everyone in the family."--Christina Lane, author of the Dessert for Two cookbook

"This book is how I want to feed my family: real food used in practical ways. Each recipe is superb with the perfect amount of seasoning, variety and love. This is the cookbook that never leaves my kitchen counter!"--Amanda Rettke, bestselling author of Surprise-Inside Cakes

"The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is an indispensable cookbook for all families. No matter how little time you have to cook there is a tempting meal in here for you!"--Rebecca Lindamood, author of Not Your Mama's Canning Book and founder of FoodieWithFamily.com

About the Author

Mary Younkin runs the widely popular cooking blog Barefeet in the Kitchen. She has developed recipes for many well-known brands, such as The National Pork Board, Horizon Organics, Whole Foods, Albertsons and Safeway. Mary lives with her husband and children in Phoenix, Arizona.