What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast by Caroline Chambers — the even-faster follow-up to the New York Times bestselling original.
A Bon Appétit Best New Cookbook of Summer 2026 Named one of Forbes 13 Best Cookbooks of Summer 2026 A Barnes & Noble Best Book of August 2026
Caroline Chambers famously doesn’t feel like cooking — and she’s built a whole brand on that honest premise. Now the popular Substack star and bestselling author returns with 100 more complete, flavor-packed dinners that require no more than 30 minutes of hands-on time (yes, that includes chopping and prep).
Organized by the only categories that matter when you’re exhausted — how much time you actually have — this book delivers real meals, not just “quick ideas.” Think Flank Steak with Elote Salsa, Fish and Veggie Curry, Rotisserie-ish Chicken with Schmaltzy Lemon Dressing, versatile Smoky Black Beans you can spin into five different dishes, and fried rice formulas you can customize forever.
Every recipe includes Caro’s signature swaps, riffs, shortcuts, and tips so the recipes work for you — not the other way around. Minimal dirty dishes. Maximum flavor. Zero guilt on the nights when cooking feels impossible.
Whether you’re a parent chasing kids, a busy professional, or just someone who wants good food without the stress, Make It Fast is the practical, encouraging kitchen companion that gets dinner on the table when motivation is low.
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