Michele Urvater

One of my top 5 go-to cookbooks for weeknight family suppers. I appreciate how she accounts for different preferences and dietary restrictions among family members and offers healthy, do-able recipes for every scenario from a leisurely Sunday family dinner to an evening where everyone eats at different times. She also provides general cooking tips that have made me a better home cook overall. I've tried many recipes in the book and they've never failed me yet!

When I can't think of anything to eat, I pull out this book which is healthy and delicious.

Ooh, this was one of my first cookbooks! I bought it in Portland when I was 19 - a busy student just learning to cook, and I used it all the time. The recipes rely heavily on canned foods, but are all very quick to prepare. My culinary skills have advanced significantly since then, but this book will always have a special place in my heart - I used to just love it! This is a great book for a beginning and busy cook.