Can we talk about how this cookbook rocks? Holly Erickson and Natalie Mortimer get it – sometimes you just need dinner on the table without a huge hassle. The recipes in this book are easy to shop for, quick to assemble (each recipe includes prep time, cook time and tags such as “gluten free”, “vegetarian” and “kid-friendly”), and best of all — tasty!
The Modern Proper: Simple Dinners for Every Day
Description
You know those nights when you’re staring into the fridge wondering how to turn random ingredients into something your family will actually eat? This book has become a go-to for exactly those moments.
What I Love About This Book:
- Every recipe feels doable, even when I’m running on empty
- The ingredients? Things I actually have (or can easily grab at my regular grocery store)
- It’s written as though the authors are your friends in the kitchen, tagging each recipe with helpful references like gluten-free, etc.
- The recipes are flexible enough that I can swap things based on what I have (or what my picky eaters will tolerate)
Standout Recipes:
- Minestrone Soup with Basil Pesto (page 244) — my thoughts on this recipe and watch it come together here.
- Pot Roast (page 174) — see my version here.
- Caraway Roast Chicken Over Cabbage (page 134)
- Basil Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry (page 103)
Perfect for:
- Anyone who’s ever ordered takeout because cooking felt too overwhelming (been there!)
- Parents juggling sports practices and homework help who still want to get a decent meal on the table
- People who love good food but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen
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