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Something from Nothing: A Cookbook / COMING SEP. 2ND!Something from Nothing: A Cookbook / COMING SEP. 2ND!

Something from Nothing: A Cookbook / COMING SEP. 2ND!

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Something from Nothing is Alison Roman's handbook for home cooks in a hurry, delivering TK quick, stress-free recipes that still pack a punch in both flavor and style.

In Something from NothingNew York Times bestselling author Alison Roman teaches you how to make stunning meals in a flash using a well-stocked pantry, a handful of ingredients, and fool-proof tips. Flavorful and unfussy, the TK recipes in this book help you put food on the table faster by showing you how your pantry can open up a world of possibilities for your next meal. Alison shows you how to lean into flexible, easy, off the cuff cooking, by using flavorful, hardworking ingredients, leaving you to ask, “How did something so delicious come from basically nothing?” You’ll find classic recipes with a signature Alison spins, such as:

  • Snacks and Starts: Lupini Beans with Garlic and Parsley, Garlicky Artichoke Dip, and Tortilla Española 
  • Soups and Stews: Kimchi and Tomato Stew, Pork Noodle Soup with Ginger and Greens, and Spicy White Bean Stew with Harissa and Broccoli Rabe 
  • Vegetables and Salads: Frizzled Peppers, Long Cooked Sticky Zucchini, and Spicy Butter Roasted Carrots
  • Pasta: Bolognese with Fennel, Creamy Brown Butter Orzo, and Carbonara for One
  • Beans, Rice, and Other Grains: Baked Chickpeas with Harissa and Fennel, Buttered Corn over Polenta, Rice Porridge with Scallions and Egg Yolk
  • Meats and Fishes: Crushed Olive Chicken over Orzo and Tomatoes, Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions, Tomato Poached Fish with Chili Oil


Alison knows what it’s like to be pressed for time, whether you’re feeding yourself on a busy weeknight or hosting a last-minute dinner party. For quick recipes that still dazzle, Something from Nothing shows you how to justify every box, bottle, and tin in your pantry, making each one work for you. 

Known for getting people excited about humble ingredients like tinned anchovies, tomato paste, and sundried tomatoes, Alison shows you exactly how to save yourself time in the kitchen and love your pantry, with TK irresistible recipes to cook again and again.

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Hardcover / 304 pages
Published 2 September 2025