We Use What We Have Recipes
101 Easy Weeknight Meals
$38.75
- Hardcover
248 pages
- Release Date
2 October 2026
Summary
With her playful spirit and lovingly chaotic home life, Alex MacLaren has captured the hearts of parents everywhere. From elevating inexpensive cuts of meat to employing her secret weapon-cheese-she’s mastered the art of balancing her budget and schedule with the joy of family mealtime. Packed with more than 100 flexible, flavor-packed recipes, this book is a lifeline for busy households, picky eaters, and anyone staring into the fridge wondering, “What’s for dinner?” MacLaren helps readers t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781324111856 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1324111852 |
| Author: | Alex MacLaren |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | Countryman Press Inc. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 2 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.08kg |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 211mm x 262mm |

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Critics Review
Newbie cooks, those with years of dinner prep behind them, and fans of culinary guides such as Jenn Lueke’s Don’t Think About Dinner will all find MacLaren’s practical and perceptive cookbook equally rewarding.– “Library Journal”
We Use What We Have Recipes perfectly embodies the idea of using what you have on hand to make a delicious meal for your family. Alex MacLaren offers thoughtful kitchen tips, tricks, and ingredient swap ideas throughout this book, making this an invaluable resource for any home cook!–Jessica Secrest, New York Times bestselling author, Of Course It’s Good!
Alex MacLaren
Alex MacLaren is a self-taught home cook and content creator with over 1 million followers across major social media platforms. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her husband and three young children, who are lovingly referred to by her audience as the “little hecklers.”
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