Go-to Dinners

The weeknight pasta with peas and pancetta came together in under half an hour, and the whole family actually cleaned their plates. It’s the kind of no-fuss cooking I can rely on when I’m drained but still want something that tastes like a real treat.

I made the lemon chicken from the "go-to" chapter on a Tuesday after work and it came out perfect with barely any cleanup. The recipes are written so clearly that even my distracted self didn't mess anything up.

The weeknight section alone has saved me three dinners this month, and everything I've tried turned out exactly as written, no fussing. What I didn't expect was how reassuring the headnotes are when you're staring into the fridge at 6pm.