15 Minute Meals

Truly Quick Recipes that Don’t Taste like Shortcuts

Ali Rosen author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Yellow Pear Press

Published:5th Jan '24

Should be back in stock very soon

15 Minute Meals cover

James Beard Award nominee

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) award nominee

Host of the Emmy-nominated Potluck with Ali Rosen on NYC Media

Featured in:

  • The New York Times: "How to Cook Rice in the Microwave," "Booze and Ice Cream in One Fell Scoop"
  • People magazine: "Cherry Tomato Tart"
  • Oprah Magazine: "4 Potluck Recipes Everyone Over 35 Should Know How to Make"
  • Martha Stewart.com: "What to Make for a Summer Cookout, According to a Potluck Pro"

Featured on:
  • Food Network Kitchen
  • The Today Show
  • Good Morning America: "Your girls' night dinner just got an upgrade," "This s'mores pie recipe may be the ultimate way to celebrate National S'mores Day"
  • The Hallmark Channel
  • Food & Wine
  • NPR All Things Considered

Contributing writer to:
  • The Food Network
  • Bon Appétit
  • Food 52: "Whole Roasted Cabbage (recipe)", "Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches (recipe), "Can You Actually Put Glass in the Freezer?", "The Controversial Kitchen Tool That's Become My Staple"
  • The Washington Post
  • NY Magazine
  • Today.com
  • HuffPost
  • Refinery29
  • Plate
  • The Rachael Ray Show

Discover the ultimate time-saving solution with 15 Minute Meals. This indispensable guide to fast, flavorful, and healthy family recipes by James Beard, IACP, and Emmy-Nominated Ali Rosen features step-by-step instructions for super quick dinner ideas—actually ready in 15 minutes—to satisfy the busiest person. 

15 Minute Meals makes quick meals quick again. From Lamb and Smashed Cucumber Stuffed Pitas, Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro, and Spicy Tomato Poached Shrimp and Chickpeas to Goat Cheese, Pear and Prosciutto Wraps, this cookbook is full of delicious and quick recipes that you and your family will love! Instead of purported thirty minute meals that actually take an hour, every recipe in the book is written to truly take only 15 minutes, from start to finish. No prep is relegated to the ingredients (1 tablespoon of peeled and chopped garlic anyone?). Every single step is accounted for and ordered for efficiency.

The book starts with an introductory breakdown of the ingredients that are essential to quick meals and details the plethora of options that modern cooks now enjoy. The recipes allow for less pre-planning and faster execution, with potential swap-outs and suggestions included to make them even easier. Get dinner on the table fast and deliciously!

Praise for 15 Minute Meals

“Written in her accessible and welcoming tone, Ali Rosen has created a book full of flavorful and delicious dishes that will actually get dinner on the table in 15 minutes. The recipes are cleverly organized in a time-saving way, plus sprinkled throughout are smart shortcuts, tips on maximizing flavor, and sourcing quick-cooking cuts of meat, fish and vegetables. 15 Minute Meals will surely be a weeknight savior for busy home cooks.”
―Yasmin Fahr, New York Times contributor and author of What's for Dinner and Keeping It Simple

“Ali Rosen’s 15 Minute Meals is undeniably prescient, timely, and delicious. We all need quick meal recipes that feel like dinner, not like silly social media video hacks. I don’t know about you, but as a single dad who is always on the move, I found this book to be a life preserver of the highest order. From Bucatini a l’Amtriciania-ish to the brilliance of Ground Chicken Piccata, this is the weeknight meals collection that we should be celebrating, and cooking from.”
―Andrew Zimmern, Emmy and James Beard Award-winning TV host, chef and writer

“If anyone can convince me that so many excellent dishes can be accomplished in 15 minutes, it’s Ali! Each recipe comes with a pinch of honesty and humor, and a realistic approach to getting maximum flavor in minimal time through smart ingredients and comfort in your kitchen. If all of these dishes can be achieved in 15 minutes, imagine what else we can all accomplish with the time we’ll save!”
―Adrienne Cheatham, James Beard Nominated chef, author, and television personality

“Ali Rosen's joyful new cookbook 15 Minutes Meals offers inventive, clever recipes and ideas to get dinner on the table quickly without sacrificing flavor. Rosen's cheerful voice feels like she is beside you in the kitchen rooting you on, and that you too will get a delicious meal on the table swiftly, relying on a well-stocked pantry, smart shopping, and the occasional shortcut. Please sign me up for the Mussel and Tomato Rice Cake Toast, the Lamb and Smashed Cucumber Stuffed Pitas, and so much more.”
―Colu Henry, author of Back Pocket Pasta and Colu Cooks: Easy Fancy Food.

“As a professional chef, I have always been dedicated to creating dishes from scratch without taking shortcuts. However, as a working mother of two young boys, I fully comprehend the constant struggle of ensuring our kids eat well while not sacrificing precious time. That’s why 15 Minute Meals is an absolute game-changer for parents who strive to nourish their kids without compromising on taste or quality. Packed with a treasure trove of quick and easy recipes, this book empowers you to create delectable dishes that your little ones will love. From vibrant salads to comforting soups, from flavorful pasta and noodles to an array of meat and seafood dishes―all you need is 15 minutes to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary flavors.”
―Leah Cohen, chef, tv host, and cookbook author

Praise for Rosen's other works

“Ali Rosen is saving our dinner parties one dish at a time.”
―Carla Hall, chef and television host

“It’s a necessary and delicious addition to any collection!”
—Kwame Onwuachi, James Beard Award–winning chef, Top Chef judge, and executive producer of Food & Wine magazine

“Ali’s got us and I’m so glad that she does.”
—Dorie Greenspan, author of Baking with Dorie and Everyday Dorie

“I want to give Ali Rosen a big high five for writing this book.”
—Pati Jinich, James Beard Award–winning and Emmy-nominated host of Pati’s Mexican Table

ISBN: 9781684812578

Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm x 19mm

Weight: unknown

224 pages