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Listen to advice from the book on NPR:

In the Media!

You can watch a segment we did on the turkey chili for Tamron Hall

Smitten Kitchen had a lovely Q&A about the book’s inspiration and the best recipes

The Kitchn shared the freezer items to always have stocked

Simply Recipes lets you see spaghetti squash in a whole new light.

The Cheese Professor explains why cheese is the ultimate 15 Minute Hack

Learn about what The Washington Post calls '“clever shortcut[s]”

15 Minute Meals is Here!

Easy. Quick. Delicious.

Full of flavorful dishes packed with no-prep vegetables and quick-cooking proteins and pastas, this cookbook provides instructions for fast meals without sacrificing taste or quality. 15 Minute Meals is an indispensable guide to fast, flavorful, and healthy family recipe.This intuitive cookbook features step-by-step direction for super quick dinner ideas—we really mean 15 minutes—to satisfy the busiest person.

Whether you’re a busy parent in need of last-minute dinner ideas or a first-time cook looking for an easy entry into the culinary world, this collection of healthy, quick meals will transform your everyday cooking experience. 15 Minute Meals is your ticket to stress-free, flavorful meals in no time.

It’s been praised everywhere from The Today Show to the Washington Post to NPR’s All of It—I hope it helps make your meals easier!


Watch two recipes from the book on The Today Show:

Praise for 15 Minute Meals

“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

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

“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

“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.