Cooking for Something From Nothing: Quick and Easy Ways to Prepare Healthy Food Using Common Ingredients

Discover the quiet magic of cooking when the pantry seems bare, and let your creativity lead the way. Cooking for Something from Nothing is more than just a cookbook—it’s a heartfelt guide to making delicious, wholesome meals using the simplest ingredients you already have.In a world obsessed with abundance and excess, this book celebrates the beauty of simplicity. Whether you’re cooking on a tight budget, short on time, or facing an almost-empty fridge, Flint Everard invites you into a kitchen where resourcefulness meets flavor. You’ll learn to transform common staples like oats, potatoes, rice, chickpeas, and seasonal vegetables into satisfying meals that feel anything but ordinary.From minimalist breakfasts to one-pot stews, from rustic breads to sweet endings made from pantry basics, this book offers over 80 thoughtful, nourishing recipes—all designed to help you create more with less. No fancy equipment. No hard-to-find ingredients. Just smart, soul-warming food that honors what’s already in your kitchen.Inside this book, you’ll find:Delicious, simple recipes using 3–7 ingredients eachCreative ways to cook with pantry staples and leftoversNaturally vegetarian and plant-forward meals with optional add-onsInspiring ideas for breakfasts, soups, salads, mains, snacks, and dessertsA special section on cooking with scraps, peels, and overlooked ingredientsTips for stocking a minimalist pantry and making every ingredient countWhether you’re a college student, busy parent, minimalist cook, or someone who just loves cozy, comforting meals, this book will become your go-to guide for kitchen creativity. With a warm voice and a deep respect for everyday food, Flint Everard reminds us that you don’t need a lot to cook something amazing. You just need to start.Perfect for fans of:Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat · The Art of Simple Food · Good and Cheap.