Dinner parties stop feeling like work the moment you stop trying so hard, which is precisely what Alison Roman proves in Nothing Fancy.

Alison Roman's books move from unfussy weeknight dinners and entertaining spreads through dedicated desserts to recipes built entirely from a well-stocked pantry.
We curated 4 cookbooks by Alison Roman:
Dinner parties stop feeling like work the moment you stop trying so hard, which is precisely what Alison Roman proves in Nothing Fancy.

Dining In by Alison Roman serves up casual food that makes staying home taste like winning.

Alison Roman's Sweet Enough proves desserts so simple they're basically just organized ingredient lists—no fancy equipment, no stress, just something wonderful at the end of dinner.

Alison Roman's Something from Nothing unlocks the magic hiding in your pantry, where a tin of anchovies and a jar of olives become a meal worth celebrating.


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What you’ll cook

Book details
What you’ll cook
Updated August 2026