Jessica Seinfeld, author of two New York Times bestselling cookbooks returns with her new book – The Can’t Cook Book
Are you smart enough to dodge a telemarketer yet clueless as to how to chop a clove of garlic? Are you clever enough to know how to forward an email but don’t know the difference between boiling and baking? If you are basically competent, then Jessica Seinfeld’s new book The Can’t Cook Book is for you.
If you find cooking scary or stressful or just boring, Jessica has a calm, confidence–building approach to cooking, even for those who’ve never read a recipe or used an oven. Jessica explains how to prepare deliciously simple food – from Caesar salad and roasted asparagus to lemon salmon and roast chicken. Each recipe explains upfront what the challenge will be and then shows exactly how to overcome any hurdles in easy–to–follow, step–by–step instructions.
Elegantly designed and richly illustrated with gorgeous photographs and Microsoft tags linking to videos of Jessica cooking in her own home, The Can’t Cook Book is perfect for anyone who wants to wean themselves off take–out meals and processed snacks and become empowered in the kitchen.
The Can’t Cook Book, written by Jessica Seinfeld, is a brand new release from Simon & Schuster.
Available in paperback where all good books are sold for $29.99. Also available as an ebook for $17.99.
Not sure if I should have been insulted to get this for Christmas, but it is sooo goood! The roast pork tenderloin was the first one I cooked, and there was not a scrap left - even the fussiest of relos ate the lot (complained the whole time but ate it).
I would highly recommend this for cooks and non cooks alike, but especially for those kids moving out on their own for the first time
"Mum do you know I really have trouble cutting onions at school, when we have cooking class," my daughter tells me. I said, "I'll teach you how to do it properly." -
"It's okay Mum, I was reading 'that book,' you know the Can't Cook Book (with smirk & giggle), and I know how to do it now."
My family really enjoyed the Herb-Roasted Beef with Potatoes & Carrots, and I enjoyed the simplicity of cooking it. It will definitely become a staple meal in this house.
We tried some of the recipes over the weekend with great success. The slow-cooker Lasagna was so easy to make and the taste was delicious. The kids helped me make the Broiled Honey-Nut Bananas and they were gone within 10 min of them being ready. Highly recommend this book, easy to follow with real food that everyone will eat.
Partner and I have just read through the book, and let's just say we are in love with the recipes and can't wait to try them. I can finally cook some easy to do recipes, and can finally say I can cook in stead of I can't cook, I habe a bub on the way aswell and could cook some of these recipes and freeze them but all in all great book and can'twait to try them!
gorgeous easy to follow no more annoying my mother
Great easy to follow step by step recipes and food that everyone eats. I will be no longer calling my mum to find out how long to boil eggs, I think she will be very greatful haha. The can't cookbook looks basic but is great straight to the point and very detailedi love it I will be highly recommending this book to every one I know. Thanks
I have read this book right through and am very impressed. It has some awesome easy recipes in it and step by step instructions. I am going to buy a copy of this book for my non cooking son who I am sure lives on take away
Had my first glance through the book and was pleasantly surprised at the contents. Lots of easy healthy food ideas are contained in it . I have written my shopping list to make some over the weekend and will get back to everyone on how successful i was but i am pretty confidant we will be eating well this weekend, I honestly think even hubby will be able to cook something from the book..
I went and bought this book as I was not selected to review. I can't cook, won't cook and my partner is in charge of cooking anything past the easy recipes. I have had so much funny trying these out they are really great and definitely ok for the terrified like me!
First impression was wow when I opened the book I found great recipes in the first couple of pages loved the section were it shows and teachers you how to chop things properly the recipes were easy to make and follow and tasted great was a bit hit in my family thankyou I'm a good chef they now tell me.
I received the book yesterday & going through it, there are so many simple recipes I am going to being trying out. Love the simplicity of it's teaching elements, a basic that will be used in my kitchen for many years in teaching my children many elements of cooking. It is set out in a lovely, easy to read, and easy to understand format with clear pictures. I will post a longer review after we have tried a few different processes using this magnificent addition to our kitchen.
For kids wanting to get into the kitchen or for beginner cooks Jessica Seinfield's 'The Can't Cook Book" is for you. No more excuses as she guides you through the world of cooking explaining how and what utensils are used for, the different methods of slicing and dicing and finely so simple step by step recipes that a five year old could follow.
The Can't Cook Book by Jessica Seinfield makes it so very easy for anyone to prepare a simple meal in the kitchen. Broken down into different sections explaining about utensils, methods, and recipes this book is great for the novice or even for getting the kids into the kitchen with a easy to do but tasty recipes.
This book is amazing. It has showed me so much that I tjeought I knew how to do and I can do it better, the meals are easy to follow and simple which I love. Even my 5 yr old can read the recipes to me and tell me if. Am doing it in wrong order. I have passed this book on to a mumma friend who hates cooking and she said it is amazing.
The Can’t Cook Book, written by Jessica Seinfeld is really very good! The recipes are my style of cooking simple, easy but also incredibly tasty. The first couple of chapters give a good overview of kitchen tools, terminology and know how's for the beginner cook. Excellent for both cooks and non-cooks, it would also make an excellent gift for those leaving home who don't yet know their way around the kitchen,
I have used only a few recipes, it's alright. Can't say I would have bought it if I wasn't going to review it. I don't know. There's just something missing.
Having made about halve the recipes now i would highly recommend. Most are very practical and so so easy to make that even my hubby and kids have done some.Everything you need to know is contained in the book with many pointers that even i did not know so it has helped me greatly.
A tongue in cheek book, that was both entertaining and funny at the same time. This is a great one of a weekend casually hanging on the deck chair with a wine, and a few biscuits and cheese. A good one to motivate you into your next session in the kitchen.
Loved this book. We have this book on display in the kitchen so our teenagers can cook more often when I am out. They have learned a lot and say cooking is fun. I teach English to new migrants and cooking is a great way to learn what's what in your kitchen. We use this book as a learning tool. Fully recommended as a gift for Kitchen Tea.
Not sure if I should have been insulted to get this for Christmas, but it is sooo goood! The roast pork tenderloin was the first one I cooked, and there was not a scrap left - even the fussiest of relos ate the lot (complained the whole time but ate it).
I would highly recommend this for cooks and non cooks alike, but especially for those kids moving out on their own for the first time
Ok, after my initial review I've re-read this excellent cookbook a couple of times now and have tried a few of the recipes which for me is very adventurous. My favourite recipe so far would have the be the Baked Egg Noodles and Cheese dish, the instructions were easy to follow and the meal came together pretty effortlessly, best of all it tasted delicious and my husband was not only impressed by my cooking but loved it too. So I am very happy with this book, it has many recipes a reluctant cook like me can try without worrying about mucking it up so now I can start cooking some meals and give my husband a break from his main cook role. Would definitely recommend this book to anyone who feels less than competent in the kitchen.
The book is very well organised. I love the How-To section and I gained quite a knowledge of how to prep/slice/chop onion etc. Each receipe is clearly written in a page and instructions are clear. Tried a few receipes and enjoyed them. A book highly recommended to those can’t cook.so many more dishes in the book i cant wait to make and try.
"Mum do you know I really have trouble cutting onions at school, when we have cooking class," my daughter tells me. I said, "I'll teach you how to do it properly." -
"It's okay Mum, I was reading 'that book,' you know the Can't Cook Book (with smirk & giggle), and I know how to do it now."
My family really enjoyed the Herb-Roasted Beef with Potatoes & Carrots, and I enjoyed the simplicity of cooking it. It will definitely become a staple meal in this house.
I am really loving this book. It's so practical and helpful. All the questions you've ever wondered about cooking but felt embarrassed to ask, it answers them and shows you exactly how to do things. Full of great cooking tips and lots of recipes which I am so eager to try! Great book!
First impression was wow when I opened the book I found great recipes in the first couple of pages loved the section were it shows and teachers you how to chop things properly the recipes were easy to make and follow and tasted great was a bit hit in my family thankyou I'm a good chef they now tell me.
The book is very well organised. I love the How-To section and I gained quite a knowledge of how to prep/slice/chop onion etc. Each receipe is clearly written in a page and instructions are clear. Tried a few receipes and enjoyed them. A book highly recommended to those can't cook
We tried some of the recipes over the weekend with great success. The slow-cooker Lasagna was so easy to make and the taste was delicious. The kids helped me make the Broiled Honey-Nut Bananas and they were gone within 10 min of them being ready. Highly recommend this book, easy to follow with real food that everyone will eat.
For someone who doesn't really like to cook this book was exactly what I was looking for. I really loved the great pictures and found the set up very user friendly. I liked the look of the book and the use of the spiral binding. I especially liked the 'How to' section at the front and managed to learn some new techniques! The only problem I had using this book was the fact that it is made for the American market. I had to use Google a few times to find out what some of the ingredients were and having to convert some of the measurements for example from ounces to grams was very time consuming. Thank goodness for the conversion charts at the back of the book. Overall I found this book easy to use and very helpful when it came time to work out what to feed my family.
Partner and I have just read through the book, and let's just say we are in love with the recipes and can't wait to try them. I can finally cook some easy to do recipes, and can finally say I can cook in stead of I can't cook, I habe a bub on the way aswell and could cook some of these recipes and freeze them but all in all great book and can'twait to try them!
My daughter who is a keen cook, loved this book and it was easy for her to follow the instructions by herself and produce a fantastic meal at the end. So win win she gets to cook and I get to spend some mother/daughter time with her while we do this.
gorgeous easy to follow no more annoying my mother
Great easy to follow step by step recipes and food that everyone eats. I will be no longer calling my mum to find out how long to boil eggs, I think she will be very greatful haha. The can't cookbook looks basic but is great straight to the point and very detailedi love it I will be highly recommending this book to every one I know. Thanks
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7 Simple Ideas That’ll Save You Hours Every School Week
If every school week is more like an episode of Survivor at your place, don’t worry, you’re not alone! The struggle to stay on top of the school week mayhem is real – so we’ve put together a bunch of clever ideas to give you back some precious time (and sanity).
There’s nothing difficult about these tips, just solid advice and ideas from a mum who’s been in the school trenches for over a decade.
1. Teach The Kids To Make Some Simple Breakfasts
Four Ingredient Healthy Breakfast Cookies
Hang on, this is about breakfast, why are we showing you a picture of mouth-watering cookies?! These are Four Ingredient Healthy Breakfast Cookies – perfect for a prep-ahead school day brekkie!
Depending on their age there are so many safe and easy breakfasts kids can make themselves. From toasties, to yoghurt pots prepped the night before or just cereal. Not having to make breakfast for everyone will literally save you hours every week!
2. Lay Out Clothes For The Week
Use a hanging organiser or labelled baskets for each day. Include uniforms, socks and undies. Kids can dress themselves without the drama of missing items. I’ll be honest, my kids’ uniforms are expensive, so I wash during the week as they only have a couple of sets. However, if nothing else, having just socks and underwear sorted for the week is an absolute lifesaver!
The other huge help is not having to pre-treat stains on my kids’ uniforms, nobody has time for that during the week! My extra tip here is to use a great quality laundry detergent that is powerful enough to remove stains in-wash, so you don’t need to worry about pre-treating. Biozet Attack’s range is perfect, and while each product packs a punch when it comes to lifting stains, I love that each targets different issues. For example, Biozet Attack Plus Eliminator Power Capsules eliminate 99.9% of odour-causing bacteria – great for teenage boy school shirts! There’s also Biozet Attack Plus Sensitive 2L which is dermatologically tested, but still powers through stains.
3. Use A Family Calendar System
Whether it’s a wall planner, a shared phone calendar or a digital calendar, you need everyone to be able to track all activities, due dates and after-school commitments in one place. It also helps gives the kids a a sense of responsibility and doesn’t leave everything on your shoulders!
4. Plan A Weekly School Admin Session
Answer school emails, sign permission forms, top up canteen accounts and check term calendars in one go instead of daily interruptions. You may only need to do this fortnightly or monthly, but just make sure you schedule it in your calendar. Trust me, it saves so much time compared to juggling things bit by bit!
5. Quick-Fire Cleaning Sessions
Set a timer for ten minutes in the afternoon, pop on some music and everyone tidies their zone. This includes the kids emptying their lunchboxes, washing their drink bottles, handing you any notes and putting their clothes in the wash. Small bursts like this stop the house turning into chaos by Friday.
6. Have A Snack Station
Keep a drawer or fridge shelf filled with ready portions. Kids can pack their own snacks for school, and also grab something to eat when they get home. Think ahead and include them in the weekly shopping – ask them what snacks they would like (and cross your fingers they’ll still like them all week!).
7. Set Up A Family Charging Station
One spot for iPads, laptops and phones. No searching for chargers or discovering a dead laptop ten minutes before school! Make sure each child puts their school device on charge when they get home, as part of their Quick-Fire Cleaning Session.
While we can’t promise your school weeks won’t have moments of chaos, taking some of these tips on board will save you time – even if it’s just five minutes here and there. It’s about building realistic habits for the whole family, that will hopefully bring some calm to the school week.
Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Biozet Attack to bring you this article.
There are some great ideas here! I just use an old school paper calender but its so helpful to remember all the important dates – i always buy a family planner one so theres columns for each of us to write what were doing om certain days so we never run out of space! I need a snack station, but struggle to have healthy (or healthier) choices in the cupboard apart from the usual chips, rice crackers and museli bars!
There are some good hints here! I already do have a little snack station in my pantry – a large container filled with all sorts of bars, etc. It’s the first place the kids look for something to eat. I do like the idea of a charging station but I don’t think it would work in my house. Everyone seems to like charging things in their room and it could look messy with multiple cords.
The struggle is real so I’m loving these hints. I especially like the idea of getting the kids involved in preparing their own lunches and snacks and offering a variety of options that will hopefully encourage them to make healthy choices now and into the future.
A great article full of very helpful and handy tips. Most of these I already do but it has reminded me to add a few other things to my list to organise before the school year starts in a couple of weeks. Helpful tips like this are so great as you can never remember everything and this sure has given me a few extra things to think about.
We do daily life admin because it simply makes life easier to stay on top of everything that is required to run a family and household. Planning and organisation is so vital for every family and for a household. It really is very important to stay on top of all things at all times.
I love this article. I can relate to a lot of these ideas. For instance, I have a snack shelf in my pantry so my kids can choose and pack their own snacks. No more asking them what they want. We also have a family charging station in the kitchen. iPads, laptops and phones are only allowed to be charged on the kitchen bench. I love the healthy cookies. I must give these a go. The family calendar system is a must too!
I totally agree with most of these. We bought some inexpensive cereal dispensers, and that made mornings much easier. And school admin? For me, that is every Wednesday right before a regular appointment. It fitted in perfectly, I never overlooked anything, and if I didn’t need it it was a glorious burst of free time.
I love this article and the tips and already follow many of them. I have always been a big fan of schedules and planners and they simply make sense and make sure everyone in the family is on task. I also love snack stations; one for the fridge and one for the pantry; again it makes sense and makes preparing food and lunchboxes and snack times easy.
5:51 pm
Briliiant!
I would highly recommend this for cooks and non cooks alike, but especially for those kids moving out on their own for the first time
1:46 pm
Fantastic book, a great teaching tool
"It's okay Mum, I was reading 'that book,' you know the Can't Cook Book (with smirk & giggle), and I know how to do it now."
My family really enjoyed the Herb-Roasted Beef with Potatoes & Carrots, and I enjoyed the simplicity of cooking it. It will definitely become a staple meal in this house.
2:11 pm
Easy cook book
5:10 pm
hubby and I are in love... with food
10:12 am
gorgeous easy to follow no more annoying my mother
8:32 pm
Catchy title. Love it
3:46 pm
First glance a winner
1:57 pm
FANTASTIC COOK BOOK!
Thanks
5:01 pm
Fantastic easy to follow and make recipes
10:27 am
Absolutely love this new staple in my kitchen
7:16 am
Guide for the notice cook
12:18 pm
Easy to follow recipes
7:22 am
Excellent book
4:02 pm
For cooks and non-cooks
11:08 pm
It's a Cookbook.
5:02 pm
2nd review
8:26 pm
A book with fun and food.
7:24 pm
Teenage Commonsense Cooking
5:51 pm
Briliiant!
I would highly recommend this for cooks and non cooks alike, but especially for those kids moving out on their own for the first time
6:11 pm
Final Verdict - Love it!
3:36 pm
Fantastic book, a great teaching tool......
1:46 pm
Fantastic book, a great teaching tool
"It's okay Mum, I was reading 'that book,' you know the Can't Cook Book (with smirk & giggle), and I know how to do it now."
My family really enjoyed the Herb-Roasted Beef with Potatoes & Carrots, and I enjoyed the simplicity of cooking it. It will definitely become a staple meal in this house.
10:14 am
So practical!
5:01 pm
Fantastic easy to follow and make recipes
4:57 pm
Never think I can cook
2:11 pm
Easy cook book
11:24 pm
Drew me in immediately
5:10 pm
hubby and I are in love... with food
12:43 pm
My 10 year old daughter loved it
10:12 am
gorgeous easy to follow no more annoying my mother
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