6-Minute Dinners (and More!): 100 Super Simple Dishes with 6 Minutes of Prep and 6 Ingredients or Less

by Karen Nochimowski

Overview

Delicious Meals in Record Time

Karen Nochimowski’s debut cookbook is all about flavor and ease with recipes that only require 6 ingredients (or less) and 6 minutes of prep. For those who can’t always find the time to cook, these meals will save you both time and money without compromising on flavor.

With 100 recipes to choose from—including allergy-free options throughout—this cookbook provides endless options for those busy days. Recipes include The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes, Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas and Panzanella Salad with Herbs and Mozzarella. There are healthy, low-carb options such as Zesty Lemon-Herb Chicken and great vegetarian alternatives like Eggplant and Spinach Lasagna. Craving breakfast for dinner? Inside you will find amazing recipes like Potato, Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata and Crispy Hash Brown Casserole. And since we all deserve a post-dinner treat, make sure to save some room for the perfect dessert like Chocolate-Chip Cookie Pie or Strawberry Shortcake Trifle.

These culinary creations will not only wow your taste buds but will also simplify your life. Set the timer and get ready to end your day on a delicious note!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645676614
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	12/13/2022
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	1,099,929
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Karen Nochimowski is the creator of the popular food blog Momma Chef and writes a monthly food column for the Daily Herald. She has appeared on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan and WGN Radio. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

The Main Event 9

Perfect Beef Pot Roast 11

Beef Kebabs on Cinnamon Sticks 12

The Best Homemade Sloppy Joes 15

Braised Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate Glaze 16

Old-Fashioned Braised Brisket 19

Teriyaki Beef Skewers 20

Hearty Beef and Veggie Stew 23

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mustard Rub 24

Smoked Barbecue Brisket Sliders 27

Grilled London Broil with Honey Glaze 28

Country "Fried" Chicken 31

Crispy Cornflake Chicken 32

Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken 35

Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry 36

Honey-Curry Chicken 39

Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas 40

Zesty Lemon-Herb Chicken 43

Roasted Beer-Can Chicken 44

Down-Home Chicken and Rice Casserole 47

Let Them Eat Fish 49

Lemon-Herb Salmon 51

Moroccan Fish with Chickpeas 52

Coconut-Curry Mahi-Mahi 55

Spicy Fish Kebabs 56

Blackened Red Snapper 59

Miso-Glazed Cod 60

Whitefish in Caper-White Wine Sauce 63

Broiled Lemon-Soy Arctic Char 64

Rise and Shine 67

Grab-and-Go Breakfast Egg Muffins 69

Marvelous Four-Ingredient Nutella Crepes 70

Crispy Hash Brown Casserole 73

Brioche French Toast Casserole 74

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins 77

Potato, Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata 78

Wonton-Wrapped Egg Nests 81

Kid-Approved Healthy Blueberry Muffins 82

One-Bowl Pineapple Noodle Kugel 85

The Famous Blintz Soufflé 86

Hidden Zucchini Muffins 89

Snacks and Noshes 91

Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs 93

Three-Ingredient Chicken Wings 94

Black Olive and Thyme Tapenade 97

Easy Taco Dip with Avocado Crema 98

Baked Spinach-Artichoke Dip 101

Easy-Peasy Hummus 102

Savory Cheese Bourekas 105

Simple Baba Ganoush 106

The Hit of the Party: Baked Salami 109

Hot Crab Meat Dip 110

Sriracha-Honey Wings 113

Build Your Bowl 115

Mom's Original Chicken Noodle Soup 117

Creamy Cauliflower Soup 118

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Dill 121

Creamy Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup 122

Yemenite Chicken and Vegetable Soup 125

Autumn Butternut Squash Soup 126

Beautiful Fresh Beet and Burrata Salad 129

Panzanella Salad with Herbs and Mozzarella 130

Colorful Coleslaw and Ramen Salad 133

Cauliflower Salad with Pomegranate and Toasted Almonds 134

In Living Color 137

Quinoa Veggie Pilaf 139

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Honey-Mustard Dip 140

Israeli Couscous with Sautéed Onions 143

Barbecue Mushroom "Bacon" 144

Creamy Corn Casserole 147

Winter Squash Soufflé 148

Savory Noodle and Rice Pilaf 151

Eggplant and Spinach Lasagna 152

Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower 155

Spinach and Mozzarella Empanadas 156

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili 159

What's in Your Kitchen? 161

Creamy Enchilada Skillet Pasta 163

Grilled Espresso-Glazed Chicken 164

Mediterranean Green Beans in Tomato Sauce 167

Baked Mozzarella Sticks 168

Summer Broccoli and Raisin Salad 171

Winter Vegetable and Lentil Stew 172

Creamy Tomato Soup 175

Nutella Cheesecake Bars 176

No-Bake Fruit Tart 179

Silky Chocolate Pie 180

Cooking with Kids 183

SB & J "Sushi" Rolls 185

Tortilla Pizzas "Tortizza!" 186

No-Boil Mac and Cheese 189

Spinach-Apple Salad with Head-Over-Heels Honey Dressing 190

Scrumptious Mandarin Orange Cake 193

Spooky Halloween Chocolate Bark 194

Creamy No-Churn Oreo Ice Cream 197

Homemade "Snow" Cones 198

Perfect Pineapple Cake 201

Cinnamon-Apple Crisp 202

Mima's Jell-O Rings 205

Save Room for Dessert 207

Gooey S'mores Brownies 209

New York-Style Cheesecake 210

Vanilla-Baked Pears 213

Grandma Cindy's Snowball Cookies 214

Decadent Chocolate Fudge 217

Bourbon-Spiced Bread Pudding 218

Deliciously Easy Baked Chocolate Donuts 221

Chocolate-Chip Cookie Pie 222

Meringue Cookies with Berries 225

Maple Bundt Cake 226

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle 229

Momma Chef's Soup Kitchen and Little Free Pantries 230

About the Author 232

Acknowledgments 233

Index 235

Editorial Reviews

Karen has unlocked the chest containing the holy grail for busy families on a budget.”
— Andrew Zimmern, award-winning TV personality, chef and author

"For busy people like me, a six-minute meal sounds like manna from heaven. And let me tell you, these recipes taste heavenly."
— Katie Couric, award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author

“This is a perfect cookbook for anyone wanting to prepare and enjoy a meal all in under 10 minutes.”
— Howie Mandel, comedian, actor and author

"Thanks to Karen’s cookbook filled with easy-to-make-recipes, I’m one of the lucky people who can make a great meal in 6 minutes! Be smart, be happy and buy this book!"
— Barbara Corcoran, entrepreneur, author, and television personality

"Not only does Karen create recipes to help us prepare tasty meals, her culinary vision also includes serving under-resourced families. ¡Bien hecho, Karen!"
— Gloria Estefan, singer, songwriter and actress

“This is a gem of a cookbook! In a busy world filled with stress after stress, it is a relief to make something quick and delightful to spend more priceless time with our loved ones!”
— Molly Bernard, actress, Younger

"This cookbook checks all my boxes: easy to make, delicious, and time to spare."
— Kelly Rutherford, actress and founder of Sovereign Collective

“Food fast now! This book is it!"
— Margaret Cho, stand-up comedian and actress

"I cannot run a six-minute mile, but I can cook a six-minute meal. Because of Karen, I am able to call myself a cooker. Anyone can handle six minutes."
— Alex Borstein, actress, comedian, writer and producer

“If you want to start out with a nutritious breakfast and end up with a complete and delicious dinner READ THIS BOOK!”
— Faye Kellerman, New York Times bestselling crime author

“These are fun and different recipes for the chef in all of us.”
— Heather McDonald, host of the Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald podcast

“Karen makes cooking and eating well easy, cost effective, delicious, nourishing and fun.”
— Tara Stiles, co-founder of Strala Yoga

“I am so inspired by Karen and her delicious and easy recipes. I believe cooking can be fun, healthy, easy and tasty and that's exactly what Karen has provided for all of us.”
— Paolo Presta, host of A Spoonful Of Paolo

“There's not much to say except that all our lives are filled with chaos and Karen’s recipes supports us in a way that we can thrive.”
— Zara Terez Tisch, founder & CEO of Terez

“Karen’s recipes are easy, accessible, and delicious.”
— Joey Slotnick, film and voice actor

“I love a full house of friends and family, but what I DON’T love is hours of tolling in the kitchen—that’s why these recipes are so awesome; they only use a few ingredients and are super easy to make if you’re not Martha Stewart.”
— Jill Kargman, author, writer and actress

“Karen knows the score! She gets that I’m a busy dad with hungry kids. She also understands the best way to enjoy the Chicago Bears game is with a plate of her sriracha honey wings. I’m gearing up for next season, armed with these recipes, ready to feed my houseful of hungry fans.”
— Gabe Ramirez, radio host of 670 The Score and B96

“Karen provides simple and delicious recipes with her down-to-earth personality and relatable humor that will keep you coming back for more!”
— Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist, creator of Blighlighter and Bloss

“Karen gets what it's like to be busy, but I love that she’s helping people to NOT abandon family dinners amid the chaos. I'm obsessed with her four-ingredient London broil recipe! And while ‘The Bev’ in me wonders why there’s not at least a pound of cheese in each dish, I can't wait to try her other recipes. Thanks for the inspiration, Momma Chef!”
— Wendi McLendon-Covey, actor, writer, producer

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