Something from Nothing

Alison Roman is a bestselling cookbook author and food writer known for her simple, flavor-driven recipes and relaxed, modern approach to home cooking.

Book Description
Something from Nothing is a New York Times bestselling cookbook featuring over 100 easy, pantry-focused recipes designed to turn basic ingredients into deeply flavorful meals. Built around the idea of cooking with what you already have, the book encourages a flexible and intuitive style of home cooking using shelf-stable staples like canned goods, grains, spices, and sauces.

From quick snacks and soups to hearty pastas, vegetables, beans, grains, meats, and seafood, each recipe is crafted to be simple yet impressive. Signature dishes include kimchi-tomato soup with rice and a soft egg, roasted squash with browned butter dates, saucy eggplant pasta, and crispy baked beans with mushrooms and parmesan.

With warm writing and practical techniques, this cookbook helps home cooks create satisfying meals with minimal effort and maximum flavor—perfect for both everyday cooking and casual entertaining.

Product Details

• Title: Something from Nothing
• Author: Alison Roman
• Genre: Cookbook / Home Cooking
• Focus: Pantry-based, simple ingredient recipes
• Includes: 100+ recipes for snacks, soups, vegetables, pasta, beans, meats, and more