Essential Pantry Cookbook: 80 Easy Recipes and 100 Creative Variations to Make the Most of On-Hand Staples

This cookbook was definitely needed in my home. I need to know the staples, but not just the bland basics we all have in our pantry, capers anyone? And I need to know how to use them all up. Eat what you store and store what you eat is my mentality. If I'm told that capers are necessary for your pantry I will buy them but only if I have a meal/recipe that uses them and is delicious. Jen delivers just that in this cookbook. I highly recommend this to starter cooks or anyone wanted to get back to the delicious basics.I just made the first recipe in the book, the simple vinaigrette. It's yummy!I got both the kindle version and the hard copy. It's a quick and well laid out read. If you follow her on YouTube you may have seen her make some of these recipes. If you go check her out definitely watch her weekend prep videos! Those inspired me to get organized and meal plan for the week. Game changer!!

I'm slightly familiar with the author's Youtube channel so I thought I'd give her cookbook a try. I love cookbooks and I understand that there's pretty much nothing new under the sun, but there isn't much here I haven't seen before. I got the Kindle version and the hardcover might be different, but the graphics weren't eye catching, either. I have a used, old Southern Living cookbook that pretty much gives the same information with a better layout. I hope someone finds the book useful but I'm afraid it wasn't for me.

Jen is my BFF but she doesn’t know it! 🤪 I have been following her on YT for a couple years now and I love her spirit and attitude, she’s just so positive and honest, and REAL. I’ve learned so much about so much from her. I was very happy to see she finally had a cookbook and preordered immediately! This book does not disappoint! The perfect gift for those whose are just starting to cook - college students, newlyweds, single parents, any age beginner cooks. Simple and clear directions, great photos, variety of options for different likes and diets, and my favorite part is ingredients don’t have to come from overseas, in a wooden boxes and blessed by the pope. You’ll find them all at Walmart. I always turn to this book now when I hit a funk on dinner and don’t know what to make. Hasn’t failed me!! A+, Jen, great work on this one!!

When this book downloaded onto my Kindle today, I thought I’d take a quick look inside and then get back to my household chores. The next thing I knew, I’d read through about ten pages of the book and was ready to continue reading. A cook book? Really? Yes, really. As someone who cooks most her meals in the microwave, all the pantry information was new to me, or Jen Chapin gave me a new way of looking at said pantry items that I was familiar with in my microwave adventures. If Jen’s recipes are as complete as the pantry detail, I might actually learn how to cook. Besides, I have an advantage. I always watch Jen’s You Tube channel and get to see her make meals, baked goods, salads and desserts from scratch! This is a good read!

I can't decide if I want to make the Korean beef first or the salad. Great recipes that use what all of us have in our pantries. Except for a couple of items I have everything on hand. I love Jen's YouTube channel and have watched her for years. She's the real deal. She's relatable, funny, and busier than a one legged man in butt kicking contest.

Such a great resource! I always enjoy seeing how other home cooks organize and prepare meals and snacks, especially if it involves meal prepping ahead of time, and this doesn't disappoint. Great explanations for methods, great pictures, and I love the Recipe Riffs with each recipe that allows you to customize and experiment.

I absolutely love this cook book. I have followed Jen Chapin for years on her YouTube channel, so when she releases a cookbook, you know I'm going to support her! And I am so pleased that I did. Amazing recipes and beautiful pictures. Great price too! Thanks Jen. I've tried a few already. LOVE THIS! An amazing addition to my collection.

The author definitely knows what she's talking about! She has helped me go through my pantry with super creative yet simple recipes. Never knew a simple pantry item and transform it into something so great. Would definitely recommend this book. You'll never get bored!

I've cooked for my family from this book everyday for a fortnight so far, and we have loved everything. I've been cooking for decades and have hundreds of cook books, but this one is written by someone who really understands what it's like to feed your family day in and day out, with limited time and "normal" ingredients. The recipes really work, and there are no problems with converting them for UK ingredients and measurements. I've long been a follower of Jen on YouTube, and her first book doesn't disappoint. Highly recommended.

As a keen follower of Jen's YOU Tube channel, I was really looking forward to her cook book. I will be busy trying out the recipes and enjoying the results.

Started watching Jen a few years ago and was very happy that she was doing a cookbook the book doesn’t disappoint very happy with it

I follow Jen Chapin on YouTube. I saw she had this book and bought the Kindle version. I see lots of recipes I can definitely use. All you need is a well stocked pantry, nothing elaborate, just basic ingredients available at the grocery store. Getting the book at a discounted price, today, was a bonus.

This is an excellent book for the new or experienced cook. Great tips and reminder pages of what can you replace with.My favorite part of this book is the gift available. This is a great gift and many of my friends have already enjoyed getting it as gifts.