I love this book! I have a friend who is quite the home cook and a big fan of Nadiya, I may just have to buy her this book. It’s beautifully put together. It has some unique dish ideas, not just the same stuff you see in every other cook book. I’m really looking forward to trying a few of these, especially the banana pancakes and the salmon dish.

Nadiya Hussain’s Cook Once, Eat Twice has a great concept: cook for one meal, then repurpose leftovers for something completely different. Her creativity with flavors and textures really shines here as, for example, sloppy joes in meal one become cheese and lamb samosas in meal number two. The recipes are clearly written, the photos are lovely, and the ideas are unique. A keeper!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I loved reading this cookbook and even trying out some of these recipes! I have always been really bad at finding meals I enjoy and this book has given me so many new ideas! I am not the best at making meals and creating new things from the leftovers so this book is very helpful!

Thank you Sourcebooks for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Summary: Cook Once, Eat Twice by Nadiya Hussain offers time-saving recipes and creative meal-prepping ideas to help you cook efficiently, reduce waste, and enjoy delicious, easy-to-make meals throughout the week.

My review: Cook Once, Eat Twice by Nadiya Hussain offers a fresh take on classic dishes like sloppy joes, mashed potatoes (with mayo!), and lasagne, making often intimidating recipes feel approachable and fun. The book inspires culinary creativity, motivating me to try my hand at making homemade pasta, soda bread, and more. I especially appreciate the helpful tips included with each recipe, some of which extend beyond cooking—who knew potato water is good for houseplants? While a few ingredients required some research, like "floury baps" (rolls), "courgettes" (squash), and "chicken mince" (ground chicken), learning these terms made me feel a bit fancy and will definitely impress my family and guests with my posh ingredients!

Genres/Themes: Cooking / Methods - Quick & Easy / Methods - Low Budget / Comfort Food

" Cook Once, Eat Twice" is scheduled by for publication on March 18, 2025 by Sourcebooks.