A plate with shrimp, cucumbers, grapefruit, jalapeños, and avocado sits on a green surface. Text: “I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To) by Ali Slagle—easy weeknight recipes.” Brand: Gneiss Spice.
Enjoy a bowl of rigatoni in rich tomato sauce with pepperoni, breadcrumbs, and basil—a quick weeknight recipe featured in *I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)* by Ali Slagle. Presented by Gneiss Spice.
On the left page of *I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)* by Ali Slagle from Gneiss Spice, a skillet brims with creamy beans and greens; the right page shows the Creamy Beans & Greens recipe with ingredients and instructions.
In "I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)" by Ali Slagle from Gneiss Spice, you'll find vibrant, effortless weeknight recipes like crispy red fish fillets with bitter greens and orange wedges—proving easy dinners can be both bold and satisfying.
Sloppy Lenmys served on buns and plates, topped with crumbled tortilla chips and pickled peppers—a weeknight dinner from "I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)" by Ali Slagle. Cherry tomatoes, pantry staples, and a can of cola complete the Gneiss Spice scene.
A blue-patterned plate holds tortellini with mortadella, peas, pistachios, and cheese. Shown with the "I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)" by Ali Slagle, from Gneiss Spice—a perfect easy weeknight meal. A silver fork rests on the plate.
A plate with shrimp, cucumbers, grapefruit, jalapeños, and avocado sits on a green surface. Text: “I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To) by Ali Slagle—easy weeknight recipes.” Brand: Gneiss Spice.
Enjoy a bowl of rigatoni in rich tomato sauce with pepperoni, breadcrumbs, and basil—a quick weeknight recipe featured in *I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)* by Ali Slagle. Presented by Gneiss Spice.
On the left page of *I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)* by Ali Slagle from Gneiss Spice, a skillet brims with creamy beans and greens; the right page shows the Creamy Beans & Greens recipe with ingredients and instructions.
In "I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)" by Ali Slagle from Gneiss Spice, you'll find vibrant, effortless weeknight recipes like crispy red fish fillets with bitter greens and orange wedges—proving easy dinners can be both bold and satisfying.
Sloppy Lenmys served on buns and plates, topped with crumbled tortilla chips and pickled peppers—a weeknight dinner from "I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)" by Ali Slagle. Cherry tomatoes, pantry staples, and a can of cola complete the Gneiss Spice scene.
A blue-patterned plate holds tortellini with mortadella, peas, pistachios, and cheese. Shown with the "I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To)" by Ali Slagle, from Gneiss Spice—a perfect easy weeknight meal. A silver fork rests on the plate.

I Dream of Dinner (so You Don't Have To) by Ali Slagle

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Weeknight cooking that actually works.

Ali Slagle’s I Dream of Dinner (so You Don’t Have To) is a lifesaver for anyone who wants to cook more but doesn’t want the stress. With 150 flexible, flavor-packed recipes built around pantry staples, this book helps you turn “what’s in the fridge?” into dinner—without a grocery run. It’s full of clever swaps, short ingredient lists, and quick prep tips that make it ideal for busy weeknights (or lazy Sundays).

Why we love it: Ali’s tone is warm, practical, and encouraging—like a friend texting you a great idea at 5pm. Many recipes are naturally vegetarian, and none require fancy tools or hard-to-find ingredients.

Who’s it for?

Busy home cooks, new apartment dwellers, and anyone looking to cook more creatively with less effort.

Spices used in the book:

chili powder, cinnamon sticks, cocoa, coriander, cumin, fennel, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, turmeric, and za’atar.