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4 Ingredients One Pot, One Bowl by Kim McCosker
Published by Simon and Schuster on February 12, 2013
Genres: Cooking / General, Cooking / Methods / Quick & Easy, Cooking / Regional & Ethnic / American / General
Pages: 208
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From the coauthor of the internationally bestselling 4 Ingredients series comes a new, must-have cookbook designed to bring joy and flavor back into the kitchen.

From a creator of the internationally bestselling 4 Ingredients series comes a new, must-have cookbook designed to bring joy and flavor back into the kitchen.

4 Ingredients One Pot, One Bowl is an ingenious collection of sweet and savory dishes full of fresh, easy-to-find ingredients that require only one pot and one bowl. That means less cleanup and more time enjoying life and delicious food with the friends and family you love.

In this book, you’ll find more than eighty recipes for tasty and deceptively simple casseroles, roasts, soups and stews, pizzas, pasta, pies, and desserts. Imagine Creamy Bacon & Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken, French Lamb Casserole, Apple Crumble, and Baked Rice Pudding—all using four or fewer ingredients. With One Pot, One Bowl, life just got easier… and a whole lot more delicious!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Rediscover the joy of easy home-cooked meals using just four ingredients and a single dish with Kim McCosker’s 4 Ingredients One Pot, One Bowl — a family-friendly cookbook that takes the stress (and mess) out of mealtime.

THE STORY

This cookbook delivers exactly what it promises: simple recipes that only require four ingredients and use just one dish for cooking. Split into thoughtful sections like Breakfasts, Soups, Slow Cooker Meals, and Sweet Treats, each chapter includes 8–12 recipes with beautiful photos and helpful pantry suggestions upfront. It’s not just minimalist—it’s practical for busy households.

THE CHARACTERS

The star of this book is its functionality. From kid-approved classics to hearty stews and casseroles, each recipe keeps things manageable and mess-free. Kim McCosker’s friendly, approachable tone shines through, making even hesitant cooks feel confident.

THE KITCHEN COMFORT FACTOR

Whether you’re cooking for picky kids, meal prepping with limited time, or just trying to cut back on dishes, this cookbook delivers. Some recipes are more involved than others, but overall the instructions are straightforward and user-friendly. Bonus: every recipe includes a photo (a win for visual cooks!).

STEAMOMETER – 🔥 1/5

This one’s all about comfort, not steam. Just warm meals and cozy vibes.

OVERALL THOUGHTS

I genuinely enjoyed this cookbook and will be reaching for it often, especially on busy weeknights. The layout is clean, the photos are inviting, and the suggested pantry staples are actually helpful. While not every recipe is super simple, the majority are perfect for quick, low-fuss meals. Highly recommend for busy families, new cooks, and anyone who just really hates doing dishes.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kim McCosker is the bestselling Australian author behind the 4 Ingredients series, known for making meal prep simple and accessible.