Something from Nothing by Alison Roman - Cookbook

Something from Nothing - A Pantry-Focused Cookbook by Alison Roman

New York Times Bestseller - Over 100 deceptively simple, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry staples. From the bestselling author who revolutionized home cooking.

Best Book of the Year: NPR, The Economist, Lit Hub • Bon Appétit Best Cookbook of the Year

Cook Loosely, Intuitively, with Maximum Flavor

Alison Roman reveals the home cook's best-kept secret: a well-stocked pantry. Something from Nothing shows you how to transform shelf-stable bottles, bags, jars, and cans into meals worth celebrating. Each recipe answers the question, "How did something so wonderful come from basically nothing?"

What You'll Cook

Snacks & Starters: Herbed Artichoke Dip, Spanish Tortilla & Friends, Labne with Caramelized Harissa

Soups & Stews: Kimchi-Tomato Soup with Rice & Soft Egg, Golden Mushroom Soup with Orzo

Vegetables: Forever-Roasted Squash with Browned Butter Dates, Wine-Braised Romano Beans with Anchovy

Pasta & Noodles: Saucy Roasted Eggplant Pasta, Bolognese with Fennel, Carbonara for Two

Beans & Grains: Crispy Baked Beans with Mushrooms & Parmesan, Buttered Polenta with Fresh Corn

Meats & Fish: Crushed-Olive Chicken with Turmeric, Steak Like Tartare, Crispy Fish with Dill & Fried Capers

Why Home Cooks Love It

With 4.5 stars from 147 reviews, readers praise Alison's warm, opinionated writing and signature flair. Whether feeding yourself on a busy weeknight or hosting a last-minute dinner party, these easy, straightforward recipes still impress.

Perfect for turning every bag of beans, tin of anchovies, and jar of olives into something extraordinary.

Book Details

• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 320
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter
• Publication Date: November 11, 2025
• ISBN-13: 978-1984826411
• ISBN-10: 1984826417
• Language: English
• Weight: 2.94 pounds
• Dimensions: 8.3 x 1.1 x 10.3 inches
• Genre: Cookbook

Perfect For

• Pantry cooking enthusiasts
• Alison Roman fans
• Weeknight dinner solutions
• Budget-friendly cooking
• Last-minute entertaining