In for Dinner: 101 Delicious, Affordable Recipes To Share

London-based professional chef and food writer Kellett uses her years of communal living as the basis for her debut cookbook, which shares the secret to feeding a crowd on a tight budget. Kellett’s singular situation involves flatmates who share cooking and cleaning duties and, most importantly, pool their money for weekly grocery shopping. What this means for the recipes is that they are mainly vegetarian, made from fresh whole ingredients, and serve a crowd (six or more people). If this approach initially evokes spartan rice and beans, think again; Kellett’s recipes include luxurious cacio e pepe and flavorful salt-and-vinegar potato soup. The robust dessert section will delight home cooks too. Illustrations accompany recipes that teach advanced skills, such as shaping pierogi and pasta. This cookbook has broader appeal than it might seem at first glance; families looking to stretch their budget and create easy weeknight meals, as well as those seeking an excuse to invite neighbors over for dinner, will appreciate Kellett’s work.