Having just completed our move from Chicago to Minneapolis, this book allowed us the opportunity to ease back into home cooking, familiarize ourselves with a new kitchen and take a break from the takeout we had been relying on for the initial post-move week - all while keeping the prep time, ingredient list and stress level to a, well, bare minimum! Thoughtfully divided into chapters designed to save you time (30 minutes or less), money (seven ingredients or less)or cleanup (one pot meals), all of the recipes emphasize ease without sacrificing flavor. Here are the dishes we made:• Zucchini-Herb Pancakes - Who else loves breakfast for dinner? These savory pancakes are the perfect choice for that application. The recipe gives you options for herbs - we chose a mix of mint, basil, parsley and cilantro. Ricotta is mixed with a bit of milk and lemon zest / juice for a perfect topping to these fantastic flapjacks.• Broccoli and Shrimp Orzo - This dish was solely my creation - as my wife’s shrimp allergy prevents her from enjoying these tasty “chicken nuggets of the sea”. Don’t pity her. She enjoyed the World’s most gigantic steak as part of our ‘surf (me) and turf (her)’ dinner. This recipe contains just five ingredients. I was a bit dubious about the technique of baking the shrimp in the oven (along with garlic) but it actually worked out great. You just need to keep a close eye on them - as they can easily become rubber if left too long (definitely NOT good eats). Orzo mixed with broccoli and a hit of fresh lemon juice ensures this will be a fresh, bright dish. Finish with crushed red pepper and/or Parmesan cheese (if you like). This begs the question: does cheese belong on seafood?• Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash - Another savory dish that falls into the brunch / breakfast for dinner category. Here, hot Italian sausage, kale and fire-roasted sweet potatoes mingle together in a cast-iron skillet before eggs are added. Of course, the dish would not be complete without a generous application of hot sauce.• Spiced Chicken and Rice - Who doesn’t like an easy, delicious one pot meal? After browning, chicken thighs are cooked low and slow, along with chopped yellow onion, garam masala, turmeric and rice. Raisins provide a welcome garnish at the end. Our favorite part? The slight char the rice receives from the bottom of the pan - not unlike the delicious take-out fried rice we love so much.• Instant Pot Chickpea, Kale and Sausage Stew - This recipe is the definition of quick and easy. It has just 5 ingredients and a few steps. We sautéed some spicy Italian sausage (you can use sweet if hot isn’t your jam) and set aside. Dried chickpeas are pressure-cooked in an instant pot for about 40 minutes before adding the kale for about 5 minutes. The sausage goes in at the end, along with a drizzle of olive oil. This was deliciously flavorful for a minimal amount of effort!• Slow-Cooker Ropa Vieja - Did you know that Ropa Vieja translates to “old clothes”? It’s an appropriate term for the ropey fibers on full display in the finished dish. Although the actual prep time is quick and easy, you’ll need to impatiently wait about 8 hours before devouring this traditional Cuban dish. Flank steak mingles with red bell peppers, onion, garlic, jalapeño, and a can of diced tomatoes. Cumin and oregano ensure the flavor will be irresistibly fragrant. Green olives, capers and cilantro are added prior to serving with warm flour tortillas for a comforting, festive dinner.