Don’t Think About Dinner is a nice collection of everyday casual meals/recipes developed and curated by food blogger and influencer Jenn Lueke. Due out 13th Jan 2026 from HarperCollins on their Wm. Morrow imprint, it's 368 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout.
This is a highly accessible book. The author's writing style is upbeat and positive, encouraging and do-able. For
readers who are struggling with meal prep and planning, her 'you can do it' vibe will be quite welcome and reassuring.
The content follows a logical format with chapters arranged from beginning basic concepts (benefits of meal planning/prep alongside finding out what fits readers' lifestyles best and how to set up (and maintain) a working plan) to several months of mix-and-match weekly plans, followed by a second section filled with the referenced recipes.
The recipes have their ingredients listed bullet style in a sidebar.
Measurements are given in imperial (American) units US standard with metric measures in
parentheses. Special tools and ingredients are also listed, along with
yields and cooking directions. The ingredients are all easily sourced at
any moderately well stocked grocery store. Nutritional info is not included.
The photography is a highlight of the book. The dishes are beautifully styled and instagram worthy. Photos are well done, clear,
appealing, and (for tutorial photos) easy to follow.
A nice addition to the foodie's home library. It would also be a great choice for public or school library acquisition or a great gift/housewarming as well as fans of food prep planning /
batch cooking.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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