You know that moment: you're exhausted, hungry, and staring into an open cupboard full of tinned tomatoes, chickpeas, and coconut milk. This book shows you how to turn those humble ingredients into real dinners — not sad compromises — in under thirty minutes, often with one pot and hardly any washing up. No obscure spices, no precious techniques, no guilt about using tinned fish or jarred pesto. Each recipe relies on store-cupboard staples you can buy at any supermarket, and every one acknowledges that some nights 'cooking' means opening three tins and stirring. Along the way you'll learn which tins are worth the shelf space, how to rescue a gloppy sauce, and why a well-stocked cupboard is the tired cook's best friend. Whether it's a fire-roasted tomato and bean stew, a speedy tuna and olive pasta, or a coconut-lentil curry that comes together in the time it takes to boil rice, these meals are built for real life — low energy, small kitchens, and no patience for faff. Part of The Tired Cook's Library.
About the author
Saoirse Meldrum Rennie writes for The Tired Cook's Library.
