Smitten Kitchen Every Day, by Deb Perelman

Deb Perelman is a self-taught cook who's familiar with tiny kitchens, picky kids, and weeknight dinners in a pinch—and after more than 15 years of running her Smitten Kitchen blog, she’s a master at writing unfussy, delicious classics. At the same time, her recipes are far from ordinary, frequently putting a new (i.e., tastier) spin on familiar favorites. She's superb at sneaking vegetables into usually indulgent foods to up the nutritional value and give them even more flavor than they had before. This cookbook is great for anyone trying to cook at home more often, for a recent grad or newlyweds in search of foolproof recipes, or just for anyone who doesn't know what to make for dinner tonight.