Uncomplicated by Claire Tansey

Even this cookbook lover admits that there are times when I don’t want to think about dinner. Any number of things can throw my carefully balanced juggling act off course. Claire Tansey is an accomplished chef, but also a busy working mom, so she knows the stress that takes over when deadlines are looming but we need to put dinner on the table. In her debut cookbook, Uncomplicated: Taking the Stress Out of Home Cooking, Claire has streamlined classic dishes so that cooking doesn’t take more time than it needs to. 

The author knows how to filet a fish or slow roast a duck, but admits that sometimes she is just hungry and wants to make a simple meal to sit down and enjoy with her family. The recipes in Uncomplicated are those that she prepares on the regular. For instance, the Gingery beef and broccoli with cashews that can be made ahead and served up before takeout can be called in. There are over 125 recipes from breakfast to dessert, including dishes for entertaining and the holidays. 

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73 Comments

  • Lkitchings  on  November 12, 2018

    Bubble and squeak

  • jmay42066  on  November 12, 2018

    Cucumber fridge pickles

  • JoanneJ  on  November 12, 2018

    Superfood Chicken Caesar Salad…. and then Blueberry Bran Muffin cake!

  • riley  on  November 13, 2018

    Spicy peanut and lime noodles with chicken

  • southerncooker  on  November 13, 2018

    Grilled chili-lime shrimp

  • Kristjudy  on  November 13, 2018

    Spicy peanut and lime noodles with chicken

  • copeybarb5008  on  November 13, 2018

    SALMON CAKES. THERE A FAVOURITE OF MINE SO IF I WIN THIS INCREDIBLE UNCOMPLICATED COOKBOOK I;LL BE FOLLOWING CLAIRES RECIPE. IM PRAYING TO WIN THIS COOKBOOK. THIS IS HOW I SPEND MY TIME READING COOKBOOKS. IM DISABLED AND CANT WALK SO THIS IS WHAT I LOVE TO DO. I THEN PASS THEM ON AFTER WRITING OUT ALL MY RECIPES TO MY SISTER WHO TAKES THEM TO SPECIAL PEOPLE IN COLLINGWOOD

  • dbielick  on  November 13, 2018

    Split pea, butternut and bacon soup

  • nova  on  November 13, 2018

    Superfood Chicken Caesar salad and Cabbage with vinaigrette . Both recipes sound interesting !

  • Analyze  on  November 13, 2018

    I'd like to try Blueberry-bran muffin cake or strawberry and lime buttermilk muffins ๐Ÿ™‚

  • melspot  on  November 13, 2018

    Italian Roast pork and one of the Lentil soup recipes

  • kmn4  on  November 13, 2018

    Cheddar and broccoli gnocchi casserole

  • sarahawker  on  November 13, 2018

    Italian meatballs with lemon and parsley

  • Siegal  on  November 13, 2018

    Bubble and squeak sounds hilarious

  • Totallywired  on  November 13, 2018

    British style fish pie

  • lauriesk  on  November 13, 2018

    Beef and barley soup

  • lean1  on  November 13, 2018

    Spicy peanut and lime noodles with chicken sounds like my kind of recipe!

  • cnori  on  November 13, 2018

    Creamy lentil soup with warm spices.

  • tennyogirl  on  November 13, 2018

    Miso greens with chickpeas and power seeds

  • ravensfan  on  November 13, 2018

    Split pea, butternut and bacon soup

  • mariannec23  on  November 13, 2018

    Saucy Tex Mex black beans!

  • janv  on  November 13, 2018

    Cheddar and broccoli gnocchi casserole

  • choppergirl  on  November 13, 2018

    Instant Bircher muesli

  • matag  on  November 13, 2018

    Italian roast pork

  • JRumi  on  November 13, 2018

    Fresh vegetable chili

  • thewoobdog  on  November 14, 2018

    Lemon and spice grilled chicken!

  • Macpherk7  on  November 14, 2018

    One pan roast sausage supper. Just add a spinach salad.

  • verorenee  on  November 14, 2018

    beef and barley soup

  • demomcook  on  November 14, 2018

    Curried cauliflower and cheddar gratin

  • MiMi60  on  November 15, 2018

    Ricotta dumplings

  • KarenGlad  on  November 15, 2018

    British style fish pie

  • EmilyR  on  November 16, 2018

    Roasted maple-cayenne bacon

  • purviska  on  November 16, 2018

    blueberry-bran muffin cake

  • BMeyer  on  November 16, 2018

    peanut and lime noodles with chicken

  • t.t  on  November 17, 2018

    Creamy red lentil soup with warm spices

  • sacredshs  on  November 17, 2018

    Strawberry lime buttermilk muffins

  • Tapper42nd  on  November 17, 2018

    Lentil and vegetable soup

  • Mwmitch  on  November 17, 2018

    Cream red lentil soup!

  • tararr  on  November 17, 2018

    Fish pie

  • debbiehb  on  November 17, 2018

    Green goddess salad

  • elsid22  on  November 17, 2018

    Beef and Barley Soup!

  • jezpurr  on  November 17, 2018

    Gingery beef and broccoli with cashews!!!^_^

  • RickPearson54  on  November 19, 2018

    fish pie

  • SnarkyLarane  on  November 19, 2018

    That no bake coconut cake is gonna be made later this week!

  • mabbit  on  November 19, 2018

    beef and barley soup –

  • RokiMowntinHi  on  November 19, 2018

    Pasta carbonara (but that coconut cake is tempting too!)

  • KittyPride  on  November 20, 2018

    I would make the Green goddess salad, I have never had it before.

  • antpantsii  on  November 22, 2018

    Gingerbread bundt cake with lemon glaze

  • Steben  on  November 22, 2018

    double portobello cheeseburgers

  • RSW  on  November 23, 2018

    French toast with Swiss cheese and apples

  • Jenamarie  on  November 23, 2018

    Tofu noodle soup with spinach and cinnamon

  • kennethjohngilmour  on  November 24, 2018

    as a bacon lover, would like to try the roasted maple-cayenne bacon found on page 27

  • Laura1  on  November 24, 2018

    Cheddar and broccoli gnocchi casserole

  • Mrs.Soule  on  November 24, 2018

    I'm intrigued by the Supper Salad recipe.

  • eatysmith  on  November 25, 2018

    One-pan roast sausage supper!

  • LaurenE  on  November 25, 2018

    Bubble and squeak

  • Sfgordon  on  November 27, 2018

    The no-cook summer tuna looks delicious!

  • Cpado96  on  November 28, 2018

    Mushroom and thyme pate

  • Dannausc  on  November 29, 2018

    Supper salad

  • lyubov  on  December 5, 2018

    Lentil and vegetable soup.

  • lindaeatsherbooks  on  December 6, 2018

    I would like to make the Strawberry and lime buttermilk muffins.

  • dtremit  on  December 15, 2018

    My partner gets super stressed in the kitchen — I'd love to get this book for him! He'd love to be able to make the spicy peanut and lime noodles with chicken.

  • jason0389  on  December 20, 2018

    mushrooms on toast

  • kitchenclimbers  on  December 26, 2018

    Split pea, butternut and bacon soup

  • Terrill  on  December 27, 2018

    Id make Creamy Red Lentil Soup with spices. I love a good red lentil soup.

  • auntietina  on  December 29, 2018

    Split pea, butternut and bacon soup. It's been cold here in California the past few days!

  • orchidlady01  on  December 30, 2018

    Fresh tomato and corn salsa

  • lselke  on  January 1, 2019

    Curry-spiced winter squash.

  • hillsboroks  on  January 1, 2019

    Spicy peanut and lime chicken

  • Amandaspamanda  on  January 4, 2019

    Bubble and squeak – I love potatoes in all their forms!

  • Nrshelley  on  January 8, 2019

    Spicy peanut and lime noodles with chicken

  • Kduncan  on  January 9, 2019

    Spicy peanut and lime noodles with chicken

  • Karla123  on  January 13, 2019

    Balsamic roasted vegetables!

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