
In this episode, we chat with Ali Slagle, author of I Dream of Dinner (So You Don’t Have To), about low-effort, high reward recipes. Because what could be dreamier?
About Our Guest: Ali Slagle

Ali Slagle is a recipe developer, stylist, and—most of all—home cook. She’s a frequent contributor to the New York Times and Washington Post, where she’s published hundreds of low-investment, high-reward recipes. Previously, she cut her teeth on the editorial and creative teams at Food52 and Ten Speed Press. She’s currently working from the road in her camper van for 6 months without a dishwasher, food processor, or stand mixer.
Links From This Episode
- I Dream Of Dinner (So You Don’t Have To)
- What We Do Every Weekend to Make Weeknight Cooking Easier
- Eggs for Dinner
- Sloppy Lenny recipe
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