Alexis deBoschnek's new cookbook, "Nights and Weekends: Recipes That Make the Most of Your Time," addresses the common challenge of balancing a desire for home-cooked meals with limited time. The cookbook, released on August 12, 2025, is divided into two sections: "Nights" for quick weeknight meals and "Weekends" for more leisurely culinary exploration.
The "Nights" section features recipes designed to be prepared in under 40 minutes, often using a single pot or sheet pan, with easily sourced ingredients. Examples include One-Pot Gnocchi Ragu and Hot Butter Garlic Shrimp. The "Weekends" section offers more adventurous recipes for brunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts, catering to times when cooks have more flexibility. Reviews have praised the cookbook's practical approach, relatable concept, and beautiful photography, with many highlighting the clever organization into "Nights" and "Weekends" as a key strength that resonates with home cooks' varying schedules. The book is seen as a valuable resource for those seeking to prepare delicious, time-saving meals without sacrificing quality, aligning with modern trends in efficient meal planning.