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Bowls For Dummies

Wendy Jo Peterson (Author)

9781394401840, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 25 June 2026

288 pages
23.1 x 18.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.408 kg

A must-read guide for meal preppers and busy home cooks who want to make healthy, one-dish meals

Bowls For Dummies, walks you through the steps you need to follow to create vibrant, delicious, and healthy one-bowl meals that are perfect for busy weeknights, filling out a meal prep schedule, or impressing your lunch and dinner guests. Wendy Jo Peterson, an expert culinary dietitian, draws on over 25 years’ experience in cooking, recipe writing, and speaking, offering detailed guides to building hearty grain bowls, protein-packed breakfasts, and even globally inspired dinners.

Bowls For Dummies includes recipes from all around the world. You’ll learn how to mix and match the ingredients in your kitchen to design interesting, tasty meals that satisfy the fussiest eaters in your home. You’ll also discover how to stock your fridge and pantry, so you always have access to what you need to prepare a wholesome bowl.

Inside the book:

  • Hands-on tips and tricks for busy cooks and home chefs who want to create memorable meals on a budget
  • A wide range of bowls suited for every meal of the day and for every palate
  • Easy strategies to reduce food waste (and your grocery bill) without depriving yourself and your family of fun, healthy meals
  • Recipes offer time saving tips such as utilizing an air fryer or instant pot

Perfect for beginner home cooks ready to make easy, nutritious, and customizable meals, Bowls For Dummies is also a can’t-miss book for busy professionals, students, and anyone else interested in cooking fast, one-dish bowls that don’t skimp on flavor or health.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Bowls 5

CHAPTER 1: Bowl Basics 7
CHAPTER 2: Tools of the Trade 17
CHAPTER 3: Stocking Your Kitchen 21

Part 2: Assembling the Building Blocks of Nutritious Bowls 29

CHAPTER 4: Laying the Foundation 31
CHAPTER 5: Packing in the Protein 45
CHAPTER 6: Getting Saucy 57
CHAPTER 7: Freestyle Bowl Creations 71

Part 3: Building Delicious Bowls 81

CHAPTER 8: Rise-and-Shine Breakfast Bowls 83
CHAPTER 9: Plant-Forward Bowls 101
CHAPTER 10: Under-the-Sea Bowls 115
CHAPTER 11: Powerful Protein Bowls 133
CHAPTER 12: Around-the-World Bowls 155
CHAPTER 13: Comfort Food Bowls 177
CHAPTER 14: Easy Bowls in 20 Minutes or Less 189
CHAPTER 15: Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Bowls 205
CHAPTER 16: Simple and Elegant Dessert Bowls 229

Part 4: The Part of Tens 243

CHAPTER 17: Ten Tips for Packing Bowl-Friendly Lunches 245
CHAPTER 18: Ten Secrets to Creating Bowls without a Recipe 253

Index 259

Subject Areas: Cookery / food & drink etc [WB]

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