The cook and former New York Times columnist dishes on the endless allure of pantry cooking in her cookbook, Something from Nothing.
Alison Roman is known for her viral Caramelized Shallot Pasta and timeless Lemon Shaker Pie. Her newest cookbook may be her best — and most honest — work yet.
In Something from Nothing, Alison shares delicious yet pared-back meals she cooks for her family and explores the difference between luxury and everyday ingredients.
Since her last interview, Alison has welcomed her son, Charlie, with her husband, Max Cantor, and they split their time between Brooklyn and the Catskills.
We caught up with Alison to talk about the new book, her food shop, and why pantry cooking never goes out of style.
Something from Nothing is published by Clarkson Potter by Penguin Random House, 2025, $51.
Author's summary: Alison Roman's new cookbook celebrates pantry cooking.