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Half Baked Harvest Super Simple: More Than 125 Recipes for Instant, Overnight, Meal-Prepped, and Easy Comfort Foods: A Cookbook Hardcover – October 29, 2019
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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED AND FOOD NETWORK
“Those indulgent, comfort food-esque dishes [Tieghan is] known for aren’t going anywhere. . . . You’ll be hard-pressed to decide which one to make first.”—Food & Wine
We all want to make and serve our loved ones beautiful food—but we shouldn’t have to work so hard to do it. With Half Baked Harvest Super Simple, Tieghan Gerard has solved that problem.
On her blog and in her debut cookbook, Tieghan is beloved for her freshly sourced, comfort-food-forward recipes that taste even better than they look. Half Baked Harvest Super Simple takes what fans loved most about Half Baked Harvest Cookbook and distills it into quicker, more manageable dishes, including options for one-pot meals, night-before meal prep, and even some Instant Pot® or slow cooker recipes. Using the most important cooking basics, you’ll whip up everyday dishes like Cardamom Apple Fritters, Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese, and Lobster Tacos to share with your family, or plan stress-free dinner parties with options like Slow Roasted Moroccan Salmon and Fresh Corn and Zucchini Summer Lasagna.
Especially for home cooks who are pressed for time or just starting out, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple is your go-to for hassle-free meals that never sacrifice taste.
- Print length288 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherClarkson Potter
- Publication dateOctober 29, 2019
- Dimensions8.24 x 0.91 x 10.27 inches
- ISBN-100525577076
- ISBN-13978-0525577072
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The first cookbook from Half Baked Harvest with 125 farm-to-table recipes, featuring maximum flavor and minimum fuss. | 120 all-new recipes that will feed your body and soul whether that’s a light, vegetable-packed dish or a big ole’ plate of something comforting. |
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“Chock-full of gorgeous photography and recipes that live up to them too.”—Chowhound
“Half Baked Harvest’sTieghan Gerard knows comfort food—and her second cookbook, Half Baked Harvest: Super Simple, is chock-full of such recipes. The twist: They can all be pulled off on even the busiest of days.”—Domino
“Full-flavor food with fewer ingredients and less prep time.”—Epicurious
“The flavors are big and bold, and the full-page photos of each recipe are an invitation to cook.”—Food Network
“A must for anyone who loves innovative food but doesn’t want to devote their entire day to it.”—mindbodygreen
“In this go-to cookbook, seemingly elaborate dishes become incredibly accessible thanks to this beautiful collection of recipes from author Tieghan Gerard.”—HuffPost
About the Author
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I come from a family of nine—and a big family means big meals. In an effort to control some of our mealtime chaos and get dinner on the table before ten p.m., when I was thirteen years old, I began to help my dad with the cooking. Within a few months, I was cooking dinner for the entire family every single night—I loved it immediately. I have always been a creative person, so I started expressing my artistic side through cooking. I had fun dreaming up my own recipes, experimenting with new types of cuisines and ingredients, and putting my own twist on classics. At nineteen, I decided to capture the process in photographs and began to document my favorite recipes on Half Baked Harvest. I had no idea what I was doing at the time, but fast-forward several years and Half Baked Harvest has become a full-time career that keeps me extremely busy. In fact, my mom, my dad, and one of my brothers work for the company!
When I first started out, I was young, still living in my parents’ house, and I had all the time in the world to spend in the kitchen creating elaborate recipes. But I’ve had to adapt to a much busier lifestyle. My life now encompasses so much more than recipe development and photography. There’s travel, management of my team, and the demands of trying to grow the business. Like most everyone else in the world, I need simple, quick, everyday recipes that come together in a flash but still taste delicious. As my own cooking began to veer more into the territory of simplicity, I began sharing them and—surprise, surprise—they quickly became pretty darn popular.
I’m willing to bet you’re just as busy as I am, if not more so. The first thing to go when life gets hectic is meal planning and cooking, right? You get home at the end of the day, you didn’t plan ahead, you don’t have what you need, and you’re too tired to think. Well, I’m going to help you with all of that. In fact, this idea was born solely from the feedback I received from you guys. Your emails, Instagram messages, and comments on Half Baked Harvest said it loud and clear: more recipes that are delicious but EASY, too. This book is exactly that: my go-to super simple recipes. My purpose in creating Half Baked Harvest has always been to help readers get into the kitchen and create tasty, healthy(ish) recipes any day of the week. This cookbook is another tool for you to do just that.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Here's what you need to know. Within this cookbook I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes. They are flavorful, colorful, and easy. Some of them are healthy . . . and some have a good amount of cheese. It’s all about balance.
Just because these recipes are super simple does not mean they lack flavor. While these recipes are straightforward enough for everyday cooking, they do not fall exclusively into the ten-ingredients-or-fewer and made-in-under-thirty-minutes categories—though there are plenty of both! Flavor has always been and will always be paramount to me. Of course, I want to share the easiest version of a recipe, but I will not sacrifice taste to make a dish with only five ingredients. That said, some of the recipes included here have more than ten ingredients and some take longer than thirty minutes, but that doesn’t mean the recipe is not “super simple.” If you can throw ingredients into a slow cooker, use an Instant Pot, dump them all in one skillet, or simply pick up a few items from the grocery store to assemble something quick, you can handle these recipes. You’ll definitely be adding these recipes to your weeknight lineup.
You can, of course, still expect all my special “Tieghan touches,” which can range from including an unexpected ingredient or garnishing with herbs or edible flowers. I’m still me—I’m just shorter on time! The extra flourishes not working for you? Skip ’em! Really, you have my permission. Making recipes beautiful and pleasing to the eye is what I’m all about—it’s a priority for me—but, please, take or leave these “extras” as you wish! (I will say, though, if you are looking to up your Instagram game, an edible flower or two is always a good start.)
I’ve organized the book by types of meals and popular main ingredients: breakfast, appetizers and sides, salad and soup, pizza and pasta, vegetarian, poultry and pork, meat, seafood, and last (but certainly not least, not here!) dessert. So, all your basic and most loved food groups, right? I have also included a chapter on my favorite super simple basic recipes because homemade still tastes better—and making meals from scratch doesn’t have to be difficult or a time suck. On these pages, you’ll find slow cooker dinners, Instant Pot recipes, one pan goodness, recipes made with exclusively pantry staple ingredients, recipes with fewer than ten ingredients (not including salt, pepper, or olive oil), recipes that take thirty minutes or less, and some of my best tips and tricks for easy cooking. Whenever possible, I have given slow cooker, pressure cooker, and stovetop options to make the recipes completely adaptable for your needs. Look for the icons at the right throughout the recipe pages.
There is something for everyone here . . . and a photo to go along with it, too.
Product details
- Publisher : Clarkson Potter
- Publication date : October 29, 2019
- Language : English
- Print length : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0525577076
- ISBN-13 : 978-0525577072
- Item Weight : 2.65 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.24 x 0.91 x 10.27 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4 in Natural Food Cooking
- #8 in Cooking for One or Two
- #21 in Quick & Easy Cooking (Books)
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About the author

As one of seven children, Tieghan Gerard grew up in Cleveland, Ohio before moving to the mountains of Colorado in her early teens. From a young age she dreamed of moving to LA and becoming a fashion stylist. But when Tieghan was fifteen, her only sister was born. Ever determined to rein in the chaos of her big family…and have dinner on the table before midnight…Tieghan began doing the cooking. She eventually discovered a new found freedom and a creativity she hadn’t known existed. She began chronicling her fresh takes on old favorites and coupling them with her styling skills – only this time on tables and cutting boards – on her blog Half Baked Harvest. Since then, millions of people have fallen in love with her unique recipes, stunning photography, and charming life in her barn, which she has made into her home, high up in the snow capped mountains.
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Customers find the cookbook's recipes delicious and easy to follow, with well-written instructions and simple ingredients that are easy to find. The book features fabulous pictures with every meal, and customers appreciate its creativity and interesting ideas. While the book is worth the money, some customers report receiving damaged copies with torn binding.
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Customers love the recipes in this cookbook, finding them simple and delicious, with gorgeous photography that makes the dishes look appealing.
"Great cookbook. Excellent price. Have it on my counter for display." Read more
"...10/10 recommend if you’re looking for easy, delicious recipes!" Read more
"Great recipes and easy instructions!! Easy to more complicated recipes, something for almost everyone! Enjoy better eating and new recipes!" Read more
"...Tieghan’s easy recipes help you not just make her own delicious dishes but also liven up your regular meals...." Read more
Customers find the cookbook straightforward with well-written instructions and easy-to-follow recipes, with one customer specifically mentioning that the no-knead bread preparation is simple.
"...That being said- I LOVE THIS BOOK! It is simple, but a little on the tedious side. There is just a lot of ingredients and prepping...." Read more
"...-The Greek Salmon was SO simple and easy, I just wished that I had used fresh salmon and not frozen!..." Read more
"This recipes are easy to follow and quick to prepare." Read more
"Simple (easy ingredients) to make dishes that are quite tasty. We gave a copy to each of our kids as well as ourselves for Christmas...." Read more
Customers enjoy the flavors of the cookbook, describing them as quite tasty and off the wall, with one customer specifically mentioning the delicious overnight French toast meal.
"...It.. was.. delicious! For me, this book was well written, and superb in execution and taste!..." Read more
"...I loved her first cookbook, but this one is even better. Delicious, easy to prepare recipes for any season or mood...." Read more
"...This cook book is excellent; the food is delicious, full of flavor, and the recipes are certainly simple to make...." Read more
"...The ingredients are fresh and flavorful and ones I actually have in my fridge and pantry...." Read more
Customers appreciate the cookbook's pictures, noting that every recipe has a matching image and the photography resembles old-world European style.
"...cookbook, I was first drawn in by the beautiful pictures and food photography!! Just about every recipe has a picture with it which is a must for me...." Read more
"...The recipes are easy to follow, pictures are great and the step by step instructions are perfect. This would be a great gift for someone or yourself." Read more
"...I flipped through it and loved the stories, photos and recipes. I ended up sending one to my cousin and then ... myself :) ...." Read more
"Nice photos but a lot more ingredients and steps than I was hoping for in a simple cookbook." Read more
Customers appreciate the cookbook's use of simple, fresh ingredients that are easy to find, with one customer noting that many ingredients can be used in multiple recipes.
"...Easy recipes, simple ingredients I bought a copy for my friend too!" Read more
"Great cookbook with dozens of delicious recipes. Easy to find ingredients and simple cooking techniques...." Read more
"Simple (easy ingredients) to make dishes that are quite tasty. We gave a copy to each of our kids as well as ourselves for Christmas...." Read more
"...I also love that the ingredients are simple and common ingredients, many of which are used in several recipes so you won’t be wasting much of..." Read more
Customers find the cookbook worth the money, with one mentioning that the pictures alone justify the purchase price.
"...Highly recommend this as a gift idea—it’s worth every penny!" Read more
"Fantastic meals that are doable and affordable..." Read more
"Great cookbook. Excellent price. Have it on my counter for display." Read more
"This book just sells itself. The photography alone makes you want to buy it...." Read more
Customers appreciate the cookbook's creativity, finding it interesting and offering unique ideas, with one customer noting that nothing is overly complicated or exotic.
"...The recipes are simple but unique and delicious...." Read more
"...She has creative and practical tips throughout the cookbook. This book also stays flat and open while cooking. Can’t say enough great things!" Read more
"Creative and easy meals to make...." Read more
"...Its a books of pretty pictures some great ideas that all just need a little extra something." Read more
Customers report receiving the cookbook damaged, with multiple instances of torn binding, ripped inside pages, and destroyed covers.
"...not well made and I had to send my first copy back as it was broken out of the envelope...." Read more
"...made several recipes that have been delicious, but it came with a tear in the front cover at the binding. :..." Read more
"...However, when I opened the book the cover immediately came apart from the pages. I glued it back on but needless to say that was very disappointing." Read more
"...I let that go. Now it has come unglued from the spine and Back is tearing. Would Love someone to replace it." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseBought this for my niece, and she loved it. Very basic recipes with a little flair. Loved the basic bread dough, pizza dough, etc recipes. The pictures are so pretty that if she doesn't want to use it in the kitchen, she could set it on her coffee table!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThese are the BEST cookbooks! Easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful photos and a touch of humor from the author makes it fun to read and follow. Delicious recipes!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseSuch a good cookbook, it has a lot of good recipes. She likes to focus less on meat and more on Whole Foods and healthier recipes which is nice!
Shipping was fast and the book came in perfect condition!
Such a good cookbook, it has a lot of good recipes. She likes to focus less on meat and more on Whole Foods and healthier recipes which is nice!
Shipping was fast and the book came in perfect condition!
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseWe are in our 50’s and have cooked for our families for 30+ years. We are pros at large batch chili, fried chicken spreads, Sunday pot roast, large pan lasagna and so on, but now as empty nesters we want to scale down and step up our game. I have invested in probably 15 cookbooks over the last couple of years plus 100’s of online recipes but very few have made it to the keepers list.
My criteria is:
- PICTURES (visuals are 1/2 the battle)
- FAMILIAR INGREDIENTS
- FRESH OR MINIMALLY PROCESSED INGREDIENTS
- TERMS I DON’T HAVE TO GOOGLE
I have read this cookbook cover to cover twice in the last 24 hours and I believe this may be “the one”. There are only a handful of recipes that are not appealing to me simply because I don’t care for some of the main ingredients, ONLY A HANDFUL! That’s pretty amazing in itself. I’m handing the book off to my husband today who seems equally as excited (he’s been looking over my shoulder at it). I will update this review as we explore, what we suspect, will be a game changer in our kitchen. ❤️
- Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseBeautiful cover prep and cook time are just what I need. Most definitely buying more from this chef. Any suggestions?
- Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
What initially got me hooked on her website, social media, and now books, are the gorgeous photographs and incredible effort put forth into each and every recipe, layout, and design. It’s the total package that makes you drool every time you peruse the pages.
I’ll admit to being plant-based (except for fish… yes, yes, it’s called pescatarian, but I didn’t want the uniformed to think I was bringing religion into this discussion lol… you either get it or you don’t, it’s called a ‘dad joke’), so there are a number of recipes that do I will never eat… sorry Quick Filipino Adobo… sorry Spiced Lamb Hummus… sorry Dry-Rubbed Grilled Steak.
Buttttttt….. HELLO The Meanest, Greenest Pizza… HELLO Lemon Basil Pasta with Balsamic Brussels Sprouts…. and I certainly couldn’t forget about you Black Pepper Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and your delicious ranch side sauce - get in my belly!
The contents and pages are broken down as follows:
The Basics (15)
Breakfast + Brunch (23)
Appetizers + Sides (47)
Salad + Soup (77)
Pizza + Pasta (107)
Vegetarian (135)
Pork + Poultry (165)
Beef + Lamb (199)
Seafood + Fish (221)
Dessert (241)
I do appreciate the section dedicated to vegetarians. My only real complaint is that I wish there were more plant-based options or recipes that it was easy enough to make the meat optional and this is why I deducted one star. It just seems like part of the target audience is the plant based crowd, so it would be helpful to make it slightly more user friendly for them.
What differentiates this book from her other one is that this is focused on making your life slightly easier by taking the time and difficulty out of cooking. The majority of the recipes are tailored to Instant Pots/Crock-Pot, overnight, meal-prepping, and overall ease of use. I’d consider this a great companion book to pair with the first release of slightly more complicated, time intensive recipes… hence the title, Super Simple.
The guidance is straight-forward, obviously the pictures are beautiful, instructions make sense, and it’s all presented/laid out in an intelligent fashion, at least in my opinion.
A few of my favorites aside from the ones mentioned above are the Autumn Harvest Salad (84), Butter-Roasted Tomato Soup with Honey’d Brie Grilled Cheese (103), and the Maple Glazed Cardamom Apple Fritters (40).
Check out her blog, check out her Instagram, and sign up for the emails. Get hungry, get excited.
4.0 out of 5 starsWhat a gorgeous book! This is the 2nd release from Half Baked Harvest (AKA Tieghan Gerard) that I’ve purchased – the other being Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains.Incredible Pics, Save Some Dinner Prep
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019
What initially got me hooked on her website, social media, and now books, are the gorgeous photographs and incredible effort put forth into each and every recipe, layout, and design. It’s the total package that makes you drool every time you peruse the pages.
I’ll admit to being plant-based (except for fish… yes, yes, it’s called pescatarian, but I didn’t want the uniformed to think I was bringing religion into this discussion lol… you either get it or you don’t, it’s called a ‘dad joke’), so there are a number of recipes that do I will never eat… sorry Quick Filipino Adobo… sorry Spiced Lamb Hummus… sorry Dry-Rubbed Grilled Steak.
Buttttttt….. HELLO The Meanest, Greenest Pizza… HELLO Lemon Basil Pasta with Balsamic Brussels Sprouts…. and I certainly couldn’t forget about you Black Pepper Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and your delicious ranch side sauce - get in my belly!
The contents and pages are broken down as follows:
The Basics (15)
Breakfast + Brunch (23)
Appetizers + Sides (47)
Salad + Soup (77)
Pizza + Pasta (107)
Vegetarian (135)
Pork + Poultry (165)
Beef + Lamb (199)
Seafood + Fish (221)
Dessert (241)
I do appreciate the section dedicated to vegetarians. My only real complaint is that I wish there were more plant-based options or recipes that it was easy enough to make the meat optional and this is why I deducted one star. It just seems like part of the target audience is the plant based crowd, so it would be helpful to make it slightly more user friendly for them.
What differentiates this book from her other one is that this is focused on making your life slightly easier by taking the time and difficulty out of cooking. The majority of the recipes are tailored to Instant Pots/Crock-Pot, overnight, meal-prepping, and overall ease of use. I’d consider this a great companion book to pair with the first release of slightly more complicated, time intensive recipes… hence the title, Super Simple.
The guidance is straight-forward, obviously the pictures are beautiful, instructions make sense, and it’s all presented/laid out in an intelligent fashion, at least in my opinion.
A few of my favorites aside from the ones mentioned above are the Autumn Harvest Salad (84), Butter-Roasted Tomato Soup with Honey’d Brie Grilled Cheese (103), and the Maple Glazed Cardamom Apple Fritters (40).
Check out her blog, check out her Instagram, and sign up for the emails. Get hungry, get excited.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI love the entire Half Baked series of cookbooks. The recipes are fun and the book is designed with love and care. It looks good on the bookshelf; the pages feel good beneath your fingers. It's relaxing to sit down and look through cookbooks. This one is no exception!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI purchased this book as part of a Christmas Adult Grab Bag gift, and it was an excellent choice! The book was both affordable and high in quality, making it a perfect value for the price. It was beautifully presented, with engaging recipes and tips that cater to both beginner and experienced cooks.
The recipient loved it, and it sparked a lot of conversation and excitement during the gift exchange. It’s a practical yet thoughtful option for anyone who enjoys food, cooking, or even just exploring new recipes. Highly recommend this as a gift idea—it’s worth every penny!
Top reviews from other countries
- Laura CReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseLove the recipes and photography. Would make a beautiful house warming gift. Only thing is that all measurements are imperial as author is US based, just adds time (& sometimes confusion) to convert.
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Client d'AmazonReviewed in France on April 23, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseCommande reçue en avance ! Je suis ravie
- Summer NasiefReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on April 13, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI LOVE the recipes in here, I’ve had this book for over two years and open it all the time. Yummy original recipes, healthy and something for everyone. Highly recommend
- Hany H.Reviewed in Italy on March 6, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Diverse, Simple, Tasty
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseBest cooking book I ever purchases!
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Claudia NReviewed in Spain on February 14, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Merece la pena tenerlo en casa
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseLo compramos para la novia de mi hijo y ha sido un acierto. Ya han probado algunas de las recetas y son muy faciles de preparar. Ademas le ha servido para practicar el ingles.