"[ Dinner Time ] showcases the author's love of flavor-driven cooking while emphasizing tasty meals that fit into busy lives. A variety of proteins, grains, vegetables, sauces, and spices creates innovative combinations that will delight cooks and eaters alike. Global flavors meet in mouthwatering and unexpected ways . Kamgaing's enthusiasm for big flavor shines throughout. Her well-written cookbook is perfect for busy people who want to make delicious food." -- Booklist "Kamgaing's debut cookbook offers quick, flavorful international recipes, blending efficiency with bold flavors to delight weeknight cooks. [she] delivers bold global dishes with diverse proteins and techniques . [T]his is a nice addition to the evergreen quick-and-easy cooking genre.
" -- Library Journal "Big flavor, big-hitting dishes - that's dinner sorted!" -- Jamie Oliver "[T]otally one-of-a-kind . Kamgaing could play it safe with her flavors here, but instead she goes big, packing plenty of diversity into the book. It's a move that pays off." -- The Daily Meal, The 15 Best New Cookbooks Of 2026 (So Far) "With thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly', palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, nutritious and delicious recipes . Dinner Time will prove an immediate and enduringly popular addition to personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook collections." -- Midwest Book Review "Culinary creator Zena Kamgaing's creamy tomato and harissa pasta was her first viral recipe, and we're not surprised by its instant popularity . This flavorful, creamy pasta makes brilliant (and quick) use of ingredients you might already have on hand." -- Good Taste by Katie Couric Media "A celebration of bold, delicious, home-cooked food.
Zena's recipes are exactly what you need for dinner." -- Alfie Steiner @alfiecooks "There is not a single recipe in this book that I didn't drool over. I can't wait to devour each and every one." -- Natalia Rudin, author of COOKING FAST AND SLOW @natsnourishments "A wonderful collection of midweek meals and warming, delicious recipes I'd cook for my friends. From east to west, it has absolutely everything! I love it!" -- Justin Tsang, author of LONG DAY? COOK THIS @justin_the_dustbin.