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Biographical Note:
Zena Kamgaing is a chef, recipe creator, and international social media sensation. She was a contestant on The Great Cookbook Challenge with Jamie Oliver for Channel 4 and has worked with well-known global brands including Le Creuset, Ninja, and Panasonic. Zena can be found @zenaskitchen on Instagram and TikTok as well as on her Substack page, Big Bold Flavours. She lives in London.
@zenaskitchen
Review Quotes:
"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
"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
Publisher Marketing:
"Big flavor, big-hitting dishes - that's dinner sorted!"- Jamie Oliver
From star chef and creator Zena Kamgaing, 85 bold, delicious, time-saving dinner recipes that are ready when you are.
From social media sensation Zena Kamgaing,
Dinner Time is full of lively recipes for every mood-and schedule. With sections organized into vibrant, flavor-packed dinners that can be on the table in 15 minutes, half an hour, 45 minutes, or later, Zena's recipes are designed to fit your busy schedule, whether you're in a hurry or have time to savor the process. Featuring over 80 authentic yet innovative international classics,
Dinner Time will delight with meals like Creamy Sundried Tomato & Harissa Pasta, Teriyaki Pork Miso Ramen, Gochujang Chicken Katsu, Oven-Baked Jollof Rice, and Tropical Tiramisu.
Zena is known for her ability to transform simple, healthy meals into flavorful heavy hitters, using the most accessible methods. Here, she delivers fan favorites and brand-new recipes to look forward to at the end of the day, including tantalizing vegetarian and vegan options. Reinvigorating familiar ingredients and elevating the quickest of weeknight dishes,
Dinner Time reminds us that we can all find the magic in preparing a delicious meal.
Review Citations:
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Library Journal 05/01/2026 pg. 61 (EAN 9781639739455, Hardcover)
Contributor Bio:Kamgaing, Zena
Zena is a passionate home cook and recipe creator, based in London. Her social channels include her Instagram and TikTok @zenaskitchen, where she shares both authentic and innovative renditions of international culinary classics. For Zena, it's all about honouring and celebrating culinary traditions from around the world.
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