Easy Does It: Relaxed Recipes for Every Meal (A Cookbook)

Quick, satisfying meals for juggling everyday life by the New York Times bestselling author of Seriously, So Good.

Carissa Stanton a.k.a. BroccYourBody returns with her highly anticipated second cookbook, welcoming you back into her kitchen with the same stress-free approach that has earned her a loyal following of more than a million across platforms. Since her first book, Carissa’s life has shifted in beautiful ways—from marriage to becoming a mom—and this cookbook reflects that.

Filled with more than a hundred approachable recipes, Easy Does It is meant to meet you exactly where you are: when you’re short on time, don’t have a plan, and want something convenient without sacrificing flavor.

From on-the-go breakfasts and energizing lunches to quick weeknight dinners, one-pan meals, slow cooker recipes, and recipes that don’t even require a knife, you’ll find practical solutions for every craving and chaotic routine. Dishes like Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast “Biscuits,” Chicken Parmesan Tortellini Bake, Panko Salmon and Crispy Broccoli, and White Bean and Couscous Soup deliver the bold flavors Carissa is known for without spending hours in the kitchen. Throughout, you’ll find helpful “No-Stress Notes” and “Simple Swaps” to help you riff like a pro, swap ingredients confidently, and use what you already have in your pantry.

Whether you’re cooking for one, feeding a family, hosting friends, juggling dinner with a baby on your hip, or squeezing in a meal between meetings at work, Easy Does It will be your life saver wherever the day takes you.

Carissa Stanton of the popular blog and social media accounts, Brocc Your Body, believes that all food has a place in a healthy diet, and that balance is the key to everything in life. Her passion for movement and well-being led her to a degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in fitness, health, and nutrition from San Diego State University. Stanton has always been in love with food—she learned how to cook from anyone who would let her follow them around in the kitchen—parents, aunts and uncles, neighbors, and friends. Her recipes are approachable, nourishing, and always fun. Stanton’s goal is not just to share delicious recipes, but to show you just how exciting and easy cooking can be. She lives by the beach in Los Angeles, California.

“If you’ve ever lost your cool over a recipe with ‘just twelve easy steps,’ Easy Does It is here for you. These recipes are easy, easy. This book is basically a group chat with your smartest, calmest friend who's always sending the best recipes to the crew. Carissa's got the magic touch when it comes to low-effort, high-reward recipes.”—Caroline Chambers, New York Times bestselling author of What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking

“She's done it again! Easy Does It perfectly balances delicious and doable, giving us the meals we actually need on busy nights without sacrificing the flavor and excitement to make it fun. Carissa is a pro at cooking for real-life moments. The book is a game-changer for making pantry staples shine, bringing ease to mealtime, and having repeatable, adaptable recipes on hand.”—Jenn Lueke, New York Times bestselling author of Don’t Think About Dinner

“Easy Does It is exactly what it promises: relaxed recipes for real life, in all its beautiful chaos. There's a No Chopping Required chapter for the nights you're one scroll away from ordering takeout, plus On-the-Go Breakfasts (my personal weak spot), and meals like her Rotisserie Chicken Ginger-Garlic Noodle Soup and Cheesy Poblano Beef and Potato Skillet that prove low effort and big flavor don't have to be a trade-off. This is the cookbook everyone needs in their kitchen.”—Erin O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of Dig In!

“Carissa's recipes have become an absolute staple in our household and are true lifesavers! As a busy mom of three, I turn to her flavor-packed and comforting recipes all the time because they help me get dinner on the table without it feeling like a stressful task. Easy Does It somehow raises the bar even higher. There aren't many cookbooks where both my husband and I and our kids are genuinely excited about every meal, but this one is filled with recipes the whole family loves.”—Cameron Rogers, host of Conversations with Cam and mom of three