Collection: Simply Gourmet Cookbooks

Dinner doesn’t have to be a puzzle. That’s the heart of every Simply Gourmet cookbook. Whether you’re planning meals for a busy week, celebrating the holidays, or just trying to feed a family without repeating the same three meals, these cookbooks are here to help.

Written by Chef Rivky Kleiman, each book blends everyday ingredients with restaurant-style flavor—without the stress. You’ll find step-by-step recipes, pantry-friendly ingredients, and dishes designed to become fast family favorites.

These cookbooks aren’t just pretty to flip through. They’re meant to live on your kitchen counter, splattered, tagged, and well-loved.

What Makes These Cookbooks Different?

There are plenty of cookbooks out there. What makes these stand out is how they actually fit into your life.

• Clear Instructions: You don’t need to be a trained chef to follow along.
• Everyday Ingredients: Most things can be found at your local grocery store.
• Flavor-First Recipes: Each dish is tested to be full of flavor and foolproof.
• Tried and True: These are meals people come back to again and again.

Each Simply Gourmet cookbook is designed to make you feel confident in the kitchen—whether you’re planning Shabbat, prepping for a holiday dinner, or just trying to get something warm and good on the table after work.

Meet the Books

Here’s a closer look at each cookbook in the collection:

Meet the Books: A Cookbook for Every Kind of Cook

Each Simply Gourmet cookbook is built around one idea: real food that fits real life. Whether you're preparing for a holiday, planning a weeknight dinner, or looking for inspiration to break out of a cooking rut, there's a book here for it. These cookbooks are meant to live on your counter, not your coffee table.

Simply Gourmet

This is the flagship. The one that started it all. Packed with 135 recipes, Simply Gourmet brings together elevated flavors and straightforward methods to make everyday cooking feel just a little more special—without adding stress.

• Best For: Weeknight dinners, Shabbat cooking, meal prep
• Includes: Poultry, beef, fish, soups, salads, vegetarian options, and desserts
• Why People Love It: It makes entertaining easy and everyday meals taste restaurant-worthy

Simply

The newest addition to the collection, Simply features over 130 recipes focused on bold flavor, visual appeal, and minimal effort. These are dishes you’ll actually make—and crave again. It's modern, colorful, and full of meals that feel fresh without being fussy.

• Best For: Quick dinners, wholesome lunches, crowd-pleasing mains
• Includes: Globally inspired dishes, one-pan meals, vibrant salads, and easy mains
• Why People Love It: It strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication
  
  

Simply Pesach & Beyond

Holiday cooking has never been easier—or more exciting. This book is filled with fresh, creative, and totally approachable recipes for Passover and the days leading up to and following it. Whether you keep strict traditions or just need variety, this one delivers.

• Best For: Passover meals, Yom Tov cooking, non-leavened favorites
• Includes: Mains, sides, soups, desserts, and ideas for Chol Hamoed too
• Why People Love It: It breaks out of the boring Pesach mold without breaking the rules

The Simply Gourmet Complete Series

Can’t choose? Get the whole set. This bundle includes Simply Gourmet, Simply, and Simply Pesach & Beyond—a trio of books that covers every season, every kind of dinner, and every level of experience. Whether you’re just learning how to cook or hosting your fifth Yom Tov meal, this series will be your go-to for years.

• Best For: Gifting, stocking your own kitchen, starting fresh
• Includes: 3 full-length, hardcover cookbooks with hundreds of tested recipes
• Why People Love It: It’s the kind of collection that makes you want to cook more often

Not Just Recipes—A Way to Cook

These cookbooks were written with intention. Each one offers:

• Step-by-step photos for trickier recipes
• Ingredient substitutions to help you adapt when your pantry’s running low
• Serving tips so you feel confident when company’s coming
• No fluff, no filler—just real food that works

From the first page to the last, the tone stays warm and encouraging. No complicated chef speak. No assumptions. Just guidance and inspiration, with a little personality along the way.

Great for Gifting Too

Looking for a meaningful gift that people will actually use?

• For Newlyweds: A complete kitchen companion
• For Parents: Help them break out of the dinner rut
• For Holidays: Pair it with a bottle of olive oil or spice set for a full gift basket

Each book is beautifully designed and printed on high-quality paper, making them as much a pleasure to look at as they are to cook from.

Ready to Bring Real Food Back to the Table?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want something new to shake up dinner, the Simply Gourmet cookbook collection brings approachable flavor to your kitchen in the most beautiful way.

Choose your book. Clear the counter. Let’s cook.

Browse the full collection now and find your new kitchen favorite.

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