Out Thursday 28 January 2027

Cooking for brains that have other plans.

By Sunday Times bestselling author Kay Allinson, co-founder of Pinch of Nom. Over 80 easy-to-follow recipes developed specifically for people with ADHD or scattered focus. Ingredient lists that don't last forever. Methods that keep you on track. Swaps for when you've forgotten something along the way.

The Chaotic Cook by Kay Allinson — holding cover, final cover to be revealed

A cookbook that gets it.

Low effort, on purpose

Minimal prep. Minimal clean up. Built for low-capacity days when you have zero energy to cook.

Built for scattered focus

Developed specifically for ADHD and scattered focus. Made for overwhelm and decision fatigue, by someone who gets it.

Actually delicious

Balanced meals that feed your body and brain. Caramelised Biscuit Tiramisu Pots are involved.

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Check the battery. Pick your dinner.

Every recipe in the book has a little battery on it — nearly flat for the really easy ones, more bars for days when you've got more to give. Whatever today is, there's a recipe that fits.

Kay Allinson, author of The Chaotic Cook

Hi, I'm Kay.

I co-founded Pinch of Nom. Six million books later, I found out I have ADHD. Suddenly all the abandoned meal plans made sense. This is the book I needed on diagnosis day.

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