More-With-Less: Time-Tested Recipes for Resilience, Generosity, and Joy

By Doris Janzen Longacre

A simple invitation to joy, generosity, and faithfulness

For 50 years, More-with-Less has invited cooks to embrace simple, wholesome meals as an act of faith and compassion. With nearly 1 million copies in print, this beloved classic from Doris Janzen Longacre launched a movement connecting everyday choices with global hunger, sustainability, and justice.

Now, the 50th anniversary edition renews that vision for today. Inside you'll find:

Over 400 classic and contemporary recipes focused on basic, healthy ingredientsVegetarian and gluten-free labels for easy planningTips for living simply in kitchens and beyondUplifting stories of resilience, generosity, and joy

With restored features from earlier editions, black-and-white illustrations, and a return to an easy-to-use hardcover binding, this edition offers vintage charm and enduring practicality.

More-with-Less is more than a cookbook. It is an invitation to live generously, steward resources wisely, and discover abundance through simplicity. Whether you're cooking for one or gathering a community, these pages offer nourishment for body and soul--and a way to make a difference, one meal at a time.

The bestselling World Community Cookbook series is published in partnership with Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches that shares God's love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 151381804X
• ISBN13: 9781513818047
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Herald Press (VA)
• Length: 320 Pages