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Summary: I can't say enough...
Review: I was not a cook until my husband bought me this book for Christmas last year. In fact, I was rather intimidated by the idea of cooking. This book has turned my life around!!! Now I'm cooking all the time and loving it. The meals in this book are so very tasty and so easy to prepare you'll hardly realize you're cooking. Everyone in your family will enjoy sitting down to a home-cooked meal. Now I'm looking forward to buying their other book!
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Summary: MUST HAVE
Review: I got this for Christmas a few years ago and have used it so much I will have to replace it soon. Everything in it can be made in 20 minutes flat - starting from frozen! While every recipe is not my taste, I have many favorites that I use again and again. Many "quick" cookbooks have recipes that taste like they came from a can - not this one. The recipes taste great. This cookbook is an absolute must have for everyone but especially busy families!
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Summary: A "Must Have" cookbook for busy parents!
Review: I received this book as a gift from my husband (my request) two years ago and since then have made dozens of the recipes from it. It is one of the best presents I've received! This has become the cookbook I reach for almost every night when I think "What am I going to make for dinner?" Most of the recipes are very tasty and all are fast. Some of the recipes are a bit dull but I have never used any cookbook as much as I use this one because so many of the recipes are great! I love being able to cook interesting meals for my family quickly. There are many kid-friendly meals, but also a lot of fancier, "adult tastes" dishes as well. One of the best features of this book is the section that discusses how to set up your pantry and freezer so that you always have the ingredients on hand to make dinner. One of the biggest problems for me has been not having the ingredients around to make dinner with, fast or otherwise. Since using this book, I always have the makings of a good meal handy. I have recommended this book to many friends and have shared many of its recipes. Downside: Maybe I'm just a klutz, but for the most part I can't make these recipes in 20 minutes. Usually it takes me more like 30-45 (max) minutes. I think in order to finish the recipes in 20 minutes you much have all the ingredients within very easy (fast) reach and you have to follow the directions EXACTLY. But still, the recipes, even very intricate ones, are much faster than you would expect. Another drawback is that some of the recipes (but only some) definitely suffer in the flavor department from a lack of longer cooking. Overall, this book and way of cooking has dramatically improved my ability to get a good dinner on the table every night. Now I don't panic when I think of making dinner. I just figure out what I really want to eat! I highly recommend this cookbook for anyone who likes interesting meals and doesn't have a lot of time to shop and cook.
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Summary: best practical cookbook for quick meals
Review: My mother gave me this cookbook for Christmas a couple years ago and I've been using it nonstop ever since. The authors have done a great job of creating great tasting, healthy recipes that go together fast. The cold soup recipes are awesome for hot summer days...never thought of making vichysoisse from canned potatoes. Some of my other favorites: moussaka in minutes, sloppy janes, spaghetti with clams, mindless mu shu, hollandaise sauce, garlicky green beans, perfect baked asparagus, and tuna and fusili alfresco. Other reviews have mentioned recipes they didnt like, but I've loved every one I've tried and am looking forward to trying new ones. Highly recommended.
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