KNACK Quick & Easy Cooking: A Step-by-Step Guide to Meals in Minutes

Surveys show that growing numbers of Americans seek to eat healthy meals regularly. Couple this with the fact that high food and fuel prices have seen fewer folks dining in “family-style” restaurants—is it surprising that a whole new generation is in the kitchen trying to figure out how to get dinner on the table?Knack Quick & Easy Cooking shows readers who may have little experience with cooking, and/or have little time, how to prepare healthy meals quickly, without sacrificing flavor. Clear instructions and photos illustrate how to prepare meals with everyday ingredients and easy-to-learn techniques. The book includes numerous time-saving tips and strategies—from organizing the kitchen to smart shopping.

 

•      100 recipes & 250 variations

•      350 full-color photos

•      No more than eight ingredients; under 30 minutes to prepare

•      Step-by-step photos

Linda Johnson Larsen is the author of many cookbooks, including Knack Grilling Basics, and
is the Guide for Busy Cooks at About.com. She has created and tested recipes for major food companies since 1987. Linda has written articles for Woman’s Day, and her recipes appeared regularly in Quick & Simple Magazine.

Liesa Cole is the photographer behind several books, including Seduced by Bacon and Soup
for Everybody (both Lyons Press).