Johanna Burkhard Fast & Easy Cooking

by Burkhard, Johanna

• ISBN13: 9781896503813
• ISBN10: 1896503810
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Robert Rose Inc

Summary

With Johanna Burkhard's Fast & Easy Cooking, you'll discover that when it comes to meals in a hurry, there really is a good alternative to commercially prepared convenience foods. In fact, it has never been easier to put homemade food on the table - and in less time than you might imagine.Here are 100 recipes specially designed for the needs of today's families. Looking for something quick to make with that ground beef in the fridge? You'll find a whole chapter (A Pound of Ground) of delicious ideas. There are meals that you can make ahead of time, ready at a moment's notice, that actually improve in flavor when reheated, in the chapter Stews, Casseroles and One-Pot Simmers. Throughout the book, you'll find hundreds of cooking and make-ahead tips that will make meal preparation faster and easier.As in Comfort Food Cookbook, Johanna Burkhard knows how to create recipes that are accessible, imaginative and, above all, great tasting. Just try her Big-Batch Minestrone or Spicy Asian Flank Steak. Kids will love Easy One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese. If you're looking for a quick backyard barbecue, try the Grilled Salmon with Cheese-Crusted Tomatoes and Romaine Salad. And for dessert, what could be better than Farmhouse Apple Tart?Current consumer studies consistently show that more and more people want good food fast. And that's precisely what Fast & Easy Cooking delivers.

Author Biography

Johanna Burkhard has been a food writer and columnist for more than ten years with regular features appearing in many food magazines. Johanna has also worked extensively with the International Olive Oil Council and travels regularly to Europe and throughout North America on food related assignments.

Table of Contents

Easy Nibblers, Sandwiches and Snacks	p. 17
Soups and Chowders	p. 35
A Pound of Ground	p. 53
Stews, Casseroles and One-Pot Simmers	p. 73
Main Courses	p. 91
Pasta and Grains	p. 113
Vegetables and Salads	p. 135
Cakes, Cookies and Desserts	p. 157
Index	p. 179
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