30-Minute Meals for Dummies

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 360 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 1st Edition July 1, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764525891
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764525896
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Reader Reviews
This is an amazingly intuitive book. Bennett anticipates just about everything a life-long non-cook could encounter. If you know anyone who has suddenly been thrust into a situation where they must cook food which is appealing to them, this book is for that person. Start with the very, very basics like cooking pre-cooked rice, cooking greens or browning onions. It's there. Out of an ingredient? Learn timely substitutes. After the Contents at a Glance, find Recipes at a Glance listed by description (six pages of them). These include entertaining suggestions, "Especially for Two," 20-Minute Main Dishes and 15-Minute-or-Less Main Dishes. The actual Table of Contents is seven pages in length! Repeated eye-catchers offer hand-held tips such as "Caution," "Remember," or just plain "Tip." Taking a new cook by the hand is further evidenced with the 19-page index. HIGHLIGHTS: Following the Grain Trail Herb Chart How to judge a safe salad bar Preparing pre-cooked spuds Sauces in Seconds, including some International Sauces Tips on seasoning your salad dressing Purchasing, storing and browning ground beef (vs. hamburger) Seeding a cucumber Making a mountain of lettuce Flattening a chicken breast for even cooking Making French Fry Soup, (lotsa calories). Bennett makes food and its preparation lighten up. In her chapter, twenty Tips for Eliminating Mealtime Hassles, she deals with topics such as, Making Relaxation a Priority, Keeping Everything Handy, and (very important) Asking for Help. More of Bennett's anticipation shows up in her sections on Asking for Help, Coping with Bumps in the Road, Having Fun and Sharing. This book won't necessarily get a dummie cooking, it can teach a lot of tricks to anyone hungry, dumb or not. Bev Bennett is also author of the award-winning Two's Company. ... Comment | | (Report this)