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Fast Fix Family Food - More Than 400 Easy Recipes Your Family Will Love
edited by Jessica Saari (Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens
ISBN 0-696-23830-7
Published February 2008 - Softcover - 480 pages - $19.95

Being short of the time needed to make meals for the family seems to be a national complaint.  This great book from Better Homes and Gardens offers over 400 recipes that are easy to make and don't require obscure ingredients.  The book layout is fun and easy to navigate, with a great Index to help you find what you need.  There are 16 sections in the Contents and include anything from breakfast to sandwiches, 30-minute-or-less dinners, cakes, one-dish meals and slow cooker meals, "picky eater pleasers," and desserts.  Along with the recipes, there are plenty of great hints and tips on freezing, alternatives, storage requirements, and more.  These recipes I thought either sounded good and/or are practical and great ideas: Car-Hopping Chicken Cups (cheaper and healthier than take-out); Raspberry Cheesecake Shakes; Chili-Lime Chicken Salad; Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli; Lemony Cod with Asparagus; Tropical Pot Roast, and Hot Caramel Apple Pizza.  This is truly a book I've put in my kitchen to use.  I can't say that about too many cookbooks I've reviewed.  I can see myself using many recipes as often as possible, and I liked the helpful menu ideas and the kids in the kitchen section - a wonderful idea.  What though, is converted rice?
Fully illustrated.  Nutritional guides included.
Conclusion - A very useful book, not only for families, but also for students away from home and anyone wanting to improve their culinary repertoire without going overboard.

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