Hamlyn QuickCook: Family Meals
Author(s): Emma Jane Frost
With modern society's rushed pace forcing many of us to leave quality family time on the back burner, all too often we find ourselves reaching for the phone to order takeaways or sticking a ready-meal in the microwave instead of sitting around the family dinner table at the end of the day. Easy Family Suppers offers the perfect alternative to dinner in front of the TV by showing you how to use limited ingredients, simple methods and minimal time to create delicious and healthy family meals. With 360 fabulously easy recipes that can all be prepared in 30 minutes or less, you can feed the family and still have time to relax after a long day's work. From starters and light bites to fuss-free desserts, this is a comprehensive guide to creating a varied array of delectable dishes. So put down the phone, throw away those takeaway menus and get cooking!
General Information
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- : Octopus Publishing Group
- : Hamlyn
- : 31 March 2012
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 June 2012
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Emma Jane Frost
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 641.555
- : 288
- : 120 colour photographs
More About The Product
A definitive guide to creating mouth-watering meals for the whole family to enjoy, without the stress of spending hours in the kitchen. Part of a brand new multi-title series, Easy Family Suppers is ideally positioned for in-store promotion. In a market saturated by celebrity chef 'lifestyle' cookery books, sales figures suggest that 'how-to' manuals are becoming increasingly popular again. Appealing to both novice and experienced cooks alike, this book provides something for everyone. Incorporates foods from around the world, traditional British cuisine and also vegetarian options, targeting a large and varied audience.
This versatile collection of 360 recipes is perfect for the busy cook. In this innovative book, you can dial the basic recipe up or down to suit the amount of time you have. Just choose the version that suits you. If you are pressed for time, then the 10-minute option gives you clever short cuts. A few more minutes to spare? Using the 20-minute version, your meal will be on the table in 20 minutes or fewer. Have the time to spend a little longer to add something special? The 30-minute variation is the one you need. Whether you are cooking for hungry kids or feeding a crowd for dinner, the Hamlyn Quick Cook Series puts you in the driving seat with a fantastically flexible approach that allows you to cook just what you want, in exactly the time you have available.
Starters and Light Bites: Including: Sweetcorn Fritters with Chilli and Tomato Salsa; Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Soup; Crispy Chilli Beef; Artichoke and Olive Mini Pizzas. Meaty Meals: Including: Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya, Tandoori Lamb Skewers with Asian Slaw, Stuffed Pork Loin with Rosemary and Peaches, Mustard-Crusted Beef Fillet with Paprika Potatoes. Fabulous Fish Dishes: Including: Prawn and Parmesan Tagliatelle, Rich Tomato and Fish Stew, Spicy Salmon and Pepper Stirfry, Monkfish with Parma Ham and Pesto. Fast and Veggie: Including: Sweet Potato and Cashew Nut Curry, Feta and Basil Frittata, Rich Mushroom Stroganoff, Spicy Bean Burgers with Fast Tomato Relish. Fuss-Free Desserts: Including: Caramel Bananas, Pear and Chocolate Crumble, Warm Spiced Plums, Griddled Coconut Cake with Berry Compote, Creamy Chocolate Mousse.
