The Everything Almost Homemade Cookbook (Everything)

Linda Larsen (Northfield, MN) is the acclaimed author of The Everything Quick and Easy 30-Minute, 5-Ingredient Cookbook, The Everything Meals for a Month Cookbook, The Everything Tex-Mex Cookbook, and The Everything Low-Fat, High-Flavor Cookbook, 2nd Edition. Her aim in the kitchen is to make quick, healthy meals using shortcut ingredients. Ms. Larsen holds a degree with High Distinction in food science and nutrition from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in biology from St. Olaf College. In addition to her many cookbooks, Ms. Larsen has written articles for Womanas Day and Good Housekeeping, was a member of the Bake-Off Staff at Pillsbury, and is the About.com Guide for Busy Cooks.

Everyone loves home-cooked meals--but who has the time to make them from scratch? With this cookbook, you can whip up delicious dinners and desserts in record time. Based on shortcut ingredients, such as prepared mixes, sauces, and soups, these 300 mouthwatering recipes cut prep time to the bone.

You will enjoy such almost-homemade dishes like:

• Caprese Pizza
• Shrimp Louis Salad
• Caramelized Onion Fish Sandwiches
• Caramel Banana Parfaits
• Instant Tiramisu

This jam-packed cookbook also includes quick and easy shortcut mixes and sauces you can prepare yourself--to save even more Dinner at home doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen