Contents Introduction
The 5:30 Challenge and How It Works
How to Use This Book
The most essential tools and appliances you need for speedy cooking
How to stock your kitchen with staples while avoiding clutter
Our favorite quality convenience foods
Flashes in the Pan Sautés, Stir-fries, and Skillet Dinners
Crispy Rye and Mustard Pork Chops with Quick-Fried Cabbage
Mole in Minutes
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Smoked Pork and Wild Rice with Dried Fruit
Thai Sweet Pork with Browned Shallots
Sole with Bananas and Macadamia Nuts
Uptown Tuna Burgers
Turkey with Lemon and Capers
Stir-Fried Asparagus with Mushrooms
Filets with Onion-Jalapeño Cream and Plantains
Portuguese Thin Steaks with Onion and Tomato Sauce
Filets and Portobellos with Blue Cheese
Tofu, Bok Choy, and Baby Corn in Black Bean Sauce
Chicken Livers in Red Wine Sauce
Pork Scallops with Rosemary-Wine Sauce
Veal Chops with Anchovy-Garlic Sauce
Trout Amandine
Spicy Scallops with Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes
Corn Chip-Crusted Tilapia
Chicken with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Bulgogi
Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Garlic
Steamed Salmon and Rainbow Vegetables
Poached Salmon with Tartar Sauce
Mediterranean Catfish
Shrimp with Hoisin Sauce
Grilled to Order
Outdoor Cooking at its Speediest
Grilled Open-Face Eggplant Sandwich
Barbecue Portobello "Burgers"
Polenta-Mushroom Stacks
Twice-Grilled Stuffed Zucchini
Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Tex-Mex Ribs
Pancetta-Gorgonzola Hamburgers
Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon
Fennel-Stuffed Trout Wrapped In Bacon
Thai-Style Grilled Beef with Vidalia Onions and Peanut Dipping Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops with Mango-Lime Salsa
Beef and Pineapple Skewers
Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Honey-Teriyaki Chicken
Bacon-Wrapped Chipotle-Glazed Shrimp with Banana-Sweet Potato Mash
Wasabi-Soy Scallops
Grilled Bratwurst with Onion-Mustard Sauce
Grilled Strip Steaks with Olive-Artichoke Relish
Hot from the Oven
Pizzas, Frittatas, Casseroles, and Anything Baked, Broiled, or Roasted
Tropical Pork with Crispy Sweet Potatoes, Pineapple, and Onions
Broiled Shrimp with Rosemary and Garlic
Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pears
Oven-Baked Ziti
Rolled Chicken with Cheese and Greens
Mexican Fish Fillets
Mustard-Pecan Catfish
Fresh Tomato and Ricotta Pizza
Vegetable Frittata
Black Bean Chilaquiles
Crunchy "Oven-Fried" Chicken
Polenta and Meatball Casserole
Portobello Pizzas
Cheeseburger Pie
Dana's Chicken
Barbecued Chicken Pizza
Chicken Enchiladas
Chile Rellenos Bake
Chicken Breasts with Sage and Onion Polenta
Blackberry Salmon
Grouper with Fresh Tomato-Caper Sauce
One-Pot Wonders: Soups, Stews, Chilis, and Chowders
Spicy Broccoli-Cheese Soup
Corn and Crab Chowder with Vanilla
Mushroom-Barley Soup
Carrot and Ginger Soup
Cold Cucumber-Yogurt Soup
African Peanut-Yam Bisque
Stuffed Spud Soup
Italian Vegetable and Meatball Soup
Frogmore Stew
Mid-Week Madness Chili
Coconut-Shrimp Curry
Rustic Chicken Stew with White Beans and Kale
Greek Lemon Soup
Mexican Chicken Soup
From Pasta Pot to Plate Noodles -- Topped, Tossed, and Ready to Serve
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Kid-Friendly Asian Beef and Noodles
Linguine with Garlic and Spinach
Pierogi and Spicy Black Beans
Grilled Corn and Red Pepper Feta-ccine
Seashells with Feta, Bacon, and Peas
Linguine with Basil, Tomato, and Brie
Noodles with Greek-Style Meat Sauce
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Salmon and Broccoli Ravioli
Siciliano Spaghetti with Anchovies and Nuts
Farfalle with Smoked Salmon and Spinach
Fusilli with Sausage and Leeks
Fettuccine with Lemon, Pesto, and Shrimp
Linguine with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato-Clam Sauce
Salad Nights: forget the rabbit food
Mixed Field Greens with Pears, Walnuts, and Feta
Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Pecans and Blue Cheese
Steak, Watercress, Radish, and Cucumber Salad
Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad
Thai Peanut Noodle Salad
Pasta Salad with Scallops, Peppers, and Pine Nuts
Fried Chicken Salad with Pickled Okra and Cheddar Cheese
Spinach, Smoked Trout, and Plum Salad
Wilted Chicken Salad
Shrimp-Stuffed Tomatoes
Tropical Chicken Salad with Mango and Macadamia Nuts
Black-Eyed Pea and Smoked Turkey Salad with Roasted Peppers
Black Bean-Pepper Jack Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing
Brown Rice Salad with Oranges and Broccoli Slaw
Antipasto Salad
Wrapped, Rolled, Filled, and Folded Sandwiches, Quesadillas, and More
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Mediterranean Wraps
Italian Rolled Sandwiches
Roast Beef and Boursin Wraps
Turkey Club Rolls
Messy Pepper Sandwiches
Coca-Cola Sloppy Joes
Lettuce Wraps with Moo Shu Pork
Melted Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam Sandwiches
Bacon, Tomato, and Avocado Quesadillas
Caprese Sandwich
Sausage and Pepper Calzones
Zap Happy
Microwave Meals Without the Plastic Containers
Kielbasa with Sauerkraut and Apples
Lamb Shanks with Tomato and Mint
Simplified Sole Veronique
Tortilla Pizza with Broccoli and Olives
Red, White, and Green Tortilla Pizza
World's Easiest Homemade Lasagna
Grecian Chicken and Artichoke Casserole
Chicken, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Packets
Turkey Breast with Cranberry Relish
Cheesey Crab-Stuffed Potatoes
Ham- and Chutney-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Short and Sweet Perfect Endings
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Rice Krispies Bars
Fresh Melon with Mint
Berry Gratin
Gingered Pears in Parchment
Walnut-Raisin Stuffed Baked Apples
Almond Macaroons
Balsamic Strawberries with Mascarpone
Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Brie and Blueberries with Gingersnaps
Harried Man's Rugalach
Chocolate-Hazelnut Napoleons
Ice Cream Mud Pie
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