The Complete Idiot's Guide to 5-Minute Appetizers

The Complete Idiot's Guide to 5-Minute Appetizers

Author: Tod Dimmick

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9781592571345

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Presents more than 330 recipes for hors d'oeuvres, finger foods, and snacks, including cognac cream shrimp, quick lamb spead with feta and garlic, and toasted grilled pita with parmesan.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking—for Guys

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking—for Guys

Author: Tod Dimmick

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2004-10-05

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1440696284

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No more burnt offerings! Whether it’s nachos or crock-pot kielbasa, a party, something quick for the kids’ lunch, a romantic date night, or dinner-for-one, this guy-friendly cookbook features over 230 real-food recipes for everything from vegetables, pasta, and desserts, to leftovers, appetizers, and grilling. Instead of relying on shortcuts, canned food, or unhealthy processed ingredients, it pares down complex cooking instructions, explains basic cooking terms, figures in prep time and cook time, and allots larger portion sizes. • Notes high-salt or high-cholesterol recipes. • Includes more than 230 recipes. • Provides special tips, advice, and recipe construction for beginners, plus bigger portion sizes for hungry men.


Complete Idiot's Guide to Twenty-minute Meals

Complete Idiot's Guide to Twenty-minute Meals

Author: Tod Dimmick

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780028644196

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-- A focus on great meals in 20 minutes or less! A better time-promise than the competition! -- Clear, easy and functional line-art shows technique and equipment -- not cartoony. Families today have less time than ever to sit down and enjoy a meal together! And who has time to cook? Making the most of precious minutes in the kitchen has lead to one of the biggest trends in home cooking - the quick and easy meal. Filled with delicious recipes that the family - including the kids- will love. The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to 20-Minute Meals gives you a variety of recipes that look much more difficult and time consuming than they are. Recipes focus on timesaving meals - such as using prepared sauces as a base for your dish, adding prepared components to your meal and shortcutting time intensive techniques. Create terrific appetizers; soups, salads, meat dishes, pasta, seafood, kid favorites, vegetables, breads, sweets and more in under 20-minutes per recipe. Complete with time saving techniques and ingredients, Chef Dimmick also includes menus for feasts such as Easter, Thanksgiving, July 4th, brunch and dinner for the boss!


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Snacks

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Snacks

Author: Julie Alles R.D., L.D., C.L.T.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-09-06

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1101544155

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• Includes over 200 delicious snacks and small plate meals, each with a low GI rating • Offers recipes for each part of the day, including vegetarian and vegan alternatives


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feeding Your Baby And Toddler

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feeding Your Baby And Toddler

Author: Elizabeth M. Ward M.S., R.D.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1440696608

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Packed with recipes specifically created to wean babies from soft foods onto solid, adult foods when they reach the toddler stage, this indispensable guide teaches parents what their children should be eating and how these foods should be prepared. It includes advice on health and nutritional considerations, such as how various foods affect brain development, ways to ensure babies receive the right amount of food, eating solutions for children who refuse to try vegetables, fruit, meat, or dairy, and much more. - More than 200 recipes for babies and toddlers. - The latest information on baby and child nutrition. - How to prepare foods with the necessary vitamins and minerals for your baby or toddler. - A special section for parents wanting to raise vegetarians. - There were more than four million babies born in the US in 2004.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feeding Your Baby & Toddler

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feeding Your Baby & Toddler

Author: Elizabeth M. Ward

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781592574117

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More than four million babies were born in the U.S. in 2004. When mothers start adding solid foods to their diet at about four to six months, they need to know both what to begin with and how to prepare them. Weaning a baby isn't as simple as mashing peas; there are all kinds of health and nutritional considerations. And although toddlers can begin eating adultfoods, few parents will want to feed their toddlers all the very same dishes they prepare for themselves. They need toddler recipes. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feeding Your Baby and Toddler, readers will find- How best to begin weaning your baby to solid foods. How various foods affect brain development. How to know if your baby is getting the right amount of food. Recipes for both babies and toddlers. Eating solutions for children who won't eat veggies, fruit, meat, or dairy.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to 200-300-400 Calorie Meals

The Complete Idiot's Guide to 200-300-400 Calorie Meals

Author: Ed Jackson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2012-08-07

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1615642595

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People who want to lose weight are faced with a dizzying array of options: low-fat, low-carb, gluten-free . . . the list is endless. But the truth behind them all is that the only real way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in. Those who have rediscovered calorie counting want calorie-controlled options that take the guesswork out of dieting. But they also want food they can enjoy and feel good about. And for many, that means going light on the artificial sweeteners. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to 200-, 300- and 400-Calorie Meals helps readers put together a meal plan that keeps them to their calorie goals and helps them lose weight safely—and keep it off. In this book, readers will find:A system for calculating a calorie budget based on current weight, activity levels, and weight-loss goals. • How to keep track of calories consumed and estimate calorie content of meals on the go. • Two weeks of meal plans for various calorie-budget levels. • Eating schedules to keep people feeling full and satisfied between meals. • Recipes for 300- and 400-calorie meals that taste great. • Recipes for 200-calorie snacks and light meals to satisfy hunger without blowing the diet. • Ways to satisfy a sweet tooth without overdosing on artificial sweeteners, which often make people crave more sugar.


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fast and Fresh Meals

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fast and Fresh Meals

Author: Ellen Brown

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-05-01

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1436294266

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Don't sacrifice taste for time! Designed for cooks who want to eat great, healthy meals without spending all their time in the kitchen, this book is a must-have for every kitchen. With more than 300 recipes, and plenty of time-saving, shopping, and storage tips, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Fast and Fresh Meals provides everything from quick hors d'oeuvres and appetizers to dessert-all made fresh in record time! -Recipes can be made quickly from fresh ingredients and do not rely on prepackaged foods -More than 300 recipes, many with clever variations -Organized for easy reference -Includes recipes suitable for entertaining, as well as family meals -Will satisfy everyone from hard-core carnivores to vegans