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Delicious dinners have never been so easy--or so inexpensive--to prepare. When both time and money are tight, it's tempting to buy cheap, processed foods, but it's not necessary. You can cook well with inexpensive cuts of meat, in-season vegetables that will fill you up, and a variety of side dishes to make based on what's on sale that week, or what's in your fridge. The fast and flexible recipes (you can swap ingredients if something is on sale) include:
  • Butternut Squash Chicken Pan Roast
  • BBQ-Beef Stuffed Potatoes
  • Tuna Hash Brown Casserole
  • Bacon and Chives Frittata
  • Slow Cooker Pork and Beans 

No matter your budget, the recipes, shopping lists, and tricks to stretch pricey ingredients are invaluable.


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Skillet & Sheet Pan Suppers

by Monica Sweeney

Published 13 September 2016

Delicious dinners don’t have to mean endless dishes! Introducing Skillet & Sheet Pan Suppers, a collection of one-pan meals that will revolutionize the way you prepare dinner. Feed your family in half the time with a fraction of the effort—and no one will know the difference! With mouthwatering meals like:   

  • Roasted Salmon with Lemony Asparagus and Tomato
  • Cheesy Pea & Carrot Frittata
  • Lemony Chicken Wings and Sweet Corn  

These heartwarming, stick-to-your-ribs spreads will provide delicious and nutritious meals for your table. Spend less time prepping and cleaning, and more time with the ones you love. 


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These retro-style treats are fun to make and fun to eat. Using ingredients you can find at any supermarket, these easy recipes combine something creamy (think Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, or cream cheese) with something fruity (if you’re feeling lazy, old-school canned fruit is a surprisingly delicious option) or something chocolate. Just mix it up and freeze it. If you’re feeling fancy, dump it into a ready-made piecrust before freezing! Recipes include:

  • Frozen Ambrosia
  • Southern Cherry Fluff
  • Orange Cream Fruit Salad
  • Frozen Key Lime Pie
  • Banana Split Salad

 Great for any occasion, these desserts are real crowd-pleasers. 

 

 


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Cobblers, crisps, and crumbles are classic American desserts for a reason: They’re delicious ways to showcase seasonal fruit by combining them with a sweet, crispy topping. And, best of all, they are quick and easy to make—think of them as pie’s less intimidating, equally delicious cousins. Make amazing weeknight desserts or entertain a crowd with this collection of 50 recipes, accompanied by beautiful full-color photography.  

Recipes include:    

  • Peach Raspberry Cobbler
  • Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
  • Blueberry Lemon Cobbler

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Make your meal memorable with amazing appetizers, sensational side dishes, and delicious dips.  These tasty supper supplements will steal the show, and with 60 creative recipes, there’s something for everyone. Create the perfect appetizer to prepare palates, pair the main course with a complementing side dish, and thrill at happy hour with creamy dips for chips or veggies. All of your favorites are here, with a few new twists that will leave you wanting more:

  • Spinach & Bacon Dip
  • Fiery Meatballs
  • Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
  • Cheesy Cauliflower
  • Lime & Chicken Chili Kebabs
  • Savory Pinwheels 

Main dishes are great, but they shouldn’t stand alone. Create a complete, delicious meal with the quick and easy recipes in Best Dips, Apps, & Sides.


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Best Side Dishes Ever

by Monica Sweeney

Published 21 September 2015
Who wants to eat meat without potatoes? Chicken without rice? Chili without cornbread? Sides can really make the meal. (Sometimes even taking center stage, as Aunt Annie's sweet potato casserole tends to do at the holidays.)  Add the perfect compliment to all of your favorite dishes with the delicious--and deliciously healthy--recipes in this book. With many gluten-free and sugar-free options, there's sure to be something for everyone. 

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Best Dips and Apps Ever

by Monica Sweeney

Published 21 September 2015
Entertaining has never been so easy! These effortless starters are both beautiful and delicious, and will impress any guest. With 70 outrageously tasty and creative recipes, there's something for everyone. Create the perfect appetizer to pair with your meal, or serve creamy dips at cocktail hour. Here at last is the solution to any last-minute dinner party or potluck. Or just whip one up as a tasty snack! You'll want to try them all, including:
  • Salmon Canapés 
  • Caprese Salad 
  • Vietnamese Spring Rolls
With a variety of fresh and flavorful options, this book will be the go-to guide for any party.

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Best Mug Cakes Ever

by Monica Sweeney

Published 1 October 2014

The mug cake is a warm, sweet little confection for one. And so quick and easy to make: A few spoonfuls of flour, sugar, butter, maybe some cocoa or fruit, sometimes egg, and in less than two minutes in the microwave, you'll be a believer. Here are the best of the best recipes, for cakes from decadent to healthy(ish), including Chocolate-Mint Mug Cake, Raspberry Cobbler Mug Cake, Apple Spice Mug Cake, Nutella Mug Cake, Coffee Crumb Mug Cake. Try it, you've got nothing to lose--except the guilt you'd normally feel after eating an entire cake.


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Best Dump Cakes Ever

by Monica Sweeney

Published 1 October 2014

Don't let the name fool you -- a dump cake is a dream come true for any busy person. This effortless dessert will impress everyone because it's outstandingly delicious. Easy, too: you just pour canned fruit or pie filling into a baking dish, "dump” a dry cake mix over the fruit, and finish it off with pats of butter. It bakes up magically in the oven into something like a cobbler. You can mix and match at home, or use the handy recipes tried and tested here, including: Pineapple-Coconut Dump Cake • Salted Caramel Dump Cake • Peach-Raspberry Dump Cake • Cherry Chocolate Chip Dump Cake. Here at last is the perfect answer to last-minute potluck dinners, bake sales, school events, and even holiday parties.  


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Best Salty Sweet Snacks

by Monica Sweeney

Published 13 September 2016

The classic snack question: Salty or Sweet? But why choose when you can have both? Perfect for parties or late-night treats, this collection of salty and sweet delights will change the way you snack. From gooey to savory to crunchy or chocolatey, here you’ll find whatever you need to satisfy your cravings. Recipes include:

  • Salted Caramel Pecan Tarts
  • Candied Bacon Strips
  • Chocolate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
  • Spicy Hot Chocolate
  • Pecan Pralines  

With delicious classics and creative new munchies, Best Salty Sweet Snacks will have the whole family asking for more!