With a third of Americans on a diet at any given time, planning party menus can be a challenge for any hostess. Veteran cookbook author Linda Larsen has the solution! She offers readers healthy cooking tips and delicious party-food recipes with their health in mind. Her recipes include lots of fruits and vegetables and low-fat ingredients like turkey bacon and tofu, so the foods are good for you and taste great! Readers will find many festive recipes: Cantaloupe Punch; High-Fiber Cashew Pear Bread; Low-Fat Turkey Swiss Sandwiches; Lemon Meringue Crunch Trifle; and more! With this book, readers will discover that party food doesn’t have to be bad for you. And that’s reason enough to throw parties more often!

Each year in America, more than one million people suffer from heart attacks caused by high cholesterol - and half a million die from related heart disease. Don't become a statistic - take control of your health now! The Everything Low Cholesterol Cookbook provides everything from information on how to create a sensible diet and fitness plan to practical tips for improving your overall well-being. This comprehensive, authoritative guide edited by Sandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D., provides you with all the information you need to lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of a heart attack.

Features timely, reliable information on:The differences between "good" and "bad" cholesterolThe effects of high cholesterol and artery blockageSuggestions to improve your overall healthNutrition and exercise tips to keep you fit and wellUp-to-date government cholesterol guidelinesAlso including more than seventy-five heart-healthy recipes for the whole family, The Everything Low Cholesterol Cookbook provides you with all the up-to-the-minute information to keep you informed and healthy.

"The Everything Meals on a Budget Cookbook" offers a time and money-saving combination of cost-saving tips for shopping and 300 recipes for delicious, affordable meals that are short on cost, not on taste. "The Everything Meals on a Budget Cookbook" provides insider secrets to shopping and making meals on a budget.From buying brand names to alternative ways to save money by growing food at home, making the most of leftovers, buying the most inexpensive basic ingredients and utilising every last item in kitchen cabinets.

You don't have to order take out every time you don't feel like cooking - now there's an easier way to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner (not to mention dessert) right at your fingertips! The Everything Meals for a Month Cookbook is the perfect tool to help you save time in the kitchen (and money in your wallet) with practical shopping tips and food handling tricks for buying and cooking in bulk. Learn how to plan your menu, assemble the ingredients, and store and freeze a month's worth of dinners - without losing any freshness or taste. In addition to 300 mouth-watering recipes, The Everything Meals for a Month Cookbook explains how you can organize your kitchen for once-a-month cooking. Thanks to the easy-to-follow bulk-cooking model provided, it's easier than you think!
Features family-friendly recipes such as:
  • Cranberry Oatmeal
  • Quick Bread
  • Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Santa Fe Chicken Soup
  • Curried Turkey Casserole
  • Apple Glazed Pork Roast
  • Shrimp Pesto Linguine
  • German Chocolate Pound Cake

Whether you're serving up these delicious meals straight from the oven or freezing them for later in the month, you'll find everything you need to save time and money with The Everything Meals for a Month Cookbook.

Quick and easy recipes for all your Mexican favorites!

Love Mexican food? Did you know you can make your own delicious salsas, tacos, and enchiladas in your own kitchen--without hours of prep and hard-to-find ingredients? With The Everything Easy Mexican Cookbook, you'll learn how to re-create classic Mexican dishes right at home, with 300 recipes that can be made any weeknight. Fiery chili, cool guacamole, crunchy tostados, and more get an easy-to-prepare makeover without sacrificing the flavors you love--or your budget.

Featuring hundreds of flavorful and satisfying recipes, including:
  • Pineapple, Mango, and Cucumber Salsa
  • Tomato Empanadas
  • Creamy Gazpacho with Avocado
  • Mole Poblano
  • Black Bean and Avocado Burritos
  • Shrimp Tamales
  • Tequila Lime Chicken
  • Mexican Tea Cakes
This cookbook will have you in and out of the kitchen fast with foolproof meals your whole family will love--it's the whole enchilada!

There is a nationwide call to cut trans fats from your daily diet. Trans fat raises LDL (lipoprotein, or "bad cholesterol") levels in your body. By lowering your trans fat intake, you decrease the chance of coronary heart disease--the leading cause of death in the United States.

Now you can ensure your family's health by preparing trans fat-free meals at home. This informative cookbook will arm you with the facts on trans fats and give you the knowledge you need to read nutrition labels and shop for healthy ingredients.

Authored by an experienced chef and certified nutritionist, The Everything No Trans Fat Cookbook is filled with 300 delicious trans fat-free recipes for, believe it or not, flavor-filled favorites like:

Crisp and Healthy Fried ChickenTex Mex PopcornHomemade Potato ChipsChocolate Filled Doughnuts
. . . And even more recipes for dishes like:
Soups, sides, salads, sandwiches, and other lunch ideasYeast breads, sweet breads, and coffee cakesChicken, turkey, beef, and pork entr es, such as Beef Manicotti and Shepherd's PieHealthy seafood and pasta dishes, such as Crisp Cornmeal CatfishTo-die-for desserts, including Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Cake and Chocolate Oatmeal Pie
The Everything No Trans Fat Cookbook will help you and your loved ones eat healthier--without sacrificing flavor!

Potlucks are a great way to get friends and relatives together without the pricey grocery or restaurant bill! In this cookbook, veteran cook Linda Larsen gives you an array of options for every meal and course. In addition, easy-to-understand icons indicate whether a recipe is easy, healthy, quick, or inexpensive. Everything you need to host, or attend, a successful potluck is here, including:
  • 300 tasty and creative recipes
  • Tips for transporting food safely
  • Indications of whether a recipe can be made ahead of time
  • Menu suggestions for a variety of potluck parties
Guests can make the dishes on their own and bring them to the host’s home, or they can all gather in the host’s kitchen and make them together. With this book, cooking for the perfect potluck party has never been easier!

Good fat. Bad fat. Trans fat. Eating a balanced low-fat diet has never seemed so complicated. This cookbook makes it easy with 325 flavor-packed recipes anyone can master. No one will feel like they are sacrificing when they learn to make these delicious recipes: Nutty Chicken Fingers; Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry; Poached Cod with Spicy Buttermilk Sauce; Oven-Baked Fries; Risotto with Winter Squash; Lemon Meringue Pie; Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars; and more! This edition includes completely new material, such as 25 brand-new recipes, nutritional stats for all recipes, and recipes that all conform to new USDA standards. Finally, “good for you” also means great tasting!

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!

Food allergies in the United States are growing at an alarming rate and, unfortunately, children are often afflicted with more than one allergy. For the families, preparing a meal can be unnerving. This cookbook takes the guesswork out of shopping and cooking delicious meals everyone will enjoy.

There's no missing out with such tasty delights as:No-nut crunchy coffee cakeEggless french toastDairy-free risotto curryNo soy pork and veggie stir fryWheat- and dairy-free chocolate chip cookiesand more! Each recipe is labeled to indicate which allergies are safe so readers can mix and match according to their family's needs. Packed with tips and tools for reading labels and purchasing ingredients, the entire family can finally eat great tasting foods without the danger of an allergic reaction.

What's the one thing you can do to improve both your business and personal life? Learn to negotiate. Negotiating effectively is the key to getting what you want when you want it. Negotiate well, and you maintain control in any situation, at home or at work. From purchasing a home and asking for a raise to compromising with spouses and children, The Everything Negotiating Book takes you step by step through the negotiating process, enabling you to:
Communicate your goals clearly and conciselyState your case effectivelyIdentify body language to read hidden cluesCompromise without giving inAnticipate reactions and plan your responsesMaintain your composure and professionalismGain the advantageDebate terms and conditions favorablyDecide when to walk away-and when to persistAnd much, much more!
Whether you're planning a hostile takeover or debating with your spouse, The Everything Negotiating Book prepares you for the battle, and arms you with the skills you need to win.

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Mexican Cookbook

by Margaret Kaeter

Published 1 November 2003
The Everything (R) Mexican Cookbook guarantees that you won't have to head out in the middle of the night ever again: you can make your favorite authentic Mexican cuisine right in your own kitchen. The Everything (R) Mexican Cookbook guides you step by step through creating hundreds of traditional and exotic Mexican recipes.

From basic Mexican flavors and ingredients (hot chili peppers) to regional cuisine (Mayan Potatoes with Spicy Beef), The Everything (R) Mexican Cookbook offers a diverse set of recipes perfect for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Featuring delicious recipes for:
Unique salsas such as Pineapple, Mango, Cucumber SalsaBean favorites, such as Refried BeansSpicy breads such as Jalapeno Corn BreadTraditional favorites, such as Chili con QuesoTempting desserts, such as Mexican Wedding Cake
Whether you want to prepare a feast for one or plan a fiesta for friends, The Everything (R) Mexican Cookbook will have you shouting "Ole!" in no time!

Fast family favorites for every day!

In today’s busy working world, it’s difficult enough to get your family to sit down and eat together, much less find the time to prepare an appetizing dinner every night. With The Everything Quick and Easy 30-Minute, 5- Ingredient Cookbook, you will learn how to make delicious, quality meals and snacks in just half an hour!

Tasty highlights include:
-Turkey Amandine
-Spicy Veggie Pizza
-Shrimp Fettuccine
-Grilled Orange Pork Tenderloin
-Poached Salmon with Alfredo Sauce
-Parmesan Cups with Cheesy Filling

Let The Everything Quick and Easy 30-Minute, 5-Ingredient Cookbook help you manage your busy schedule with mouth-watering meals your whole family will love!