What's for Dinner: 200 Delicious Recipes That Work Every Time

by Maryana Vollstedt

Trust the author of the Big Book of Casseroles to come up with simple, honest food that real people want to eat every night for dinner. Back with an enticing new cover, this extremely useful cookbook is filled with all-purpose, everyday recipes that are perfect for busy cooks who expect great results with a minimum of time and effort. Easy to follow and healthy, the dishes offer plenty of tips for menu planning and call for ingredients that are readily available and affordable. And with tempting recipes such as fiery Shrimp Salsa, Herbed Pork Loin with Roasted Potatoes, and Spiced Apple Crisp, What's for Dinner? is a true kitchen classic.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

320 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1997

About the author

Maryana Bollinger Vollstedt was a creative, fun-loving woman whose life blended entrepreneurship, culinary talent, and community service. After graduating from Oregon State College in 1948 with a degree in Home Economics, she married Reed Vollstedt and co-founded Reed and Cross, a beloved garden center in Eugene, Oregon. Maryana brought a unique flair to the business, traveling to gift shows and shaping product selections with her signature taste. A prolific cookbook author, she published over 20 titles, including nine with Chronicle Books, and wrote the “What’s for Dinner” column for the Eugene Register-Guard for thirteen years. She cherished family, food, and hosting, and prioritized togetherness. Maryana and Reed were also consultants for Garden Centers of America and traveled internationally as flower industry representatives. In retirement, she mentored students at Cal Young Middle School for over 18 years. A dedicated member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Maryana left a lasting mark on her community.

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of really good, fun, easy recipes. I think I already have most of these recipes, but I look forward to using this cookbook.

Update: I wish someone had given this to me as a newlywed or new mom. I really want to make 70 of the 200 recipes. So many basics, but what my family eats.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

These recipes have all been good, and there are lots of easy things to make.