Fast & Fresh: Quick Recipes For Busy Lives

by Louise Pickford, Peter Cassidy (Photographer)

When we feel like we don't have enough time to cook, we often reach for the phone. Now, reach for Fast & Fresh instead. You can prepare a tasty meal in about the time it takes to order and collect takeout. Some dishes can be ready in a matter of minutes, and they are better tasting and more healthful than delivery food. Whether you're in the mood for vegetables; eggs and cheese; fish and seafood; meat and poultry; pasta and rice; or bread and pizza, Fast & Fresh has the recipe for you. The Vegetarian dishes include Stir-Fried Tofu with Chile Coconut Sauce or Yogurt with Charred Eggplant; the Meat & Poultry chapter features dishes such as Jerk Chicken Wings with Avocado Salsa or Steak with Horseradish Chive Butter. Try Fish such as Seared Salmon with Cucumber Pickle or breads and pizzas such as Chile Cornbread or Pizza with Mozzarella, Garlic and Rosemary. All these, plus recipes for Drinks and Sweet Things, and tips to make your cooking faster, fresher, and more delicious.

144 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2003