Almost Homemade: Shortcuts to Your Favorite Home-Cooked Meals Plus Tips for Effortless Entertaining

by Gooseberry Patch

One of our greatest pleasures is sitting down to a cozy, home-cooked meal with family & friends. In today's fast-food world, though, it can be such a challenge! With the recipes we've collected in Almost Homemade, you can make yummy, fresh-tasting dishes using menu helpers from the cupboard and fridge...products that have already done all the chopping and shredding, whisking and stirring for you. It's a snap to start the weekend off right with Rise & Shine Quiche and Blueberry Puffs for brunch. Or treat your family to Caesar Coleslaw, Chicken Comfort Casserole and French Market Squash for dinner, topped off with scrumptious Chocolate-Cherry Cake. You'll be the most relaxed hostess ever when you set out Texas Caviar, Crispy Crunchy Snack Mix, Creamy Artichoke Pizzas and Can't-Eat-One Bacon Swirls for party snacking...enjoy spending time with your guests instead of time in the kitchen. We've also gathered simple cooking tips and tricks plus easy ideas that make entertaining a breeze. So get cooking and enjoy homemade taste without all the work...set a place for us too! 220 recipes

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[T · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another winner from the Goose (despite not including pictures…as usual). As with all recipes from this cookbook line, you can class & healthify them up as you see fit. In essence, they basic building blocks for anyone who doesn’t want (or can’t) spend a lot of time in the kitchen and oh yeah. Have you seen the price of groceries these days? These recipes will help the almighty budget.

[melotato · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of recipes I’d love to try! Just wish it would include pictures of all the recipes and not just a few select ones.

[Patricia Kaniasty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every recipe that I have tried so far in this book has been awesome. My family thinks so also. The only thing I wish it had was pictures of the dishes.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Nothing reality original but there are probably favorites for many.

[Madelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite cookbooks! Easy recipes for comforting food. Love it!