The Big Book of Easy Suppers: 270 Delicious Recipes for Casual Everyday Cooking

by Maryana Vollstedt

What nine-to-fiver, busy mom or stay-at-home dad isnt looking for the Big Easy? Enter the next title in the best-selling Big Book seriesa guaranteed hit for anyone whose duty it is to put a nutritious meal on the table as quickly as possible. With more than 270 recipes at the ready, cooking dinner will be a pleasure, any and every night of the week. Each chapter offers a full range of choices, from soups and salads to hearty entrees and side dishes to stir-fries and grilled favorites. And a selection of simple desserts makes an already sweet deal even sweeter. For easy recipes and big taste, look no further than The Big Book of Easy Suppers .

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Food and Drink

344 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

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

[Barb]

Skimmed as ebook. Strange presentation as ingredient list at end of recipe. Also didn't see anything that looked easy!

[Sarah]

There's not a single picture of the food in here. Enough said I think for a cookbook!

[Heather Renee']

I borrowed this book from my mom and I love it. I've keep it so long i guess its mine now. Sorry mom.:)
Easy to follow,easty to cook recipies that everyone can cook.

[Teri]

My Big Books are worn and loved. Still use them all the time. In this book my husband loves the Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry. Also love the Black Bean and Corn Casserole.