Get Out of the Fast (Food) Lane!

If you're intimidated by your oven or uncertain what to buy at the grocery store, this book is for you! Toni Young-Huber loves to help people discover the fun of making-and sharing-good food. Make the super simple Five Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie and be surprised how easy a great main dish can be. Learn to create main dishes, sides, desserts and party snacks. Then let yourself have fun putting together a menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You'll find recipes and endless tips from Toni for successfully making:Hearty main dishes Yummy soups and stews Southern-style mains and sides (including hush puppies!) Pies, cakes, and Toni's favorite cheesecakes Eggs for breakfast, lunch or dinner Homemade breads and quick breads More than 20 easy-to-prepare appetizers and party snacks She'll also show you ways to speed meal prep by incorporating supermarket favorites like rotisserie chickens and packaged mashed potatoes into your ingredients list. She'll encourage you to explore recipe variations to make sure your meal tastes exactly the way you like it. Her super-practical tips will help you shape your meals to fit your time and your tastes. Cooking your own meals doesn't need to be a difficult chore! You can prepare dinner in no more time than you'd spend waiting at the drive through ... and you'll get a meal you know is tasty and healthy. Learn to cook with Toni, and you'll never need to depend on a drive-through again. When you cook with Toni, you'll enjoy food in all its flavors, and confidently welcome friends to your table.