Are you tired of not knowing what to make for dinner on a nightly basis? In just thirty minutes, you can easily solve the perennial problem of serving healthy meals sure to please the whole family with THE NEW HOLLY CLEGG TRIM & TERRIFIC™ COOKBOOK (April 2006; Hardcover/wirebound; $29.95) by best-selling cookbook author Holly Clegg. There are more than 500 carefully tested recipes with 125 color photographs in this gorgeously illustrated book. This new edition of a time-honored classic demonstrates how today’s busiest person can create menus that include favorite and classic recipes prepared with nutrition in mind. Clegg’s culinary philosophy is simple and her approach to cooking is mainstream: Food that’s good for you can also taste delicious. “I don’t believe in diets but I do believe in a healthier lifestyle! My love of good food has been the driving force behind my recipe creations,” says Clegg. Using her culinary training and catering experience, Clegg has formulated recipes that save cooks from the boredom of diets and diet foods with quick flavorful recipes. And forget about slaving away in the kitchen for hours without end. As a mother of three, Clegg understands the challenges of busy families. She has included A Kid’s In The Kitchen chapter to entice the young to cook. As with her other cookbooks, Clegg designs her practical recipes for the hands-on, real-life cook who has neither time to spare nor energy to waste. THE NEW HOLLY CLEGG TRIM & TERRIFIC™ COOKBOOK is the cooking solution for the everyday person, and features recipes for casual weekday family meals as well as fine meals to impress guests, such as: · Skillet Pizza Chicken: When there’s no time to cook, prepare this family-pleasing dish pizza style with your favorite blend of pasta sauce to boost the taste. · Barbecued Pork Roast: This tasty barbecued meat is a no-trouble approach for barbecue cravings—and the leftovers make great sandwiches. · Glazed Salmon: Talk about elegance made easy! Don’t be surprised if your diners tell you this is the best salmon they ever had. The glaze on the crispy, crusted salmon takes only minutes to prepare—and to disappear from the plate. · Shrimp Tacos with Tropical Salsa: Head to the border with this unbeatable combination of tortillas packed with Southwestern-seasoned shrimp and veggies. The terrific tropical salsa adds that finishing touch. · Mocha Fudge Mousse Pie: By using a brownie mix and pudding mix, this sensational chocolate decadence is effortless to prepare. “Cooking need not be a chore, ”says Clegg. The last section of the book is devoted to relieving kitchen stress by including information on how to stock a pantry, cooking techniques and tips, and menu-planning ideas for any occasion from ordinary, everyday home cooking to effortless entertaining. With Holly’s book you can have your cake and eat it too with this amazing selection of easy healthy recipes. Throughout the book, sidebars provide helpful hints and additional information. In addition, there are snowflakes to indicated freezer friendly recipes and a carrot symbol to indicate vegetarian recipes throughout the book. And each recipe has a nutritional analysis and includes diabetic exchanges as well. Whether you’re cooking for one or a small army of family and friends for a special occasion, Clegg’s recipes and advice in THE NEW HOLLY CLEGG TRIM & TERRIFIC™ COOKBOOK will help get you out of the kitchen in thirty minutes and show you the way to eat and feel trim and terrific every night of the week.