If you're like most busy cooks, you enjoy good food but prefer to limit your time in the kitchen. You want quick and easy recipes - dishes that go together with little work, yet don't sacrifice flavor and appearance. The recipes in this collection are designed to save you time and effort. This illustrated cookbook contains a wealth of delectable recipes for appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, each one guaranteed to please. Throughout this book you'll find a variety of tips and shortcuts - hints for efficient kitchen organization, directions for storing and crisping greens, ideas for making use of leftovers, and much more.