Betty Crocker The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners (Betty Crocker Big Book) [Paperback]

Betty Crocker (Author)

Book Description

Release date: March 20, 2012 | Series: Betty Crocker Big Book (Book 2)

A huge collection of easy weeknight dinners the whole family will love

Dinner will never get boring with this compendium of weeknight dinner recipes from Betty Crocker. You'll find soups and stews, skillet meals, main-dish salads, pizzas, sandwiches, casseroles, and much more. With meals that are just as easy to prepare as they are delicious to eat, this book will help you keep the family fed with minimum effort.

Whether it's a light summer meal or a hearty winter meal you need, The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners has you covered!

• Includes more than 200 simple, no-fuss recipes with mouthwatering full-color photographs throughout
• Helpful icons highlight fast recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less while an introductory section offers helpful tips on meal planning and smart shopping
• With more than 200 recipes at just $19.99, this book is a fantastic value

When it comes to feeding families, no one has you covered like Betty Crocker. With The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners, you'll have plenty of great dinner ideas to dig into.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners

Fast and simple family dinners are easier than ever with Betty Crocker The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners. More than 200 delectable, no-fuss weeknight meals make this the only cookbook busy families need.

Look inside for:

hearty supper sandwiches and pizzas: Easy Chicken Fajitas; Turkey, Bacon and Guacamole Wraps; Ham and Egg Salad Sandwiches; Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches au Jus; Tilapia Tacos; Cheesy Chicken and Artichoke Pizza; Ham and Gorgonzola Pizza

soups, chilies and stews: Turkey Mole Chili; Black Bean Chili with Cilantro; Thai-Style Chicken Curry Soup; Italian Beef and Bean Soup; Cuban Black Bean Soup; Creamy Southwestern Corn Chowder; Beef-Barley Stew

simple skillet meals: Chicken and Pasta with Creamy Basil Sauce; Speedy Mediterranean Chicken; Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham; Ginger Pork and Snow Peas; Potato, Egg and Sausage Frittata; Meatballs and Creamy Rice Skillet Supper

satisfying casseroles: Chicken and Broccoli Quiche; Onion-Topped Turkey Divan; Bacon-Pepper Mac and Cheese; Ham and Cheese Ziti; Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables; Swiss Steak Casserole; Herb-Crusted Tilapia with Lemon Potatoes

main dish salads: Smoky BBQ Chicken Salad; Easy Club Salad; Roasted Pepper and Pepperoni Tossed Salad; Ground Beef Fajita Taco Salad; Cinnamon-Maple Glazed Salmon Salad; Peppered Shrimp and Mango Salad

From the Back Cover

enjoy delectable dinners every night of the week!

Getting dinner on the table will never get you down with this massive collection of weeknight recipes from Betty Crocker. Thanks to The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners, cooking for the whole family has never been so easy and delicious.

Inside, you'll find favorite recipes that Betty Crocker fans have come to trust for simple solutions for any and every night of the week. With easy-to-make soups and stews like Chipotle Turkey Chili and fuss-free casseroles like Make-Ahead Cheeseburger Lasagna, this timesaving cookbook serves up nearly endless dinner ideas that are as satisfying as they are simple. It's perfect for families on the go! So whether it's light summer fare or hearty winter comfort food you need, The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners has you covered.

you'll find:

• More than 200 hassle-free recipes, including soups and stews, skillet meals, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, casseroles and much more

• Helpful cooking tips on meal planning and smart shopping, as well as handy icons that highlight meals you can prepare in 30 minutes or less

• Bonus Moment's Notice Menu Planner for last-minute dinner ideas

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Betty Crocker; 1 edition (March 20, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118133269
• ISBN-13: 978-1118133262
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.8 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Baking > Cakes

More About the Author

Since 1921, the Betty Crocker name has symbolized the General Mills continuing tradition of service to consumers. Although Betty was never a real person, her name and identity have become synonymous with helpfulness, trustworthiness and quality.

Betty Crocker has survived the decades by providing consumers with food information and food products that are contemporary without being faddish. The first hardcover cookbook, Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook was published in 1950 and quickly became a national best seller. Since then, more than 250 Betty Crocker cookbooks have been published.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Make Recipes for a Stress Free Week April 21, 2012

By The Not So Perfect Housewife

Format:Paperback

Although this cookbook only has 5 main `chapters', so to speak, it isn't lacking in PLENTY of delicious recipes to try out.

I especially enjoyed the first two pages, where the Betty Crocker teams helps the reader out by giving them fresh ideas with a section called Dinner Dilemma Solutions and Moment's Notice Menu Planner.

The Dinner Dilemma sections walks the reader through how to avoid the Dinner Dilemma by having a well stocked pantry, menu planning ideas, and helpful hints to be a smart shopper.

The Moment's Notice Menu Planner shows how to plan out a few meals for the week that will make cooking dinner a snap.

The rest of the book is packed with nothing but amazing looking recipes.

This week I've got planned a few meals from this cookbook, but the one I'm really looking forward to trying out is the Cheesy Rigatoni with Eggplant Sauce.. YUMMY!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Variety for Dinner April 2, 2012

By Books and Chocolate TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

This is my kind of cookbook with the focus on main meal entrees for dinner. There are lots of color photographs which always makes a good cookbook even better. The chapters include Hearty Supper Sandwiches and Pizzas; Soups, Chilies, and Stews; Simple Skillet Meals, Satisfying Casseroles, and Main Dish Salads (which I will use more frequently with summer approaching).

So far I've made two recipes from this cookbook: Chunky Tomato-Bean Soup and Tuna and Broccoli Bake. Both turned out well and I'll make them again. I've tagged many recipes to try such as Toasted Philly Turkey Sandwiches, Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, Cheesy Chicken and Artichoke Pizza, Greek Split Pea Soup, Onion Topped Turkey Divan, and Loaded Baked Potato Casserole.

The recipes aren't necessarily "health food" fare and some may be higher in fat and calories that what is preferable, but any of the ingredients can be substituted with low-fat, lower sodium versions and whole grain pastas can be used. Since I need to watch carbs I can use more meat and less pasta in many of the recipes and add more veggies, or I can make an open-face sandwich using one slice of bread instead of two, etc. I also like that the recipes use regular ingredients that can be found in any grocery store.

The focus is on dinner entrees so breakfasts, side dishes, and desserts are not included but does feature a menu planner with suggested side dishes for the recipes, as well as a metric conversion chart. Each recipe has a suggested variation and has the nutritional information per serving, including exchanges for those following a weight loss or diabetic program using that method....

This would be a great cookbook for a new bride or anyone of any level of cooking expertise who wants plenty of variety for supper menus.

I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher but the opinion of it is my own and was not solicited, nor was a positive review required. Read more ›

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Betty Crocker Cookbook April 16, 2012

By Priscilla A. Griffith

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was looking for a cookbook with different recipes for weeknight dinners. This cookbook has some great recipes that are easy to make. Great delivery service from Amazon as usual. I would recommend this book to my family and friends.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Satisfying Dinner Choices April 10, 2012

By Dee Long

Format:Paperback

Once again, the editors at Betty Crocker have come through for the busy consumer with more than 200 inspired creations. Most dishes can be accomplished within a 20 to 30 minute timeframe, perfect for those weeknights when you are tired and famished but crave something fresh and flavorful rather than another frozen entree popped into the microwave. Many of the recipes offer time saving suggestions and healthy twists and most can be prepared ahead of time. The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners makes it easy to savor delicious home cooked meals every night of the week!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Afforadable June 3, 2012

By Robin Laliberte

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great easy to follow directions. Everything Ive tried tasts great and is easy. The necessary ingredients are not expensize. The recepies also seem farily healthy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!! April 10, 2012

By L. Didonato

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book has so many great recipes and ideas!! If you are looking for a variety of great dishes to make for your family that are not boring, try this book. The recipes are really easy to follow and I love it!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Betty Crocker Cookbook Ever January 5, 2013

By Susie C.

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased the Betty Crocker Big Book of Weeknight Dinners and haven't been disappointed yet. Each is tasty and easy to make and the favor is really good. You don't have to doctor the recipes up at all. I love that they are fast, healthy and tasty. I would recommend this cookbook for anyone, especially for those of us on tight schedules who just don't have the time to cook all day!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars good ideas June 4, 2013

By mlmoore

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

ive bought several of thse books now i have a boat load of new recipes some are a change up from old standards they are easy to pull together after getting home from work and there is a good variety and lots of pictures to go with recipes