Quickies for Couples: Fast, Fresh Recipes for Two (Quickies, 1) [Paperback]

Katy Scott (Author)

Book Description

Series: Quickies, 1 | Publication Date: May 1, 2003

When you've had a tiring day at the office, running after-work errands, going to classes, or working out at the gym, the last thing you want to do when you get home is spend more than an hour in the kitchen preparing a meal. Few cookbooks speak as directly to busy working couples today as Quickies for Couples: Fast, Fresh Recipes for Two. Filled with comprehensive culinary ideas, from kitchen safety, shopping, and food storage tips to flavorful appetizers, entrées, side dishes, and desserts, it presents a wide range of culinary information for busy people. Here couples can find creative ways to choose ingredients they already have on hand, thus making the chore of preparing meals an easy and rewarding experience.

The recipes in Quickies for Couples are characterized by the following qualities:

* Flavorful: Lots of delicious favorites and family recipes presented, including favorites like oatmeal cookies, baked french fries, and seven-layer dips.

* Fast: Most of the recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

* Friendly: Recipes are presented in plain English with easy-to-follow instructions. The equipment needed is also listed for each recipe.

* Fresh: Where possible, fresh ingredients and spices are used. The recipes call for very few processed or canned items, and the authors encourage the use of fresh ingredients such as basil, cheese, nuts, fresh vegetables, and fruits.

Quickies for Couples provides a little zest to any meal, making cooking healthy, quick, fun, and rewarding.

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About the Author

KATY SCOTT is a writer and artist who lives in Dallas, Texas. ARUSHI SINHA is an editor who works in the medical publishing industry and lives in Dallas, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 217 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581823479
• ISBN-13: 978-1581823479
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,345,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and wonderful bood, January 24, 2005

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Amy Kelly (Port Charlotte, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quickies for Couples: Fast, Fresh Recipes for Two (Quickies, 1) (Paperback)

I can not say enough wonderful things about this book. The recipes are easy, quick and most of all execellent. I have hidden this book from my husband who likes to cook and often thinks he is a better cook than me. With this book as my "secret weapon" I have been able to impress the pants off of him. I have not found a bad recipe yet. The portions are smaller than most recipes, and the tips throughout the book are witty and fun and a perfect compliment to this book. I would highly recommend this to everyone- and am buying it for my mother-in-law as my husband has even raved to her about these recipes!! That alone is good enough for me to know the book is wonderful!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A standard resource in my kitchen, January 12, 2005

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Steven S. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quickies for Couples: Fast, Fresh Recipes for Two (Quickies, 1) (Paperback)

I really do enjoy this little cookbook. While not as comprehensive or big as several others I own, I appreciate the fact that many (not all) of the recipes are sized for a small number of portions. Many recipes can be halved rather easily. I love the chocolate chip cookies (which are the standard Nestle tollhouse recipe with a few key changes) and the garlic mushroom marinara sauce, especially with the optional olives added to it. Overall I think this is a good cookbook. I have yet to make anything in it I didn't like.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I've been needing, December 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Quickies for Couples: Fast, Fresh Recipes for Two (Quickies, 1) (Paperback)

This book not only provides great tips and directions for the not-so-experienced cook (aka, my husband), but it also gives me some great new recipes for almost every type of cuisine. The book really lives up to its name. The recipes are fast, easy, and I never have to worry about leftovers. I even got one for my mom for Christmas because she's still trying to get used to not having to cook for four, and I think she (and my dad) will be happy to get this stocking stuffer.