Real Simple Dinner Tonight -- Done!: 189 quick and delicious recipes [Paperback]

Editors of Real Simple Magazine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2011

So, what's for dinner? You are probably familiar-painfully familiar-with this question. It's uttered by your husband from the living room (even though you can hardly hear him over the sports highlights), posed by your teenager as he barrels through the door after soccer, or running through your mind as you sit in traffic after a long day at work. And unlike the other headscratchers you encounter in life, this is one you confront every...single...day.

Fortunately, you now have an answer to this question-189 easy and delicious answers, as a matter of fact. From the editors of Real Simple magazine comes this beautiful, comprehensive book designed to help the busy modern cook. The recipes-many of which are ready in less than 30 minutes-feature accessible ingredients, streamlined techniques, and smart tips, tricks, and substitutions. Which means the only remaining question is: Who's on cleanup duty?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

• Real Simple magazine has their largest readership ever at 8.8 million readers
• Over 400,000 copies per issue are sold on the newsstand
• Allie Clapp is the Food Director for Real Simple and has made frequent appearances on NBC's TODAY Show and The Early Show on CBS. She previously worked at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia as co-host on the PBS series Everyday Food and was part of the Everyday Food launch team. She was trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and holds a BA in Economics from Yale University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House (April 5, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603208755
• ISBN-13: 978-1603208758
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What's for dinner? April 14, 2011

By wogan TOP 50 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

Real Simple has produced a book that does accomplish what its title proclaims. It has 189 recipes that are delicious and quick and simple. There is one recipe per page, although with all the white space the print could have been bigger to help in reading them. There is a colour picture for most, with hands on time and total time. The nutritional information is on pages in the back of the book which is a definite minus from being put with the appropriate recipes, but at least it is included. A key is also in the back for 30 minutes or less, heart healthy, one pot meal, vegetarian, no cook and family friendly. This really would have been better to have also been included on the recipe page.

Ingredients are given in American measurements although there is an equivalency chart in the back. Meat cooking temperatures with Real Simple's preferences and the USDA's guidelines are in a chart and a very handy baking pan substitution chart is also included. Recipes incorporated are; appetizers, soups, salads, poultry, beef and lamb, pork, seafood, pasta, vegetarian and desserts.
Recipes not to miss are; creamy salmon spread with horseradish, chopped steak salad, sausages with smashed potatoes and cornichons, salmon with brown butter almonds and green beans, peanut butter cup and pretzel terrine (even your company will be impressed), peanut butter cup cookies and maple pumpkin pie.
There are many wonderful recipes in this book that will impress your family and even company but yet are very simple to prepare.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The one cookbook I refer to nearly daily! October 20, 2011

By Christine F.

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I cook dinner most weeknights for me and my boyfriend (and he cooks on weekends). I have purchased many cookbooks over the years, but this is the one that I refer to most evenings to cook dinner for the 2 of us. The recipes are simple, quick, require only a few ingredients, and are very tasty! It has quickly become the most-used cookbook in my house.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My 'Go To' Cookbook! April 3, 2012

By KnitBit

Format:Paperback

I loved this book from the first recipe. I'm a personal chef and while I enjoy making meals that require hours of time and a test of skills, this book is my 'go to' favorite, hands down.

The beautiful photos make it a pleasure to use-- after all, aren't we drawn to food by its allure? Each recipe has a minimal ingredient list, and seldom do I not have almost everything in my pantry or fridge already. The fabulous dishes you'll create from the simplicity of each recipe make cooking a real joy.

Most of the recipes can be created and served within 30 minutes or so. Each main dish involves a very simple treatment of ingredients and preparation, but where this book shines is in the side dishes. Let's face it, there's nothing new under the sun to create with Chicken Breasts, but when accompanied by a lovely grain, legume, vegetable, or pasta that is equally simple and yet stunningly complimentary in flavor, you're able to pull off a restaurant-quality meal that takes hardly any time, yet gets rave reviews from your family or guests!

I would recommend this book to new cooks and seasoned cooks alike. I've given these as gifts to other 'foodie' friends and they rave about it as well. I can honestly say that I will quite possibly try every single delicious recipe in this use-friendly, stunning book.