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The latest entry in the A Man, a Can series returns with more easy recipes for great, guy-friendly food.

When award-winning cookbook author/editor David Joachim introduced the A Man, a Can series in 2002 with A Man, a Can, a Plan, readers and reviewers alike were quick to embrace the winning premise: quick, tasty, healthful meals based on canned and other convenience foods. "This cookbook makes meals guys would love," raved the Philadelphia Daily News. "A foolproof, not to mention spill-proof, guide to manly success in the kitchen," exclaimed the Sunday Star-Ledger.

Now David Joachim is back with 50 new tempting recipes for hungry guys everywhere—hearty, healthy fare such as Chili Empanadas, Noodlicious Ramen Salad, Cheez-It Crusted Chicken, Pesto Salmon Pitas, and more. With step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs, even the most culinarily challenged dudes can whip up dishes that will have diners eager for more.

About the Author

DAVID JOACHIM has edited, written, or contributed to 30 books on food, cooking, and related matters. He received the 2006 IACP Award for The Food Substitutions Bible.

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Board book: 46 pages
Publisher: Rodale Books (May 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1594866104
ISBN-13: 978-1594866104
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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HOW TO MAKE IT: In a big ziplock bag, mix the Red Bull and 1 Tbsp of the steak seasoning. Read the first page

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big ziplock bag, tsp ground black pepper, tsp olive oil, large nonstick skillet

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5.0 out of 5 stars Offbeat but highly useful!, September 3, 2007

By	Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This neat little cookbook has some fifty quick and easy recipes that can be prepared using nothing but a microwave oven and a few ingredients. The recipes are organized into eight categories: beef, chicken, pork, fish, noodles, beans, veggies, and fruit.

During a recent heat wave, my wife and I were redoing our menu, searching for meals that would require a minimum of baking and boiling, and as such keep from heating up the house. Well, this book came as something of a godsend! The recipes are all easy to make, use the microwave oven, and taste great. Yeah, I know, how can something cooked entirely in a microwave taste great? Well, take my word for it, these meals succeed!

So far, we have tried the Red Bull Steak, the Chicken and Dumplings, and the Peach-Bluenana Smoothie, and loved them all. We highly recommend this offbeat but highly useful cookbook to everyone!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Second helping feels different than the first, November 20, 2008

By	D. Starks "inspectrg" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first edition of this book featured lots of dishes featuring non-perishable ingredients and really simple instructions that people with zero cooking know-how could follow. Second helping diverges in that there are many more fresh products (specifically in the meat department) and the instructions have gotten more complicated. It's as if this is more of an advanced version, instead of a continuation of the same thing. This is no longer a dorm-room cuisine cookbook, it's more geared towards someone actually willing to take effort to cook.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift!, April 14, 2008

By	DebB - See all my reviews

I bought this for quite a few men for Christmas. It is a hit and the recipes are very simple and taste good. The other plus is that most are pretty healthy too. I like that it is a board book, much like what you would get for an infant that chews on books. If the men spill on the book they can easily wipe it clean. Great for teaching little men how to do their first cooking projects. Highly recommend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars __IF__YOU__COOK________TAKE__A__LOOK_______AT__THIS__BOOK
A FEW TEARS AGO, MY COUSIN, (AGED 40+), AND I, (AGED 50+), were having a conversation with her niece, aged about 9. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for male college grad!
My son adored the book! He particularly liked the photos showing what the ingredients looked like in the grocery store. He is on a health kick and trying to avoid fast food. Read more

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Bought this for my Dad. He loved it ! Very strong (thick) pages & each recipe just needs a VERY few ingredients. He has made several of the recipes. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Second Helping; That's for Sure!
I got this book kind of as a gag gift for my boyfriend who can't cook. After receiving the book in the mail, I looked through it, and most of the recipes looked pretty darn... Read more

Published 18 months ago by E.G.

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I was familiar with the series in the Men's Health magazine so when my brother in law decided to learn how to cook , I knew it would be perfect for him. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Dr. G. Cullen

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice layout, easy recipes ... yucky food.
I'm sad to say that the food from this book is NOT very pleasing to the palette.

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Published 18 months ago by Chase Mann

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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Man
I purchased this for a coworker who is recently widowed and is clueless in the kitchen. It is easy to read, meals appear appetizing & healthy but uncomplicated. Read more

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