A growing trend in America (and the rest of the world) is an increased interest in meals that can be made in a short amount of time. For many people, cooking is just a necessary evil. And even for those of us who love to cook, we don't always have the time or energy to prepare a fancy meal after a long workday. Quick & Easy Meals is a collection of 228 quick and easy recipes for those of you who just don’t want to cook, or whose schedule is unyielding. Included are recipes for Beef, Pork, Poultry, Seafood, and Vegetarian.
Here's a quick example – Veal Cutlet Parmesan: Dip a couple of veal cutlets into a beaten egg, then into a mixture of bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Brown in a skillet with a little oil. Pour some bottled Ragu sauce into a baking pan, add the cutlets, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 15 minutes. While it’s baking, whip together a salad and homemade vinaigrette. In less than half an hour you’ve got a healthy balanced meal.
Are you a vegetarian? No problem. How about Vegan Chop Suey: Sauté some tofu, celery and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Add some bok choy and cook for 10 minutes. Whisk together miso, water, ginger, liquid aminos and pour on top. Dump in onions, spinach and salt. Cook for 5 minutes and serve over rice or pasta. 30 minutes tops!
With 228 recipes you're bound to find quite a few that you can churn out fast and enjoy - even if you don't like being in the kitchen.