Saving Dinner: The Menus, Recipes, and Shopping Lists to Bring Your Family Back to the Table

Ballantine Books, 2003. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition.Pages are intact a nd not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Certified nutritionist Leanne Ely has a simple philosophy: "Make it and the y will come." Dinner, that is. Take-out, opening a can, or microwave fare s houldn't pass for a nice, healthy meal-and nothing can replace a family's t ime together. Believe it or not, preparing dinner can be a stress-free ende avor. Even your time in the supermarket can be cut in half! Full of practical tips on simple, healthy meal planning, Saving Dinner is t he ideal solution for today's busy parents who would love to have their fam ily sitting around the dinner table once again-sharing stories along with a nutritious meal. Efficiently divided by season, each section features six weeks of menus with delicious recipes, side dish suggestions, and an itemiz ed grocery list that is organized by product (dairy, meat, produce) to make one-stop shopping a snap. Plus the book is packed with helpful hints and s hort cuts in the kitchen that make cooking easier and more fun. From Big Basil Burgers and Salmon Carbonara to Crockpot Chili and Spicy Apr icot Chicken, Saving Dinner will have your family coming back to the table- and back again for seconds! Leanne Ely is considered the expert on family cooking and healthy eating. Between her popular "Heart of a Woman" radio show in Southern California and her weekly "Food for Thought" column on the ever-popular Flylady.net Web site, thousands of fans have already discovered Leanne's secrets to easily prepared, well-balanced meals.