Great meals fast

We chase demanding careers and juggle busy family lives, and cooking and eating trends have evolved accordingly. Today, a greater emphasis is placed on food that is quick and easy to prepare...Cheating in the kitchen is a whole new style of cooking that requires little effort, clever planning and a well-stocked store cupboard. With good quality, readymade items and excellent fresh produce, the author will show you how to prepare a meal from "scratch". With increasing pressure on budgets as well as the growing awareness of health and obesity, the author believes that buying costly takeaways will change and home cooks will want to cook easy-to-prepare delicious meals every day, using products that are readily available. There are 156 recipes, covering breakfasts, salads, starters, chicken, fish, meat, vegetarian, desserts and beverages. To ensure that the busy cook is never at a loss, the author has provided an invaluable list of products for the store cupboard and freezer, and essential items of kitchen equipment - all aimed at making life in the kitchen easier.