The Clever Cookbook

Just because you're short on time doesn't mean you have to sacrifice healthy, flavorful homemade food. Thanks to Emilie Raffa's The Clever Cookbook, readers can cut down on cooking time while still creating delicious, complex meals. Many of Emilie's tips are collected into chapter categories, like prepping veggies ahead of time, using simple seasoning blends instead of individual spices and marinating meats as they freeze and thaw. She accompanies these techniques with over 80 delicious recipes--each paired with a photograph, such as 30-Minute Chicken Piccata, No-Stir Risotto, No Sweat Gratin with Brown Rice, Zucchini & Tomatoes and Quick Chicken Stir-Fry with Oven Roasted Broccoli. Emilie's classic culinary training, knack for creative recipes, savvy shortcuts and flavor tricks will help readers prepare mouthwatering, homemade meals quickly and with ease.