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What's for Dinner?: 200 Delicious Recipes That Work Every Time Paperback – January 1, 1997

by Maryana Vollstedt (Author)
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"What's for Dinner?" The dreaded words the everyday cook hates to hear. But now, you'll never be stuck for an answer. Here is an all-purpose cookbook for the busy cook who needs good results with a minimum of time and effort. Easy-to-follow and healthy, the recipes include tips for menu planning and call for ingredients that are readily available. 40 one-color illus.
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    6.1 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0811813959
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0811813952
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Here are dozens of recipes for family meals and entertaining, from Cream of Mushroom Soup and Party Salmon Mousse to Turkey Meatballs and Baked Tarragon Chicken Breasts. Some are rather familiar (Hummus, Greek Salad), and a few seem rather passe (Cajun Blackened Chicken Breasts), but many others offer a simple and appealing answer to the question in this book's title. For larger collections.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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If Mom or Dad is a seasoned cook, this small volume may well provide some ideas for the family dinner. Vollstedt's recipes are more apt to produce something creative for a small dinner party since most of her main-dish recipes call for a dozen or more ingredients. Simpler recipes, such as her family night chicken stew, can indeed be put together with less bother. Fans of grilling will appreciate Vollstedt's proposals for barbecuing, her Mexican-style pork tenderloin with lime and beer marinade sounding especially tasty. Vegetables and other side dishes aren't ignored, and Vollstedt recognizes the need to dress up vegetables to attract younger eaters. A selection of pies, cakes, and cookies will please, but her best efforts go into summery, fruit-based baked desserts. Mark Knoblauch

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (January 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811813959
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811813952
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 23

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Maryana Vollstedt

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Maryana Vollstedt has written several Chronicle cookbooks in the Big Book series. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If I had one cook book this would be it
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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I bought a copy of this book 20 years ago as a gift to my wife the first year we were married. She would tell you that this is the book that got her started cooking really good food. The recipes do not use unusual ingredients, techniques, odd pans or tools. But they really are great. My wife (now ex-wife) left 5 years ago, and took her book with her. (She really is the best cook I’ve ever known.)
Last week I ordered myself a copy of what’s for dinner. For me the black bean soup recipe is good enough to justify buying this book even if all the other pages were blank.

You should get yourself a copy too. It can actually be a life changing cook book.
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Lorie B
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple but good
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2010
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My sister-in-law has this book. I've had the pleasure of tasting several of these recipes before buying. The enchilada sauce recipe is very good. Lots better than store-bought - canned sauce. So this was a no-brainer! The recipes are made with things I have on hand, without having to buy special items that I might not use again. Pretty healthy and doesn't rely on too many canned and packaged items. The good use of spices keeps the recipes from being boring. I have learned some new ways to use items such as using coffee instead of water in one of the soup recipes. This book is a nice mix of recipes. It shakes things up a bit, but doesn't go overboard. You need to do a little work, but don't need to spend hours on dinner.
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Lu C
5.0 out of 5 stars Family Favorite
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2013
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I now have bought this cookbook five or six times over the last 10 years or so and they are getting harder to find. Many of the simple recipes have become favorite family and hosting dishes. Sadly, this book arrived in less than new condition with the spine broken and dirty. I'm unable to give it as a gift to the latest "what's for dinner" fan.
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Whitney R.
4.0 out of 5 stars Okay product.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2009
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I was really impressed with how quickly they got the cookbook to me. The only problem was it was very dirty. I know it was used but I think our "like new" definitions were a little different. Other than that, great buy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cookbook
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2016
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One of the best cookbooks ever. This is the second one i have purchased as s gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Eats
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2011
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Well organized and great recipes. Tried several and all were easy to prepare and very tasty. Really liked the menu ideas that were included in the beginning of each recipe.
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donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2015
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One of the best cookbooks ever. Simple delicious recipes.
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Dennis Pretti
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014
It has recipes that even Emeril Lagasse would enjoy.
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