Make It Easy: 120 Mix-and-Match Recipes to Cook from Scratch -- with Smart Store-Bought Shortcuts When You Need Them

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; Part I: The Three MAKE IT EASY Basics; BASIC #1: MAKE IT EASY On Yourself; BASIC #2: MAKE IT EASY On Your Schedule; BASIC #3: MAKE IT EASY on Your Crew; Part II: Recipes; Staples; Breakfast; Snacks; Soups and Salads; Dinner; Side Dishes; Dessert; Part III: Supermarket Guide; Fresh Basics; Pantry and Fridge Basics; Metric Converesions; Acknowledgments; Index; About the Author; Backcover.;Cooking doesn't have to be a chore. Why make it difficult-when it can be easy' When you're juggling a job, kids, pet, house, spouse, you-name-it-it can be tough to resist the urge to toss a frozen meal in the oven and call it a day. Stacie Billis knows the challenge of feeding your family well, without stress. Make It Easy's 120 recipes prove that you don't have to be only a scratch cook or convenience cook. You can be both, and there's no shame in using store-bought ingredients when you're in a pinch. Stacie's got a guide to the healthiest shortcuts in the supermarket and three big tips for making it easy: 1. Go between scratch and homemade with her handy shopping guide. 2. Mix and match recipes that build on the same ingredients. 3. Break any rule that makes you want to bolt from your kitchen. With recipes for: Blueberry Almond Polenta, Country-Style Greek Salad, Slow Cooker Hoisin Pulled Pork, No-Fuss Roasted Paprika Chicken, Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos, Salmon Rice Bowl, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Easy Food Processor Pizza Dough, Gingered Peach Crisp, Hummingbird Muffins, Bacon Cheddar Waffles ... and many more! Cooking doesn't have to be a chore. Why make it difficult --when it can be easy? When you're juggling a job, kids, pet, house, spouse, you-name-it -- it can be tough to resist the urge to toss a frozen meal in the oven and call it a day. Stacie Billis knows the challenge of feeding your family well, without stress. Make It Easy's 120 recipes prove that you don't have to be only a scratch cook or convenience cook. You can be both, and there's no shame in using store-bought ingredients when you're in a pinch. Stacie's got a guide to the healthiest shortcuts in the supermarket and three big tips for making it easy: 1. Go between scratch and homemade with her handy shopping guide. 2. Mix and match recipes that build on the same ingredients. 3. Break any rule that makes you want to bolt from your kitchen. With recipes for: Blueberry Almond Polenta, Country-Style Greek Salad, Slow Cooker Hoisin Pulled Pork, No-Fuss Roasted Paprika Chicken, Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos, Salmon Rice Bowl, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Easy Food Processor Pizza Dough, Gingered Peach Crisp, Hummingbird Muffins, Bacon Cheddar Waffles . . . and many more! Cooking doesn't have to be a chore. Why make it difficult —when it can be easy? When you're juggling a job, kids, pet, house, spouse, you-name-it — it can be tough to resist the urge to toss a frozen meal in the oven and call it a day. Stacie Billis knows the challenge of feeding your family well, without stress. Make It Easy 's 120 recipes prove that you don't have to be only a scratch cook or convenience cook. You can be both, and there's no shame in using store-bought ingredients when you're in a pinch. Stacie's got a guide to the healthiest shortcuts in the supermarket and three big tips for making it easy: 1. Go between scratch and homemade with her handy shopping guide. 2. Mix and match recipes that build on the same ingredients. 3. Break any rule that makes you want to bolt from your kitchen. With recipes for: Blueberry Almond Polenta, Country-Style Greek Salad, Slow Cooker Hoisin Pulled Pork, No-Fuss Roasted Paprika Chicken, Chili-Rubbed Steak Tacos, Salmon Rice Bowl, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Easy Food Processor Pizza Dough, Gingered Peach Crisp, Hummingbird Muffins, Bacon Cheddar Waffles . . . and many more! Introduction: You really can make it easy Part 1: The Three Make It Easy Basics Basic #1: Make It Easy On Yourself Basic #2: Make It Easy On Your Schedule Basic #3: Make It Easy On Your Crew Part II: Recipes 8 Easy Things Every Cook Should Know How To Make Well Staples Homemade Supermarket Staples Sauces, Condiments, and Toppings Breakfast Healthy, No-Cook Breakfast Ideas Make-Ahead And Other Weekday Breakfasts Brunch and Weekend Breakfasts Snacks 10 Healthy Snack Ideas You Can Make Easy Without A Recipe Make-Ahead Snacks Quick Prep Snacks Soups and Salads Soups Salad Dressings Side Salads Dinner Salads Dinner 10 Totally Acceptable, No-Cook Dinner Ideas Meat Seafood Vegetarian Pasta and Pizza Side Dishes Vegetable Sides Carb Sides Dessert Everyday Desserts Bake Sale Goodies and Special-Occasion Desserts Part III: Supermarket Guide Fresh Basics Pantry and Fridge Basics Metric Conversions Acknowledgments Index About the Author. "Cooking doesn't have to be a chore. Why make it difficult--when it can be easy? When you e juggling a job, kids, pet, house, spouse, you-name-it it can be tough to resist the urge to toss a frozen meal in the oven and call it a day. Stacie Billis knows the challenge of feeding your family well, without stress. Make It Easy 120 recipes prove that you don have to be only a scratch cook or convenience cook. You can be both, and there no shame in using store-bought ingredients when you e in a pinch. Stacie got a guide to the healthiest shortcuts in the supermarket and three big tips for making it easy, "--Amazon.com