Books published by publisher Meredith Books

New York Times best-selling author Sandra makes the slow cooker appliance even more convenient with her Semi-Homemade approach.The book includes more than 120 sensational slow cooker recipes from perfect pastas and risottos to fabulous five-ingredient favorites.Sandra offers quick tips and step-by-step instructions for slow cooking success, plus a bonus chapter of oven-baked recipes.There's no pre-prep required. No browning, no dicing and no chopping. Just toss ingredients into the slow cooker and let them cook!

Fabulous family-friendly recipes for every palate and mood, created from an inspired pairing of fresh and convenience products. Recipes feature the best of Italian, Asian, and Latin American cuisine, barbecue favorites, comfort food classics, slow cooker creations, everyday dinners, and special occasion inspirations.Sandra lends her Semi-Homemade, worry-free, time-saving approach to a host of delectable appetizers, snacks, main dishes, side dishes, salads, and desserts.The on-call pantry—a foolproof list of at-the-ready convenience foods for recipe success at a moment’s notice.Tasteful tablescapes make every dining experience special.Beautiful color photo of every recipe.

Now, Semi-Homemade Cooking made perfect for kids!With Sandra's guidance throughout the book, kids learn to have fun and succeed at cooking in the kitchen – with nothing made from scratch!Cool kid cuisine includes recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, after-school, snacking, desserts and drinks. Chapters speak directly to kids with Bright Breakfasts, Movie Munchies, Smart Snacks, Sleepover Sensations and more.Plus, each chapter is filled with lively illustrations to draw kids into the book and into the kitchen.

Wouldn't it be nice if dinner could be ready when you are? It can be with a slow cooker and one of the 120 delicious recipes from Semi-Homemade Slow Cooking 2. Keeping to her formula of simple and quick, Sandra Lee presents recipes that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. From traditional slow cooker menus that cover hearty soups, stews and chilis, Sandra introduces One-Pot Meals, 5-Ingredient Dishes, Poultry, Meat, and Desserts that all can be slow cooked to perfection.

These second editions cookbooks showcase an inspiring new look, featuring:Dazzling new coversFriendlier trim sizesRefreshed designsAll-new bonus chaptersAdditional, never-before-published recipes32 more pages than original editionsRecipes for every palate and mood—the Semi-Homemade way creates an inspiring pairing of fresh ingredients and packaged foods.Quick-to-the-table, delicious recipes to satisfy any culinary whim any time of the day. Delectable breakfast fare, light lunch bites, family-pleasing dinners, simple appetizers and snacks, sassy cocktails, and more.Most recipes prepared in 30 minutes or less.All-new bonus chapters on red-hot topics: slow cooker favorites, restaurant remakes, and kid’s cooking.Time-saving tips for shopping, prepping, leftover storage, and Sandra’s brand recommendations for success.Wine suggestions to create delicious dining occasions every day.Beautiful photo of every recipe.

When Zac Patterson discovers he can fly, he thinks he'll be a rock n' roll superhero, adored by billions and a big hit with the girls. The reality, though, is a lot more gross. He loses his clothes, falls down a toilet and nearly drowns in vomit. To top it all he’s got the army after him and terrorists on his trail... seriously, how does Superman make it look so easy? Join Zac and his best mate Katie in their struggle to save the world. Warning: contains scenes of evil laughter and extreme peril.

In Semi-Homemade 20-Minute Meals 2, Sandra Lee delivers another delicious collection of timesaving, shortcut meals that use the 70% store bought and 30% €œfresh€ or homemade formula. The cookbook features 60 perfect meal pairs, so there is no time wasted guessing which main dish will go with which side dish. And, if the occasion calls for it, there are chapters on tempting Treats and Starters, all designed to maximize flavor and minimize your time in the kitchen.

Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Desserts - Decadent Desserts on the Double Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade - Sandra Lee, host of the ever-popular Food Network show Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee, shares awe-inspiring sweets that taste homemade and are amazingly easy to make. By pairing 70% store-bought ingredients with 30% fresh foods, Sandra creates a time-saving collection of super-simple, delicious desserts. More than 120 recipes you'll love sensations shortcut cookies, luscious chocolate delights, incredibly creative cakes, holiday treats, and food gifts - all make with ingredients you have on hand. Celebrity favorites - Try Katie Couric's early morning raspberry crescent ring, Queen Latifah's silky smooth apricot mini cakes, or Jamie Lee Curtis's quick bake butterscotch fudge bars. Foolproof Party Planner, a special chapter filled with Sandra's simple ideas for easy, yet stunning tablescapes, decorative decor, and helpful hints and tips ensures easy entertaining success.