Quick-Fix Cooking Series

Winner of PETA's Best New Cookbook Award: "Anyone who likes nutritious and flavorful meals with minimum fuss should invest in Quick-Fix Vegetarian." —VegNews   The American Heart Association has told us: "Many studies have shown that vegetarians seem to have a lower risk of obesity, coronary heart disease (which causes heart attack), high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, and some forms of cancer." Now, even the busiest cooks can benefit from the power of plant food—with the added bonus of living a more climate-friendly and cruelty-free lifestyle!   Robin Robertson provides thirty-minutes-or-less recipes such as Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Quesadillas, Chipotle-Kissed Black Bean Soup, Mediterranean Orzo Salad, Beat-the-Clock Lasagna, Five-Minute Slow-Cooker Chili, and No-Bake Oatmeal Almond Cookies—and shows how to use many commercial vegetarian products. She also offers recipe variations and tips for speedy, stress-free entertaining without sacrificing flavor, making it easier than ever to eat healthy.

Enjoy delicious gluten-free recipes all day long with these 100 quick & easy recipes created by a professional chef and gluten-free expert. Gluten-free professional chef Robert M. Landolphi proves that a gluten-free lifestyle doesn't have to be bland and boring, labor-intensive, or time consuming inside Quick-Fix Gluten Free. In preparation for his follow-up to Gluten Free Every Day Cookbook, Landolphi queried fans about their biggest gluten-free challenges and created Quick-Fix Gluten Free in response to the dishes. Divided into nine sections delving into everything from appetizers and breakfast to hearty, internationally inspired dishes, fan favorite comfort foods and decadent sweets and treats, Quick-Fix Gluten Free offers 100 fast and easily prepared recipes for crave-worthy dishes like Cinnamon Dusted French Toast, Kickin' Paella, Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese, and Aunt Lil's Rich and Creamy Cheesecake. With a focus on fast, fresh and flavorful, these contemporary dishes are simple enough for everyday meals and delicious enough to serve to anyone–whether they are on a gluten-free diet or not. Whether your choice to live gluten free is driven by the desire to lose weight, comply with a celiac diet, the need to avoid wheat because of mild allergies or the suspected link between gluten and autism, Quick-Fix Gluten Free proves that once-taboo foods like crusty breads, creamy pastas and indulgent cakes are no longer off-limits.

The acclaimed author of Quick-Fix Vegetarian shares 150 easy and delicious vegan recipes—plus helpful tips for your vegan kitchen and pantry. Robin Robertson's Quick-Fix Vegan features everything from starters, snacks, salads, sauces, and sandwiches to stovetop suppers, pastas, soups, and desserts that can all be prepared in 30 minutes or less. It also includes "Make-Ahead Bakes," convenient recipes that are assembled ahead of time (in less than 30 minutes) and then baked before serving. Quick-Fix Vegan draws upon a myriad of ethnic influences such as French, Mexican, Cajun, Middle Eastern, and more. Recipes include Spicy Black Bean Hummus with Orange, Korean Hotpot, Rotini with Creamy Avocado-Herb Sauce, Moroccan-Spiced Pumpkin Soup, BBQ Pinto-Portobello Sandwiches, Burmese Ginger Salad, Autumn Harvest Gratin, and Catalan-Style Creme Brulee. Robertson also shares secrets on maintaining a "quick-fix" vegan kitchen, including pantry suggestions and kitchen tips, as well as basic recipes for ingredients such as homemade vegetable stock and seitan.

The acclaimed chef and author of 5 Spices, 50 Dishes presents 125 quick, easy, and accessible Indian recipes full of authentic flavor. Modern and fresh yet rooted in tradition, the recipes in Quick-Fix Indian are simple to make, but by no means simplistic. Their bright, complex flavors bely the fact that they only take thirty minutes or less to prepare. The recipes range from quick breakfasts and soups, to curries, snacks, and sweet drinks. While most of the recipes use easy-to-acquire ingredients, there are a few that will require a trip to a health-food or Indian store. Quick-Fix Indian also lists ‘exotic’ substitutions for readers who’d like to try them. Written in a lighthearted manner, Quick-Fix Indian amuses readers while also providing solid information. Recipes include: Chickpea Salad with Pomegranate, Stir-Fried Beef with Peppers, Beet Raita with Cilantro, Sweet Coconut Rice, Spicy Coastal Scramble, Pan-Fried Silky Eggplant, Coriander Shrimp with Zucchini, and Kids’ Favorite Banana Fritters.