Cheesy lasagna, hearty chowders, and chocolate cake...now you can indulge in these family favorites and still eat healthily! The 325 mouthwatering classics found in this beautiful collection of great-tasting recipes are true comfort foods and homespun staples prepared in light and healthy way. Shared by health-conscious family cooks, each dish features everyday ingredients which come together in a breeze. Over 230 full-color photos of the finished dishes make it easy to select the perfect family- pleasing dish and the final results a tasty success. This is the perfect kitchen tool for family-healthy diets.

Best of all, each recipe has an icon to make choosing every meal a cinch. A clock icon indicates that the recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make, another icon represents recipes that have fewer than 5 grams of fat, and a third icon indicates that the recipe has less than 500 mg of sodium. These healthy recipes are packed with flavor and include a wide range of ideas-from appetizers and soups to desserts and sweet treats plus entrees-and all include Nutrition Facts and Diabetic Exchanges to make it easier than ever to serve heart-smart sensations.

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Trusted and loved for its delicious home-style recipes, The Taste of Home Cookbook now features 21 heart-warming stories of Cooks Who Care, a pro-social effort within the Taste of Home community that celebrates acts of caring by home cooks and communities across the country. In addition to enjoying the more than 1,300 fabulous recipes found in the previous edition, readers who purchase the book will gain access to an exclusive website that features: * 301 new searchable recipes * 30 how-to videos demonstrating specific techniques or recipes * Tips and techniques on how to run a Cooks Who Care event * Chat rooms and community boards Along with the new features, The Taste of Home Cookbook continues to help readers make their cooking experience a breeze with: * 1,300+ fabulous recipes and variations, all made from easy-to-find, everyday ingredients, all shared by trusted home cooks just like you * Nutrition facts for every recipe, so you can quickly identify the recipes that meet your family's dietary needs * Prep and cook times on each recipe that allow you to judge at-a-glance if the recipe will fit into your cooking schedule * More than 1,300+ full-color photos, many paired with recipes to showcase the finished dish, so you'll know exactly how it will look on your table * Hundreds of tips, techniques, and how-to's from the experts on our Test Kitchen staff that will answer your questions and help you enjoy family-pleasing results from any recipe. Plus, Taste of Home readers share their tried-and-true tips and practical kitchen wisdom. * 21 Chapters and easy-to-follow references and indexes. In addition to the alphabetical listing on the back of each chapter divider tab, there is a master alphabetical index at the end of the book. Plus, a comprehensive index organized by major ingredients, cooking techniques, food categories and recipe tips. * Other special features, including the handy five-ring binder, which lays flat on your counter; a splash guard to keep your book's pages clean and safe from splatters and tabbed dividers for quick reference. * Our guarantee that absolutely every recipe will work! Taste of Home Test Kitchen home economists have tested each recipe so that it will turn out perfectly in your own kitchen-every single time you make it! Best of all, with this book you can enjoy the home-style goodness for which Taste of Home is trusted and loved-you're sure to find a delicious dish for every occasion. REVIEW...

Fun, fellowship, and great food-these are the ingredients that make for a successful social gathering when supplied by people like you and the Taste of Home Test-Kitchen experts. Packed with 506 delicious, home-style recipes for bite-sized snacks, refreshing beverages, tasty appetizers, spectacular side dishes, hearty entrees, and delightful desserts-each recipe serving eight or more. You are sure to find a dish to suit any occasion-church breakfasts and suppers, potlucks, reunions, family gatherings, or any other event that draws a hungry crowd. Each recipe uses everyday ingredients and is designed to travel well.

Special features include:
* 506 Crowd-Pleasing Delights-Everything from sensational party starters to comforting cassoroles to breakfast and brunch tidbits
* Potluck Pointers -Hints and tips such as preventing a slow cooker from tipping over or using rubber bands to keep the lids on your casseroles dishes. And don't forget your extension cords and serving utensils.
* Serve a Crowd-A special chapter has recipes that serve 20, 30, even 100 people!
* No-Fuss Favorites-Quick-and-easy dishes you can throw together when you're pressed for time.
* Seasonal Specialties-Great year-round and holiday specialities with a no- fuss approach and execution that can be used for classroom treats, bake sales, and themed events.

With Best Church Supper Recipes, you'll never wonder what to take to a potluck again....

Save time, money, and your sanity with the 216 easy-to-make recipes that taste as good as baked goods made from scratch-just ask the folks who submitted the recipes and the home economists at Taste of Home magazine. Each recipe includes a full-color photo so your dessert selection will be easy-as-pie as you see just how impressive a no-fuss dessert can be. In addition to effortless cakes, there are incredible cookies, easy scones, simple biscotti, and yummy coffee cakes- each starting with a store-bought mix, but end up with a professional bakery look with a homemade taste.

Try this sweet-tooth-pleasing baking book and amaze your family with:
A Cookies-and-Cream Cake made with everyone's favorite Oreo cookies
A fruity Apricot Layer Cake that will surprise everyone when they learn that it starts with a white cake mix
Butterscotch Pecan Cookies that will be ready in just 30 minutes
Sweet Jack-o'-Lanterns cupcakes for Halloween
Plus, Lighter than air Angle Food Cakes, classic Bundt Cakes, old-fashioned Rhubarb Custard Cake, Raspberry Lemon Torte, trifles, cobblers, and ice specialties, and more.

Whipping up a luscious dessert will be snap for anyone with little or no baking skills when you start with a boxed cake mix. This creative cookbook will add a wealth of ideas for even the most experienced baker, and will turn your kitchen into a first class bakery.

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Launched in 1993, Taste of Home is the most popular recipe magazine in the world, with nearly 4 million paid subscribers. The delectable, practical recipes-more than 75 in each issue-are family favorites contributed by Taste of Home readers. The dishes, all beautifully photographed, capture special flavors of the season and are made with ingredients that home cooks are likely to have on hand or can readily find at a local supermarket. New recipe contests are announced every issue, and readers are encouraged to send their best recipes for Taste of Home's regular features, like "A Complete Meal in a Matter of Minutes," "Cooking for One or Two," "My Mom's Best Meal," "Super Snacks & Appetizers," and "Just Desserts." The magazine's unique staff of field editors is made up of more than 1,000 experienced home cooks located in each state and Canadian province, who regularly share recipes, well-liked menus and kitchen tips. Taste of Home is published six times a year and has three sister magazines, Simple & Delicious, Cooking for 2, and Healthy Cooking. REVIEW...

Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook presents a common-sense approach to healthy living and dieting by focusing on what people can eat, not what they have to give up. With the help of provided calorie counts, readers can plan their day and feel confident knowing they're within the desired calorie range for weight loss. All recipes come from real home cooks and combine realistic portions with exceptional taste-and all have been approved by the nutritionist on the Taste of Home staff.

In addition to hundreds of satisfying recipes, this book contains:

-A four-week meal plan that covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, snacks, and beverages
-Nutrition facts and calories, including diabetic exchanges
-Notes on exercise and portion control
-A code to access a special gated website, which contains additional meal plans, healthy tips, and online community support
-Testimonials and photos from actual dieters
-A free year subscription to Taste of Home Healthy Cooking magazine
-Tips on dining out

Readers will also find a number of "free foods" with low calories for guilt-free snacking and a clip-and-keep calorie guide they can remove from the book to carry on the go for use in restaurants. Put the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook's meals on your menu, and you'll be putting the pleasure back in healthy eating....

Save time, and your sanity, with the 370 recipes that feature simple prep techniques, and easy cooking methods—some take as little as 10 minutes to make—from the experts at Taste of Home, the #1 cooking magazine in the world.

Tired of coming home to calls of “What’s for dinner?” from your family. This collection of 370 family-pleasing recipes will help you get a delicious dinner on the table—fast—every night of the week. Each chapter is arranged by speed, with the quickest recipes first. So, if you have only a few minutes, make one of the 10-minute entrees. If you have a little more time, choose a 20- minute recipe. There are also 30- and 60-minute choices. Each recipe features a short ingredient list, simple prep techniques and easy cooking methods.

The best part is these time-saving recipes are packed with flavor and variety—from beef, poultry and pork to seafood, meatless, sides and desserts. Plus, there are 226 full-color tempting, mouthing-watering photos! And it’s all from the editors of Taste of Home, America’s #1 cooking magazine! Taste of Home The Busy Family Cookbook is just the kitchen helper you need for fast and flavorful meals!

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One-pot cooking has become the latest trend according to readers' submissions to Taste of Home. When your family craves home-style meals, this collection featuring three classic methods-meal-in-one casseroles, bubbling slow- cooked specialties, and thick, hearty soups-it is all a cook needs. With 384 pages containing 536 recipes, three different methods of one-pot slow cooking, plus 397 full-color photographs-all for $19.95-this is one cookbook that belongs in every kitchen's library.

Here is the ultimate cookbook for comfort cooking with just the perfect selection of recipes for your church suppers, large family gatherings, and potluck dinners any night of the week. You can have entire meals in one pot-and most recipes are a meal-in- one (protein, carb, and veggie)-so once it is made there is nothing else to prepare to provide a nutritional and delicious meal. Tasty recipes include:
Winter warmers: Barley Chicken Chili, Beef Noodle Casserole, Seafood Chowder, or Slow-Baked Cabbage Rolls
Summer favorites: Barbecued Beef Brisket, Fresh Fruit Soup, Hamburger Supper, or Tomato Green Bean Soup
International ideas: Moroccan Braised Beef, Hungarian Noodles, Enchilada Casserole, Italian Wedding Soup, or Canadian Cheese Soup
Vegetarian delights: Asparagus Mushroom Casserole, Basil Tomato Soup, Greek Pasta Bake, Mushroom Salsa Chili, or Six-Veggie Bake
With recipes ranging from appetizers to entrees and even desserts, this is one cookbook you'll reach for time and again.

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This keepsake book of cookie recipes from Taste of Home contains over 600 delights-from simple chip-filled drop cookies and gooey, jam-packed sandwiches to fudgy brownies and delicate buttery shortbreads. Take a look inside and you'll find: * More than 600 cookies for every occasion, from after-school snacks and charity bake sales to holiday cookie platters and charming hostess gifts * Twelve chapters devoted to different cookies, including shortcut cookies, big batch treats, Christmas favorites, and more * Extra recipes for brownies and bars * A chapter dedicated to "big batch baking," perfect for classroom treats and potlucks * Handy how-to tips and a resourceful guide to the art of cookie-making * Hundreds of mouth-watering photos All recipes have been tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen home economists, so you're guaranteed a great cookie every single time you make it! REVIEW AUTHORBIO Launched in 1993, Taste of Home is the most popular recipe magazine in the world, with nearly 4 million paid subscribers. The delectable, practical recipes-more than 75 in each issue-are family favorites contributed by Taste of Home readers. The dishes, all beautifully photographed, capture special flavors of the season and are made with ingredients that home cooks are likely to have on hand or can readily find at a local supermarket. New recipe contests are announced every issue, and readers are encouraged to send their best recipes for Taste of Home's regular features, like "A Complete Meal in a Matter of Minutes," "Cooking for One or Two," "My Mom's Best Meal," "Super Snacks & Appetizers," and "Just Desserts." The magazine's unique staff of field editors is made up of more than 1,000 experienced home cooks located in each state and Canadian province, who regularly share recipes, well-liked menus and kitchen tips. Taste of Home is published six times a year and has three sister magazines, Simple & Delicious, Cooking for 2, and Healthy Cooking....

The 325 dishes in Freezer Pleasers help today's family cooks spend less time in the kitchen, save money, and still serve homemade foods. From entrees and sides to snacks and desserts, you'll learn how to stock up the freezer so that something delicious is always on hand. This handy cookbook is divided into four easy sections: * "Now-and-Later" recipes explain how to make a double batch. Serve a casserole tonight and freeze one for later. * "Made-for-Later" dishes are those that come together easily and can be stored in the freezer for future needs. What a great way to take advantage of sales at the grocery store! * "Single Servings" are dinners and treats that are stored in single-serving portions. They're perfect for after-school snacking, late-night meals, and more. * "Creative Leftovers" help cut back on grocery bills. Store last night's extra food in the freezer, and then turn it into a fantastic new dish with the addition of a few kitchen staples. In addition, it provides: * Dozens of tips to help readers freeze foods and understand safe freezer storage practices. * Hundreds of full-color photos. * Great recipes, nearly all of which are submitted by home cooks. * The guarantee that every recipe was tested in the kitchens of Taste of Home, the world's #1 cooking magazine REVIEW...