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    Betty Crocker The Big Book Of Weeknight Dinners
    Betty Crocker The Big Book Of Weeknight Dinners
    Betty Crocker The Big Book Of Weeknight Dinners
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    Betty Crocker The Big Book Of Weeknight Dinners

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    A huge collection of easy weeknight dinners the whole family will love

    Dinner will never get boring with this compendium of weeknight dinner recipes from Betty Crocker. You'll find soups and stews, skillet meals, main-dish salads, pizzas, sandwiches, casseroles, and much more. With meals that are just as easy to prepare as they are delicious to eat, this book will help you keep the family fed with minimum effort.

    Whether it's a light summer meal or a hearty winter meal you need, The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners has you covered!

    • Includes more than 200 simple, no-fuss recipes with mouthwatering full-color photographs throughout
    • Helpful icons highlight fast recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less while an introductory section offers helpful tips on meal planning and smart shopping
    • With more than 200 recipes at just $19.99, this book is a fantastic value

    When it comes to feeding families, no one has you covered like Betty Crocker. With The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners, you'll have plenty of great dinner ideas to dig into.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateFeb 21, 2013
    ISBN9780544177598
    Betty Crocker The Big Book Of Weeknight Dinners
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    Betty Crocker

    With more than 75 million cookbooks sold since 1950, Betty Crocker is the name Americans trust most to level the culinary playing field with innovative new ways to make delicious simple through reliably tasty and intuitive kitchen solutions. For 100 years, Betty Crocker has provided advice to millions of Americans through cookbooks, magazines, and social media.

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      Meh, I'm not too fussy about this one. I bought it because I wanted a resource for quick dinners to make after work, but the recipes as written take so many shortcuts, they become less appealing.

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    Betty Crocker The Big Book Of Weeknight Dinners - Betty Crocker

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    Copyright © 2012 by General Mills, Minneapolis, Minnesota. All rights reserved.

    Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey

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    Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

    Crocker, Betty. Betty Crocker, the big book of weeknight dinners. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN 978-1-118-13326-2 (pbk.), 978-1-118-19972-5 (ebk.), 978-1-118-19973-2 (ebk.), 978-1-118-19975-6 (ebk.) 1. Cooking, American. 2. Entrées (Cooking) 3. Cookbooks. I. Title. II. Title: Big book of weeknight dinners. TX715.C9213845 2012 641.5973—dc23 2011031425

    Manufactured in the United States of America

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    Cover photos: (clockwise) Mexican Chicken Pizza with Cornmeal Crust, Alfredo Chicken Pot Puff Pies, Spicy Chorizo-Stuffed Peppers, Chipotle Turkey Chili, Coleslaw-Topped BBQ Cheeseburgers, Bacon-Pepper Mac and Cheese

    General Mills

    Editorial Director: Jeff Nowak

    Publishing Manager: Christine Gray

    Editors: Diane Carlson and Grace Wells

    Food Editors: Andrea Bidwell and Catherine Swanson

    Recipe Development and Testing: Betty Crocker Kitchens

    Photography: General Mills Photography Studios and Image Library

    Photographer: Val Bourassa

    Food Stylists: Carol Grones

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

    Publisher: Natalie Chapman

    Associate Publisher: Jessica Goodman

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    Editor: Meaghan McDonnell

    Production Editor: Marina Padakis Lowry

    Cover Design: Suzanne Sunwoo

    Interior Design and Layout: Holly Wittenberg

    Manufacturing Manager: Tom Hyland

    The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners

    Table of Contents

    Dinner Dilemma Solutions

    Moment's Notice Menu Planner

    Hearty Supper Sandwiches and Pizzas

    Soups, Chilies and Stews

    Simple Skillet Meals

    Satisfying Casseroles

    Main Dish Salads

    Metric Conversion Guide

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    Dear Friends,

    It’s time for dinner and everyone’s hungry for a tasty meal but what should it be? There are many nights when this is the scenario but with The Big Book of Weeknight Dinners to guide you, it will be easy to answer that question. The book is filled with over 200 easy, delicious recipes chosen to please—you’ll love the familiar but trendy flavors, easy preparation and fabulous variety in every one of them.

    There are easy skillet meals and soups to make at the last minute, and satisfying casseroles to pop in the oven for later. Plus, a selection of sandwiches and pizzas can make dinner time fun and easy for the whole family. If you’re in the mood for a great new salad idea, turn to the Suddenly Salad® contest-winning recipes in the Salads chapter for your dinnertime solution. Throughout the cookbook, there are even choices that can be made in 30 minutes or less for nights when you are really in a hurry—all marked with a fast icon so you can locate them quickly.

    And, be sure to check out Dinner Dilemma Solutions for getting dinner on the table with ease. Included are shopping strategies, meal planning ideas and even some fun dinnertime ideas to help make it all easier. The Moment’s Notice Meal Planner provides some great ideas to reference and maybe it will spark some ideas of your own.

    So don’t let the dinnertime dash get you down. This book filled with great recipes, menus and tips is the perfect answer to the question What’s for dinner?

    Happy Cooking!

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    Dinner Dilemma Solutions

    Getting dinner on the table with a minimum of fuss is not impossible, but it does take some thought. With the great recipes in this book and these strategies for simple pantry stocking, efficient meal planning and shopping savvy, you’re well on your way to a delicious dinner. Also, be sure to check out the Moment’s Notice Menu Planner for last-minute dinner inspiration.

    Scratch Dinnertime Woes

    With everyone on the go, it’s hard to find the time to prepare a dinner that will please the whole family. Here are some quick tips to make the dash to dinner a little easier.

    • Think ahead to the question that always comes up—what’s for dinner tonight?

    • Try to plan for foods that family members enjoy.

    • Plan leftovers for quick meals.

    • Plan a main dish for dinner and suggest that another family member stop at the deli for side dishes.

    • Enlist the help of family members to get dinner ready and on the table.

    Quick Cook’s Pantry

    In the midst of a busy week, you may not have time to think about dinner until shortly before sitting down to eat. A pantry stocked with items that you frequently use is a great solution for the last-minute dinner and can be a terrific meal-planning tool. Since we all like different foods and have different needs, no one pantry list works for everyone. Follow these tips as a starting point. As you make meals and discover new favorites, add those staple items to create your own custom-stocked pantry.

    • Choose fresh fruits and vegetables weekly to have available for meals and snacks. Bagged salads, refrigerated potatoes and precut vegetables are easy choices. Items to simply slice and serve, like tomatoes, cucumbers, melons and pears, are all great to have on hand.

    • Look for frozen fruits and vegetables that you like. Keep favorites in the freezer to serve often and to use when fresh varieties are not readily available.

    • Keep favorite condiments on hand, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and salsa.

    • Dairy products like cheese, milk, eggs and sour cream are great items to have available.

    • Meats such as ground beef, pork chops, steaks and chicken breasts are great to store in the freezer. Also look for frozen and refrigerated cooked chicken, meatballs, seafood and a variety of other convenience products.

    • Packaged goods like pasta, rice, pasta sauce, soups, beans, broth, dried fruits and nuts and sauce mixes are perfect to have on hand for meals.

    Meal Planning

    A little time set aside for weekly meal planning pays off. No more frustrating last-minute dinner dashes or exasperated takeout splurges.

    • Create a grocery list that you can update as necessary while meal planning.

    • Keep the grocery list in a convenient place so family members can add items as they are used up.

    • Create a chart sectioning off daily meals, including snacks and brown-bag lunches.

    • Check the pantry to see what can be used for the meals in your chart.

    • Scan your refrigerator for what needs to be used, such as leftovers or produce that might not last more than a few days. Plan immediate meals around these items.

    • Fill in the rest of the week, adding needed recipe ingredients to the grocery list as you go.

    • Take a final assessment to make sure you’ve considered the week’s activities and the time you’ll have to make each meal.

    Smart Shopping

    Be strategic about when and how you shop. The more you think and plan ahead, the easier and more efficient your shopping trips will be.

    • Always shop with a list so you don’t forget critical ingredients.

    • Plan time to shop alone so you are not distracted and can allow a little browsing time.

    • Read newspaper and online store ads. Clip or print coupons ahead of time.

    • Bring your own bags because many stores offer a reusable bag discount.

    • Have backup ideas in mind in case the store is out of an ingredient or product that’s on your list.

    • Consider seasonal items as you shop for peak freshness and the best price.

    • Take a few moments when you arrive home from shopping to prepare ingredients for cooking ahead of time. Chop vegetables, wash fruit or cut up meat. You’ll be glad you did on hectic nights when every extra minute counts.

    Moment’s Notice Menu Planner

    Whatever night of the week it is, it’s easy to put together a delicious meal with this selection of last-minute menu ideas. Easy deli choices, fresh sides and frozen favorites round out each meal for tasty dinner combinations any time.

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    Sandwich Special

    Hearty Bacon-Steak Sandwiches

    French-fried potatoes

    Creamy coleslaw

    Chocolate ice cream

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    Pizza Night In

    Loaded Baked Potato Pizza or Chicken Sausage, Spinach and Swiss Pizza

    Tossed green salad with Italian dressing

    Chex® Snack Mix

    Sliced watermelon and cantaloupe

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    Italian Restaurant Dinner

    Italian Sausage and Vegetable Pasta

    Garlic bread

    Gelato

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    Easy Does It Chicken Dinner

    Chicken and Pasta with Creamy Basil Sauce

    Steamed baby carrots

    Crusty French rolls

    Cookies

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    Caribbean Salad Experience

    Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Pasta Salad or Gazpacho-Style Chicken Salad

    Sliced avocados and tomatoes

    Warm flour tortillas

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    Down-Home Meatless Casserole Dinner

    Cheesy Rigatoni with Eggplant Sauce

    Caesar salad

    Sourdough bread

    Apple pie

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    Easy Elegant Steak

    Steak and Peppers in Chimichurri Sauce

    White or brown rice

    Sliced tomatoes and cucumbers with balsamic vinaigrette

    Fresh blueberries or raspberries with whipped cream

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    Soup and Wraps

    Chunky Tomato-Bean Soup

    Veggie Wraps

    Apple and pear slices

    Brownies

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    Chapter One

    Hearty Supper Sandwiches and Pizzas

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

    Caesar Chicken Subs

    Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

    Chicken Souvlaki Sandwiches

    Easy Chicken Fajitas

    Teriyaki-Sesame-Chicken Wraps

    Smoky Chicken Melt Panini

    Turkey, Bacon and Guacamole Wraps

    Turkey Salad Sandwiches

    Toasted Philly Turkey Sandwiches

    Ham and Egg Salad Sandwiches

    Pork Fajita Wraps

    Peppered Pork Pitas with Garlic Spread

    Coleslaw-Topped BBQ Cheeseburgers

    Pizza Joes

    Cheeseburger Sandwiches

    Italian Country Sandwiches

    Hearty Bacon-Steak Sandwiches

    Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches au Jus

    Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Roast Beef and Bacon Wraps with Spicy Chili-Lime Mayo

    Dilled Shrimp and Egg Salad Wraps

    Greek Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches with Feta Cheese

    Lemon-Pepper Fish Fillet Sandwiches

    Salsa-Shrimp Tacos

    Soft and Crunchy Fish Tacos

    Tilapia Tacos

    Caesar Salad Wraps

    Cheese and Veggie Sandwiches

    Greek Quesadillas

    Veggie Focaccia Sandwiches

    Veggie Wraps

    Cheesy Chicken and Artichoke Pizza

    Chicken Sausage, Spinach and Swiss Pizza

    Chicken Taco Pizza

    Healthified Homemade Pizza

    Ham and Gorgonzola Pizza

    Loaded Baked Potato Pizza

    Mexican Chicken Pizza with Cornmeal Crust

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

    12 sandwiches Prep Time 15 minutes Start to Finish 7 hours 30 minutes

    3¹⁄4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 14 thighs)

    1³⁄4 cups Buffalo wing sauce

    1 English (seedless) cucumber

    12 large sandwich buns, split

    ³⁄4 cup crumbled blue cheese (3 oz)

    1 Spray 3¹⁄2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place chicken. Pour 1 cup of the Buffalo wing sauce over chicken.

    2 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.

    3 Remove chicken from slow cooker; place in medium bowl. Place strainer over another medium bowl. Strain juices from slow cooker; skim fat. Reserve 1¹⁄2 cups juices. Stir chicken to separate into pieces. Return chicken to slow cooker; stir in reserved juices.

    4 Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.

    5 Meanwhile, cut cucumber in half crosswise. With vegetable peeler, cut 1 strip of peel lengthwise from 1 cucumber half; discard strip that is mostly peel. Continue cutting thin strips lengthwise from cucumber, making about 18 strips. Repeat with other half of cucumber.

    6 Fill each bun with ¹⁄2 cup chicken mixture, about 3 strips of cucumber, 1 tablespoon of the remaining Buffalo wing sauce and 1 tablespoon cheese.

    1 Sandwich: Calories 400; Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 5g; Trans Fat 0.5g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 1390mg; Total Carbohydrate 31g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 34g Exchanges: 2 Starch, 4 Lean Meat, ¹⁄2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

    Quick Variation

    For a quick appetizer, fill purchased mini fillo shells with the chicken mixture. Top with finely diced celery and a dollop of creamy dressing, such as blue cheese or ranch.

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    Caesar Chicken Subs

    4 sandwiches

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