It’s true! You can enjoy homemade flavor without the work, thanks to Taste of Home Almost Homemade 2012! When your days are so busy that preparing a hearty and healthy family dinner seems impossible…look no further! The 288 fantastic dishes in this collection come together easily with a handful of ingredients, including mixes and convenience items you likely have on hand. For busy cooks, it just makes sense to use off-the-shelf ingredients to quickly add flavor or to make preparation a snap. Dried sauce mixes, jarred chutney, prepared pesto and more jazz up dishes without much effort. Refrigerated bread dough, canned soups and bottled salad dressings also pump up flavor and cut kitchen time! That’s why that 288 recipes in this collection are a family cook’s dream come true. Take a look and you’ll find everything from quick snacks and appetizers to succulent desserts—that whip up in a pinch thanks to convenient items. With color photos, step-by-step tips, and prep and cook times, Taste of Home Almost Homemade 2012 makes it easier than ever to set a hearty (almost homemade) meal on the table!
