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Ultimate Little Frozen Drinks Book
by Ray FoleyMore than 1000 frozen drink recipes! The best drinks from the blender The Ultimate Little Frozen Drinks Book is the perfect drink resource for any bar, party or event. With more than 1,000 of the best blender recipes from America's favorite restaurants and bars, you'll find incredible drinks sure to cool off any hot day or night. Featuring recipes from America's best bartenders, the readers of Bartender magazine and www. bartender. com, this book contains just about every frozen drink served by the professionals. Every frozen cocktail you can imagine (and some you can't)!
The Ultimate Little Martini Book
by Ray FoleyBartenders don't rely on just anyone to create the most classic American drink. They turn to Bartender Magazine, published by thirty-year industry veteran Ray Foley, trusted by more than 150,000 barkeeps. Now, you can get your martinis straight from the top-from Bartender and the best mix masters across America. From sophisticated to fun, this is the only martini book you'll ever need.
The Ultimate Little Shooter Book
by Ray FoleyBartenders don't rely on just anyone to create shots and shooters. They turn to Bartender Magazine, published by thirty-year industry veteran Ray Foley, trusted by more than 150,000 barkeeps. Now, you can get your quick sips straight from the top-from Bartender and the best mix masters across America. From sophisticated to fun, this is the only shooter book you'll ever need.
The Ultimate Low-Calorie Book
by Better Homes GardensYou'll never run out of healthy, nutritious family meals with this extensive collection of low-calorie recipes New in the Ultimate series, The Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals Book offers hundreds of recipes and ideas that make eating healthy and watching your weight easy and delicious. These recipes are ideal for light and nutritious everyday meals that form the basis of a healthy lifestyle. Filled with dishes the entire family will love, recipes are clearly marked with icons that let you quickly identify recipes that are ready in 30 minutes or less, high in fiber, and low in sodium. Packed with more than 400 delicious and nutritious low-calorie meals and hundreds of beautiful photos, The Ultimate Low-Calorie Meals Book is a great resource at a great price. Features more than 400 flavorful calorie- and fat-conscious recipes, including main dishes, snacks, sandwiches, pizza, desserts, restaurant favorites, and make-ahead meals Includes more than 300 gorgeous full-color photographs that make every page inspiring and easy to follow Special Healthy Eating Basics chapter Special features include substitution charts that help make every meal more calorie-conscious, up-to-date diet and nutrition advice, and much more Whether you're trying to adopt new, low-calorie eating habits or looking for new recipes to help you maintain your already-healthy lifestyle, this is the ultimate guide to tasty, healthy eating.
The Ultimate Low-Carb Diet Cookbook: Over 200 Fabulous Recipes to Add Variety and Great Taste to Your Low-Carbohydrate Lifestyle
by Donna Pliner RodnitzkyTasty Alternatives for Every Low-Carb Dieter Low-carb diets are all the rage, and their appeal is obvious: You can eat great food that you'd never dream you could eat while dieting—and the diets work! But once you get past the delight of eating all the beef and butter your tummy desires, where can you turn for variety, great taste, and truly healthful low-carb dieting? InsideThe Ultimate low-Carb Diet Cookbookyou'll discover more than 200 scrumptious and easy to prepare recipes that will help you continue to enjoy this fat-burning diet regime on into the future. Plus, you'll find carbohydrate counts and a nutritional analysis for each recipe! This essential book, which keeps the pleasure factor of low-carb eating front and center, includes satisfying and helthful dishes such as: ·Creamy Herb Dip ·Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Soup ·Savory Spinach Salad with Steak and Blue Cheese ·Swordfish with Olive and Red Pepper Relish ·Broccoli with Garlic and Cheese ·Banana, Chocolate Chip, and Walnut Muffins ·And many more creative and tasty meal, snack, and treat ideas! No matter which low-carb diet you're on, you can continue to experience meal after meal of healthful dieting and great taste.
The Ultimate Make-Ahead Cookbook: 125 Delicious, Family-Friendly Freezer Meals to Prep Now and Enjoy Later
by JoAnne WatkinsonMake-ahead cookbook meals just got freezer friendly—now even more convenient. Make-ahead cookbook meals let you spend more time with your family and less time cooking. The Ultimate Make-Ahead Cookbook gives you delicious recipes for amazing meals that freeze well, so you can make them when you have time and eat them when you don't. Just an hour or two with this make-ahead cookbook is all you need to prepare an entire week's worth of fresh, homemade meals that your family will love. Two different techniques show you how to save time and money by creating several meals all at once. The batch cooking method takes just an extra 15 minutes to make four meals instead of one, while the prep now/cook later method is a super simple way to get a whole week's worth of meals into the freezer. This make-ahead cookbook includes: Ready fast—You'll always be just a few minutes away from a delicious meal with 125 tasty recipes like Chicken Enchilada Casserole and Sweet Thai Chili Sausages. Planned ahead—Complete meal plans give you step-by-step instructions to prepare mouthwatering meals for a weekend with company or big family feasts. Cook for everyone—Color-coded labels make it a snap to choose recipes for dietary restrictions, and easy-to-read nutritional info means you know exactly what you're preparing. Start prepping today and have a freezer full of ready-to-go meals whenever you want them with this make-ahead cookbook.
The Ultimate Meal Planning for One Cookbook: 100+ Easy, Affordable, and Low-Waste (High-Taste!) Recipes Made Just for You (Ultimate for One Cookbooks Series)
by Kelly JaggersPlan your weekly meals while saving time and money with these 100+ recipes perfect for every solo chef trying to build a delicious, cost-effective, low-waste meal plan.Meal planning for one can feel daunting…especially if you want to avoid tons of leftovers and food waste while still making delicious single-serving meals. The good news is that The Ultimate Meal Planning for One Cookbook is here to help with easy-to-use meal plans and over 100 recipes that are designed for meal planning for one. This book allows you to make over 100 delicious, one-to-two-serving recipes for every meal from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. And, not only will you find tasty recipes designed for one, you&’ll also learn to use them to design your own weekly meal plans. Learn how to avoid eating the same old leftovers over and over throughout the week, how to utilize your ingredients as much as possible so nothing goes to waste, and to enjoy delicious versions of your favorite dishes, no matter the occasion. Whether you live alone or are just searching for the perfect meal for yourself, cooking solo need never be boring (or repetitive and wasteful!) again.
The Ultimate Meal-Prep Cookbook: One Grocery List. A Week of Meals. No Waste.
by America's Test KitchenTurn meal prep aspirations into realityMeal prep no longer means filling your freezer with boring casseroles, dipping into the same pot of beans every day for a week, or spending all day Sunday cooking. Instead, use these smart meal plans to customize fast, fresh dinners that fit your ever-changing schedule. We've done the work of building 25 weekly plans that minimize shopping and kitchen time and guide you through prep-ahead options, make-ahead options, and ingredient substitutions. So now you can reap the benefits to make your life easier, your grocery bill lower, and your dinners better. ATK's meal plan strategies are easy to put into practice:* Prep your vegetables and grains for the week in a weekend "power hour."* Prep bulk pantry ingredients ahead in a "pantry power hour" so they're ready to go in a flash.* Cross-utilize fresh ingredients creatively to prevent food waste and dinner boredom.* Make, store, and reheat full meals with no loss of flavor.* Double meals or meal components to freeze half for later. Let's-get-real features streamline your cooking:* Weekly grocery lists max out at a dozen items.* Active cooking time for recipes maxes out at 45 minutes.* Loads of pantry substitution suggestions let you adapt recipes according to what you have on hand.* To make planning even more flexible, we've added a chapter with 30 pantry meals that don't add anything to your weekly shopping list, making them perfect to prepare any night.With a grocery list of just 11 items and some on-hand pantry staples, you can enjoy a week of Crispy Chicken with Carrot, Orange, and Chickpea Salad; Meatballs and Lemon Orzo with Mint and Dill; Teriyaki Stir-Fried Beef with Green Beans; Herb-Poached Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Salad; and Sun-Dried Tomato and White Bean Soup with Parmesan Crisps.A thorough introduction explains how to build a strong, diverse pantry (and make the most of it), how to store prepped ingredients to keep them fresh, how to store cooked food safely, the smartest ways to reheat food, essential meal-prep equipment, and more.
The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: Harness the Power of the World's Healthiest Diet to Live Better, Longer
by Amy RioloA comprehensive cookbook and guide to the flavors and health benefits of the Mediterranean diet—with one hundred recipes plus regional lifestyle tips.The cultures that developed along the Mediterranean Sea have a rich history of health and longevity. By simply following a Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables—you can prevent diseases and prolong your life. The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook integrates the latest nutritional research with 100 delicious, authentic, easy recipes from across the Mediterranean region.Using the Mediterranean Pyramid as a guide, cuisine expert Amy Riolo gets to the core of the Mediterranean lifestyle, explaining not only what is eaten, but also when and why. Each recipe contains a Mediterranean cultural tip as well as fun facts from the region’s history, legend, and lore.
The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cooking for One Cookbook: 175 Healthy, Easy, and Delicious Recipes Made Just for You (Ultimate for One Cookbooks Series)
by Kelly Jaggers175 single-serving Mediterranean Diet recipes for every home cook who just wants a satisfying and delicious meal for themselves.Although the Mediterranean Diet has a host of health benefits, making the switch can feel daunting…especially if you only need to make one serving per meal. The good news is that it&’s possible to prepare single-serving recipes that are full of flavor, easy to make, and economical—and The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cooking for One Cookbook is here to help. This book allows you to make delicious, diet-friendly recipes for every meal from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. Each of the 175 single serving recipes is quick and simple to make to save you both time and money. And while the ingredients are common, the results are anything but. From single-serving, veggie-packed breakfast sandwiches to salmon with spinach and chickpeas, you&’ll be able to enjoy delicious versions of all your favorite dishes, no matter what the occasion. Whether you live alone or are just searching for the perfect meal for yourself, cooking solo never needs to be boring (or overwhelming) again!
The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book: 100 Best Recipes from the Star Tribune's Holiday Cookie Contest
by Lee Svitak Dean Rick NelsonA fresh batch of deliciously distinctive recipes from the Star Tribune&’s beloved annual cookie contest—with even more recipes, enticing photographs, and bakers&’ stories Cold winters call for warm kitchens and cookie baking, especially around the holidays. The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book, a compendium of Minnesota&’s rich baking traditions and innovative recipes, stirs up winning treats from twenty years of the Star Tribune&’s popular holiday cookie contest. Significantly expanding and updating its 2018 predecessor, The Great Minnesota Cookie Book, this collection features thirty-five new recipes, including Grasshoppers and Dark Chocolate Fig Rolls, Tiramisu Twists and Cardamom Cherry Buttons, Diablo Snowballs, Spumoni Squares, and Maple-Roasted Walnut Delights. This sweet-tooth treasure trove of cookie recipes will inspire bakers to discover how many ways flour, sugar, butter, and eggs (plus several unexpected ingredients) can be combined to create new favorites for the holidays—or any time of year. The best of the best, these contest-winning cookies are accompanied by beautiful photographs and baking tips, insights, and essays. Indulge in these delightful, mouth-watering recipes while Minnesota&’s best bakers share stories of cherished holiday traditions, recall memorable cookie moments, and celebrate how baking brings us together.
The Ultimate Muffin Book
by Mark Scarbrough Bruce WeinsteinWhat's quick, easy, and sure to bring on the smiles? Muffins, of course! For recipes that are sweet, savory, or just over the top, look no further than The Ultimate Muffin Book. From classics like Berry and Corn Muffins to new favorites like Margarita and savory Quiche Lorraine Muffins, Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough once again take an American fun-food classic to new heights by offering more than 600 recipes and variations for absolutely every muffin imaginable. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, anyone? Or luscious Hazelnut? Or what about Pizza Muffins for kids of all ages? Low-fat, nonfat, gluten-free, dense, and decadent -- they're all here, as well as baking tips, an ingredients guide, and a witty history of how the muffin came to be an American institution. Muffins. Is there a better way to make everyone in your life smile?
The Ultimate New Year's Resolution Diet
by Martin BrownIn the Ultimate New Year's Resolution Diet, you'll find five easy steps loaded with actionable information that will support you in your quest to lose extra weight, and keep it off for good. In this Quick and Easy 40-Page Diet Plan, You'll Resolve to:- Accept the Simple Facts Regarding Weight Gain, and Weight Loss;- Remove the Stumbling Blocks that Keep You from Losing Weight;- Break Old Diet Habits, and Create New Ones that Will Work for You;- Diet-Proof Your Home; and- Create an Exercise Program that is Specific to Your Personal Goals!
The Ultimate Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 125 Recipes to Air Fry, Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Dehydrate, and Broil for the Multicooker That Crisps
by Justin WarnerIt's a multicooker--it's an air fryer--it even has a built-in crisping element! Welcome to your newest all-in-one cooking appliance obsession, the Ninja Foodi. This officially licensed book is the ultimate guide to cooking with the Foodi--with 125 recipes from Food Network celebrity chef Justin Warner who helped test and design the appliance along with full color photos.Finally, a one-step countertop cooking appliance that truly does it all. The 125 recipes in the Foodi cookbook offer air-frying, pressure-cooking, and slow-cook recipes from breakfast through dinner. Approachable and friendly, you'll find guidance for making air-fried French toast sticks as well as perfect Japanese-style omelets; golden-brown and crisp-topped macaroni and cheese; miso-glazed cod; Singapore-style mei fun; crispy-fried chicken wings; taquitos; and even crème brûlée! Eclectic, worldly, and easy enough for every day, The Ultimate Ninja Foodi Cookbook offers something for everyone.
The Ultimate Nutrition Bible: Easily Create the Perfect Diet that Fits Your Lifestyle, Goals, and Genetics
by MATT GALLANT Wade T. LightheartEnd the war with your diet by creating an optimized nutrition plan based on your goals, your genes, and your personal needs.Do you feel overwhelmed by the barrage of diet-related marketing and advertising? Have you gone keto then vegetarian then vegan and still felt lost as to what makes a diet sustainable? Are you part of the 97 percent of people who have failed to lose weight long term?Matt Gallant and Wade T. Lightheart, founders of BIOptimizers, are here to help you identify the factors that will bring you lasting results by helping you create a nutritional strategy that works for you. This all-in-one, comprehensive guide to the current diet and nutritional landscape will help you establish a personalized sustainable dietary strategy based on your goals, genetics, and unique needs. Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart, founders of BiOptimizers, provide the data, proven strategies, and hard-earned insights so that you can: Gain clarity about nutrition and dieting Lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off for life Tailor a wide variety of nutritional strategies to be effective for you Eat for maximum athletic and mental performance Optimize your nutrition to maximize your life span In the end, the only person that matters is you, and you deserve all the tools you need for the life you want to live."
The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook: More Than 200 Perfect-Every-Time Recipes for Making Panini—and Lots of Other Things—on Your Panini Press or Other Countertop Grill
by Kathy Strahs“Incredibly delectable panini variations . . . I couldn’t believe how ravenous I was when I finished flipping through the pages.” —Ree Drummond, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman CooksIn over 200 recipes and 100 color photographs, Kathy Strah shows how to use this versatile kitchen appliance to make not just sandwiches and panini but also dozens of main-course easy-to-prepare meals great for busy home cooks and families. Kathy includes classics like Croque Monsieur and Reuben panini as well as imaginative creations like a Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto panini and Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas. There are smaller appetizer panini as well, and a host of breakfast and brunch sandwiches.Beyond the panini, she creatively uses the panini press to make such things as chicken satay, jerk pork tenderloin, and even grilled fish tacos. An inventive chapter on desserts includes an amazing way to make homemade ice-cream cones in a panini machine, along with after-dinner options such as Grilled Pears with Honey-Whipped Greek Yogurt and Toasted Almonds.Home cooks will find inspiration on every page, and with clear recipe instructions and ample advice included throughout, The Ultimate Panini Press Cookbook is the first and last word on making the most of a home panini press or countertop grill.“Cover[s] such basics as appliance features and functions, ingredients, tools, and how-to-use recommendations. Dividing her 205 recipes by protein categories, [the author] borrows from almost every cuisine to fashion paninis (and other grilled foodstuffs) that accommodate a wide variety of kids’ and adults’ tastes.” —Booklist
The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book
by Bruce Weinstein Mark ScarbroughPeanut butter makes everything better. Think about it: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Cold Peanut Noodles. Peanut Butter Fudge. Still not convinced? Try Peanut Butter Waffles, Pad Thai, or Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Centers. In The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book, the tenth addition to their Ultimate series, Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough offer up hundreds of recipes and variations for America's favorite spread. From comforting Peanut Butter Sticky Buns to decadent Peanut Butter Cheesecake to outrageous Elvis Spread (peanut butter, bacon, and bananas), The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book takes Peanut butter way beyond the same old PB&J.
The Ultimate Pet Health Guide: Breakthrough Nutrition and Integrative Care for Dogs and Cats
by Gary RichterAs a holistic veterinarian and scientist, Dr. Gary Richter helps dog and cat owners to navigate the thicket of treatment options and separate the fact from the fiction. He wants us to use what actually works, not just what Western science or alternative medicine say "should" work.This multifaceted approach to health is known as integrative medicine. Dr. Richter examines traditional medicine from many cultures alongside modern medical techniques, describing the best of complementary care and the best of conventional veterinary medicine. Every treatment he recommends has the backing of scientific research or years of successful outcomes in his clinical practice. After explaining the treatment, he offers specific recommendations for an integrative approach to common diseases, including allergies, skin conditions, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.A holistic approach to health includes nutrition, as it sets up the foundation for your pet&’s health. Dr. Richter cuts through the hype in the pet-food world and explains how to choose the best commercial foods and supplements, and even includes both raw and cooked dog- and cat-food recipes for general diet as well as to treat specific needs. He also explains how we can use the right foods and supplements to "hack" the body&’s processes, including the immune system.
The Ultimate pH Solution: Balance Your Body Chemistry to Prevent Disease and Lose Weight
by Michelle Schoffro CookControl the level of acid in your body and reclaim your health with this simple, step-by-step programBeginning a healthier lifestyle can be as easy as starting your day sipping a glass of water with a squeeze of lemon juice. Drinking this simple drink is only one of the many ways, all outlined in The Ultimate pH Solution, that you can change your body's pH and ward off disease. Too much acid in your blood can cause a host of health problems, but with cutting-edge, medically sound research, this indispensable guide offers an easy-to-follow plan and simple lifestyle changes that will help you kick acid and stay healthy.The Ultimate pH Solution also includes real-life success stories of people who have overcome disease and lost weight by balancing their pH levels, along with 50 recipes for delicious pH-powerful dishes. Learn why high-protein diets may be harmful to your health, why eating dairy may not help you avoid osteoporosis, and how to lower the acid levels in your body for optimal health.
The Ultimate Potato Book
by Mark Scarbrough Bruce WeinsteinPotatoes as a main course? That's right, The Ultimate Potato Book moves the versatile potato to the center of every meal. Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough offer up main course classics such as Shepherd's Pie, Cod Cakes, and Chili Fries, along with some surprising new ideas -- Lasagna (potatoes replace the noodles), Enchiladas, and Twice-Baked Potatoes with bacon, asparagus, and Cheddar.
The Ultimate Protein Powder Cookbook: Think Outside the Shake
by Anna SwardMore than 150 revolutionary recipes for protein powder pancakes, breads, cookies, pizza, and more -- gluten-free, easy, and delicious! Protein powder can help you lose weight, build muscle, have more energy, and perform your very best. And there are delicious ways to use protein that go beyond simply tossing a scoop of powder into your blender in the morning. Protein powders can also be used to make an infinite array of healthy and delicious foods that satisfy your tastebuds and your health and optimal fitness. They're easy to make, and portable, too. Anna Sward - author of the celebrated blog proteinpow.com - provides easy-to-follow recipes for protein bars, breads, quiches, pizza, muffins, pancakes, cookies, cakes, and more, all using the freshest and most nutritious of ingredients. Sward will show you a revolutionary new way of eating. High-protein living, without gluten, sugar, empty calories, refined carbohydrates, unhealthy fats, and preservatives, will become a pleasure to be enjoyed. Yes, you can have your cake, and eat it, too!
The Ultimate Protein Powder Cookbook (New format and design): Think Outside The Shake
by Anna SwardNow in a friendlier size and format, The Ultimate Protein Powder Cookbook is a fan favorite. Protein powder can help individuals lose weight, build muscle, have more energy, and perform their very best. In The Ultimate Protein Powder Cookbook, Anna Sward, author of the celebrated blog Protein Pow, shares delicious ways to add protein to anyone’s diet that go beyond tossing a scoop of powder into the blender. Protein powders can also be used to make an infinite variety of healthy and delicious foods—from protein bars to breads, quiches, pizza, muffins, pancakes, cookies, cakes, and more—that will satisfy taste buds while promoting health and optimal fitness. Readers will feel and perform their best with more than 150 easy-to-follow recipes, including: Banana & Chocolate Protein Waffles Mexican Chocolate Protein Muffins Tuna Burgers with Protein Powder Buns Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese
The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook
by Beth Hensperger Julie KaufmanRice cookers are perfect for how we cook today--versatile and convenient, they have one-button technology, don't take up much counter space, and are a breeze to clean. And they can do so much more than produce foolproof rice, beans, and grains. <P><P>The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook shows you how to make everything from Thai Curried Rice to Chocolate Pots de Crème with Poached Fresh Cherries, from Breakfast Barley to Turkey Chili with Baby White Beans.
The Ultimate Rotisserie Cookbook
by Diane PhillipsWe've all seen them in grocery stores and restaurants: delectably juicy, evenly browned, picture-perfect rotisserie chickens. Do you think they look unattainable, like something that can only be bought in a store and never replicated at home? In truth, it's as easy as can be with a rotisserie oven. A small rotisserie oven that fits right on your kitchen counter will effortlessly transform a humble chicken (and so much more) into a gloriously crispy, moist, and delicious family dinner in about an hour (while you are busy doing other things, or maybe even finding time to relax). The rotisserie is one of the most recent additions to the kitchen-appliance repertoire. What you may not realize is that it's also one of the most versatile and user-friendly. It can cook everything from meat and poultry to vegetable side dishes and desserts; it works without heating up he rest of the kitchen like an over; it's compact enough to occupy only a small amount of valuable counter space; plus, it's easy to clean! In The Ultimate Rotisserie Cookbook, Diane Phillips creatively takes the rotisserie oven well beyond chicken to every kind of food and every course of the meal. Go on, give it a whirl with recipes such as Calypso Jerk Chicken Kabobs, Roasted Garlic Prime Rib Roast, Plum Crazy Pork Chops, or Roasted Salmon with Mustard Chive Butter. Since the rotisserie bastes food in its own juices and allows excess fat to drain away, everything cooks up lighter and healthier than the same food that is cooked in the traditional oven or stovetop manner. For easy, no-fuss hors d'oeuvres or side dishes, try Blue Bayou Stuffed Mushrooms, Sugar Cane Shrimp, No-Fry Pommes Frites, or Pesto-Grilled Eggplant. With an extensive chapter of marinades, sauces, and rubs to spice things up or cool them down (how about Southwestern Fiesta Rib Sauce or Cucumber Mint Salsa?) and one on desserts to sweeten the deal (ever thought of making Rotisserie Caramel Apples or Fire-Roasted Pineapple with Macadamia Caramel Sauce?), your possibilities are limitless. The Ultimate Rotisserie Cookbook is, simply, the be-all and end-all book for the rotisserie oven, with 300 recipes for every possible way you could think of to use this amazing machine.
The Ultimate Shortcut Cookie Book
by Camilla SaulsburyShortcut baking can be easy and sophisticated - for novices, experts, and everyone in between! More than 800 quick and delicious recipes from the winner of The Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown-including the $25,000 winning recipe! Beginning with a box of cake mix, brownie mix, refrigerated cookie dough-or opting for an equally easy no-bake cookie-is not only easier than pie, but also leads to sweet success time and time again. Home bakers have always taken advantage of newly available shortcuts, whether in the form of pre-shelled and chopped nuts, shredded coconut, measured sticks of butter, or the uniform bits of chocolate we know so well as "chips." Making quick, easy, and delicious desserts using store-bought mixes and other shortcuts is not about abandoning traditional cookie and dessert recipes, but about celebrating a host of new options. Each recipe in this collection has been streamlined for easy, everyday baking-if you can wield a wooden spoon, you have all the skills necessary to start turning out any of these mouth-watering treats. Go from Humble Beginnings to Scrumptious Endings With These Clever Shortcuts: A roll of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough becomes Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Toffee Chippers Start with applesauce and a package of devil's food cake mix to make Devil's Food Whoopies with Cocoa Fluff Filling With quick-cooking oats, a few minutes, and no oven, you can make German Chocolate Cookies Start with fresh pears and a package of vanilla cake mix to make Fresh Pear Cookies with Browned Butter Icing A package of spice cake mix becomes Chai Spice Cookies With miniature candy bars and a roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough, you can make Candy Bar Cookie Pops Using a package of brownie mix you can wow your guests with Bananas Foster Chocolate Upside Down Cake And over 800 others...including the Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown $25,000-winning cookie recipe!