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Cookbook High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinvent...
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High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking

J.M. Hirsch
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Edition: 2010
133
Recipes
86
Recipe reviews
4.2
Avg recipe rating
4.0
Avg book rating

J.M. Hirsch's 2010 cookbook contains 133 indexed recipes designed for quick weeknight meals. The 86 recipe reviews from members average 4.2 out of 5 stars, with the most popular recipes being Maple-Roasted Squash with Prosciutto, Garlic-Lime Steak with Avocado Salsa, and Warm Carrot and Asparagus Salad with Sesame Dressing. The book itself has received an overall rating of 4

Overview:
Forever short on time, Associated Press food editor J. M. Hirsch is a master of kitchen shortcuts; his favorite, letting high-flavor ingredients do the heavy lifting, was the inspiration for this collection of nearly 150 boldly delicious recipes. Because nobody has time to make a bland meal.His approach to cooking is simple: Foods that taste great going into the pot need less work from you to taste great when t...

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  1. Baked Breaded Eggplant with Marinara
    ⭐ 5.0 · 3 reviews · Page 117
  2. Panko and Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Wilted Spinach
    ⭐ 5.0 · 2 reviews · Page 98
  3. Polenta Cakes Topped with Prosciutto and Peppadew Slivers
    ⭐ 5.0 · 2 reviews · Page 11
  4. Sun-Dried Tomato and Crème Fraîche Crostini
    ⭐ 5.0 · 2 reviews · Page 12
  5. Bacon, Beens and Beer Chili
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 54
  6. Cheater Chicken Curry
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 135
  7. Child's Play Spice and Brown Sugar-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 78
  8. Chocolate Marzipan Sugar Cookies
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 258
  9. Cider-Braised Beef Stew
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 46
  10. Doro Wat Chicken
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 94
  11. Four-Cheese Baked Gnocchi
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 167
  12. Grilled Asian Chicken Sandwich
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 202
  13. Grilled Rosemary Garlic Bread
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 230
  14. Lemon Mango Margarita
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 122
  15. Potato Tart with Manchego, Spinach, and Thyme
    ⭐ 5.0 · 1 review · Page 236

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9 years ago
A slushie for adults. We made 1/2 recipe and it filled two large margarita glasses so I can't imagine that a full recipe is 2 servings. This... Read review
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