Rachael Ray Express Lane Meals:

In fewer than five years, Rachael Ray has radically changed the way America cooks dinner. Her perky-girl-next-door swagger, her catchphrases for techniques, and her dinner ideology of simpler, less expensive and just in time have sold billions of books and placed her at the top of the talent heap of food television personalities. Who wants to wait in line at the grocery store? Not Rachael Ray! The queen of the 30-Minute Meal prefers a quick trip through the Express Lane. But how can you get a wholesome, delicious dinner on the table with just 10 items or less? Rachael knows the way! Rachael's secret weapon is keeping plenty of versatile, flavorful ingredients in the cupboard, fridge, and freezer. She'll show you how to combine these staples with just a few fresh items--never more then 10--to create delicious meals for every night of the week. In Express Lane Meals, Rachael shares her personal list of must-have items--from a bottle of EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil) to chicken stock in a resealable box to a good hunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. As long as you've stocked up on Rachael's On Hand list, you'll never need to do a big shop to make any of the all-new recipes in this book! Rachael knows that even on your busiest days you don't want to eat boring meals or resort to fast food. From Mediterranean to Mexican, bistro to burgers, she mixes and matches everyone's favorite cuisines to create meals that are loaded with flavor and super-easy to make. She divides the recipes into three categories: Meals for the Exhausted, Meals for the Not Too Tired, and Bring It on! (But Be Gentle!). No matter which you choose you'll learn handy tricks and shortcuts to get the most impressive-looking meals on the table in 30 minutes or less.