Half-Scratch Magic

Chinese Tomato Shrimp Soup. Enchiladas Vera Cruz. Spicy Gingered Asian Slaw with Salmon. No one needs to know these dishes began with a can of soup, a store-bought roast chicken, and a pint of deli slaw. With this book, cooks can discover the quick trick of pairing freshly prepared purchased items and pantry staples to produce such specialties. It's chock-fill of more than 200 great spur-of-the moment recipes for hors d'oeuvres, entrees, biscuits and breads, or frozen ingredients. Packed with smart shortcuts for busy cooks, this practical, inspiring book brilliantly redefines home cooking.