Jiffy Cooking - Better Homes and Gardens Author:Better Homes and Gardens (Editors) MEALS MADE! EASY — In today's hurry-up world, a few extra minutes can be precious. When you're hoping to save time for fun and relaxation, hours become priceless. And that's the purpose of this section -- to present meal ideas that will give you the time you need. Whether you're a working woman, a busy homemaker, or a bachelor, th... more »e ideas assembled here will permit you to serve creative, attractive meals without chaining yourself to the kitchen.
Included you will find menu plans to help with the age-old problem of what to serve. Try substituting other recipes in the menus to suit your family's personal preferences, or use seasonal foods to best advantage. We have included some alternate recipe suggestions, but there are more recipes in the next section which also can be used. In addition to menus for family dinners and lunches, you will find menus for entertaining that will leave you free to be an attentive hostess.
Try to dovetail food preparation activities to make minutes count. For example, cook vegetables in the oven along with a main dish that is baked. You'll find many preparation tips included here to help you save time.« less