SARA FOSTER'S CASUAL COOKING

SARA FOSTER'S CASUAL COOKING by Sara Foster has over 100 recipes that represent what people really want to cook and eat. Things like salads, lettuce wraps, easy pasta meals, quick sautés, and flavorful grilled meat dishes. It's a book for those evenings when you stay late at work or squeeze in a workout at the gym and come home exhausted, only to open a refrigerator that has only the bare essentials. And because the recipes are meant for everyday meals which are often last-minute or unplanned, Sara utilizes ingredients that are easy to keep on hand: lettuce, cheese, canned tuna, tortillas, bread, canned beans, eggs, and that essential stand-by of any seasoned home cook, leftovers.
Despite its user-friendliness, don't mistake SARA FOSTER'S CASUAL COOKING for another run-of-the-mill, quick fix cookbook. Sara has long mastered the art of infusing elegance and flavorful twists into each and every one of her dishes. With a little bit of inspiration and guidance, Sara will allow readers to exercise their own creativity in the kitchen so that cooking can be healthy and enjoyable ... everyday.

FRESH EVERY DAY

Without sacrificing any of the casual elegance fans have come to expect from Foster's restaurants, this book shows how cooking can be simple, flexible, and fast, using seasonal ingredients to help ensure special-occasion quality every day. Alongside more than 200 recipes are tips that anticipate the challenges of a home kitchen. No tarragon in the cupboard? See the sidebar on "Thinking Outside the Recipe" for ideas on how to adapt a recipe to what you do have. Wondering how to make the most of last night's roasted chicken? Look in the "Reinvention" box for suggestions on using leftovers to create meals that look and taste delicious. With trademark charm and a down-to-earth style that will appeal to novice cooks and culinary experts alike, Fresh Every Day will fast become a kitchen staple for anyone who loves fresh, homemade fare but doesn't have all day to make it.