30-Minute Cookbook for Beginners: 100+ Recipes for the Time-Pressed Cook

by Colleen Kennedy

Overview

Your next home-cooked meal is just 30 minutes away—no experience necessary

Cooking can seem daunting, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, but it doesn't have to be. All you need are the basic tools, a few strategies for getting organized, and some easy recipes to start you off. If you've been looking for cookbooks for beginners, this one offers all that and more—and each recipe only takes 30 minutes.

This trusty (and delicious) entry into cookbooks for beginners will help you master all the essential cooking techniques, from panfrying to broiling. It also includes practical tips on how to grocery shop efficiently, practice food safety, and save time with hacks that get every recipe on the table in 30 minutes or less.

Find what you've been looking for in cookbooks for beginners:

• Beginner-friendly—Directions are easy to follow, ingredients are easy to find, and popular staple dishes are now on the menu—from fluffy eggs to juicy burgers.
• Quick-look labels—Unlike other cookbooks for beginners, this one includes labels indicating whether a recipe can be made with just 5 ingredients, cooked in one pot, or is vegetarian or gluten-free.
• Beyond the recipes—Learn bonus skills like handling knives, storing food, and even maximizing the use of your microwave.

With tips, tricks, and 100+ classic recipes, this book is everything cookbooks for beginners should be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646116997
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	03/17/2020
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,030,246
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Colleen Kennedy is the author of multiple cookbooks and the woman behind the popular food blog SouffleBombay.com. Her work has also appeared in a variety of print, online, and television platforms. Find Colleen on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter @SouffleBombay.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

1 How to Prep Your 30-Minute Kitchen 1

2 Time-Saving Techniques 13

3 Breakfast 31

4 Snacks and Sides 47

5 Sandwiches, Salads, and Bowls 61

6 Meatless Mains 79

7 Seafood 95

8 Poultry 109

9 Pork and Beef 127

10 Dessert in 15 Minutes or Less 143

Measurement Conversions 155

Index 156

Editorial Reviews

This is the perfect guide for cooking quick and tasty recipes. Colleen uses her expertise in the kitchen to provide simple recipes that deliver amazing flavor. A must-have cookbook filled with tips and tricks for every level of home chef.” —Eileen Kelly, blogger at Everyday Eileen and author of Quick & Easy 5-Ingredient Cookbook

“The 30-Minute Cookbook for Beginners is what every time-pressed person needs. It has recipes that I will be making over and over again. By using this cookbook, you can save lots of money and eat healthier rather than eating out. With 30-minute recipes like Veggie Burritos, Italian Chicken Sandwiches, and Bacon Fried Rice, dinner can be on your table quicker than a delivery person will be at your door.” —Lisa Grant, blogger at Jersey Girl Cooks and author of Super Easy Cookbook for Beginners

“The 30-Minute Cookbook for Beginners is the book every novice cook needs in their kitchen to gain confidence to keep exploring in the kitchen! Besides the mouthwatering and easy-to-follow recipes, I love the guides on how to prep your kitchen, cooking methods, proper knife use, and more! Colleen Kennedy goes out of her way to instill a love of cooking in her readers!” —Reesa Lewandowski, founder of Momma Lew

“Colleen’s approach to cooking is exactly what is needed: easy and accessible. Her recipes, from Blueberry Pie Oatmeal in the morning to comforting Chicken and Dumplings at dinner, and Chocolate Energy Bites in-between, make it so you’re never left with dreaded ‘What am I going to cook?’ question.” —Claire Matern, culinary expert, food writer, personality

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