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Few things are more appealing than a delicious, warm, home-cooked meal. But at the end of a busy day, most of us don’t look forward to cooking an elaborate meal requiring lots of pots and pans to prepare. One-Dish Dinners can be your secret weapon in the kitchen. With over 50 kitchen-tested recipes, you’ll have a tasty meal on the table in no time, and with less fuss and mess. You’ll find a full color photo of every dish plus individual shots to highlight steps in the recipes. One-Dish Dinners includes: Creative Casseroles: Casseroles will forever be a staple at potlucks and family gatherings. They’re also the perfect choice for make-ahead family meals. It’s time to raise the bar on casseroles. You’ll do just that with these updated classics and fun creations! Cheesy Chicken Divan, Alsatian Breakfast Sausage Casserole, No-Boil Mac ‘n Cheese are just a sampling.Skillet Suppers: Grape Pickers’ Skillet, Deep Dish Supreme Pizza, Chicken & Shrimp Paella are just a few of the tempting complete meals made in a single skillet found in this section. Stove-Top Meals: We’re all in favor of that house rule that excuses the cook from cleanup duty. Here are a few one-dish, stove-top-only feasts that give everyone a break! Tempting recipes include Mock Duck Lo Mein with cherry hoisin sauce, Swiss Steak with pepper chowchow, Chicken Biryani with peas & raisins. Side Dishes: Side dishes are a great way to “stretch” a meal or add variety. With choices such as “Risi e Bisi” Pilaf or Gremolata Pasta you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect complement in this section. Delicious Desserts: Whether your sweet tooth favors fruit with streusel topping, old-fashioned comfort, or ooey-gooey chocolate, your new favorite dessert awaits! Pear Crisp with caramel sauce, Chocolate Cake Brownie with orange & mascarpone, Pumpkin Bars with white chocolate cream cheese frosting are some of the tempting dessert recipes here.