Over one-hundred easy yet amazing time- and cost-efficient recipes for chefs who don't have access to much of a kitchen-or know their way around one.
Think outside of the (mac & cheese) box! Eating on a budget and with no time to cook doesn't mean one can't eat well. With this collection of quick and easy recipes, college students and other time-challenged, budget-conscious cooks can easily prepare low-cost, fresh-tasting dishes-whether they have access to a kitchen or are limited to the dorm kitchenette. Step-by-step, no-fail, fresh and delicious recipes include make-ahead tips, shopping lists, and cooking time for easy reference. Also features lots of simple tips for stretching easy preparations to many meals, as well as beautiful, full-color photos and lots of fun graphics to offer inspiration.

American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. the world's leading toy company. Since its inception in 1986, American Girl has been devoted to celebrating girls ages 3 to 12 through age-appropriate, high-quality dolls and accessories, books, clothes, movies, and unforgettable experiences. Best-selling lines include Truly Me(TM), Girl of the Year(TM), Bitty Baby(TM), and the classic historical character line BeForever.Lisa Atwood has worked as a food writer for Sunset Books, an editor and publisher for Williams-Sonoma cookbooks, and a children's cooking instructor, and is the author of Parenting magazine's Love in Spoonfuls and Williams-Sonoma Kids Parties. She lives in the wine country town of Sonoma with her husband and three children.