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If
you watch Martha Stewart and think, "Who in the world
digs up their own potatoes, milks their own cow, dries their
own herbs, and churns their own butter just to make mashed
potatoes?" then the DinnerOnTime cookbook series is what
you've been waiting for. Janne Taubman drops the vague directions
and impossible-to-find ingredients to provide the new or harried
cook with the necessary know-how to get it all done right
- the first time, at the same time.
DinnerOnTime-Holiday
and Special Occasion Cooking
 TV
sitcoms poke fun at newlyweds' Thanksgiving catastrophes,
but a dry turkey and cold mashed potatoes are no laughing
matter when it's your holiday, your home and your friends.
Where should a concerned cook turn?
DinnerOnTime-Holiday
and Special Occasion Cooking provides apprehensive hosts
with a step-by-step plan, so that dinner is on the table with
the hot things hot, and the cold things cold, when your guests
sit down to the table. And if the gravy still gets lumpy,
she'll tell you how to fix it before it hits the table.
DinnerOnTime dishes up everything you need...
- Simple
recipes that make you look and feel like a gourmet chef
- A
day-by-day, up-to-the-final-minute timeline that gets it
all on the table-on time
- Creative
and uncomplicated centerpieces that cost next-to-nothing
and impress your guests
- Detailed
shopping lists to prevent that last-minute trip to the market
- Peace-of-mind
for kitchen-avoiders and fretful hosts
Dinner
On Time-Serving Hot Foods Hot and Cold Foods Cold
 From
every day dinners to entertaining made easy, Dinner On
Time-Serving Hot Foods Hot and Cold Foods Cold offers
53 complete menus (163 recipes) that accommodate your time
allowances: Quick, 30 minute or less meals, Meals that take
a bit more simmering or roasting time, Meals for entertaining
something as casual a poolside party or as elegant as a 5-Star
worthy dinner party. Lastly, Marathon cooking days put a minimum
of 10 meals or 4 desserts in the freezer after only 3-5 hours
in the kitchen. DinnerOnTime's trademark timelines and shopping
lists take the guess work out of planning and stressing over
everyday meal preparations and special occasions. Tip boxes
give helpful hints to food preparation, safety and storage.
Whether you're a new cook or someone who knows your way around
the kitchen, Dinner On Time-Serving Hot Foods Hot and Cold
Foods Cold will save you planning time and make cooking
at home a breeze.
Put
an end to last minute ordering-in and fast foods for dinner
and enjoy home cooked meals with DinnerOnTime!
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About
the Author
 Janne
Taubman never attended a school of culinary arts -but she
has plenty of big family cooking experience. Growing up in
a family of 10, every breakfast, lunch, and dinner was a major
production. Although she now works as the Vice President for
Patient Care Services for a major Phoenix hospital, Janne
is known for her gift of entertaining. That's exactly why
her friend came to her years ago for some holiday headache
relief-not because she's a Registered Nurse. Her panicked
friend had never hosted a large dinner party and the thought
of cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 17 people was overwhelming.
With a detailed shopping list, recipes for a menu that even
the cooking-clueless could follow, and a 10-day timeline that
eliminated the possibility of any culinary catastrophe, Janne
sent her friend happily on her way.
The meal was a major success, and her friend insisted she
write a book for the many others like her. Beyond Thanksgiving,
Janne has the answer for every special meal. Whether she's
whipping up a romantic dinner for her husband, Scott, or she's
having girlfriends over for Sunday brunch-every meal is served
with a hearty dose of flair.
Prior to moving to Phoenix, Janne and her husband lived in
San Diego, California and Denver Colorado. Together they have
one adult daughter, who is married. With their entertaining
expertise, their home frequently hosts their extensive extended
family.
Book
Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Kay Allenbaugh, author of the best-selling Chocolate for a
Woman's Soul
"If Chocolate for a Woman's Soul feeds your spirit, DinnerOnTime
will nourish your body and sustain you through the holidays..."
Chrissy
DeJack, La Mesa, CA
"...with DinnerOnTime it was a breeze. The food
was wonderful and everything was ready at the same time."
Jolene
Crowley, San Diego, CA
"...made it a stress-free holiday. I loved the idea of
using cheesecloth to pull the dressing easily from the turkey."
Reviewers
Bookwatch, "Janne Taubman's DinnerOnTime offers
even the most novice kitchen cook simple recipes that will
make him or her look and feel like a gourmet chef! Highly
Recommended!"
Customer
Reviews
This book is soooo easy to use and I love the recipes. I've
used it more than any other cookbook I own. It's imaginative
and concise. What more can you ask for - except a personal
chef!!! Try it - you'll love it too. - MC from North Canton,
Ohio
I
really liked this cookbook because it was easy to follow and
full of common sense things to prepare. It focuses on the
types of food that normal people will enjoy and does not require
you to be an "expert" cook. The directions are clear
and logical in the way they are discussed. I also liked the
layout and the way the book is bound. You can lay this out
on the counter and since its spiral bound it will lay flat
on whatever section you're following without you having to
put something on top of it like you do with the hardcover
cookbooks. Very thoughtful idea. - SC from San Diego, CA
I
was panicked at the prospect of my first Thanksgiving dinner.
But serving 16 people was downright simple, thanks to DinnerOnTime.
This book outlines every detail, from what you should buy
to when you should buy it to how and when you should prepare
it so everything is on the table at the same time. And the
food was delicious! Everyone asked me for recipes...I had
to confess that my secret was this easy-to-use book! - Sue
from Fort Collins, CO
When
preparing a large meal, there's nothing like extra hands in
the kitchen ... but many of us don't have that luxury. DinnerOnTime
is like cooking with a friend. Clear, comfortable, organized,
spiral bound ... it saves time in so many ways and gives that
edge of confidence, all because someone already knew what
they were doing and put it down paper for us. Thanks, Janne!
- JF from Bala Cynwyd, PA
DinnerOnTime
has great recipes but it includes so much more! The book really
tells the reader how to put together a meal and gives realistic
time frames for preparations as well as cooking times. The
decorating hints are practical and inexpensive and the shopping
hints are great.
This is a book for new cooks and old-timers, something for
everyone. It will make all the special holidays more enjoyable
for the hostess. There are even suggestions to be sure to
make enough to have leftovers for the "day after",
a great way to give us all more time for fun. - MG from Fort
Myers FL
Not
only are the recipes in this book fun to cook, they are also
easy to prepare and a sure hit with guests. I tried several
of the appetizers as well as the Buffet Dinner for twenty-five
during the holidays and got rave reviews! Janne's writing
style and hints are so helpful for the cook who's facing a
time crunch. I found it extremely easy to refer to the shopping
list provided and use it as a guide for my online shopping!
Well done, Janne! - KO from Seattle, WA USA
DinnerOnTime
is a great book that lives up to its title with style! It
is an excellent resource for anyone hosting a crowd for dinner,
regardless of the occasion. The book is well organized, comprehensive
and logical. The beauty of DinnerOnTime is that Ms.
Taubman understands that hosting a successful dinner party
is about more than choosing the right menu; it's about the
details, details, details! And, the author is meticulous about
the details, offering an endless potpourri of tips that save
time, reduce stress and make success and sanity the outcome!
She convincingly demonstrates that planning and organization
can overcome inexperience and small budgets every time. Moreover,
her recipes are wonderful and reasonable for people who have
hectic lives! This book should be a standard in every family's
kitchen! - OCO from Littleton, CO
From
ambrosia salad to Yorkshire pudding, this book is crammed
with exciting, tasteful examples of well thought-out plans
to entertain your family or friends. Following this book is
like having the author right there with you helping every
step of the way. So, whether a romantic dinner for two or
a rowdy brunch for sixteen ( wish I had sixteen friends),
this book is essential to complete your armament of cookbook
literature. - BP from El Cajon, Ca
I
have read this cookbook and find so many helpful ideas in
it. I used the Thanksgiving section this past holiday season
and for once my Thanksgiving dinner (for 24 people) was served
on time--not the usual hour late! Many thanks to Janne for
her organizational skills and wonderful writing style--so
easy to read and follow! - JB from San Diego, California
I
thoroughly enjoyed this cookbook because it was so well organized.
Totally easy to read and understand with great tips to make
entertaining fun and stress free. - CH from Panguitch, Utah
I
have had the pleasure of tasting many of the recipes, while
being entertained by the author. I shared this cookbook with
my daughter, who is a young working mother and has limited
time to spend preparing for others. We scanned the book picking
out such good ideas as putting that wrinkled holiday tablecloth
back into the dryer with a wet towel and it comes out wrinkle
free. She called and said, "It works". The idea
of the shopping list already made for you is very appealing
to the busy cook. - BCR from Escondido, CA
DinnerOnTime
is a "must have" book for people who have busy lives,
but enjoy entertaining. While the cookbook is centered on
holidays, I have mixed and matched recipes to create dinner
parties any time of the year. The recipes are easy to follow,
and the shopping lists and timetables further simplify the
entertaining process. I have also discovered that I spend
less money grocery shopping, because I am buying exactly what
I need, and not adding unnecessary items, or buying too much.
- JT from Colorado Springs, CO
This
is a terrific book for new cooks and seasoned chefs. The recipes,
menus, shopping lists (great touch!) and narratives give this
book a real homey feel. The author obviously loves to cook
and entertain, but she also loves to enjoy her guests so her
menus and recipes can be "dressed up or down" so
that no one (including the cook) misses the party. I highly
recommend this book - a great gift for a newly wed. - SG from
Boulevard, CA
As
a single guy living in a 700 square foot condo - I really
needed help pulling a major meal together. This book walked
me through every detail of my New Year's Eve party. Janne's
ideas helped me host 8 guests in the same amount of room that
my dalmation and me normally squeeze into. Reading the book
was a lot like having mom in the kitchen helping out! - Bradley
from Denver, CO
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