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Name up to three television shows that you wish were still on the air.

February 27, 2012, 254 responses

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February 27, 2012, 1403 voters

Hungry Girl 300 Under 300: 300 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Dishes Under 300 Calories by Lisa Lillien

Cookbooks to Get You Started, February 2012

Want to shed some pounds without a salad-only diet? No need to make any drastic changes in your eating habits --– HUNGRY GIRL shows you how to whip up your favorite dishes in low-calorie combos. Who would have guessed that Buffalo Chicken Wing Macaroni & Cheese or BLT Pizza could be diet foods?! This book gives you recipes for 300 full-on meals, all under 300 calories. Some of them only require 3 ingredients! Forget about those impossible diets you’ve been considering, and pick up a copy of HUNGRY GIRL 300 UNDER 300 instead!

Saveur: The New Comfort Food - Home Cooking from Around the World by James Oseland

Cookbooks to Get You Started, February 2012

Are you stuck with a bad case of wanderlust and a post-grad budget? Now you can travel the world without leaving your kitchen (well, except maybe a trip to the grocery store)! Collected recipes from Saveur  magazine will take you to Italy, Mexico, Thailand, and France with these authentic multicultural dishes. Bon appetit!

Easy Livin' Microwave Cooking: The New Microwave Primer by Karen K. Dwyer

Cookbooks to Get You Started, February 2012

Who says microwave dinners can’t be great? And I’m not talking about the ones in the freezer section --- with over 200 quick, easy recipes, use your trusty microwave to prepare everything from breakfast to fish and meat entrees to desserts. Cut down your prep time from hours to minutes and transform your microwave from a popcorn-making machine to a gourmet food essential!

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl by Ree Drummond

Cookbooks to Get You Started, February 2012

After years of living in Los Angeles, Ree Drummond made a pit stop in her Oklahoma hometown on the way to a new, exciting life in Chicago. Little did she know that a handsome cowboy she met would soon become her husband, and that she would soon be living in a ranch house in the middle of nowhere with a brood of animals and four young children --- and be happier than ever. In this cookbook, “The Pioneer Woman” shares her favorite stories, photos, and delicious, homey recipes from her life on the ranch.

Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens

Cookbooks to Get You Started, February 2012

Better Homes and Gardens may be your mother’s magazine, but there’s a reason this cookbook has stayed around since the 1930s. It’s simply a classic! This new 15th edition includes updated recipes and brand new chapters. With over 1,4000 recipes for every occasion and time of day, plus hundreds of photos, you can’t go wrong with this timeless choice.

The Cake Mix Doctor by Anne Byrn

Cookbooks to Get You Started, February 2012

Is your roommate’s birthday coming up? Want to bring a cake into the office for the next holiday? Or just craving some cake on a regular Tuesday? Step away from the grocery store’s generic pre-made cakes and get yourself to the cake mix aisle! No need to whip it up from scratch --- all you need is a boxed cake mix and some other basics, and everyone will think you’re a baking genius. From Toasted Coconut Sour Cream Cake to a Holiday Yule Log, there’s something for every occasion --- and no one will guess that your homemade creation came out of a box!

Jamie's Food Revolution: Rediscover How to Cook Simple, Delicious, Affordable Meals by Jamie Oliver

Cookbooks to Get You Started, February 2012

Have you tried following minimalist recipes and cooking show creations, only to end up with a botched dish that looks nothing like it was supposed to? Famous chef Jamie Oliver is here to help. Inspired to help his friends and family who never thought they could cook, Jamie has selected a number of well-loved recipes and broken them down into bare-basic, step-by-step instructions. Put down the takeout menus and pick up a copy of JAMIE’S FOOD REVOLUTION!

Food Network Magazine Great Easy Meals: 250 Fun and Fast Recipes by Food Network Magazine

Cookbooks to Get You Started, February 2012

We’ve all paused flipping through the channels at some point to watch Ina Garten whip up a chicken dinner or marvel at Chopped  contestants’ outrageous creations --- but The Food Network  isn’t just for the pros! This book compiles 250 quick recipes that will look and taste gourmet, but will only take a few basic ingredients. There’s even a mix-and-match section, so you can try variations on your favorite recipes or make your own from scratch! With tips from your favorite Food Network  chefs and beautiful photos of each dish, so you’ll know exactly what to expect, this collection is a great staple for your cookbook shelf!