Twenty minutes, total . Desperation Dinners are delicious. Desperation recipes are drawn from ethnic, regional and international sources, and are as delicious and varied as they are easy to cook. Desperation Dinners are easy. Aside from a microwave oven and a good knife, the authors don't demand complicated cooking equipment.
Recipes use simple methods and short-cut preparation.
These are meals anyone can make, without the need for cooking classes or a wall of cookbooks. Chapters on organizing the pantry, shopping list pointers, and a shelf life guide help the disorganized cook function more efficiently in the kitchen. Recipes are accompanied by personal notes, tips and time-savers. Layout is pleasant and easy to follow. It's a bright, refreshing change from the usual print-dense cookbook format.