"HAUTE OUT OF THE OVEN--BITCHIN' KITCHEN'S NADIA G IS COOKIN' FOR TROUBLE! Culinary It-girl Nadia G is just as skilled strutting in stilettos as she is wielding a meat cleaver. Now this Julia Child of the Net generation and host of the wildly popular Bitchin' Kitchen TV show on the Cooking Channel brings her savvy chef know-how and rock star 'tude to glam up your dining experience. Trained at the culinary institute of Hard Wooden Spoon Whacks, Nadia says that her passion for food started in her Italian family's kitchen, where meals became moments. In Cookin' for Trouble, she shares recipes and cooking tips for beginner and seasoned home cooks to liven any occasion. Back-of-the-Fridge Bachelor Brunches: Sometimes what lurks in the back of our fridge isn't that inspiring, unless it's been there long enough to strike up a conversation. No groceries, no problem! With just a few leftovers, whip up a scrumptious Sartu di Patate, or a Pasta Frittata that tastes like you'd planned it for days. (Dysfunctional) Family Pizza Night: Bring your family and thighs closer together with the Giosia familia recipe for Rustica Pan Pizza, Puttanesca Panzerotti, and Traditional Italian Frittelle smothered in a creamy chocolate-nougat fondue. Makeover Meals: We all get stuck in a rut sometimes, whether it's the same boring dish, hairstyle, or boyfriend. It's time for an upgrade! Turn ordinary dishes on their head with inspired crispy Tuna Sliders, smoky Chicken Risotto, and juicy Meatloaf Kebabs. Plus Nadia's creative menus for Hi-Speed Suppers, Girl's Night In, Veg-Head Specials, Student Shkoff-fest, and a special chapter devoted to everyone's favorite food group: Bacon! I know--we had you at "Bacon." But there's more! Loaded with gorgeous photos, more than fifty original recipes, sanity-saving "Nadvice," a Bitchin' Party Guide, and a hunky team of food correspondents--Panos, the Spice Agent, and Hans--Cookin' for Trouble will take your meals from square to sassy faster than you can say "Tsaketa."* *and for newbies, there's an Italian Slang Dictionary!"--

"Betty Crocker Big Book of Slow Cooker, Casseroles, and More! combines slow cooker, comfort food and one dish meals into one big compendium, with a focus on ease and convenience, answering consumer demand for simple mealtime solutions in an affordable, high-value package.This book collects favorite recipes Betty Crocker readers have come to trust for simple solutions for home-cooked meals and modern twists to comfort food classics. Every recipe delivers on this no-fuss promise, utilizing convenience appliances such as a slow cooker, or only one essential pot or pan, like a casserole dish or skillet, to get dinner on the table quickly and efficiently. More than 250 no-fuss recipes, from comforting casseroles and pasta favorites to hearty soups and stews and light and fresh accompaniments, with beautiful 4-color photos throughout. Bonus dessert and appetizer chapters offer clever ideas for holiday and entertaining meals. Special features in each chapter will offer valuable advice on making crowd-pleasing dishes for entertaining, big batch cooking ideas, clever ways to use up leftovers, and I-didn't-know-I-could-do-that snacks and drinks made with a slow cooker. Icons to highlight vegetarian dishes and super-fast recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Introductory section will include helpful tips and information on optimizing a slow cooker, make-ahead recipe suggestions, and ways to speed up dinnertime prep."--