Squidoo Top 100 Lenses (Food & Cooking Category)

Alfredo Sauce is Rich but Simple

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:50:12 -0600

Fettuccine Alfredo is a dish of fettuccine pasta with a sauce made of cream, butter and cheese. In popular American cooking the cream preparation is considered to be a sauce, though this is not the Italian convention.

Alfredo Sauce is rich but simple....

Beer: The "Oldest and Most Widely Consumed Alcoholic Beverage"

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:36:57 -0600

As "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer" target="_blank">the world's oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage</a>," beer is truly a liquid that needs no introduction. But if you're looking for...

Coffee

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:35:11 -0600

Most people like to start their day with a refreshing cup of hot coffee. There's a Starbucks on every corner, in every city, everywhere and it's because people love coffee. Find out how to make a better cup or get your fix of coffee relat...

Homebrew Basics

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 02:02:10 -0600

Homebrewing your own beer is one of life's great pleasures. Experienced hombrewers already know how it great feels to get that first taste of homebrew and have it exceed already high expectations. If you've never brewe...

Halloween

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 15:56:30 -0600

Quick and Easy Recipes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:48:22 -0600

I love collecting and sharing recipes with others as well as developing new recipes for my family and friends. As a busy mom, I prefer quick and easy recipes that I can prepare with the children. It's important to involve kids in the cooking...

Chocolate

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:00:06 -0600

Some of us have a love for chocolate that permeates our lives. We share it, horde it, but we have to have at least a little bit every day.Here in the northern hemisphere, particularly those of us up north, the short days s...

Spices

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:47:28 -0600

Spices

Martha's Cookies 101

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:10:14 -0600

Though cookies have been around in some form since the 7th century AD (<a href="http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/CookieHistory.htm">read their long history</a>), they don't last very long on the kitchen counter......

Learn About Cake Decorating

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:25:07 -0600

The art of Cake Decorating is taking a plain Cake and enhancing its appearance, using icings, frosting's, and other items.

Cakes can be decorated for all occasions. Both edible and non edible items can be used to decorate a cake.

Learning how to decorate...

Nuts

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 02:28:20 -0600

Nuts

Gourmet

Sat, 15 Apr 2006 18:26:15 -0600

Gourmet

Quantity Cooking

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:00:00 -0600

Cooking for a crowd? STAY CALM, and read on.

Where Can I Find The Best Beef Jerky Without Putting 10-Syllable Chemicals Direct Into My Body?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:55:36 -0600

When you think of jerky, what comes to mind?If you said "shoe leather, too salty, or my boss," then you've been trying the wrong brands of jerky. ...

Delicious Onion Recipes

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:47:11 -0600

Onions have wonderful health benefits! Learn to use onions in your cooking! Get some great stuff for the kitchen! View some eye watering photos!

Maple Syrup: The Real Thing

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:35:59 -0600

When the weather starts to warm up in the spring in New England and Canada, and the nights remain cold, its time to collect sap from the Sugar Maple trees. Once collected, it is boiled down into "liquid gold".

Maple Syrup has a unique taste...

The Ravenous Guide to Chowder

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:03:17 -0600

This is the Ravenous Guide lens on all things chowder related. Growing up in New England and now living in the Pacific Northwest, I've developed a passion for a wide variety of chowders. I've been working as a...

Once a Month Cooking

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 11:00:29 -0600

Don't have alot of time? Running out of money in the food budget? Try Once a Month Cooking. Called Batch cooking, freezer cooking or OMAC it is a method of buying and preparing all your meals weeks in advance...

Bread Machine Recipes

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:13:11 -0600

Who doesn't love eating fresh-baked bread? But you don't need to do a lot of work to enjoy it. Your bread machine is your friend -- here are lots of ways to help it make your life easier and tastier.

Coffee and Espresso

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:54:22 -0600

I'm reasonably obssessed... errr... I mean serious about my coffee. I blend and roast my own coffee, and have entirely too many coffee makers, from presspots to a commercial-grade espresso machine. Makin...

Sushi

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:50:35 -0600

For me and many others, Sushi is much more then just something you order at a Japanese restaurant. Sushi is an addiction! Just imagine...delicate slices of fresh fish a...

Scotch

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 02:10:28 -0600

Scotch

Cauliflower

Thu, 25 May 2006 05:51:21 -0600

Cauliflower is not just the new low-carb potato replacement, but a wonderful veggie in its own right. High in Vitamin C, protein and dietary fiber, there's no excuse for not learning to like this versatile vegetable. Buy a head or two and...

Cooking for a Crowd

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:09:42 -0600

If you've got a fund-raising dinner, a holiday dinner with all the clan, or a big family to feed every day, not just any cookbook will do! You need a lense that thinks BIG! This is the place for those hard-to-find supersized recipes.

100 Things To EAT Before You Die - With Interesting Photos

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:41:14 -0600

1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17....

Fondue

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:21:30 -0600

Fondue was popular in the 70ies and it's making a comeback now. And why not? Who doesn't love dunking tasty bread in hot melted cheese? Chocolate fondue is a truly decadent dessert that's actually easy to make.

But did you know that there's more to fondue...

Prime Rib

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:31:19 -0600

<a href="http://www.beeffoodservice.com/Cuts/Info.aspx?code=7" title="Prime Rib">Prime Rib</a> is the name for a cut of beef off of the rib section of the cow, incidentally. The name "Prime Rib&qu...

Salt :: The Gourmet Guide

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 09:38:05 -0600

The BEST barbecuing secret around, natural sea salts with incredible flavor, high potency minerals naturally! Prepare your meats, vegetables and marinades with flavorful earth salts- no one will know how you do it! </p&g...

Chocolate :: The Extensive Gourmet Guide

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:41:11 -0600

From the moment the aroma rises to your nose, to the sensual bliss of the feel and taste, fine chocolate is a gastronomic experience like no other. The focus of this lens is on the finest chocolates available. Un...

Kiwi Fruit

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 18:16:28 -0600

This brown, furry New Zealand native is popular all over the world and makes a wonderful guest for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Um, make that a wonderful, healthy addition to breakfast, lunch or dinner. High in vitamin...

Greek Cooking

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:11:05 -0600

My grandfather ("papou" in Greek) was born in Skordalou, Crete, Greece. He came to the USA in 1912. Many years later, he bought a restaurant in Berkeley, California called the "F & M Grill". &...

Great Sandwich Recipes

Tue, 16 May 2006 15:35:52 -0600

Who would have thought there are this many sandwiches?

Meaderies

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:48:16 -0600

Here are a batch of links to savor! Learn about the traditions, tastes, and makers of mead wine. Be inspired to try a few bottles. Maybe even make your own...

Florida Citrus: Oranges, Tangerines, and Hybrids

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 18:49:05 -0600

There are more kinds of citrus than you think. This lens will explain just a little about just a few of the really good ones. There are hundreds of varieties, and hybrids, and they're all great. But that would take a textbook, instead of...

Daily Healthy Cooking with your Crockpot

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:11:02 -0600

NEW! 
A crockpot that plugs into your cigarette lighter socket when traveling!!



Very...

Alton Brown

Tue, 25 May 2010 17:10:40 -0600

The bad boy of science meets the kitchen. 80% provocative with more than a pinch of silly.

Hacking your Senseo coffee maker.

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:56:39 -0600

I'm a coffee lover and a geek... with a slight lazy streak. Which means I have a Senseo. But I'm not satisfied with the coffee pods available at my local store. It's time to start hacking the Senseo. <a href="/coffeehack/">My...

Restaurant Recommendations for Northampton, Massachusetts

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:28:17 -0600

I live in Northampton and love to eat. These are some of my favorite places.

Indian Cuisine | Indian Food Recipes of South and North Indian Cooking

Sat, 04 Mar 2006 03:45:27 -0600

Indian Cuisine has gained a lot of popularity due to its exotic flavors and health benefits of various herbs and spices used in Indian cooking.<a href="http://indiacuisine.blogspot.com" title="Indian Cuisine">...

Creme Brulee

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:58:07 -0600

Creme Brulee is a fantastic dessert, composed of a smooth, cool, and soft custard covered in a thin layer of warm, translucent, carmelized sugar. It is composed largely of Sugar, Cream and Eggs and is prepared with an oven, fridge and torch....

Brunch Menu

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:51:20 -0600

Here are some brunch-time party recipes that I have collected.

Boulder Dining Recommendations

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:54:48 -0600

It is my pleasure to share these recommendations. Bon Appetit!

Pittsburgh Espresso Community

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:07:11 -0600

The <a title="World Barista Championships" href="http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com/competitors.htm">World Barista Championships</a> were held in July in Tokyo. James Ho...

Chocolate Fountains

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:54:18 -0600

The Chocolate Fountains lens is dedicated to oozing, liquid chocolate fondues for parties, events, and weddings. Melted chocolate is pumped up the inside of the fountains and flows steadily over the tiers. Chocolate fountains are an eye-popping featu...

Nigella Lawson - Cooking with the Domestic Goddess

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 05:08:16 -0600

Nigella Lawson is, in the words of one of her most popular cookbooks, a 'domestic goddess.' As one of the UK's most successful food writers and cooking show hosts, she's developed a love...

Vegetarian New York

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:48:04 -0600

You will never lack vegetarian food in New York, but so much of it is mediocre. This is NOT a all inclusive list of vegetarian eating, but are my tried and delicious places to eat, shop, and learn vegetarian food in New York City - organized from sou...

Vodka Jelly

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 05:40:33 -0600

Vodka jellies, fun for some, but an obsession for me. I have even just had a book published on the subject. So here are a few pages on some ideas of what you can do with vodka jelly and how to have fun. So sit back and enjoy the ride. Also look at: &...

Moka Pot Espresso Makers

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 15:30:24 -0600

A Moka Pot is an Italian steam-based stovetop espresso maker. Water and coffee grounds are placed in the lower chamber of the pot, water boils and steams through the grounds, then is deposited in the upper chamber, ready for drinking.<br...

Just Desserts

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:47:17 -0600

If you like to plan your meals around dessert, you've come to the right place. Baking is my passion, and this lens contains links to my favorite cookbooks (with descriptions of the best recipes in them), original recipes, links to the best food blogs...

Coffee Hobby

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:28:05 -0600

Coffee... Some call it a habit, others an addiction or an obsession. My friends politely call it a hobby... They're probably just hoping I'll give them a home roasted, freshly brewed cup of joe.

Good Eats Across the United States

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:13:29 -0600

My wife and I love to travel. A part of our traveling adverture is finding great and/or local and/or interesting places to eat.
This list is not meant to be all inclusive of every restaurant in each of these places. This...

Deep Fried Turkey

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:30:27 -0600

Have you been disappointed by an Oven Roasted Turkey that came out dry? Deep Fried Turkeys come out moist and delicious whether you use a traditional recipe or try something different like adding cajin seasonings with a flavor injector.

As webmaster...

World Cookbook Collection

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:24:24 -0600

A HUGE library of cookbooks from countries and regions around the world.Take a tour and start your collection today! Cookbooks are still the most popular gifts.
Next most popular is indoor...

Grandma's Favorite Recipes

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:33:53 -0600

Recipes and memories of the good old days.

Recipe books filled with heirlooms from Grandma's kitchen.

These special books can be purchased here.

Remember - Grandma's...

Coffee Tea and Me

Fri, 05 May 2006 14:10:13 -0600

The world wouldn't be worth living without coffee, tea or ME! Because it is all about me and I know coffee and tea!

Food Trends

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:30:27 -0600

Want to know what the latest food trends are? What will your local restaurant be serving next? How can you wow your friends? What food company should you be buying stocks in? This lens outlines food trends, and places to go to find out more...

101 Great Chocolate Ideas

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 15:32:48 -0600

Who doesn't love chocolate? It's a universal passion!Over the years I've sampled much in the way of chocolate, received many chocolate gifts and been inspired by chocolate decadance. ...

Restaurant Software

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:02:09 -0600

A guide to uses of software in your restaurant. I have 15 years experience developing software for the Restaurant POS industry. A POS system is one of the components that can be a crucial factor in your success. In some situations recipe man...

Green Tabasco

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 18:22:08 -0600

Mmmm. Tabasco Brand Green Pepper Sauce.It is my most beloved of sauces.Shunned by some (of unenlightened palates) as "not spicy enough", the green tabasco packs a vivid, tangy jalapeno punch.&l...

Rachael Ray

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:20:32 -0600

Welcome to all things Rachael Ray. You'll find links to the latest and greatest content from Rachael Ray.Ray teaches simple recipes that she says can be prepared in thirty minutes or less. Like many cooks, she uses garlic...

Martini Recipes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:02:43 -0600

Appletini, Christmas martini, apple cider martini, creamsicle martini, pickle martini, peach martini, wedding cake martini, mistletoe martini, root beer martini, candy cane martini recipe, pink martini, chocolate martini, blue martini, vodka martini,...

Cookie!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:15:14 -0600

What is a great activity for a family to do together? Make and bake cookies!! This is a way to have a fun time and also have a very tasty product when it's finished. Children are able to help with the stirring and layout. There is always a holiday...

Tea Junkie

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:27:08 -0600

I grew up on Lipton iced tea with lots of sugar, aka. sweet tea if you are from the South. After a three week visit to China, I have become a tea junkie. There's green teas, white teas, oolong teas, herbal infusions, and so much more. I am c...

Trader Joe's: A Love-Fest

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:19:21 -0600

"It's kind of like the Grateful Dead of supermarkets." -- Len Lewis, author of book on Trader Joe's"It's like a cross between a religious cult and a merchant ship."&...

Sofrito: The Foundation of Puerto Rican Cuisine

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:59:44 -0600

Sofrito is a mix a spices that is the base and essence of Puerto Rican food. It can be added to as a base for stews, rice, soups, meats, beans, etc. It is what separates any other cuisine from Puerto Rican cuisine. This lens will feature recipe's for...

Starbucks

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:13:08 -0600

An unnoficial Starbucks lens. Starbucks was founded in 1971 when it's first store opened across the street from Seattle's Pike Place Market.

Rooibos, the African Red Tea

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:12:25 -0600

This tea is amazing. It's origins are in South Africa, it has a refreshing taste that melds well with many kinds of flavors, and its healthful properties are numerous and phenomonal. Let me know what you think about t...

Traditional Foods and Cooking

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:49:58 -0600

Cooking in the traditional ways makes for the healthiest food to eat- and incidentally, the most flavorful. Here you will find lots of yummy foods made by fermenting or slow cooking, and nary a processed ingredient.

Valentine's Day Cookies (To Bake Or To Buy!)

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:10:55 -0600

Welcome, procrastinators! If you've waited until the last minute to pay any mind to Valentine's Day, I'm willing to bet you're feeling just a little guilty. Even if you think Hallmark Holidays are worse than the plague. Even if you do, who k...

New York Cheap Eats

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:55:53 -0600

Great Places to eat cheap in NYC. Track down the most delicious deals.

The Allure and Lore of Aromatic Bitters

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:53:41 -0600

What the heck are aromatic bitters? A cocktail mixer? The MSG for vermouth? Or a cure-all restorative? You might never have had a mixed drink that included aromati...

Everything Garlic

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:16:46 -0600

I find garlic very addicting. When I eat a little, I want more! Unfortunately (for people around me), I prefer to eat raw garlic. Garlic is an herb that adds delicious flavor to so many foods, and it's also good for you. I've added quite a few recipes...

Microwave Cooking

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 19:08:39 -0600

Our family of four prepares to embark on a great adventure. We will spend the next two months in a small hotel room with a microwave, a mini-fridge and an even smaller grocery budget. This calls for some creative cooking. &...

Genmaicha Green Tea

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:26:51 -0600

May I introduce you to Genmaicha, the toasted rice green tea from Japan? (aka, the "popcorn" tea!) I hope you will be inspired to give this strikingly rich and satisfying tea a try. Perhaps you will become one of...

The Bounty of Oregon Foods

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:15:28 -0600

Oregon has a wealth of some pretty fabulous regional foods. The Mediterranean-like climate with moderate year-round temperatures and the health conscious population of many Oregon communities combine for yummy results.

Here are some of my favorite Oregon...

Okashi (Japanese Snacks)

Sat, 13 May 2006 23:36:23 -0600

I am a huge fan of the whole Japanese snack experience. The packaging's fun and colorful, the snacks come in cool shapes and sizes, and they're just plain tasty. Lots of them have flavor combinations we Westerners wouldn't normally thi...

Bombay Central

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:53:15 -0600

Address: 3112 Washington Rd., Augusta GA 30907 Phone: 706-210-4696 Hours: Mon-closed,Tues-Sun-11:30a-2:30p,5p-10p Cu...

Dunkin Donuts

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:50:57 -0600

Address: 3024 Washington Rd., Augusta GA 30907 Phone: 706-731-9697 Hours: 24 hrs. Cuisine: Donuts<...

Mikoto Japanese Restaurant

Tue, 02 May 2006 17:46:46 -0600

Address: 3102 Washington Rd., Augusta GA 30907 Phone: 706-855-0009 Hours: Sun-closed,Mon-5p-10p,Tues-Thurs-11:30a-2p,5p-10p,Fri-11:30a-2p,5p-...

Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:52:01 -0600

Address: 2933 Washington Rd.,Augusta, GA 30909 Phone: 706-667-9362 Hours: Sun-Thur-11:30a-9:30pFri&Sat-11:30a-10:30p <s...

Wife Saver (Belair Road)

Tue, 02 May 2006 17:41:09 -0600

Address: 116 Belair Rd., Martinez, GA 30809 Phone: 706-868-5182 Hours: Sun-Sat-11a-9p Cuisine: Americ...

Yo Pizza

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:10:59 -0600

Address: 2803 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30909 Phone: 706-737-9696 Hours: Sun-closed,Mon-Sat-11a-10p Cuisine: <...

Online Cookbooks

Sat, 12 May 2007 18:57:05 -0600

Free up some space on those crowded kitchen shelves and use online cookbooks instead! (More cookbooks to be added soon.)

Top 20 things to do at The French Culinary Institute in NYC (in no particular order)

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:56:14 -0600

Inside the building on the corner of Broadway and Grand in NYC?s bustling Soho, culinary royalty reigns?and they continue to prepare legends (as well as great food) every day. Here, not only can you prepare to become the next 4-star phenomenon (w...

I Love Nutella

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:58:36 -0600

Nutella is great for everyone!

Cadbury Creme Eggs

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:11:56 -0600

Quite simply the UK's favorite Easter treat, Cadbury Creme Egg is still unique in the confectionery market place as the only product which closely resembles a real egg - a chocolate shell containing white fondant and a yellow fondant...

Hungarian Goulash : Ah, Goulash!

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:31:33 -0600

Do you remember having stew as a child? I hope you liked it! Think of this goulash as a stew, a stew Hungarian style. That's Hungarian Goulash! It sure seems like I ate lots of delicious stew when I was...

Healthy Festive Cooking For All Year Round

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:28:25 -0600

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indianstar

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:18:15 -0600

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Miso Soup

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:29:03 -0600

Miso soup can be made as a breakfast, an appetizer, a stand-alone soup course, or a full entree. Its presence in Japanese cooking runs the gamut from home cooking to high cuisine. Learn the basics of making your own miso soup and then explore many...

Olive Oil Scam

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:45:00 -0600

Do you use Olive Oil? Have you heard of it's healthy benefits? Is it true that most of the olive oil sold isn't really olive oil but something else passed off as "extra-virgin"? What is the truth about olive oil? Learn more about olive oil...

The Ravenous Guide to Food and Cooking

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:04:56 -0600

This is the homepage lens for my ongoing project of creating an authoratative resource for food and cooking on the web. Use this page to navigate around the Ravenous Guide to Food and Cooking.

The Ravenous Guide to MFK Fisher

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:11:32 -0600

This lens will serve as a resource for learning about M.F.K. Fisher and her food writing. When I write of hunger, I am really writing about love and the hunger for it, and warmth and the...

PDX Best Eats

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:15:19 -0600

The restaurant scene in Portland has exploded in the last several years - and the food is fabulous! There are so many great places to choose from that it's hard to remember them all. This lens is designed to be a launching place. When t...

The Ravenous Guide to Gumbo

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:05:27 -0600

The Ravenous Guide to Eating Like Elvis

Wed, 25 May 2011 17:15:49 -0600

Everybody wants to eat a meal fit for a king. This page is for people who want to eat a meal fit for THE King. Here you'll find stories, recipes, pictures and everything you...

The Ravenous Guide to Southern Cooking

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:52:38 -0600

This lens will focus on Southern Cooking in all it's glory. We'll look at some history, some recipes and break it down to it's basic parts, Soul Food, Country Cooking, Cajun, Creole, Low Country and BBQ.

I Love Hummus

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:21:41 -0600

Hummus is a dip made from pureed chick peas (garbanzo beans), tahini (sesame seed paste), and various flavorings such as olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. There are many variations on this theme, so experiment and enjoy!

The Ravenous Guide to Cajun Cooking

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:03:15 -0600

This lens will serve as an overall introduction to Cajun cooking and Cajun cooking resources on the web. You can start with a video on hew to eat a crawfish. If you are looking for recipes, we...

Recipes with 5 or Less Ingredients

Mon, 28 May 2007 10:48:31 -0600

In today's world everyone is in a hurry. It's no wonder we stop off at the fast food places for dinner and are cooking less and less. This lens will offer places to go for quick and easy recipes that use fewer ingredients and...