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• Schloss, Andrew

Using such products as salsas, pestos, prepared sauces, and dressings that are readily available at local supermarkets, recipes that once took a whole afternoon can now be assembled quickly and easily. A jar of tapenade is a magical marinade for grilled chicken, a seasoning for soup or a thickener for lamb stew. Cornbread mix makes miraculous biscotti, and a jar of corn and black bean salsa is a Southwest corn Chowder waiting to happen.

With sumptuous appetizers like Baked Brie with Garlic, and tantalizing desserts such as Dark Chocolate Souffle, this comprehensive collection covers every possible category; readers will find it an indispensable resource.