Off the Shelf
A young Australian cook and best-selling cookbook writer presents a series of recipes that demand very little preparation and cooking--most of them inspired by the Mediterranean and Asian cuisines she favors. Her techniques for speed and efficiency are dependent on a well-stocked pantry, and she provides the basics for creating one--but she also emphasizes the importance of fresh ingredients. Her recipes include such inventive dishes as Green Olive Baked Chicken, Duck Curry, and Thai Caramelized Pork Salad. The book is also lavishly, and helpfully, illustrated.

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