Celebrity chef Curtis Stone, host of Bravo's hugely popular series 'Top Chef Masters, ' knows life can get busy. But as a new dad, he also believes that sitting down to a home-cooked meal with family and friends is one of life's greatest gifts. In his fifth cookbook, Curtis offers both novice cooks and seasoned chefs mouthwatering recipes and easy-to-make meals for every night of the week. The result is delicious, doable dinners that meet your needs and satisfy your taste buds.
- Motivating Mondays Healthy meals that start the week off right--Fennel-Roasted Chicken and Winter Squash with Endive-Apple Salad; Grilled Shrimp and Rice Noodle Salad
- Time-Saving Tuesdays: Quick and easy recipes for simple meals--Steak and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Ginger and Garlic; Grilled Pork Chops and Vegetable Gratin with Caper-Parsley Vinaigrette
- One-Pot Wednesdays: Flavorful dishes with minimal cleanup--Chicken and Chorizo Paella; Rosemary Salt-Crusted Pork Loin with Roasted Shallots, Potatoes, Carrots, and Parsnips
- Thrifty Thursdays: Cooking on a budget--Sliders with Red Onion Marmalade and Blue Cheese; Roasted Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Pasta Bake with Cheddar
- Five-Ingredient Fridays: Fun and fast recipes to kick off the weekend--Grilled Harissa Lamb Rack with Summer Succotash; Seared Scallops and Peas with Bacon and Mint
- Dinner Party Saturdays: Extraordinary dinners to share with friends and family--Asian Crab Cakes with Mango Chutney; Mushroom Ragout on Creamy Grits
- Family Supper Sundays: Comforting and slow simmering food for relaxing around the table--Southern Fried Chicken; Barbecued Spareribs with Apple-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
And don't forget sweet treats such as Peach and Almond Cobbler and Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote. Loaded with enticing photos, 'What's for Dinner?' will inspire you and bring confidence to your kitchen and happiness to your table.