Fast and Fabulous: Quick Cuisine is one of three titles in the new Fast and Fabulous Series! This book provides time saving ways to keep meals interesting, healthy, and most important… great tasting! Lately, the media has been full of reports regarding how and what Americans eat. Obesity, in both children and adults, is at an all time high and can be considered an epidemic. With a culture that condones fast and convenient eating, it is easy to see how we got here, and is the biggest contributor to an unhealthy approach to food. The challenge is to create recipes that are fast, easy, and cost effective, and can be prepared in the time it takes to order in from a restaurant. The mission of this book is to give the reader solutions to the dilemma of creating high quality, calorie conscious meals that taste great and don t require a lot of advance planning. The best part is that terrific meals can be prepared and ready to eat in less than 25 minutes! The reader will be told how to keep a properly stocked pantry so they are always prepared to put a meal together. Each recipe in the book includes healthy guidelines with nutritional breakdowns that are compatible with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association. The recipes are also designed to work for families or for the single person living alone. Readers will also enjoy information about the best basic kitchen equipment and tools. Be inspired by this thorough, something for everyone book packed with recipes and vital information for anyone interested in a healthy, simple, tasty approach to eating.