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Long day at the office? In a hurry to get the kids to soccer practice? Hungry for more than just a sandwich? With Emeril 20-40-60, even if you're short on time, you don't have to sacrifice getting a freshly prepared, satisfying meal on the table. Divided into three sections, this brand-new cookbook is Emeril's first ever to organize mouthwatering home-cooked meals according to time. You'll find recipes you can make in 20 minutes or less, 40 minutes or less, or around 60 minutes, so now you can make the meals you want in the time you have.

How about Orange, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Salad (19 minutes) or Spicy Pork Wraps with Creamy Coleslaw (26 minutes)? If you're really in a hurry, you can whip up the Simple Italian Wedding Soup (11 minutes). If you have more time to spare, try the Shrimp and Zucchini Fritters (35 minutes) or splurge on the Pork Loin with Apples and Prunes (60 minutes).

Finally, here is a cookbook designed to help you make cooking a part of your busy life. Whatever the amount of time you have, there's a delicious recipe in Emeril 20-40-60 that will fit your schedule.

In the second entry (after Emeril at the Grill) in his new trade paperback series, the host of Food Network's Emeril Live rewards his loyal but time-challenged fans with dishes that can be made in under an hour. Divided into three sections ("20 Minutes or Less," "40 Minutes or Less," and "60 Minutes or More"), the 145 easy recipes include as few ingredients as possible. For example, Simple Italian Wedding Soup can be made in 11 minutes with eight ingredients. With step-by-step instructions and photos, this is a great title for culinary novices and home cooks with busy schedules. [See also Guiliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta, reviewed above.—Ed.]