Busy Family Favorites

"Hey, Mom. I'm hungry! What do we have to eat?" It's the shout from down the hall that can stress out the time-starved cook. Not to worry. You can save time-and your sanity-with Taste of Home Busy Family Favorites. This collection of 363 family-pleasing recipes will help you stock up on homemade snacks and get a delicious dinner on the table fast. There is also a chapter on breakfast that appeals to hurried households, and appetizers to keep kids quiet while you prepare dinner. Try tempting dishes such as: Tortellini Soup Italian Patty Melts Pork Chops with Apple Dressing Apricot Chicken Drumsticks Best Chicken 'n' Biscuits Fantastic Fish Tacos Potato Wedges Creamed Corn with Bacon Banana Split Shortcake Gingersnap Pears Each recipe features a short ingredient list, simple prep techniques and easy cooking methods. Plus, there are over 200 full-color tempting photos!

Catherine Cassidy, Taste of Home Editor-in-Chief. Launched in 1993, Taste of Home is the most popular recipe magazine in the world, with nearly 4 million paid subscribers. The delectable, practical recipes—more than 60 in each issue—are family favorites contributed by Taste of Home readers. The dishes, all beautifully photographed, capture special flavors of the season and are made with ingredients that home cooks are likely to have on hand or can readily find at a local supermarket. New recipe contests are announced every issue, and readers are encouraged to send their best recipes for Taste of Home’s regular features, like “A Complete Meal in a Matter of Minutes,” “Cooking for One or Two,” “My Mom’s Best Meal,” “Super Snacks & Appetizers,” and “Just Desserts.” The magazine’s unique staff of field editors is made up of more than 1,000 experienced home cooks located in each state and Canadian province, who regularly share recipes, well-liked menus and kitchen tips. Taste of Home is published six times a year and has five sister magazines, Simple & Delicious, Slow Cooker, Appetizers, Cooking for 2, and Healthy Cooking.