Dinner Illustrated

Book excerpt: Dinner Illustrated is a meal kit in book form, perfect for busy people who love to cook but are short on time and inspiration. In a revolutionary new layout, each recipe appears as a visual walkthrough of preparing a complete meal, including any sides and salads. Yes, a complete meal, so there's no worrying about whether this will go with that. All in an hour or less. There's no advance prep required: Just gather your ingredients, pick up your knife, and follow the step-by-step photos until dinner is ready. You'll become a faster cook as we show you when to prepare each ingredient during the cooking process for maximum efficiency (this is the way many seasoned pros cook at home). Break out of your dinner rut with 175 globally inspired ideas. Try the Za'atar Chicken with Pistachios, Brussels Sprouts, and Pomegranate; it achieves incredible flavor thanks to two popular Mediterranean seasonings. Or Garlicky Spaghetti with Basil and Broiled Tomatoes, a fresh update on aglio e olio, the classic Italian pantry dinner. To make this book even more helpful, we included nutritional information for recipes, and list the gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. So open Dinner Illustrated on any busy weeknight and expand your repertoire of dinner standbys (and pocket the money you'd spend on meal kits or takeout).