Maryana Vollstedt: 4 books

Everyone loves meatloaf. It's the ultimate in homey comfort food, easy to make and, with a fluffy mound of mashed potatoes and some gravy, about as close to heaven as a meal can get. Maryana Vollstedt, author of such comforting favorites as Big Book of Casseroles and Big Book of Easy Suppers, presents...

What nine-to-fiver, busy mom or stay-at-home dad isn't looking for the Big Easy? Enter the next title in the best-selling Big Book series, a guaranteed hit for anyone whose duty it is to put a nutritious meal on the table as quickly as possible. With more than 270 recipes at the ready, cooking dinner...

It's a scene repeated every evening in thousands of homes across the country: the door slams, and a voice cries out, "What's for dinner?" Maybe it's your kids, maybe it's your wife, it could even be your friends. Now you'll never be stuck for an answer. From the author of Chronicle Books'...

With its practical emphasis on simple, delicious fare; fresh, healthful ingredients; and nearly 200 recipes with a West Coast flair, Pacific Fresh: Great Recipes from the West Coast is sure to become a favorite of home cooks. From such savory starters as Roasted Red Pepper Crostini to seafood classics,...