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Fast. Simple. Delicious.

60 No-Fuss, No-Fail Comfort Food Recipes to Amp Up Your Week
By Tara Ippolito
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In Fast. Simple. Delicious., Tara Ippolito, the creator of the viral TikTok account Al Dente Diva, delivers 60 tasty and familiar recipes designed to simplify weeknight dinners without sacrificing flavour. From hearty mains like Stuffed Chicken & Cheese Bomb and Chicken Enchilada Casserole to indulgent sides such as Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Garlic Butter Croutons, this cookbook offers practical twists on classic dishes. Packed with 60 photos and recipes, it ensures you'll never struggle for quick, satisfying meals again.
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This book is perfect for home cooks seeking effortless, flavourful dinners using common ingredients. Fans of quick weeknight meals and those inspired by social media culinary trends will find Tara's accessible style appealing.

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Expensive ingredients, long shopping lists, convenience over quality: recipes weren't always this complicated and disappointing—and they don't have to be anymore. If you're craving a cookbook that'll put the easy back into weeknight cooking, then let Tara Ippolito teach you the right way to do dinnertime.

Tara Ippolito is the creator of the mega-viral TikTok account Al Dente Diva and the queen of hearty, fulfilling dinners. You'll never run out of inspiration with her innovative twists and ingenious upgrades on all your favourite meals. Cure those Monday blues with a carb-loaded Stuffed Chicken & Cheese Bomb or a hearty Chicken Enchilada Casserole.

Looking for some tasty sides to upgrade your main dish? Whip up a Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Garlic Butter Croutons or a few Southwestern Eggrolls with Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce. And if you want the best-of-the-best, delight your tastebuds with some of Tara's most viral recipes. From The Absolute Best Fettuccine Alfredo to Jersey's Favourite Penne Alla Vodka, Tara's loaded this book up with all of Al Dente Diva's specialties.

With dozens of warm and cosy meals, you'll never struggle to whip up an easy, exciting dinner again.

Fast. Simple. Delicious. contains 60 photos and 60 recipes.

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Reviewers praise Tara's use of familiar ingredients paired with easy-to-follow instructions. April Lee Wieneck highlights the consistent compliments her recipes garner, while Matthew Easds commends their delicious convenience. Erica Kuiper and Trazia Rae emphasise the simplicity and flavour of every dish, and Marco Antonio expresses lasting loyalty to Tara's fast recipes. Overall, readers appreciate the balance of simplicity and taste in this collection.

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ISBN: 9781645676591

Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Page Street Publishing Co.

Illustration: 60 photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 152

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About the Author

Tara Ippolito is the creator of Al Dente Diva, a popular home cooking food blog. Her viral recipes have amassed millions of views on TikTok and been featured on news outlets including LADbible, Daily Mail and Daily Record. Tara currently lives in Norwood, New Jersey with her family.

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