Is there a way to cut the time spent in the kitchen? Can a delicious meal be prepared quickly without using lengthy recipes? Seriously Simple helps those that are short on time create fabulous meals that are long on flavour. One of the most difficult challenges for any home cook is to create a tasty dish using just a few ingredients and simple steps. The key is to find one strong flavour component, which makes preparing a memorable dish easy. A touch of soy sauce heightens the complex flavor of mushroom soup. Fresh halibut roasted over high heat and drizzled with balsamic syrup is a quickly prepared meal that's ready in minutes. "The Clever Cook Could" tips accompany each recipe, giving a variety of variations and suggestions to dress up each dish, and encouraging readers to experiment. With recipes for appetizers and salads to main dishes and desserts, Seriously Simple is the ideal cookbook for busy people who want to eat delicious and interesting meals every day.